The government needs to be more like Clement Atlee – prepared for big bold thinking to recover the nation’s economy

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Recent events in Tanzania threaten to undermine its reputation as an island of relative peace and stability in post-colonial Africa

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War and organised crime claim record victims as 67 journalists murdered in 2025, with nearly half killed by Israeli forces in Gaza

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Being a peer involves a whole lot more than reviewing legislation and questioning the government

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The irresponsible rich are bringing us to the very brink of economic and environmental disaster – they must be controlled

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Look closely and the real magic of Christmas can be found everywhere, even in a shopping centre grotto

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A carol, on the occasion of the usual charlatans’ attempt to bolster
their flagging fortunes by enlisting God to the cause of division

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Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain

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From orchestrated bot campaigns to individuals expressing faux concern or inflaming dissent, beware of engaging with online trolls

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The season of advent invites us to reflect on our values and on whether we are using our skills for the advancement of the common good

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When the history of Brexit is written, the Lib Dems’ decision to let Johnson hold this election will be seen as a key strategic error.

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We can kick Johnson out. So brave the elements and vote for the candidates with the best chance of beating the Tories.

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Relying on the WTO for our trade was always a terrible idea. Now that the US president has ripped a hole in it, it’s economic suicide.

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Good news from YouGov poll is Tory lead is shrinking. Bad news is they are still ahead because too many pro-European votes are being wasted.

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A Tory victory means more chaos. The only way to end the arguments over Brexit and fix our real problems is to vote them out.

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Johnson yesterday hinted he would axe the licence fee. This had two purposes: cover up his NHS blunder and pummel the BBC into submission.

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PM rips off Love Actually in his video but misses out the punch line: “Just because it’s Christmas and at Christmas you tell the truth.”

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Right-wing press has branded Corbyn unelectable. They are right - he is. Not for the reasons they suggest, but because of simple maths.

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To cover up Johnson’s NHS disaster, Tories fabricate story about Labour activist punching Hancock aide.

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Not only is Johnson lying about surrendering to the EU demand for an internal UK border, he isn’t ready to deliver a deal by December 2020.

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