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“I have a panic alarm in my bag”: the grim reality of life as a female politician in Britain
84 per cent of female councillors say they feel at risk doing their job – with online and in-person abuse becoming worryingly normalised.
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The Lead Untangles: Is the Greens' drugs policy reckless or responsible?
As Zack Polanski pledges to legalise and regulate drugs, Sarah Sinclair dives into the detail of this controversial policy – what does the evidence say?
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Blind loyalty to Washington will not keep Britain safe
Without the rule of law, Britain risks being pulled into yet another conflict not of its making
Mar 3
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Epstein, eugenics, and the far right
Long after race science fell into public disgrace, Epstein was working to revive its core assumptions – and connecting biological hierarchy to far-right…
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Britain once saved my grandfather. Would it save him now?
Aug 26, 2025
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Angela Rayner is not some kind of Monopoly Board empress. Don't sack her for a mistake
Sep 4, 2025
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Reform UK’s silence on Epstein speaks volumes
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The intolerable crisis of angry young men
Jan 25, 2025
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Jamie Lopez
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The Lead Untangles: Is the Greens' drugs policy reckless or responsible?
As Zack Polanski pledges to legalise and regulate drugs, Sarah Sinclair dives into the detail of this controversial policy – what does the evidence say?
Mar 5
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Sarah Sinclair
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What the Hell is actually going on with the Chagos Islands?
Framing the Chagos Islands Deal as Labour’s problem is not just hypocritical – it’s plain wrong.
Feb 26
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The Lead Untangles: Election campaigning laws
Whether Reform have been breaking them – and what to do if you suspect foul play.
Feb 20
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Prime Minister calls for deputy council leader to be sacked over death threat to MP social post
As The Lancashire Lead first reported, Reform’s national leadership is under pressure to intervene over Simon Evans’ actions on Facebook
Feb 25
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Reform Watch: It's pints over poverty as Jenrick doubles down on two-child cap
Plus: Racist tweets, and Matt Goodwin's latest Handmaid's Tale-esque comments.
Feb 19
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Reform Watch: Neo-Nazi AI slop, free speech rows and more on Matt Goodwin
Each week we cast our eyes over what Reform have been up to – from bizarre proclamations to the detail of how their attempts to run councils are going.
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