The man vs the myth: George Soros at 90
Conspiracy theories around the billionaire philanthropist do most harm to those more vulnerable than him.
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Are local lockdowns working? The data suggests they’re not tough enough
Analysis of the latest figures on Covid-19 cases shows most areas with local restrictions are still experiencing rises.
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Labour won’t win by turning its back on refugees
Keir Starmer’s party needs to make an unambiguous case against racism – bland, technocratic statements aren’t enough.
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Britain has taken sides in the Sino-American rivalry. For Europe the decision will be much harder
While the EU is fixated on avoiding economic retaliation during the Hong Kong crisis, the UK is joining the US…
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Joe Biden’s appeal is the prospect of a president who does not demand constant attention
Out of sight and out of mind, the low profile of his campaign is in sharp contrast to that of…
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The power of Nice White Parents
In a new podcast, NYT journalist Chana Joffe-Walt – a nice, white parent herself – makes a powerful case that middle-class white people,…
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Letter of the week: Victorian quarantine
A selection of the best letters received from our readers this week. Email letters@newstatesman.co.uk to have your thoughts voices in…
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The UK suffers the worst recession of any G7 country
Britain has now recorded the largest fall in GDP of any major country as well as the highest excess death rate in…
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