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New cash for honours revelations should speed reform of House of Lords

Following Lord Razzall's revelation that he was approached by businessmen offering money for peerages, it's time to stop rewarding political donors through the honours list.

By Stefan Simanowitz

New cash for honours revelations should speed reform of House of Lords

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The Gaddafi regime’s “last stand” mentality

Will the referral of Libya to the International Criminal Court backfire?

By Stefan Simanowitz

Royal wedding reveals the same old class prejudices

Britons find the idea people of moving beyond one's social class both desirable and at the same time

By Stefan Simanowitz

Sun, scrumpy and socialism

This year's Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival was more militant than ever.

By Stefan Simanowitz

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