Week in Review: Johnson's clown-car government is veering us off the road
This what happens when you hand the keys to a blithering clown.
Sometimes you need to tell voters they're wrong
It's time politicians started being straight with voters over mistaken beliefs.
This heating scheme saves lives - now the govt needs to commit to extending it
The little-known Warm Home Discount provides protection for people who otherwise may not be able to heat their home. But it runs out in March next year.
Lording it over us: Peers' expenses free-for-all continues
New evidence of expenses claims make it clear that a new scandal is on the way unless the chamber is urgently reformed.
Opinion Former Articles
Rebecca Long-Bailey should be the next Labour leader
This Labour leadership election ought to be a battle for ideas and how we challenge a political and financial establishment that has had the system rigged in their favour for far too long.
How government departments are using Twitter video
Find out which government department produces the most popular videos on Twitter.
Comment & Analysis
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Facial Recognition: Is racist technology fit for purpose?
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The end of free movement: This is a nation dismantling itself over nonsense
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Jamaica deportation: The govt is trying to bully those who stood up for justice
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European citizens warn of post-Brexit discrimination
They promised that "nothing would change". But European citizens are being undermined on a daily basis.
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The grip tightens: Javid resignation shows even scrutiny within govt is fading
The attacks on the media, the courts and the civil service are ongoing. But now even internal government is being brought to heel.
Video
Planning for people
The English planning system is under review. This video explains the issues and loopholes that lie in the current (and proposed) planning policy. It describes how we’d like to shape it to work for local people and the countryside, rather than to profit developers. Find out more at www.cpre.org.uk/planningforpeople
Planning for People
Opinion Formers
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HMRC must keep up off-payroll support
“We welcome today’s announcements of a softer approach"
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Firearms licensing league table – where does your force rank?
BASC has published the results of its third annual review of firearms licensing performance.
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MPs, peers call for overhaul of place of religion in Parliament
Humanist MPs and peers have today called for a major rebalancing of the relationship between religion and state in the Westminster Parliament.
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MDU and indextra partner to support doctors with online medical library
The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the UK’s leading indemnity provider, is partnering with indextra, the comprehensive online medical library app, to offer its members discounted subscription to over 900 medical titles.
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