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The Upside Down: A Tree for Life
John Mitchinson explores why the dark and mysterious yew tree is a symbol of both life and death
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The Refugees Turned Out on to Freezing Streets to Clear Rishi Sunak’s Asylum Backlog
The Prime Minister’s belated rush to clear his legacy asylum backlog is forcing refugees into destitution on Glasgow’s freezing streets, reports Nicola Kelly
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The Porn Baron Football Boss, his Glamour Model Fiancée and a War With Ofsted Over their ‘Failing’ Children’s Home
When a care home for vulnerable children funded by billionaire West Ham United Chairman David Sullivan, and run by his OnlyFans model reality TV star partner Ampika Pickston, had its registration suspended over safeguarding issues, it led to a strange chain of events and legal threats to this newspaper
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By-Election Frenzy: Kingswood Labour Candidate Damien Egan on Public Services in Freefall, Upping Sticks, and Starmer’s Purse Strings
Chris Skidmore’s resignation has sparked a scramble in the South West. Can Damien Egan take the seat – and muster some hope?
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Imperial Measurements: the Spurious Brexit Dividend that Failed to Divide
A public consultation proved that nobody supported an attack on the metric system as the Brexit culture wars suffer another defeat
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Street Drugs that Pose the Greatest Threat in 2024
The impotent ‘War on Drugs’ policy pursued by the Government won’t work without an attitudinal shift, argues Ian Hamilton.
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Reform UK Limited: The Political Business Brought to You by Billionaires
Despite its wealthy backers and blanket media coverage, few have peered under the bonnet of Reform UK. It’s time to take a look at its backers.
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‘Morals More Akin to the Mafia’: Former Minister on Illegality at the Murdoch Empire
From politicised phone hacking to aiding and abetting insurrection, the lawless threat of Murdoch’s organisations to democracy is only now becoming clear
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Rumbled: Dan Wootton ‘Comeback Planned’ on ‘Free Speech’ Platform Used by Russell Brand
Wootton has been suspended from his presenting role on GB News since September after an on-air misogyny storm. Now he is said to be preparing to launch a channel on a controversial video platform
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The Palestinians and Israel: A Modern Day ‘Trail of Tears’
The treatment of Native Americans more than 100 years ago cannot provide an exact comparison to the situation of Palestinians today – but there are striking similarities, writes Alexandra Hall Hall
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‘Contradictory’ and ‘Self-Defeating’: MPs Slam Government for Building New Houses in High-Flood Risk Areas
As Chancellor, Rishi Sunak reduced the budget for flood protection
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Two Million More Brits Living Abroad Now Eligible to Donate to UK Parties as Ministers Scrap Time Limit
It’s the latest in a series of constitutional changes by ministers – including enforcing photo ID for in-person voters and hiking the spending limits for parties.
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Taiwan Elections: Democratic Progressive Party Wins, But What Next?
Taiwan’s presidential election has strengthened its democracy, but could led to increased tensions with China
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Elon Musk’s War Against Science, Evidence and Objective Truth
Scientists are abandoning Elon Musk’s Twitter amid a “mass extinction event” on the social media network, says Philipp Markolin.
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TalkTV Boss Told Staff to ‘Make a Fuss’ About Channel Migrant Deaths and ‘Get Angry’
A News UK insider described the apparent attempts by the struggling channel to rile up viewers as ‘irresponsible’
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‘Not a Bullet for Ukraine’: The Rise and Fall, and Rise Again, of Slovakia’s Populist Prime Minister
Robert Fico rode to electoral victory for the third time on a wave of strongman populism, media capture and pro-Russia rhetoric. But are the cracks beginning to appear?
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Johnson, Truss, Sunak: The Longest Parliament with the Lowest Results
Seemingly lasting an eternity, Professor Chris Painter dissects the failures of governance of the 2019-2024 Parliament, in response to momentous events
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The Post Office Scandal: A Prosecuting Barrister’s Regret
Gareth Roberts reflects ruefully on his own part in the wrongful conviction of an innocent sub-postmaster and looks at what should be done to exonerate each of them
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The Awesome Rise of AI… You Must be Choking
In her monthly column, Penny Pepper explores her love-hate relationship with artificial intelligence
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Loyalty to the NHS Won’t Stop an Exodus of Underpaid Junior Doctors
The National Health Service is under threat unless the Government starts properly paying its workforce, reports Michaela Makusha
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Cultural Famine: Austerity in the UK’s Heritage Sector Cuts Deep
Museums across the country are being forced to close as the reality of austerity-struck Brexit Britain hits home
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We Need to Talk About Long COVID: A Sufferer on the Silence Around the Public Health Crisis
Cat Fraser, who has lived with the chronic illness for years, says it’s time to get Long Covid on the agenda and give its many victims the support they need.
