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Why does the EU need a €13bn defence fund? It should be waging peace Andrew Smith
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Why does the EU need a €13bn defence fund? It should be waging peace Andrew Smith

The organisation known for pacifism has fallen prey to arms traders it hired to advise on military s...

Mark Carney’s warning on climate change is timely, but it’s only a start Larry Elliott
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Mark Carney’s warning on climate change is timely, but it’s only a start Larry Elliott

The Bank of England governor spoke the language that the City would understand, but governments also...

France is a divided nation – but Notre Dame has brought us together Marion Van Renterghem
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France is a divided nation – but Notre Dame has brought us together Marion Van Renterghem

The liberal elite, the gilets jaunes, young, old, the Catholic right – we are united in grief at thi...

Notre Dame is a warning to Europe: don’t take what you value for granted
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Notre Dame is a warning to Europe: don’t take what you value for granted

The sight of the cathedral in flames is a heartbreaking reminder to Europeans to care for what they...

Beware those who, like Ukip’s leader, excuse lies and rape threats as ‘satire’
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Beware those who, like Ukip’s leader, excuse lies and rape threats as ‘satire’

In what moral universe is the statement “I wouldn’t even rape you” categorised as “satire”? For this...

Julian Assange’s case makes it clear women’s rights are still secondary to political games Jess Phillips Jess Phillips
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Julian Assange’s case makes it clear women’s rights are still secondary to political games Jess Phillips Jess Phillips

Women’s issues are always the political side salad, never the main event. We are always told we have...

Trump and his imitators are out to nobble the world’s referees Jonathan Freedland
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Trump and his imitators are out to nobble the world’s referees Jonathan Freedland

Undermining judges, scientists and journalists is designed to create societies where the powerful ca...

So now Brexit could fall on Halloween. How very … appropriate Andrew Martin
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So now Brexit could fall on Halloween. How very … appropriate Andrew Martin

The so-called Project Fear mounted during the EU referendum campaign is associated with remainers, b...

The EU’s new October extension finishes off May and her deal Tom Kibasi
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The EU’s new October extension finishes off May and her deal Tom Kibasi

A delay won’t solve the Brexit deadlock. In the end, only a public vote or general election can do t...

At last, Brexit explained in two words: Basil Fawlty Alex Clark
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At last, Brexit explained in two words: Basil Fawlty Alex Clark

It’s all there in the 70s sitcom Fawlty Towers – rage, insularity, status anxiety. If only we had he...

Brexit is just one front in Europe’s battle for its soul Timothy Garton Ash Timothy Garton Ash
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Brexit is just one front in Europe’s battle for its soul Timothy Garton Ash Timothy Garton Ash

Whether it’s taking on Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage, Germany’s AfD or Italy’s Matteo Salvini, this is...

Brexit may destroy parties. So what? It’s the country that matters Matthew d’Ancona
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Brexit may destroy parties. So what? It’s the country that matters Matthew d’Ancona

While the Conservatives and Labour panic over their future, the establishment is realising that brio...

We must hope that Europe doesn’t give in to exasperation with Britain Andrew Rawnsley
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We must hope that Europe doesn’t give in to exasperation with Britain Andrew Rawnsley

A car-crash Brexit is no more in the EU’s interests than it is in those of the UKSun 7 Apr 2019 08.0...

Luton’s cabbies are giving Brexit Britain a lesson in political courage Aditya Chakrabortty
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Luton’s cabbies are giving Brexit Britain a lesson in political courage Aditya Chakrabortty

By uniting to improve conditions in the gig economy, Addison Lee drivers are showing an imagination...

How Labour can resolve the Brexit crisis – and tear down the Tories too Owen Jones Owen Jones
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How Labour can resolve the Brexit crisis – and tear down the Tories too Owen Jones Owen Jones

By pushing through a soft Brexit, Labour could safeguard the economy and eject the Conservatives for...

Chernobyl’s disastrous cover-up is a warning for the next nuclear age Kate Brown
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Chernobyl’s disastrous cover-up is a warning for the next nuclear age Kate Brown

Before expanding nuclear power to combat climate change, we need answers to the global health effect...

After this failure by MPs, Britain could now stumble into a pointless general election Martin Kettle Martin Kettle
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After this failure by MPs, Britain could now stumble into a pointless general election Martin Kettle Martin Kettle

Theresa May could roll the dice one more time, but the Brexit landscape looks as muddy and bleak as...

Petitions and jokes will not halt this march into Brexit calamity John Harris
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Petitions and jokes will not halt this march into Brexit calamity John Harris

Our response to the crisis has been too English. By the time the irony turns to anger, it will be to...

Theresa May was dealt the worst of hands and has played it spectacularly badly Andrew Rawnsley
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Theresa May was dealt the worst of hands and has played it spectacularly badly Andrew Rawnsley

She got the keys to Number 10 because Tory MPs thought her a safe bet. She’s been anything but Sun 3...

The UK needs a year-long extension on Brexit – to really take back control Gordon Brown
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The UK needs a year-long extension on Brexit – to really take back control Gordon Brown

We could gain an opt-out from the European elections and take the time to debate our futureSat 30 Ma...