Tag: UK Political System
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Less than half of young people proud of England
Should you be proud of your country? A major survey has revealed a sharp fall in patriotism among the young. One in 10 said they were “embarrassed” to be English. Is national pride so bad?
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‘A new era’ dawns as Meghan marries Harry
Can the monarchy survive? The royal wedding had civil rights, a gospel choir singing Stand By Me and a bride who gave herself away. Some are...
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Relief for May as Tories sweep up UKIP votes
What should we take away from last night’s local election results? Amid scandals and division, the Conservative vote held firm against Labour. And Britain may have seen the death of UKIP.
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The son of a bus driver with £1 in his pocket
A new chapter of UK politics? Yesterday, Sajid Javid was named the new home secretary. He is the first BME person to run the department, and has promised to put his “own stamp” on the job.
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Crisis for Theresa May as Amber Rudd resigns
Is the prime minister’s position in danger? She has lost her home secretary to the bitter Windrush row amidst new tensions over Brexit. Many today are predicting she will be the next to go.
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St George’s Day royal arrives to cheer up UK
Will a royal baby — and Prince Harry’s wedding — help fix Britain’s woes? The UK is mired in crises over Brexit, the NHS and immigration laws. For some, royal news is a welcome distraction.
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‘Prince Charles could be the last King’
Can the monarchy survive without the Queen? Tomorrow Commonwealth heads are likely to confirm Prince Charles as their new leader when the Queen dies — despite his rapidly waning popularity.
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BBC slammed for ‘Rivers of Blood’ broadcast
Was the BBC right to dramatise Enoch Powell’s “Rivers of Blood” speech? Fifty years since the Tory MP changed Britain’s immigration debate forever, his legacy is still highly controversial.
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Corbyn vs May in critical Brexit showdown
Will the latest Brexit battle destroy Theresa May? A Tory rebellion is brewing, Jeremy Corbyn smells blood, and the UK faces a momentous decision. The political fight of the century is here.
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‘Comrade Corbyn’ and the communist spies
Is it morally repellent to defend communism? Newly published secret records show that Jeremy Corbyn may have been a paid informant for the Czech communist government in the 1980s.
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Oxfam scandal reveals ‘sinister world of aid’
Does aid do more harm than good? Oxfam, Britain’s most famous charity, is in meltdown after it was revealed to have covered up sexual abuse in disaster zones. Donations have plummeted.
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The ‘eccentric toff’ who could lead Britain
Could Jacob Rees-Mogg be the Jeremy Corbyn of the right? “Moggmentum” is gathering pace as Tory Brexiteers seek an alternative to the “dull, dull, dull” government of Theresa May.
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Words and deeds: 100 years of votes for women
Which group had the right idea: the militant suffragettes or the non-violent suffragists? Today marks the centenary of the moment 8.4 million British women were granted the right to vote.
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Informed public at lowest level for 18 years
Is democracy at risk? A massive new survey shows only six out of a hundred in the UK follow the news regularly. But some argue this a welcome sign of peace, stability and good government.
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After 950 years stunning tapestry ‘comes home’
Is the world’s most famous embroidery actually British? As France today confirms the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry, an age-old debate has revived over who made the miraculous masterpiece.