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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
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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.
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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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Political puzzles: Labour’s late selections and the future Parliamentary Labour Party
With the deadline for formal candidate nominations approaching, Partner Fiona Stanton explains how the Labour leadership might use this period to shape the parliamentary party and perhaps reduce the risk of a troublesome intake.
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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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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.
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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.