Section: Voices
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Epping Forest asylum hotel victory is a timebomb for Labour
Labour pledged to stop using hotels to house those seeking asylum by 2029. Its timetable has shrunk — but some MPs say the smart thing to do is keep waiting
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The straw that broke my eco-conscious back
I make an effort to avoid fast fashion and refuse plastic bags. But paper straws make me want to destroy the earth out of sheer spite.
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Weekend with Zain Ahmad: ‘I don’t shop at all’
The Rastah fashion label founder on sleeping in on Saturday mornings, his cinematic design inspirations and how he only wears his own brand
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Releasing suspects’ ethnicity is a gift to the far right, Labour MPs warn
Police will be able to release suspects' ethnicity and immigration status in a move ministers say will quell misinformation
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Can Labour outflank Reform on asylum? MPs are divided
As both anti-asylum and anti-racist protests mount outside hotels, Keir Starmer’s party is trying to take the wind out of Nigel Farage’s sails
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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
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Weekend with Saaniya Abbas: ‘Oh, my God, you’re the divorced comedian!’
The standup talks dogs, divorce, tattoos and her upcoming Edinburgh fringe show Hellarious
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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
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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
