Week in Review: The madness over Big Ben's bongs is a symbol of the horror to come
The whole week. They spent the whole week talking about bongs on Big Ben.
Labour's problem in Scotland wasn't independence - it was Corbyn
Labour's developing neurosis over Scotland is unnecessary. It's quite clear what needs to change.
Govt blocks refugee children being reunited with parents
Three prominent charities lead the charge against brutal Home Office policy.
A new movement out of the ashes: What now for Remain?
The Brexit battle is lost. But the war for European Enlightenment values goes on.
Opinion Former Articles
The route to tomorrow's journeys
The need to reduce congestion and to improve air quality has put us on the brink of immeasurable change.
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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Hard left stitch-up? Everything you need to know about the Labour election rules
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Iran: West needs to prepare for cyber attack strategy
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So you want devolution: How exactly are you going to do it?
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Young people’s votes are changing the political landscape - this election proves it
This December sums up a year of political engagement and grassroots activism never before seen in British political history.
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Don't make them feel ashamed: What the left needs to learn
No voters will thank us for making them feel bad about their choices. Nobody will join our tribe, because we made them ashamed of theirs.
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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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NASUWT comments on plans to lift the inspection exemption for 'outstanding' schools
"The NASUWT has always been clear that all schools should be subject to a common inspection system"
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Just weeks left to avoid a tax return fine
LITRG is urging people to complete their 2018/19 Self Assessment tax return online before the 31 January 20201 or risk a fine from HMRC.
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BASC firearms team tops 10,000 enquiries in 2019
BASC’s dedicated firearms team dealt with more than 10,000 member enquiries in 2019.
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UK Budget date leaves Scotland with little room for manoeuvre
"A UK Budget on 11 March leaves MSPs with just a few days to react to changes made at Westminster and to agree what the rates and bands of Scottish Income Tax will be ahead of the start of the new tax year in April."
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