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James Alston

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The Kurds have been vital allies in the fight against Daesh. We should be supporting them

While Catalonia was in the headlines this week, another struggle for independence - one the UK should be backing - went unnoticed.

James Alston · 9 years ago

News

Jeremy Corbyn understands the new open-v-closed politics. Other leaders should catch up.

James Alston · 9 years ago

Brexit & Foreign Policy

Response to Caroline Lucas: the Kurds need our help

James Alston · 11 years ago

Good Society

Relaxing the Hunting Act should be a referendum matter

James Alston · 11 years ago

Good Society

Scrapping the Independent Living Fund is a careless policy, but at least we’re still protesting about it

James Alston · 11 years ago

Comment: Is it fair the Greens have one seat when proportionally they deserve 24?

There is no reason not to use a fairer electoral system other than the self-interest of big parties

James Alston · 11 years ago

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