The limits of an influencer election
Both the Trump and Harris teams relied heavily on online personalities and meme-style messaging. Will it matter?
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Labour has been sent a warning by the markets
Bond traders’ response to the Budget will act as a future constraint on higher public spending.
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Spain’s floods have unleashed the politics of anger
With even the King coming under personal attack, the country has entered one of its worst crises in living memory.
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The American election belongs to the oligarchy
Self-interested plutocrats are bankrolling both candidates.
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Has Rachel Reeves missed the bus?
Lifting the fare cap was better politics than it was policy.
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The UK must embrace pro-natalist policy
This isn’t about “dictating” to people – it’s about helping them start the families they dream of.
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What Labour gets wrong about Right to Buy
The policy is a drain on council resources and a gift to the private rental market.
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The UK has moved closer to European social democracy
Rachel Reeves is increasing taxes, investment and regulation in pursuit of a different economic model.
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