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Labour’s Andy Burnham Says Just ‘50 People Run the UK’ as Mayor Hits Out at Westminster and Sunak’s Scrappage of HS2
The Greater Manchester Mayor wants the UK to adopt a new codified constitution, proportional representation and an overhauled House of Lords
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‘Sunak’s Election Date Guessing Game is Another Attempt at Distraction from his Government’s Incompetence’
The speculation will suck up the political oxygen and only serves to benefit the Prime Minister, writes Jonathan Lis
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Andrew Bridgen MP and the Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theorists
Karam Bales takes a close look at Andrew Bridgen’s recent resignation from the Reclaim Party and the high-profile attendees at his ‘Parliamentary meeting’ of anti-vax campaigners.
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Labour Appears to Steer Away from Fully-Elected House of Lords Despite Cronyism Scandals
The Shadow Minister for Democracy also hits out at voter ID – but it is still unclear if Labour will scrap it
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Exposed: How Paparazzi Spied on Phillip Schofield’s Sick Mother
While Philip Schofield’s 87-year-old mother was receiving medical attention, both she and her son were secretly filmed by the UK’s ‘Number One Papparazzi’ – as media interest in the troubled presenter continues
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‘Starmer’s Refusal to Confront the Press Isn’t Just a Mistake – It’s Irresponsible’
If the Labour Leader does not embrace media reform now, he never will – and the entire country will be far worse off as a result, writes Brian Cathcart
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Sexual Assault in the Metaverse
As the first police investigation into the gang-rape of a girl’s VR avatar is launched, Patsy Stevenson asks what is being done to protect women and girls in the virtual world.
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Sister of Headteacher Ruth Perry Demands Overhaul of How Work-Linked Suicides are Investigated
Severe cramp from work must be reported to the safety regulator – but not work-related suicides. Campaigners want action beyond Ofsted reform
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UK Charity Under Investigation as Fundraising Videos for Israeli Military Appear to Feature Palestinians Being Killed
Iain Overton investigates a UKAWIS video which is a source of concern for the Charity Commission
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Prince William is Radiation Prison Landlord – Parts of UK’s Oldest Jail Evacuated
Inmates at HMP Dartmoor are being moved to other prisons due to potentially dangerous levels of cancer-causing radon detected in some cells. The Duke of Cornwall is their landlord
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Russia’s Goals in Ukraine: Debunking the ‘Special Military Operation’
Almost two years after its full-scale invasion, Paul Niland examines what Russia claims is the purpose of waging war on Ukraine
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Home Office Can’t Say How Many Refugees it has Given ‘Safe Route’ Asylum to From Some of the World’s Most Dangerous Countries
A Freedom of Information request for the data by this newspaper was refused on cost grounds
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Camila Batmanghelidjh was Loudly Vilified – and then Silently Vindicated
Dr Mine Conkbayir reflects on her time working with the founder of Kids Company and the fight for justice that continues after the campaigner’s death
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Just One Per Cent of Voters Say Rishi Sunak’s Government is ‘Very Honest’
The real ‘one per cent’ are those voters who still trust the Prime Minister, reports Adam Bienkov
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Over a Million Free Meals Delivered Over Christmas in London as Sadiq Khan Demands More Government Support This Winter
The London mayor has expanded free school meals and holiday food schemes during the cost of living crisis
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‘Keir Starmer is Using Right-Wing Methods in Service of a Few Tamer Left-wing Hopes’
Labour needs to make bold moves if it is to achieve a victory worth having, argues AC Grayling
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A Culture of Failing to Protect Women: The Shocking Stories of Police Misconduct
Andrew Kersley speaks to those who have experienced inappropriate and degrading behaviour at the hands of police officers – with few consequences
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Keir Starmer Faces an Immediate Test of His Pledge to ‘Crackdown on Cronyism’
The Labour leader’s decision to make restoring trust in public life the centre piece of his election campaign, raises questions about his own record
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Latest Conservative Misinformation Warning as Anti-Sadiq Khan Camp Accused of ‘Gutter Politics’ Over Murder Stats
Tottenham Tories have falsely claimed the murder rate in London is higher than New York.
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Government Phases Out COVID Funding as Hospital Admissions Rise
The considerable upcoming reduction in spending calls into question the Government’s ‘Living with COVID’ strategy
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Penalties for Whistleblowers: The Chilling Costs of Warning About the Safety of Sellafield
Nearly £1m was spent by Sellafield and its regulator fighting a whistleblower who raised concerns about workplace culture at the vast nuclear site
