Section: Opinion
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The 2024 riots could be repeated — any time, anywhere
The demonisation of immigrants and minorities has polluted every level of our political conversation and made us all less safe
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How ‘emotionology’ fuels the far right
One year after the worst racially motivated riots in decades, the extreme right continues to employ fear, anger and even nostalgia to stoke resentment against Muslims and immigrants
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Do the UK’s actions on Israel match Lammy’s tough talk?
David Lammy was robust under questioning on Britain’s ability to influence Israel. Some MPs say he’s still being too cautious
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Labour’s fiscal rules left it nowhere to turn. Some MPs say it’s an own goal
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pitched herself as a safe pair of hands. But her red lines could damage trust in the party, backbenchers fear
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Taps aff: Glasgow changes personality in the sunshine, but I seethe with rage
Why does everyone else look like they’re glowing while I appear to be drying off from a recent swim?
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I hold on to the memories of our flat in Uzbekistan — a family home that will always be part of who I am
My eventual homecoming, two decades after leaving the country, helped me realise this place is woven into the languages I speak, the food I eat, and my history
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Tackling child sex abuse is everyone’s responsibility
Plans to launch a full national inquiry into grooming and exploitation should not be seen as a win for the far right, but as a means to deliver justice for survivors
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Welfare vote rebellion threatens Starmer’s hold on his party
Next week’s vote on a controversial plan to cut £5bn from disability and sickness benefits is proving to be a moral red line for many Labour MPs
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MPs are sympathetic to Starmer when it comes to Iran — for now
As speculation grows that the US could become directly involved in Israel’s conflict with Iran, the UK is walking a tightrope
