UK Politics

Fresh blow for Osborne as UK growth downgraded
By Mark Jenner - 17 October 18:22

The Chancellor's economic strategy under increased pressure .

Pragmatic Radicalism: big ideas from Labour's next generation
By Mike Harris - 11 July 15:38

A bigger state isn't necessarily a better state, argues Mike Harris.

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The Question Time drinking game . . . and a political hangover
By Laurie Penny - 11 July 13:00

A new drinking game based on the ubiquitous programme gives much away about the robustness of political debate in Westminster.

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Where's the shadow cabinet?
By Mehdi Hasan - 15 June 19:15

If Ed Miliband is under fire, doesn't he need public and visible backing from his frontbench colleag

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Osborne to pledge a Budget aimed at growth
By Francisco Perez - 23 March 11:45

The Chancellor is expected to announce tax cuts for lower wages and to mobilise funds for the constr

Government crackdown kills 30 in Yemen
By Duncan Robinson - 18 March 16:23

Government forces kill 30 and wound dozens after launching attack on anti-government protesters.

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LSE boss quits over Libya links
By Duncan Robinson - 04 March 12:23

Sir Howard Davies resigns and takes responsibility for the university's damaged reputation.

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Dior gives John Galliano the boot
By Susannah Butter - 01 March 19:26

The British designer was sacked after declaring his love for Hitler and subjecting a couple to an an

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Assange blames "Jewish" journalists for negative coverage
By James Preston - 01 March 19:18

The WikiLeaks founder also hits out at the Guardian in a phone conversation with the editor of Priva

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Poll reveals huge potential support for the far right. Why?
By Daniel Trilling - 27 February 21:10

What Searchlight’s new survey tells us about race, class and immigration in Britain.

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