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Samira Shackle

Samira Shackle is a freelance journalist, who tweets @samirashackle. She was formerly a staff writer for the New Statesman.

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"Electing mayors will let in the BNP". Labour accused of dirty tricks
02 May 2012

Local parties have been accused of scare tactics ahead of tomorrow's referendum. But why the strong

UK Politics
Boris pulls ahead in the polls
01 May 2012

But the London mayoral race is not won yet.

UK Politics
Could Boris save the Tories?
30 April 2012

If the London mayor is unseated this week, it could make things even worse for the Conservatives.

The MP Interview: Nick de Bois
27 April 2012

On Margaret Thatcher's positive legacy, meat pie in a can, and interrupting a funeral.

UK Politics
Is this the best political interview ever?
27 April 2012

Australian MP Bill Shorten says he agrees with the prime minister - even though he doesn't know what

UK Politics
Jeremy Hunt's coalition colleagues join call for inquiry
27 April 2012

Simon Hughes and Bernard Jenkin urge an investigation into potential breaches of the ministerial cod

UK Politics
Hunt's special adviser falls on his sword
25 April 2012

Adam Smith says that he acted "without authorisation from the Secretary of State".

Newspapers
"Shared objectives", "illegal" briefings, and . . . Take That
24 April 2012

What today's emails tell us about Jeremy Hunt and his relationship with News Corp.

Society
Russell Brand speaks to MPs: in pictures
24 April 2012

The actor addresses government inquiry into drugs policy.

The Staggers
Ched Evans, Twitter, and the pervasiveness of rape culture
23 April 2012

Look no further for evidence that victim-blaming and misogyny are alive and well.

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