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Back to the Future for English Councils?
By Pearce Branigan Occasions of warfare, strife and catastrophe have been reliable catalysts for societal, political and technological advancement...
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What does Arlene Foster’s resignation mean for the DUP – and Northern Ireland?
The end of a wild ride By Fraser Raleigh (former Cabinet Office Special Adviser) and Ciaran Gill (former Assistant Press Officer at the Embassy of...
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Green sticks and green carrots emerge in race to decarbonise the UK
By Andrew Adie Every day brings further pressure on all sectors of the economy to accelerate their commitments, and publish their plans, for being...
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Sleaze allegations expose the outdatedness of PMQs
By Aimee Howard It was announced this morning by the Electoral Commission – which regulates political and electoral finance – that an official...
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Post-Easter from the Southern Hemisphere
By Brian Tyson How things have shifted in the three-odd months since the last update from Newgate’s Melbourne office to our UK cousins. And yet they...
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How Extended Producer Responsibility is on course to shake up UK recycling
By Imogen Shaw The introduction of the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) due to come into force in 2023 marks the most significant reforms to...
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Local Elections 2021: Could the last of Surrey’s blue wall crumble?
By Beth Park Surrey County Council has been under the leadership of the Conservatives for no less than 24 years. Of the 81 seats available, the...
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Turning climate pledges into reality: Now for the tricky bit
By Dafydd Rees Firstly, let’s focus on the good news. 9 out of the world’s 10 largest economies have now made pledges to reach the target of zero...
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