The promotion of Alan Mak is meaningful in more ways than one
The Conservative MP’s elevation may be a sign that Boris Johnson has begun to understand the depth of his man…
By Stephen Bush
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What’s behind Downing Street’s attack on Dominic Cummings?
No 10 is seeking to distract attention from the lobbying scandal, but Boris Johnson’s government is increasingly paranoid.
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The SNP still isn’t facing up to Scotland’s education crisis
Nicola Sturgeon has failed to deliver on her promise to close the attainment gap between high- and low-performing pupils.
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Why does Boris Johnson keep making impossible promises on Northern Ireland?
The Prime Minister’s pledge to exempt British soldiers from prosecution was as unworkable as his vow to avoid an Irish Sea…
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What does the EHRC report mean for Labour?
In a landmark moment for equalities law, the party is facing a question that goes far beyond the issue of…
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Why does Labour agree with Johnny Mercer on prosecution of Troubles veterans?
Labour's confused view on protections for British soldiers who served during the Troubles demonstrates a bigger problem with the party's line…
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The Super League is dead – but the challenge for Boris Johnson lives on
Calls for a more radical approach to how British football is run and regulated are not going to go away.
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Why talking about football is a feminist issue
Football is not enjoyed or played equally by men and women but it is still discussed as a gender-neutral interest.
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