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Article 16 threat

Labour risk losing large chunk of youth vote if they’re viewed as pro-Brexit, new poll shows

5 February, 2018

Support for the party drops dramatically in the situation that they back Brexit at a general election, compared to a situation where they campaign against it.

The Tories are doubling what migrants have to pay to use the NHS. It won’t solve the crisis

Oscar Webb
5 February, 2018

Not only is the policy discriminatory – it’s unclear that it makes the NHS any money.

May’s capitulation to the Brexit “nightmare team” is Labour’s chance to step up

Oscar Webb
5 February, 2018

To appease hardline Brexiteers, Downing Street said the UK is “categorically” leaving the customs union – going against what a clear majority of the public now want.

Carillion could be the spur to radically reform company law. Here’s what’s at stake

Prem Sikka
5 February, 2018

Parliament will grill Carillion bosses tomorrow – they may use the opportunity to look at corporate law overall.

Our prison service is failing women – and it’s costing lives

Sara Hyde
2 February, 2018

As an inquest reports on fatal failings at New Hall Prison, it’s clear that mental health care in our prison system is at breaking point.

Revealed: Why Remainers can’t win the Brexit debate solely on economics

Josiah Mortimer
2 February, 2018

Previously unseen polling shows how difficult the Leave vote is to shift – even in the face of overwhelming economic evidence. We must build a vision for remaining in the EU.

Councils are ‘re-nationalising’ services after Carillion’s collapse

Josiah Mortimer
2 February, 2018

From libraries to park staff, councils are taking back control after the collapse of outsourcing giant Carillion.

This corporate takeover will show whether May is really committed to an industrial strategy

Tony Burke
2 February, 2018

The government must reject the buy-out of a key manufacturing firm if they are serious about protecting UK manufacturing.

Article 16 threat

The government must stop ignoring young people on Brexit. It’s our futures on the line

Juuso Jarviniemi
1 February, 2018

A new anti-Brexit campaign, aims to highlight the UK government’s neglect of young people’s views on Europe – and to mobilise 18-25-year-olds to demand they are heard.

Edinburgh university offers new Vice Chancellor a staggering £410k – as lecturers fight 40% cut to pensions

Charlotte England
1 February, 2018

Tactless pay hike comes as staff at 61 universities, including Edinburgh, prepare to strike over pensions.

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