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America’s darkness is swallowing Britain
Authoritarianism, far-right funding, and Epstein-era corruption are seeping into UK politics. We must confront it, before it's too late.
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead is leaving X for good
We can no longer justify continuing to post on a platform owned by someone intent on stoking chaos, hatred and violence.
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This is not who we are
The racists have been emboldened and sanctioned by our government’s own rhetoric – to now talk vaguely in terms of resistance is far too little, much…
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Ban Elon Musk from the UK
We call on the Home Secretary to act following Musk's vile words and hatred stirring at the 'Unite The Kingdom' rally. Sign our petition now and get…
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On the streets of St Helens, would Reform win?
Polls show support surging. St Helens should bleed the red of Labour. But if a general election were called tomorrow, would it?
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The intolerable crisis of angry young men
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The Democrats walked into a deathtrap. Will Labour take note?
Nov 6, 2024
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Teesworks: £560m of public money spent and issues of 'governance and transparency' remain
Jan 28
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What the facts actually say about the far-right’s ‘grooming gangs’ obsession
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America’s darkness is swallowing Britain
Authoritarianism, far-right funding, and Epstein-era corruption are seeping into UK politics. We must confront it, before it's too late.
6 hrs ago
•
Zoe Grunewald
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This is not who we are
The racists have been emboldened and sanctioned by our government’s own rhetoric – to now talk vaguely in terms of resistance is far too little, much…
9 hrs ago
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Natalie Morris
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Why the race for Labour’s next number two matters
Plus: Tell us who you want to win in our poll, the latest from The Lead's northern titles, and everything our team is reading and listening to this…
Sep 11
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The Lead Untangles: Digital Services Tax and why it exists
You'll hear Donald Trump mention this - and call for its abolition - when he visits the UK next week.
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The Lead Untangles: Operation Raise The Colours
A straightforward display of national pride, a hostile message to migrants or something more nuanced?
Sep 5
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The Lead Untangles: What has the ECHR ever done for us?
We unpick the possible consequences of leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, as Farage unveils his proposal to withdraw.
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