Archive of November 2017
Trump isn't the ally you're looking for - Brexiters threw their lot in with the wrong man
Trump's ranting has confirmed that he is no friend of the United Kingdom
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Theresa May's homeless deportation programme
Rough sleepers who fear immigration enforcement are being forced underground
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Brexit: Why I refuse to apply for British citizenship
Those people that want me to 'go home' will not stop if I get a certificate
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Productivity: Everything you need to know about the problem strangling the economy
What is productivity and why is such a fuss being made about it since last week’s Budget?
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Labour MEP takes Farage to task for Soros witchhunt
Labour MEP Seb Dance writes a furious email to Nigel farage over his use of a far-right trope that George Soros is trying to subvert democracy
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Changes to Universal Credit are welcome but they don't go far enough
A look at yesterday's Universal Credit announcements by somebody who has first hand experience of the system
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It didn't take long for social housing to fall back off the agenda
Hammond didn't mention the words social housing once during his budget speech
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Budget 2017: Hammond is surprisingly thoughtful about the nature of work
There are signs the chancellor realises it's not just about how many jobs we have, but what type
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Budget 2017: Brexit has taken Britain's eyes off the ball
Our separation from Europe overshadows everything, but dealing with it does nothing to heal the gaping wound of Britain's productivity problem.
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The fightback against May's hostile environment has begun
The government faces a series of legal challenges over its 'hostile environment' policies
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Carbon trading: The Brexit cliff edge starts on New Year's Day
Brexit confusion will kick in a lot sooner than many people realise
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Kettling tea ladies: Hardline policing of fracking demos is out of control
Increasingly brutal policing of environmental protests is starting to raise questions about the force's competence and judgement.
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RT is a tyranny sampler and Salmond shouldn't be anywhere near it
When Alex Salmond was interviewed about his new show on RT UK by Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow last week, he accidentally flagged up a sinister reality about his latest venture.
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May's belated hand-wringing won't help the Rohingya
We need firm, urgent action from Britain - not deference to Aung San Suu Kyi.
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A one-off wealth tax would pay for the Brexit bill
The top one percent should cover the cost of leaving the EU
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Mutineers and saboteurs: How war imagery took over the Brexit movement
Divisions caused by Brexit will only worsen if the language of war continues to be used
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No-deal: Courting Ukip locks Tories into high-risk Brexit strategy
The Conservatives have little wriggle room when it comes to immigration
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The progressive left needs to remember its roots and start speaking up for immigration
It's time for a more positive conversation on immigration
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The decline of the Today programme: How bust-ups replaced debate
The flagship show is now powered by confrontation
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Brexit, weak growth and an ageing population risk sinking the NHS
Politicians will need to show some vision and courage to save the NHS
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The untold story of how Britain turned a blind eye to a Sikh massacre
Recent declassified records reveal why the British government remained silent during a dark moment in Indian history
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The Lying Game: A disturbing pattern of deceit in Westminster
Three stories in 24 hours - three unclear responses from the government
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Boris Johnson's bumbling act is now a threat to Brits abroad
The job of a foreign secretary is to defend British citizens abroad - not make their life more difficult
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Scottish Labour is back in the game - what happens next depends on the leadership contest
The party now has a strategic decision to make
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Parties must do more to support the volunteers entrusted to investigate harassment complaints
Emotional support for those making complaints is essential, but so too is support for those who hear them
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