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Reeves has chosen decline

October 31, 2024

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There are at least three ways Labour could boost growth – the Budget missed them all

October 31, 2024

Doomed from the start: the four reasons HS2 failed

October 27, 2024

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Starmer cannot afford to apologise for Britain’s part in the slave trade

October 24, 2024

Chris Kaba trial: the noisy anti-police coalition are trying to crush the spirit of police officers

October 23, 2024

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The term ‘Global South’ is pernicious claptrap

October 22, 2024

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The Times: ‘Beirut hit by ‘targeted’ Israeli airstrike — as it happened’

October 2, 2024

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POLITICO: ‘A farewell to (some) arms’

September 3, 2024

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The Independent: ‘Government urged to put food security at heart of plans for growth’

September 3, 2024

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Housing Today: ‘Thinktank warns Labour against ditching ‘beauty agenda in dash for units’’

August 27, 2024

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Building Design: ‘Policy Exchange report warns Labour against ditching beauty agenda in ‘dash for units’’

August 27, 2024

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Architect’s Journal: ‘Think-tank urges Labour not to drop ‘beauty’ in planning reforms’

August 27, 2024

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