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- Politics
Why true debating skills matter more than ever in modern politics
Somewhere between the carefully prepared statements, ambiguous answers and never-ending bluster, the art of debating has been all but forgotten in politics. Here Joseph Hutchison argues why debating skills are more relevant than ever in today’s world.
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- Politics
Women to watch in British politics in 2024
This International Women’s Day, we shine a spotlight on five inspirational women in politics who might not be grabbing headlines themselves but who we’re sure will be making an impact on the political scene in this crucial election year.

- Politics
Six things the Gaza row shows us about this parliament
Pressure is intensifying for House of Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, to go. 56˚ North Partner Gavin Shuker explores why chaos reigning at Westminster rarely rewards the incumbent party.

- General election
- News
56° North launches new General Election Advisory Board
2024 continues to be a year of profound political turbulence, as the UK’s main political parties lay out their respective stalls ahead of the general election. Our new General Election Advisory Board is here to guide you through.

- Business
The big business of sports documentaries
The fly-on-the-wall sports documentary seems to be everywhere but do they tell a true story of what happens? 56° North Director Sophie Ashcroft has a better handle on this than most. Here she gives us a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be in one, as well as some sound advice in case you’re thinking that it might be right for you.

- Business
- General election
- Politics
What politicians must do to get business on board
As we enter an election year, Managing Partner Anthony Thompson analyses how the economy is going to dominate political campaigning in 2024 and why the political parties are battling to engage with business.

- Politics
Its love for Labour was long lost but is Scotland now finally falling back into the party’s arms?
Labour’s UK poll lead may look impregnable but within those numbers lie many hurdles they still need to overcome. Managing Partner John Penman looks at why Scotland is becoming increasingly important to the party ahead of the next General Election.
