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Black and white image of builders on the beginnings of the Forth Road Bridge. Illustrating a story about much needed improvements to Scottish transport.

Politics

We’re (still) on a road to nowhere

Scotland’s transport system is creaking at the edges. Is there any prospect of a major improvement? Not unless we take a proper long-term apolitical view says Managing Partner John Penman

Historical image of the House of lords in black and white.

Politics

Hereditary peers: dedicated public servants – or a bunch of poshos?

Of the 89 hereditary peers sitting in the Lords, all are white males. Jan Jasinski finds out if Labour's new shake-up of the system really will change anything.

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, talks into a microhone in front of a crowd.

Politics

The end(urance) of enthusiasm: Why it would be a mistake for Labour to dismiss the power of narratives

Fairytales have no place in politics, but does the Labour Party lack a hint of romanticism? Georgie Fulljames investigates.

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