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We need more women MPs – but we can't just expect women to stand for election. We must act

We need more women MPs – but we can't just expect women to stand for election. We must act
There is no sense of urgency to reach equal representation in politics, writes Lyanne Nicholl, CEO of 50:50 Parliament. Why are we all happily sleepwalking into continued gender inequality?
Tories seem to think pandering to the extreme right is a vote-winner. But where's the evidence?

Tories seem to think pandering to the extreme right is a vote-winner. But where's the evidence?
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy

Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It's basic maths
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It's basic maths
George Galloway: Rochdale MP's win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer
George Galloway: Rochdale MP's win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer
Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here's how

Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here's how
UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy

UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
The Monster Raving Loony Party are making more sense than their rivals. No, seriously

The Monster Raving Loony Party are making more sense than their rivals. No, seriously
When will this stuttering 21st century finally get going?

When will this stuttering 21st century finally get going?
Lame Tories have failed us. Labour must plan to do better

Lame Tories have failed us. Labour must plan to do better
Bad leadership is the greatest tragedy of human life. It's time to give the people a shot

Bad leadership is the greatest tragedy of human life. It's time to give the people a shot
Revolving door of housing ministers is making housing crisis worse – this has to change

Revolving door of housing ministers is making housing crisis worse – this has to change
Was that a cabinet reshuffle or just Rishi Sunak shuffling deckchairs?

Was that a cabinet reshuffle or just Rishi Sunak shuffling deckchairs?
There is always a choice between wedge politics and human decency. There is always another way

There is always a choice between wedge politics and human decency. There is always another way
Keir Starmer needs to stop worrying about winning next election and learn from Clement Attlee

Keir Starmer needs to stop worrying about winning next election and learn from Clement Attlee
Our leaders don't have the political vision we so desperately need in a crisis

Our leaders don't have the political vision we so desperately need in a crisis
As war rages, music forces us to confront political complexity. We mustn't look away

As war rages, music forces us to confront political complexity. We mustn't look away
Tories and Labour need to stop slinging mud and urgently commit to a new Ministry of Poverty

Tories and Labour need to stop slinging mud and urgently commit to a new Ministry of Poverty
Rishi Sunak says he’s thinking long term. But he’s clearly eyeing an early election

Rishi Sunak says he’s thinking long term. But he’s clearly eyeing an early election
In the real world, kindness and cooperation will always triumph over political combat

In the real world, kindness and cooperation will always triumph over political combat
Eminem, Ramaswamy, and the slim pickings from shady politicians

Eminem, Ramaswamy, and the slim pickings from shady politicians
By this reckoning, the Conservatives will have very few truly safe seats next election

By this reckoning, the Conservatives will have very few truly safe seats next election
Who will form an Anti-Stupidity Party to save us from ourselves?

Who will form an Anti-Stupidity Party to save us from ourselves?
As the NHS turns 75, let’s celebrate it – and fight for it

As the NHS turns 75, let’s celebrate it – and fight for it
Boris Johnson may be gone, but it’s not down to his biggest political crime
