Hugh Smiley

The long shadow of the Iraq War: how one town honoured Britain’s fallen soldiers – Audio Long Reads

How do you mourn those killed in an “unjust” war? For years, the English town of Wootton Bassett showed the way.

By Jason Cowley and Hugh Smiley

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Often framed as a consequence of capitalism, the crisis might have been worse under a system that delivered for…

By Leigh Phillips and Hugh Smiley

Her reign was the country’s last link to its imperial past.

By Jeremy Cliffe and Hugh Smiley

Why authoritarians use conspiracy theories to distract from their own failures.

By Hugh Smiley

Some of the biggest names in British politics convened to discuss the crucial issues of the day.

By Hugh Smiley and Chris Stone

Will Israel’s interim leader prevent the return of Binyamin Netanyahu?

Governing party politicians have time and again made gaffes relating to rising bills and prices.

By Harry Clarke-Ezzidio and Hugh Smiley

A young Ukrainian documents her journey to safety.

By Phil Clarke Hill and Hugh Smiley

On the day of the alleged Downing Street party, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden led the daily Coronavirus press briefing…

By Hugh Smiley and Chris Stone