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Falklands: Time for the left to stop dancing to Kirchner’s tune
The left is too soft on Argentina’s claims to the Falkland Islands. The left should instead support the islanders’ right to self-determination.
Trident: Time for Des Browne and others to follow the logic
It is time for Des Browne and others to follow the logic on Trident, writes Kate Hudson, general secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND).
And the next leader of the Liberal Democrats is…
A look at the contenders for the leadership of the Liberal Democrats after Nick Clegg steps down.
Why Labour needs a manufacturing strategy
Labour must have a manufacturing strategy, writes Tony Burke, assistant general secretary, Unite.
From Argentina to Andorra: Gay marriage around the world
A look at the countries where gay marriage is legal and at those that are on the way to making it legal.
Comment: Sharia Law has no place in Britain or anywhere else
We must each strongly and unequivocally demand one equal law for everyone – both here in the UK and abroad
The public won’t be fooled by the government on the NHS
The government will try and blame the failure of Mid-Staffordshire NHS Trust on the NHS. The public won’t buy it.
The government must act to make hunger a thing of the past
Dan Jarvis MP (Labour, Barnsley Central) is the shadow culture minister There is enough food in the world to feed everyone. But not everyone has enough food. This simple truth – this injustice – was brought to our attention lasttest
Report into scandal hit Mid-Staffs NHS Trust could have ‘radical implications’
Robert Francis QC will publish his report tomorrow on the public inquiry into the commissioning, supervisory and regulatory bodies responsible for the failed Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. This will be the fifth review of the systemic failures in the trusttest
“The pimps, the prostitutes, the spivs, the pansies, and now, the queers”: A short history of anti-gay prejudice
Opposition to equality for gay, lesbian and bisexual people is nothing new. The difference today is the language. Not so long ago, MPs were willing to stand up in the House of Commons and liken gay people to “pimps”, “prostitutes”test