Closing Britain’s privilege gap
The case for ending the effective state subsidy of private schools is overwhelming.
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Labour in the age of Trump
For Keir Starmer’s Labour government, the return of the Maga regime is a grave challenge.
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The strange death of the centre right
Moderate conservatives have allowed themselves to be marginalised by their populist rivals.
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Labour’s politics of prevarication
The UK does not need another lengthy inquiry on care. What it does need is a government with the courage…
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A tumultuous year of renewal and revolt
Restless electorates have voted out incumbent parties worldwide.
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Bill Gates’ warning to the world
The optimistic, liberal spirit of the early aughts has given way to darker times.
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The new special relationship
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may together upend what remains of the current global order.
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The nationalist international
In office, the Republicans’ main opponent could be economic reality. Tariffs, combined with tax cuts, threaten to stoke inflation.
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