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If you’re a new subscriber here some of the things we’ve covered recently:
Sam has written on subjects including:
Burnham’s policy agenda - with posts on the risks around devolution and the problems with introducing vocational education pathways at 14.
Why Farage and Reform are in serious trouble (despite his win in Clacton).
The myth of the “Boriswave” and why the right is being dragged towards ethnonationalism.
Why Kemi Badenoch’s improved ratings don’t seem to be helping the Tories.
The education attainment gap that never closes and what to do about it.
Lawrence has covered:
Russia’s growing difficulties as the war in Ukraine continues - including Putin’s energy crisis; his troubles in Crimea; and whether he’ll need to launch another mobilisation.
Ukraine’s issues with a reshuffle in their top jobs and the challenges of Russia’s war on civilians.
The ongoing fiasco in Iran and tensions between the US and Israel.
The problem with sensational fictional scenarios about war from the Thucydides trap to Annie Jacobsen’s nuclear disaster.
As always we’ve had some great guest contributions - including barrister Emma Chamberlain on the best way to do wealth taxes and Jack Watling talking about his time on the frontline in Ukraine.
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What would be the implications of following Australia’s long standing policy of requiring everybody to cast a vote at an election( even if it is deliberately spoiled)?
Whilst the country burns and much of it resembles a patched, barren savannah, why does Andy Burnham seem incapable or unwilling to mention the climate crisis?