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From the Editor: Thank you to our readers and supporters

Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (2 weeks ago)

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Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (2 weeks ago)

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Prem Sikka
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Joe Lo
19 November, 2020

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Joe Lo
19 November, 2020

No apology and no action taken.

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Joe Lo
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Josiah Mortimer
18 November, 2020

“I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the rule of six didn’t apply for grouse-shooting.”

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Josiah Mortimer
18 November, 2020

“We should be aiming for millions of Green jobs. This is not only achievable but the best way to address the threat of a deep recession.”

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Josiah Mortimer
17 November, 2020

“It’s unacceptable that the university told students to come and live in halls when they can’t keep us safe.”

Letters reveal grave concerns from security chiefs over impact of No Deal Brexit

Josiah Mortimer
17 November, 2020

Leaving the EU without a deal will have a ‘major operational impact’ – undermining UK security, policing figures warn.

UnionDues: New Zealand workers hope for major change following Labour victory

Simon Sapper
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Unions in New Zealand face many of the same challenges as those in the UK, Simon Sapper writes.

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