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Ukraine shows that Western politicians are no longer omnipotent
Missing from public discourse over the crisis in Eastern Europe is a sense of how difficult it is for western officials to act in concert.
Amid radical right gains, who will make the non-economic argument for immigration?
Economics are important, but it won’t do to reach exclusively for economic solutions to the radical right threat.
Rail fares rise by 250% since privatisation
Some rail fares in Britain have risen by as much as 250 per cent since British Rail was privatised, according to research by the TSSA transport union.
While payday didn’t cause the financial crisis, it does benefit from it
Encouraging the FCA to be even more tougher with the industry is of vital importance.
Five reasons the Royal Mail should never have been privatised
Poor value for money is not the only reason to lament the passing of Royal Mail into private hands.
The full employment strategy must go beyond tax cuts and squeezing those on benefits
To maximise people’s chances of finding work we need to tackle the structural problems they face.
Carving up a continent: The corporate takeover of African food
It’s time the UK government supported farmers and poor communities to build food systems for people not profit.
Can London adapt to climate change with a climate sceptic in charge?
Boris Johnson is a climate sceptic who wants to build a massive airport on the Thames Estuary. He cannot be taken seriously on green issues, writes Jenny Jones AM.
Five more things the government should do for LGBT rights in the UK
Marriage equality doesn’t mean that the battle for LGBT rights in the UK is over.
Opinion: In defence of the #NoMakeUpSelfie
Patrick English argues that criticisms of the #NoMakeUpSelfie campaign are misplaced and we should support a movement which is doing so much good.