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Why a Tory-Reform pact suits the right-wing press more than either party – for now

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Today

Editors may relish the drama, but behind the scenes they must be tearing their hair out as the feud escalates. “Stop fighting each other and end the Labour nightmare,” pleaded the Daily Mail, like a weary parent begging quarrelling children to behave.

Right-Wing Watch

More Scots would back independence if Reform entered government, poll suggests

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Today

“Given support for independence remains tied, Brexit alone is clearly not a catalyst that can itself prompt a surge in support for separation — but, on the basis of this poll, the advent of Nigel Farage as Prime Minister may well be.”

A photo of a Scottish independence protest with a Saltire flagm with the word "yes" imposed on it

MPs across the political spectrum condemn Trump’s claims about NATO troops

Basit Mahmood
Yesterday

“The president was wrong to diminish the role of Nato troops, including British forces in Afghanistan”

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EXCLUSIVE: Report claims millions of Brits may have been unfairly denied furlough

Josiah Mortimer
24 February, 2021

A new group is campaigning for compensation for those denied furlough – demanding the Chancellor takes a leaf from the US’ book on income support.

Radical Roundup

Radical Roundup: 10 stories that have got buried – Week 4 February 2021

Josiah Mortimer
24 February, 2021

Left Foot Forward’s roundup of the progressive news you might have missed this week…

Natalie Bennett: The spectre of the bailiff is haunting Britain

Natalie Bennett
24 February, 2021

Debt-ridden Brits need some relief – and they need it now, writes Natalie Bennett ahead of next week’s budget.

The Chancellor must have the guts to end the immoral fuel duty freeze

Paul Tuohy
24 February, 2021

This car subsidy must end next week – for the sake of people and our planet.

Climate change

Net zero capital? What London’s political parties can offer to tackle the climate crisis

Josiah Mortimer
23 February, 2021

Sadiq Khan has backed a target of net zero by 2030 if he’s re-elected. What could mayoral candidates offer London to make that happen?

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We need more grassroots projects to avert climate disaster

Simon Branner
23 February, 2021

Zero carbon schemes need to be celebrated – and expanded – to boost our chances of averting the climate crisis.

UnionDues: The government has lost control of health and safety in Britain’s workplaces

Simon Sapper
23 February, 2021

Plus: Why unions can’t rely on the courts.

Keir Starmer’s backwards approach on drugs policy is baffling

Tim Kiely
23 February, 2021

He must know the war on drugs has failed. So why is he wedded to this blinkered policy?

Plaid Cymru MP: Poor children in Wales failed by school meals policy

Leanne Wood
22 February, 2021

Free schools meals are failing to reach many of those who need them most in Wales.

gig economy

The organisers behind Uber drivers’ landmark victory for workers’ rights

Sophia Dourou
22 February, 2021

The historic victory on Friday means that they are now considered workers and with rights for minimum wage, holiday pay and protection from discrimination.

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