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The kids aren’t alright: Sunak’s school phone ban won’t stop bigotry, even a bit

Sunak’s ban on phones in secondary school is doing little to solve the problem, and more to make it worse
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A year of elections: Has politics turned into a joke?

A year of elections: Has politics turned into a joke?

Prepare for a whirlwind year filled with elections. Yet, amidst the political frenzy, are young people becoming increasingly disillusioned with politicians?
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Is there anything the Tories won’t do for the Rwanda bill?

A recent parliamentary report opposed the Rwanda bill for its human rights violations, but apparently, that is not enough to stop Rishi Sunak and his government; How far are they truly prepared to go?
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Politically correct me if I’m wrong: Esther McVey, Rishi Sunak, and the contradiction of “common sense”

Politically correct me if I’m wrong: Esther McVey, Rishi Sunak, and the contradiction of “common sense”

The Tories’ war on woke has led to Esther McVey – the notoriously far-right MP – being appointed as “Common Sense Minister”, calling into question the true intentions of the war on wokeism
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Demystifying today’s politics: Must-read books

Demystifying today’s politics: Must-read books

What you should be reading to keep informed on today’s political sphere
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What on earth is going on in the House of Commons?

What on earth is going on in the House of Commons?

Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet is like a reality TV episode; there’s constant shocks, surprises, and strains. It’s entertaining, but there’s a deeper issue of trust underlying the show
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Sunak’s plan for a 50-metre fence around his mansion is nothing but nonsense and insensibility

Sunak’s plan for a 50-metre fence around his mansion is nothing but nonsense and insensibility

Sunak isn’t just building a fence around his mansion; he’s building it around people and politics too
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Covid-19 Inquiry: A spectacular demonstration on what not to do

Covid-19 Inquiry: A spectacular demonstration on what not to do

The ongoing COVID-19 inquiry demonstrates that all the skills you learn at school and university are quickly forgotten once you walk into Westminster
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Need for (high) speed: Scrapping HS2 will deepen existing divides

Need for (high) speed: Scrapping HS2 will deepen existing divides

Scrapping HS2’s northern leg would entrench regional inequality, and leave Britain lagging behind other European countries
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HS2 Manchester leg cut as Government claims costs are uncontrollable

HS2 Manchester leg cut as Government claims costs are uncontrollable

Rishi Sunak confirmed the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester Leg of HS2 at the Conservative party conference.
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Rishi Sunak’s 2023 suicide prevention plan inspires hope but falters in funding and inclusivity – are we surprised?

Rishi Sunak’s 2023 suicide prevention plan inspires hope but falters in funding and inclusivity – are we surprised?

The Tories have finally decided to combat the UK’s suicide crisis. However, the strategy seems to be full of false hope as the topic of funding comes into question
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The illegal “Illegal Migration” bill

The illegal “Illegal Migration” bill

The Conservatives strike again. This time, it’s their new inhumane, irresponsible plan to stop migration at the Channel. 
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Lula: Hope for the world and a lesson for the UK

Lula: Hope for the world and a lesson for the UK

Lula’s lesson for the world is this: Hope in politics is not yet lost
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How our popular culture has failed us

How our popular culture has failed us

The glamourisation of wealth, and the acceptance of inequality, is indicative of society’s failure as a whole
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Sunak science: Can the new PM be trusted?

Sunak science: Can the new PM be trusted?

With (another) new prime minister in power, we investigate his record on science and how that might impact the UK’s scientific community
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A moment for reflection and reconstruction: Liz leaves, Sunak starts

A moment for reflection and reconstruction: Liz leaves, Sunak starts

The tumultuous end of Liz Truss’ brief premiership, and the unmandated start of Rishi Sunak’s gives us a moment for reflection and reconstruction in British politics
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The Only Way is Westminster: Politics or reality TV? We need a general election now

The Only Way is Westminster: Politics or reality TV? We need a general election now

The British people deserve a general election after all this chaos and here’s why
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Rishi Sunak: Mission Impossible

Rishi Sunak: Mission Impossible

Rishi Sunak faces an impossible mission as Britain’s new PM and leader of the Tory Party
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Rishi Sunak, I’ll retrain when you do

Rishi Sunak, I’ll retrain when you do

Deputy music editor Reece Ritchie criticises the Conservative government’s attitudes towards creatives and defends their importance
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How ‘the North’ became a baseless political football

How ‘the North’ became a baseless political football

The government seems to be patting themselves on the back for finally offering a glass of water to those communities starving in the North of England and beyond, argues George Walker
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