Section: Opinion
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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
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An emergency exit toga: why I love the top sheet
The extra bed sheet helps keep you the perfect temperature in the hotter months, and can act as a makeshift gown
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Reeves’s about-face has emboldened Labour backbenchers
As dust settles on Reeves’s spending review and winter fuel U-turn, some hope climbdowns on child benefit and help for disabled people are next
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Can Reeves really soften the government’s image with MPs and voters?
The chancellor hopes spending announcements will mitigate perceptions that Labour is running an austerity government
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The two-child benefit cap is a timebomb for Labour. Can it be defused?
The party’s MPs are increasingly vocal in their frustration at the policy, but there’s a split in Number 10 — and Reform UK is manoeuvring
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We need to build an island of neighbours
Scapegoating immigrants won’t improve anyone’s life or create the affordable housing we desperately need
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Britain’s shift on Israel has exposed a three-way split in Labour
Keir Starmer joined French and Canadian leaders in signing a joint letter criticising Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Their leverage is limited — but real
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What does home mean to you? Please share it with us
We want you to take part in our series on housing and homes by sending us a clip of yourself
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‘We prefer straight-up cash. Please and thank you’: in praise of the no boxed gifts
As wedding season comes around, we should be grateful for the request for money instead of physical gifts that will never see the light of day
