Tag: United Kingdom
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PM warned against seeking ‘short-term tactical advantage’ on extremism definition
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has been warned against seeking “short-term tactical advantage” when it come to extremism, as the communities secretary, Michael Gove, prepares to… Read More
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Tim Farron: ‘Politicians cannot avoid responsibility for the polarisation of public discourse’
The UK today is a pluralist society where people of different backgrounds and beliefs generally co-exist well together. But the crisis in the Middle East… Read More
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30p flee: Lee Anderson joining Reform raises questions over Sunak’s judgement
The below content first appeared in Politics.co.uk’s Politics@Lunch newsletter, subscribe here and never miss this daily briefing. He’s only gone and done it. Former Conservative deputy… Read More
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‘I want my country back’: Lee Anderson defects to Reform UK as party’s first MP
Lee Anderson has been unveiled by Reform UK as the party’s first MP in a press conference this morning. “I want my country back”, Anderson… Read More
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‘Lord Harley’ banned from running a charity for 15 years
Watchdog steps in Former solicitor advocate Alan Blacker has been banned from running a charity for 15 years after ignoring an earlier disqualification imposed on… Read More
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The UK should lead the Commonwealth into the new green revolution
Today is Commonwealth Day. It is a day that probably means little to the average British citizen. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many… Read More
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What acting out legal cases on TikTok has taught me about the potential of social media
Annabel Field, a graduate in history and currently pursuing her PGDL studies, shares her thoughts One of the most overwhelming things for new law students… Read More
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Lord Deben: ‘Why I’m backing court action against the government’s weak climate strategy’
Urgency is a word in constant use to emphasise the immediacy and scale at which our changing climate demands action. After more than ten years… Read More
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Week-in-Review: The Conservative Party has come to terms with its malaise
There was a time when Rishi Sunak looked ahead to a series of set-piece events on the near horizon — lauding each as a chrysalis… Read More
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‘Is 2% enough?’: Two senior ministers break cover to call for defence spending hike
Two serving ministers have broken cover to urge the government to “lead the way” and increase defence spending to at least 2.5% of national income.… Read More