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The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
Political parties
The Greens find themselves at a crossroads: red-green eco-populism with a Corbyn-style radical from outside Parliament – or two rural MPs serving as co-leaders? Sophie Church and Sienna Rodgers report
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Foreign affairs
By Luke Charters
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Political parties
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Racism In Football Is On The Rise, Says Anti-Discrimination Charity
Social affairs
Racism In Football Is On The Rise, Says Anti-Discrimination Charity
The Rundown Podcast: The Social Care Crunch
Health
The Rundown Podcast: The Social Care Crunch
Faith, Politics and Me: Peter Prinsley
Culture
Faith, Politics and Me: Peter Prinsley
It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
Economy
By Alun Francis
It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
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Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Political parties
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
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We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Foreign affairs
By Luke Charters
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
Political parties
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Political parties
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Racism In Football Is On The Rise, Says Anti-Discrimination Charity
Social affairs
Racism In Football Is On The Rise, Says Anti-Discrimination Charity
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The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
Defence
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
He has mapped the British state for decades, including its most secret corners. In doing so he has helped shape our institutions and the individuals who run them.
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Foreign affairs
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
A neat way of getting freebies while ducking transparency around interests, or an inexpensive scheme for bringing highly valued growth and business to the UK? Sienna Rodgers takes a look at trade envoys
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
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Lords Could Continue To Hold Out For More Concessions On Rwanda Bill
Parliament
Lords Could Continue To Hold Out For More Concessions On Rwanda Bill
The House of Lords could continue holding out on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, after MPs voted to strip out a series of changes peers made to Rishi Sunak’s bill.
Truancy trials – meet the parents hit by the single justice procedure
Education
By Andrew Kersley
Truancy trials – meet the parents hit by the single justice procedure
Truancy laws mean that parents of children who miss school can be fined and prosecuted under a fast-track legal process. But is the system flawed, and should some absence cases be treated as a health issue, not an attendance one? Andrew Kersley reports
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Health
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Government is braced for potentially dozens of Conservative MPs to refuse to back Rishi Sunak's smoking ban when the legislation is put to a House of Commons for the first time on Tuesday.
Liz Truss Doubts Slowing Down Would Have Saved Her From 'Establishment Forces'
Political parties
Liz Truss Doubts Slowing Down Would Have Saved Her From "Establishment Forces"
Former prime minister Liz Truss has been left wondering whether she should have bothered enacting her radical economic reforms, because she believes that even if she had taken more time over it, the "fundamental forces" of the establishment would have found a way of derailing her.

'Dissatisfying chutzpah': Matt Warman reviews 'Scoop'
Books & culture
By Matt Warman MP
'Dissatisfying chutzpah': Matt Warman reviews 'Scoop'
At best a compelling assertion of the value of journalism, Scoop’s niche focus on how Newsnight’s Prince Andrew interview was obtained, and for all its dramatic affectations, is still less cringeworthy than watching the real thing
UK Working With Allies To 'Prevent Further Bloodshed' In Middle East
Defence
UK Working With Allies To "Prevent Further Bloodshed" In Middle East
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that while the UK government would not support Israel taking retaliatory actions against Iran after it was hit with missile strikes over the weekend, the UK would continue to work with allies to prevent “further bloodshed.”
Lords Set To Strengthen UK's 'Not Fit For Purpose' International Data Protections
Technology
Lords Set To Strengthen UK's "Not Fit For Purpose" International Data Protections
Peers have warned that it would be a “mistake” for the government not to put stronger protections in place on the international transfer of data, with one former minister claiming current regulations are "not fit for purpose".
Britain cannot turn a blind eye if Israel is committing war crimes
Foreign affairs
By Dominic Grieve
Britain cannot turn a blind eye if Israel is committing war crimes
In the middle of the Second World War, John Betjeman wrote his caustic poem In Westminster Abbey.
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Jamie Driscoll predicts 'big upset' for Labour in North East mayoral race
North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll speaks to Sienna Rodgers about quitting the Labour Party and why he is confident of winning the North East mayoral race as an independent
Committee Chair Tells DWP To 'Get A Grip' On Carer's Allowance Overpayments
Social affairs
Committee Chair Tells DWP To "Get A Grip" On Carer's Allowance Overpayments
Labour MP Stephen Timms, chair of the work and pensions select committee, has insisted the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) must "get a grip" on carer's allowance overpayments.
Lords Diary: Lord Bishop of Leeds
Political parties
By Bishop of Leeds
Lords Diary: Lord Bishop of Leeds
A time of reflection on language, integrity – and joy
The IKEA neighbourhoods approach Partner content
Communities
By IKEA
The IKEA neighbourhoods approach
How IKEA is creating meaningful change in local communities across the UK