Section: Opinion

I’m proud to be an uncle, but please still call me ‘brother’

Growing up in the UK, my uncles and aunties were only ever family friends or community elders, so I’m glad I can now be a mamu for my nieces and nephews

Nooruddean Choudry
What Labour MPs are saying about Starmer’s pledge to recognise Palestine

The prime minister has said Britain will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel ceases fire. As ever, he’s walking a tightrope

Shehab Khan
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

Taj Ali

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
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
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
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?
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
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