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Should prisoners be given the vote?

Should prisoners be given the vote?

The European Court forcing prisoner votes upon the UK not only contravenes Parliament's will but sets a precedent for the future....

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Press and politicians trapped in mutual decline

Press and politicians trapped in mutual decline

David Wynne-Griffith tackles the complex relationship between politics and the press...

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The secret sins of Britain’s colonial past

The secret sins of Britain’s colonial past

Honesty is vital when acknowledging British mistakes in former colonies....

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Will the real Mitt Romney please stand up?

Will the real Mitt Romney please stand up?

Mitt Romney’s business credentials have reassured Republican voters, but who is he really?...

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Banning their Jolly Roger will not stop the internet pirates

Banning their Jolly Roger will not stop the internet pirates

The government's attempt at stopping piracy is woefully inadequate....

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Syria needs decisive UN action

Syria needs decisive UN action

Al Russell argues that Bashar al-Assad has failed to guarantee the security of the country...

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Cabinet corruption needs to stop

Cabinet corruption needs to stop

Cameron's defense of Hunt will lead to his downfall in the next election...

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The race to be Mayor: Boris vs. Ken

The race to be Mayor: Boris vs. Ken

On the eve of the London Mayoral Election, Elgan Alderman and Adam Robertson pit the two leading candidates against each other...

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A council tax freeze will only benefit the wealthy

A council tax freeze will only benefit the wealthy

Adam Robertson explores whether Boris Johnson's proposal for a council tax freeze is as generous a move as it seems...

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The Tweets and the Trolls

The Tweets and the Trolls

Internet trolling is destructive, but imprisoning those who do it is an overreaction....

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