Baruch Spinoza, one of the great rationalists of 17th-century philosophy.
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It’s not a case of being afraid of different ideas, more that some people want everyone to think as they do.
In Boris Johnson’s short time as prime minister, the Brexit mess has become only messier.
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As Boris Johnson’s tactics cause deep rifts within the Conservative Party, the UK faces a Brexit of radical conservatism - and plenty of risks.
Former Brexit minister Dominic Raab would quite like they keys to Number 10.
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The PM is in a tight spot, but can anyone else lead the nation into Brexit?
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Theresa May lasted a long time, but this department chews up secretaries of state like no other.
Under pressure: Home secretary, Amber Rudd.
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Home Office deportation targets reduce complex human stories to statistics.
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The Home Office threw away landing documents that are now vital to people trying to prove their right to stay in the UK.
Amber Rudd: under pressure over violent crime.
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The former Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex argues that more resources can help, but any available funds need to be spent by the right agencies in the right way.
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She faced criticism for not taking part in the BBC head-to-head, but the PM would have struggled had she done another late U-turn.
Group photo of female students studying at Maria Grey College, London, 1905 - 1907.
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Visa regulations are making the UK a less attractive option for Indian students.
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For the first time, parliament plans to ban a right-wing extremist group, called National Action.
Amber ‘don’t call me racist’ Rudd at the Conservative Party Conference.
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International students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences enrich the entire student body, and society more broadly.
Blowing in the wind.
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A five point plan to give Britain an approach which tackles climate change while fostering growth.
Fife no more.
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Longannet, the last coal-fired power plant in Scotland, has closed. It might be good news for climate change, but it also signals major problems ahead.
Energy secretary Amber Rudd on the march.
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With wind braced for more cutbacks, government backing of nuclear and fracking will end in tears.
Would you please tell me when my light turns green?
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Tough Tory manifesto commitments and hatred of wind farms from the right will make it hard for the new government to meet its EU renewables commitments. Scotland might be able to help.