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Conference season meets energy reality
As the Labour Party gathers in Liverpool for its first party conference under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, much of the conversation is likely to focus...
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Ed Sheeran’s case study on the death of strategic neutrality
The recent fallout between Macklemore and Ed Sheeran was ostensibly about a political speech at a concert. But to me, the more interesting story is...
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Merz's election setback and what it means for Germany
SEC Newgate Germany’s CEO Dr Sebastian Schwark and Consultant, Jacopo Pastorelli assess the results. Germany's September state elections delivered a...
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From manifestos to bricks and mortar: how do we get more homes built?
Fresh political leadership may have changed the faces at the top of Greater Manchester, but the challenge facing the region remains familiar: how do...
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From coalition to collapse ... and back again?
On the surface, this year's Liberal Democrat conference has been about growth, public services and the cost of living. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader...
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Framing the narrative in favour of Jackdaw
The UK’s Energy Secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, is likely to give the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gas field this autumn. A move that last weekend was given...
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From Manchester to Manhattan: Andy Burnham's Trump test
Andy Burnham on Tuesday faces one of his first major tests as Prime Minister on the international stage, heading to the UN General Assembly in New...
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The art of the teal
As ever, there has been no shortage of media coverage of Reform over the past fortnight. From controversy over the handling of protesters at party...
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