New study shows UK voters believe politicians exploit culture wars to win support
It seems the Tories’ tendency to stoke up culture wars is starting to backfire.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Why we should be worried about the GB News-funded alt-right conference in London
This latest curious meeting of right-wing minds in a sold out inaugural conference at the world’s busiest concert venue, shows how much this form of cultural nationalism, which emphases the preservation of national identity, restrictions on immigration, and a rebuke of climate science, has become mainstream.
The most shocking government failures the Covid Inquiry learned of this week
It was a week of hugely significant and potentially damning testimony.
Asylum seekers face homelessness as government shuts refugee hotels
‘Instead of being a moment of celebration, receiving refugee status is, for far too many, currently a ticket to homelessness with the cost being passed on to councils.’
One year of Rishi Sunak: The PM’s biggest U-turns and broken promises
From Net Zero to EU law, here are the biggest reversals of policy and promises we have seen Sunak make in just 12 months.
How the Tories, inspired by Republicans, have fixed the voting system in their favour
Our ancestors fought hard for our democratic rights. They would turn in their graves if they saw the state of Britain’s warped electoral system today.
Almost one million people unite in support for human rights in the Israel-Palestine crisis
The movement is calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Piers Morgan gets repeatedly grilled by pro-Palestine guests on his ‘Uncensored’ show
‘Lowkey has just destroyed Piers Morgan. We love to see this.’
Animal welfare charity launches campaign to urge government to phase out animal testing
‘To stop millions of animals being used in needless and painful tests every year, we need progress and compassion, not the same old status quo.’
Northern mayors slam ‘ridiculous’ post-Brexit rules around musicians touring Europe
Andy Burnham says it is time for ministers to stop evading questions around Brexit.