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How the UK’s ‘free speech’ government banned protest

How the UK’s ‘free speech’ government banned protest

Conservative ministers loudly championed free speech – right up until they outlawed it. Now, we’re all at risk
Sian Norris 19 May 2025
Hundreds of domestic abuse victims face jail under new law

Hundreds of domestic abuse victims face jail under new law

Women who call police to help deal with abusive partners are being criminalised for assaulting emergency workers
Sian Norris 01 May 2025
The UK clamped down on migration. The LGBTIQ+ community was collateral

The UK clamped down on migration. The LGBTIQ+ community was collateral

The Conservatives knew their immigration plan would disproportionately impact LGBTIQ+ people. They did it anyway
Sian Norris 25 Apr 2025
10,000 angry white men and me: my night with Reform UK

10,000 angry white men and me: my night with Reform UK

Undercover at Reform UK’s biggest ever rally, I saw white men bond over fury at migrants, trans people and politicians
Sian Norris 31 Mar 2025
Inside India’s battle to control the democracy narrative

Inside India’s battle to control the democracy narrative

How Modi’s government went from trying to improve its global democracy rankings to redefining democracy itself
Anisha Dutta 27 Mar 2025
‘They wanted help, we gave them a prison boat’

‘They wanted help, we gave them a prison boat’

As the migrant barge left Dorset, openDemocracy explored life on board the Bibby – and the failed policy that cost millions
Sian Norris 26 Mar 2025
Dozens of Tory spads become lobbyists amid ‘unenforceable’ revolving door rules

Dozens of Tory spads become lobbyists amid ‘unenforceable’ revolving door rules

Many ex-special advisers are advising businesses in fields related to their government role, openDemocracy has found
Ethan Shone 06 Mar 2025

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