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From the Editor: Thank you to our readers and supporters

Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (4 days ago)

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23 December, 2025 (4 days ago)

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Jenny Jones
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George Briley
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Amelia Womack
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Green deputy leader Amelia Womack argues her party has new challenges to overcome, but a lot of new opportunities to seize under her guidance too.

Social justice campaigners are furious at the government after Tories ditch inequality talks

Joana Ramiro
31 July, 2018

Charities and campaigns were left fuming, following revelations that Theresa May’s office had dropped any references to “burning injustices” in British society for fear of it’s play in Labour’s favour.

This UKIP leader just compared Tommy Robinson to the suffragettes

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An investigation has been launched into the IEA after pro-Brexit lobby scandal

Joana Ramiro
30 July, 2018

The the Charity Commission has now opened a case on the Institute of Economic Affairs following revelations that it had promised to grant American lobbies access to pro-Brexit ministers.

Leadership Candidate: “We will be unapologetic about the need for radical change”

Shahrar Ali
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Former deputy leader and spokesperson for the Green Party, Shahrar Ali, argues why he is best suited to lead the party into a new era – and vows to turn policy supporters into Green voters.

There’s something rotten going on in the NHS – and you probably won’t have heard about it

Richard Bourne
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People are desperate to balance the books and that’s leading to unacceptable behaviour.

Deputy Leadership candidate: “Communicating well doesn’t mean ditching being radical”

Jonathan Chilvers
27 July, 2018

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