Outside the system
Section: Argument
Honestly held opinions and provocative argument based on current events or our recent reports.
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Brexit Badly Weakened the UK and Now Donald Trump Is Taking Advantage
The President’s increasingly threatening behaviour has shown clearer than ever before why Britain needs to be back in the heart of the EU, argues Jonathan Lis
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‘The Malfunctioning British State Cannot be Utilised to Bring About Its Own Solution’: Learning from the Mayors of the North
A fundamental break from the old regime is required – it can only come from the outside but must command credibility and popular assent
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‘Trump Has Already Rigged the 2028 Presidential Election’: US Defence Insider
Regardless of how people vote, the chances of a Democrat Government coming to power in 2029 is now virtually nil, argues Brynn Tannehill
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Trump’s Greenland Delusion Runs Aground in Davos
For all his attempted bullying, taunts and threats, Trump’s delusional Davos speech revealed a man who is far weaker than he appears, argues Alexandra Hall Hall
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Mark Carney’s Speech Showed America and Britain the Sort of Global Leadership They Have Now Abandoned
The Canadian Prime Minister’s powerful response to the growing threat from Donald Trump has put other world leaders to shame, argues Simon Nixon
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It’s Time for an Apology From the Trump Apologists
The politicians and commentators who mocked those warning about the threat posed by the US President as being “hysterical” need to face up to their own role in the calamity now unfolding, argues Adam Bienkov
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Mandrake – Open Secret
On a point of order, Martin Clunes will not be the first actor to play Huw Edwards in the forthcoming Channel 5 drama, Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards.
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Letters – February 2026
Submit a letter for consideration about this month’s edition by emailing the Editors: Miss Hardeep Matharu and Mr Peter Jukes on letters@bylinetimes.com
