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The UK doesn’t work for Disabled people. Neither party will change that

The UK doesn’t work for Disabled people. Neither party will change that

So far, we’ve heard more about Starmer and Sunak’s parents than the UK’s 16 million Disabled people
Mikey Erhardt 24 Jun 2024
Readers’ thoughts: Is it irresponsible to vote independent in a two-horse race?

Readers’ thoughts: Is it irresponsible to vote independent in a two-horse race?

When the choice is Trump v Biden or Sunak v Starmer, would you vote independent? oD readers share their thoughts
James Battershill 21 Jun 2024
Will Labour’s left-wing purges affect its ability to govern?

Will Labour’s left-wing purges affect its ability to govern?

Keir Starmer spent the start of the election campaign ridding the party of its left-wingers. Will he regret it?
Paul Rogers 17 Jun 2024
The left has a choice: unite behind Starmer or face Farage rising to power

The left has a choice: unite behind Starmer or face Farage rising to power

Democracy is in peril, conservatism is merging with the far right. Labour is our chance for hope
Paul Mason 11 Jun 2024
Keir Starmer is a liar. We deserve so much better – and we can get it

Keir Starmer is a liar. We deserve so much better – and we can get it

Whatever you do this election, don’t give up hope. The status quo is depressing – but there are real alternatives
Samuel Sweek 05 Jun 2024
Biden’s ceasefire in Gaza is unlikely despite Israel’s fall in global standing

Biden’s ceasefire in Gaza is unlikely despite Israel’s fall in global standing

Israel is defiant in the face of increasing criticism from Westerners who may have previously defended the country
Paul Rogers 04 Jun 2024
I pulled out of Hay Festival over its links to Baillie Gifford. And it worked

I pulled out of Hay Festival over its links to Baillie Gifford. And it worked

While my day at Hay last year was one of the best of my life, I couldn’t ignore its links to Israeli war crimes
Noreen Masud 31 May 2024

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