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Tory leadership race is hugely important for British Muslims — in more ways than one
Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick’s camps have doubled down on statements seen as Islamophobic. That has an impact beyond the Conservative party
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On the economy, Starmer has boxed himself in. That isn’t (just) the Tories’ fault
The prime minister is warning of hard times to come, but he can’t blame everything on his predecessors
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By sticking to the Tory line on immigration, Labour could be walking into a trap
Yvette Cooper has pledged to “remove” more people from the UK than the Tories. It’s a risky strategy
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The economy is healthier than thought — but that’ll be news to many
As Labour and the Tories fight for control of the narrative, millions are still desperately in need
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Starmer’s most urgent task is restoring order to a nation rocked by racist violence
For a full week far-right mobs have terrorised communities across the UK
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The gloves are off as Labour and Tories clash over UK public finances
Rachel Reeves and Jeremy Hunt blamed each other this week over the origins of a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the public budget. No matter who wins the argument, tax rises and public sector cuts seem inevitable
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Starmer has to forge a ‘special relationship’ with whoever wins the White House
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer two very different visions of America’s role in the world — the new UK government will have to prepare for both eventualities
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Starmer seems reluctant to talk about Muslims — but he can’t ignore the issue forever
Labour’s new prime minister was accused of ‘swerving’ questions about British Muslims’ relationship with his party. It’s a risky strategy
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Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ but daunting challenges lie ahead
Nothing can take away from the scale of the new prime minister’s victory, but Labour now has to begin to deliver on its pledges to the British public