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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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Gorton and Denton by-election: The silent majority isn't silent, and it isn't Reform
Hannah Spencer’s historic Green victory shows voters are rejecting division and embracing progressive politics
Feb 27
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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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Ella Glover
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The Lead
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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's proposals for a 'British ICE' would normalise fascism
Homes and workplaces would become sites of state coercion under the proposals announced by Zia Yusuf for a UK Deportation Command.
Feb 24
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead
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Exclusive: No suspension for Reform councillor who shared post calling for female MP to be shot
Calls for Nigel Farage’s party to act after Lancashire councillor Simon Evans shares Facebook meme targeting grooming survivor Natalie Fleet.
Feb 24
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Lead Editors
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Can the Greens really go mainstream?
Zack Polanski's party is on the up. But the disruptor left-wing party has a mountain to climb to break through the two-party system.
Feb 21
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Zoe Grunewald
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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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Ella Glover
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The Lead
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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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Ella Glover
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The Lead
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What next, Keir Starmer?
If Starmer can pivot decisively toward a politics of fairness, he may yet turn survival into renewal.
Feb 17
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead
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Guaranteeing the essentials: How Britain could end crisis-level poverty
With millions struggling to afford food, utilities and essentials, a protected minimum floor for benefits could provide a lifeline and reduce reliance…
Feb 14
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Kevin Gopal
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The Lead
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This is how we fix Universal Credit
The basic rate of benefit support falls woefully short – Iain Porter, senior policy advisor at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, explains what needs to…
Feb 12
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