Immigration removals and departures lower now than in 2010
The present government and its Conservative-led predecessor have acquired a false reputation for being tough on immigration
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Fiscal arguments ‘of the head’ are not always the best way of defending immigration
Gabriella Jozwiak reports from the Migrant’s Rights Network event last night on young people’s attitude to immigration.
Five more things the government should do for LGBT rights in the UK
Marriage equality doesn’t mean that the battle for LGBT rights in the UK is over.
Somali pirates need jobs or jail, not ransom or death
IPPR’s Richard Darlington argues that simply using the stick to deal with Somali piracy will be ineffective – a carrot must be offered as well.
Who killed Linda Norgrove?
We may never know who killed Linda Norgrove, but blame must surely lie squarely with the kidnappers rather than those who risked their lives to save her.
Did McChrystal want to go?
Despite all the hyperbole of generals overstepping their constitutional role, no one has asked how such a blatant mistake by one of the U.S’s top generals, Stanley McChrystal, came to pass.
How right-wing attacks have led to resignations at the BBC
“This is the most abysmal, pathetic thing. The BBC head resigning because the corporation is not supine *enough* to the far-right.”
Anti-migrant policies could spell the end of the NHS
Migrants aren’t responsible for the problems in the NHS.
Keir Starmer must step out of Reform’s shadow to tackle racism and xenophobia
We must demand an end to these shifting political norms
Lessons from Canada: Is it time to stop trying to ape populist politicians?
Rather than courting the right, Carney gained votes by uniting the left, aided in part by Donald Trump’s unwelcome interference. Labour, by contrast, risks alienating its progressive support by chasing the right-wing vote. In doing so, it offers little that inspires, let alone galvanises.