Argument

The polarity in modern debate leads to an over simplification which fails to recognise that humans are multi-dimensional creatures with complex motivations.

Henry Porter on why he remains optimistic that Brexit can be stopped and why giving in to pessimism will never be the answer.

CJ Werleman on why India's revocation of its agreements with Pakistan over Kashmir is so concerning in light of a lack of condemnation from the international community.

Tom Cordell on why a longer-term strategy of building houses and creating employment in tandem across the UK may be the only way out of the housing crisis.

Jonathan Lis argues that the inability to call out Donald Trump's white supremacism is not impartiality and caution - it's a dereliction of duty.

David Hencke speculates on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's limited options as he tries to keep hold of power in the face of a disorderly Brexit and a rebellious Parliament.

As Bannon's PR stunt near El Paso is swiftly followed by a horrific mass shooting, Hardeep Matharu looks back the Cambridge Analytica origins of 'Build the Wall'.

CJ Werleman on why America must discuss the right to bear arms as the main reason why mass shootings keep happening.

Years of neglect for groups supporting victims of crime must be rectified by Boris Johnson, argues North West England’s former Chief Prosecutor.

CJ Werleman sees a menacing trend in Beijing's repression of human rights at home and abroad and its readiness to use military force in alliance with the Kremlin.

Jon Robins on what the imprisonment of the fantasist known as 'Nick' shows about how false allegations can ruin lives.

Otto English on why the realities of high office are dawning on our new Prime Minister.

The first step towards rebuilding our country is to acknowledge the profoundness of the damage symbolised by Boris Johnson's rise to power.

Molly Greeves on why online platforms should be the beginning, not the end, for those wanting to get involved in the political and social issues of our time.

In seeking to categorise Antifa as a terrorist organisation, the US President is adding fuel to the fire of right-wing white supremacists.

How Brexiteers' obsession with the sea and Boris Johnson's promise of more money for ship-building represents a yearning for the days of Empire.

By overstating the threat, or continually pushing the idea, that Russia hacked votes in the 2016 US presidential election, we may be playing right into our adversary’s hands.

Will a cleansing anti-cyclone come and blow the oppressive suspicions and rumours away and re-establish the primacy of public service in the interests of the nation rather than party, and the principle that no one is above the rule of law?

Otto English on how the new prime minister's appointment of the toxic trio Dominic Cummings, Matthew Elliott and Chloe Westley is a massive hostage to fortune.

North West England's former Chief Prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, on why the new Prime Minister does not have a coherent crime and justice strategy – despite his 'law and order' rhetoric.