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Breaking the class ceiling
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Why Labour has to be conservative
Here’s a paradox for you: Britain is a conservative country that hates the Conservative party. As our American cousins vulgarly say: “Do the math.” On 4 July 24 per cent…
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Cradle of libertines
England likes to think of itself as “the cradle of liberty”. True, if you think…
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Why Labour has to be conservative
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Long division
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The New Crusades
From crusader crosses at marches to political speeches quoting the Old Testament, a strident form of Christian nationalism is crossing the Atlantic, threatening Britain's traditional separation of church and state
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“The vitriol online can really knock your confidence”
Cathy Newman
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