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Abuse thrives where the government tweets – why it's time to quit X now
The use of AI tool Grok to generate en masse intimate images of real women and girls is sickening.
Jan 6
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Zoe Grunewald
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More energy, more passion: The five big tests for Labour in 2026
The government must think bigger and braver than they did in 2025.
Jan 3
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead
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A Christmas message from The Lead
Tis the season for rest, restoration, and hope.
Dec 23, 2025
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Natalie Morris
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The Lead
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Australia is putting young people first. Britain should try it
The first national ban on teen social-media accounts is controversial, imperfect, and a reminder of what real political will on behalf of young people…
Dec 9, 2025
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead
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Labour has opened the door to ending child poverty, now they must walk through it
The announcement of the much-delayed child poverty strategy is welcome but four million children will still remain in poverty when it ends in 2029
Dec 5, 2025
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Natalie Morris
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The Lead
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A weakened jury system is a gift to the far right
At a time when trust in institutions is collapsing, juries remain one of the few places where civic duty still lives.
Dec 2, 2025
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead
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What it means to be wealthy in 2025
Most of us think we're poorer than we are – this disconnect creates worse social outcomes for us all
Nov 29, 2025
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Hannah Fearn
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The Lead
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The Lead's budget verdict: technocratic tweaks to a broken system
Lifting the two-child benefit cap is welcome, but Rachel Reeves' tax and spend plans fall far short of the financial shake up this country needs
Nov 26, 2025
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead
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The new asylum laws represent a fundamental downgrading of the rights of vulnerable people
How do you build a life when your right to remain is reassessed every two and a half years?
Nov 18, 2025
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead
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The BBC is under attack. Democracy could very well be next
The nation's broadcaster is facing a coordinated assault that threatens public accountability.
Nov 11, 2025
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead
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Zohran Mamdani’s victory proves it: progressive politics can still triumph
The mayoralty of New York proves the left can win when it focuses on delivering for people.
Nov 6, 2025
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Zoe Grunewald
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The Lead Editors
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Nigel Farage’s big tent is full of holes: We deconstruct the Reform leader's latest speech
Reform UK wants you to believe it’s on the side of working people. In reality, it serves one master.
Nov 4, 2025
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Zoe Grunewald
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