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From the Editor: Thank you to our readers and supporters

Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (3 days ago)

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23 December, 2025 (3 days ago)

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Cabinet has approved the expansion of Heathrow airport. But the decision is so bad even Boris Johnson has been allowed to duck the vote.

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Emily Andrews
5 June, 2018

In the second of a three-part article series written by For Our Future’s Sake campaigners, Emily Andrew argues that Brexit is fundamentally sexist.

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William Wallace
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British politics take up more newspaper space than ever before. But Westminster is now all talk and little action, writes Lib Dem peer Lord Wallace.

Fresh Brexit mess spells bad news for Theresa May’s leadership

Joana Ramiro
4 June, 2018

Government plans have been revised so often the final deal is now more confusing than ever. And today’s vote of no confidence in the PM is not helping.

How legalising cannabis could save the NHS

Martin Drewry
4 June, 2018

The National Health Service is desperately in need of funding, but legislators are ignoring a crucial revenue stream – the cannabis tax. Martin Drewry writes.

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Richard Corbett
1 June, 2018

The Conservatives’ behaviour in Strasbourg this week reveals just how damaging a Tory Brexit is shaping up to be, writes Labour’s Richard Corbett MEP.

How everything could change if investigators find evidence of dirty tricks during the EU vote

Josiah Mortimer
1 June, 2018

Two investigations into malpractice by the Leave campaign could see the public turning against Brexit if any dodgy dealings are revealed.

Defenders of Tommy Robinson should stop lying: his sentence was a triumph of democracy

Nathan Phillips
1 June, 2018

The ex-EDL leader went down for prejudicing the British judicial system – not for upholding ‘free speech’.

Green leadership race: Jonathan Bartley and London AM Sian Berry announce joint bid

Josiah Mortimer
1 June, 2018

The pair hope to build on the Greens’ recent electoral gains – professionalising the party while pledging ‘fierce resistance’ to the right.

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