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From the Editor: Thank you to our readers and supporters

Basit Mahmood
Today

Our readership continues to grow but none of this would’ve been possible without readers and donors. We need your support now more than ever, with the rise of the right, as progressives we must continue to fight back against regressive policies and ideas.

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LFF is closed over the Christmas holidays

Basit Mahmood
Today

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“Ultimately, she’s done nothing wrong, has she? This is an absolute row about nothing. Do you think she’s guilty of any wrongdoing?”

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Northern Ireland
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Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
24 August, 2025

The framework was intended to simplify trade, but experts argue it has had the opposite effect.

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Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
24 August, 2025

“The pernicious and insidious currents of racism and hatred underlying these protests are glaring evidence of a failing system. The responsibility to end the divisive politics, racist rhetoric and demonising language of the past is yours.”

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23 August, 2025

“The results indicate to me that these shifts in political attitudes began during the boycott.”

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Andy Burnham backs Manchester-based humanitarian charity UK-Med’s urgent Gaza hospital appeal

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23 August, 2025

“The situation in Gaza is the most challenging I have ever witnessed. We urgently need Manchester’s help.”

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Tories abandon all pretence of believing in the rule of law

Basit Mahmood
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Despite Connolly pleading guilty for her vile social media post, Badenoch openly expressed support for her upon her release.

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Jenrick is now straying into far-right territory…

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Olivia Barber
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‘There’s probably slightly more important things we should be concentrating on rather than flags and making a lot of noise about that.’

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