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From the Editor: Thank you to our readers and supporters

Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (1 week ago)

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23 December, 2025 (1 week ago)

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Josiah Mortimer
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Sian Berry opposes ‘draconian’ new immigration rules that would kick out rough sleepers.

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