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A series of gaffes and more trouble ahead for Rishi Sunak
Recent gaffes and two important byelections could be disastrous for the prime minister — but Labour isn’t guaranteed success either
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Muslim support for Labour is plummeting — can independent challengers fill the void?
Sir Keir Starmer’s party is poised for electoral victory, but its position on Gaza has alienated many voters
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The issue of immigration will be a battleground in the next UK election
Both parties have pledged to crack down on illegal arrivals. Minority groups are understandably concerned about what any new policy says about how welcoming our country is
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Geert Wilders’ victory points to a surge in anti-Islam populism across Europe
Many mainstream politicians have adopted and amplified the language of the far right
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Suella Braverman is gone but Sunak’s search for a clear strategy continues
The sacking of the home secretary is welcome for many, but real change will not come from doubling down on unworkable policies and a revolving door to cabinet
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Bake Off’s unstoppable rise and the nostalgia of imperfection
The hit TV show has inspired an avalanche of elaborate sponges and glossy ganaches, but there’s still an appetite for more homely treats
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The Israel-Gaza war cannot make us lose our humanity
As the war in the Middle East continues, everyone must support Jewish and Muslim leaders working to maintain dialogue in the UK
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The understated genius of Moeen Ali
The much-loved cricket star bowed out of his final Test match as the perfect role model for his sport and the nation at large
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Suella Braverman is poisoning our society with the politics of fear
Distorting facts to demonise immigrants, the home secretary is sowing dangerous seeds of division and failing to uphold the legacy of her own party