Starmer is the John Smith of our times
Moving the party forward, but keeping it together - the parallels between Starmer's style and that of the best Labour prime minister who never was.
Week in Review: Complete moral collapse on Greek border
The nationalist resurgence isn't just restricted to Britain or America. It's in Europe too.
Rise of Sinn Fein: Irish unity is now mainstream
Whatever happens now, the issue of Irish unity is firmly on the table.
Is the new defence review a ploy to cut back development funding?
New strategic defence and security review could undermine the way British international aid is handled.
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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This heating scheme saves lives - now the govt needs to commit to extending it
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Lording it over us: Peers' expenses free-for-all continues
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Week in Review: When will Labour get real about how screwed it is?
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Facial Recognition: Is racist technology fit for purpose?
Authorities are pushing ahead with the surveillance technology despite fears of inaccuracy and racial bias.
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The end of free movement: This is a nation dismantling itself over nonsense
The Home Office's new points-based system for European immigrants is a self-defeating catastrophe.
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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BASC issues further statement on non-lead ammunition
BASC issues further statement on non-lead ammunition
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BASC North raises £16,000 for Young Shots and conservation projects
Fifteen thousand pounds was raised by BASC North for Young Shots and conservation projects across the north of England at its annual fundraising dinner, sporting auction and raffle.
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Holyrood can't rule out further tax changes just yet
MSP’s can’t rule out the prospect of making further changes to income tax before the start of the new tax year, despite today’s vote to approve Scotland’s proposed income tax regime for 2020/21
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Opportunities for game management in new Defra proposals
BASC has said the inclusion of projects that are benefitted by shooting in Defra’s recently released proposals for the new Environmental Land Management scheme are “a step in the right direction”.
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