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How the rise and fall of coal mining is central to fully understanding modern Britain.
So if there are no further questions, I’ll do exactly what I like.
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This year’s surprise election result triggered a comprehensive meltdown. The Conservatives have been taking advantage ever since, with long-term consequences.
Where do they stand?
Momentum
The new left-wing Labour group brings back memories of turbulent times for the party in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Successive governments have promised to give more power to local councils but so far all have fallen short on delivery.
Come on Arlene.
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She defected from the UUP to the DUP, and now Arlene Foster will be the first woman to run Northern Ireland. Here’s where she stands on the big issues.
Anne
The messages being sent out by David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn could not be more different.
Black Zack
A poll of polls suggests the UK could leave the EU if 52.5% of England votes to leave – which might not go down well in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The heroes of the Iliad … or the Labour front bench?
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The House of Commons’ remarkable debate over air strikes really was a spectacle of heroic proportions.
Jim McMahon ran a local campaign.in Oldham.
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Labour candidate Jim McMahon wins with a comfortable majority – without really mentioning his party leader at all.
Hilary Benn, in the middle of his “tour de force” speech.
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Hilary Benn’s powerful intervention is bound to have some people thinking about the future of the party.
Benn gave an interesting reading of the Spanish Civil War.
Wikipedia
The shadow foreign secretary certainly impressed when debating intervention in Syria – but he gave an odd account of the Spanish Civil War.
The battle continues.
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Moderates could try to change the rules or seek another leadership contest, but the left has this one locked up for now.
RAF Tornados.
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David Cameron wins vote with 397 votes for and 223 votes against the government.
Welby is supporting a ‘forceful response’.
Reuters/Stefan Wermuth
A motion passed at the Synod is in direct contravention of Christian values.
So, here’s how we can still rule the waves.
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David Cameron talks like he can change the fight against Islamic State. But Britain’s international role has been dwindling for years.
Nor in Jeremy’s name neither.
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Jeremy Corbyn is allowing Labour to vote with its conscience but don’t expect the squabbling to stop.
Who’s behind him?
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The Labour leader has made a virtue of voting against his party line for many years. Now his party appears to be striking back.
All is not well in the Labour camp.
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An almighty row has broken out about whether MPs should be whipped when the time comes to decide on airstrikes.
Fooding Around
When John McDonnell read a quote from Chairman Mao in parliament, jaws hit the floor.
Laughter is the best medicine … for the government benches.
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The Labour leader stands no chance of winning an election if he can’t win over the media.