Your turn.
Sam Greenhalgh
If you want to safeguard the licence fee and shore up public-service content, time to introduce democracy to the BBC.
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The working-class son of a bus driver has been elected to one of the most important roles in UK politics.
In for the count.
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The picture hasn’t shifted much in local councils – but that will cause concern in Labour and sighs of relief among Conservatives.
‘Ain’t seen nuthin yet.’
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New devolved powers, lots of parties and the indyref2 question … hold on to your hats, Holyrood.
Meet and greet.
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An expert introduces Zac Goldsmith and Sadiq Khan, and considers their chances of securing one of the most coveted positions in politics.
The earth is a finite place.
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The global economy is already unsustainable – let alone if it gets bigger.
An Indonesian oil palm smallholder sells fruit bunches to a trader.
Lesley Potter
Over the past few years many companies have committed to sustainable palm oil. But that is threatened by a growing alliance between industry and government.
Standing on the sidelines.
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Businesses are reducing the UK tax take with a new form of self-employment which harks back to mediaeval England.
Cul-de-Zac?
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The Conservative candidate for London mayor – Zac Goldsmith – is in hot water for “patronising” the British Indian community with targeted campaign.
‘You poor deluded people’
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Dennis Potter’s Nigel Barton Plays, 50 years old this month, are the original satires on the vileness of modern politics.
Benn gave an interesting reading of the Spanish Civil War.
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The shadow foreign secretary certainly impressed when debating intervention in Syria – but he gave an odd account of the Spanish Civil War.
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.
The death of an unborn baby is a devastating and traumatic event.
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The death of a baby, whether born or unborn, is a devastating and traumatic event. More than 2,000 stillbirths occur every year in Australia. But a large number of them can be prevented.
Unitary we are not.
Steve Allen
The union can survive its current period of volatility, but moves like English votes for English laws and ruling out a UK coalition with the SNP could yet bring it down.
The reds: no longer under the bed.
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As the Labour Left’s fourth choice of candidate prepares to take the party reins, he may have taken the lead from Scotland’s Yes campaign and ushered in a new age in UK politics.
Pick me! I’ve got an idea!
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A run down of what each has to say on the top issue of the summer.
How can workers fight for higher wages in today’s economy?
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The chorus chanting ‘America needs a raise!’ will undoubtedly grow as Labor Day approaches. They’re not wrong, but America needs more than that.
Scotland wants an answer, Jeremy is still thinking.
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The left-wing firebrand might be packing out venues in Scotland as much as England, but he’s got some thinking to do.
It’s time to inject some substance back into arts policy.
Joe Giddens/PA Wire
Political discussion about the arts and creative industries is famously woolly ybland, generic and interchangeable. But Corbyn cuts through this.
Unemployment is the main concern for about half of South Africa’s poor population while the other half is concerned about low earnings or the poor quality of work.
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One in five workers in South Africa is poor. The plight of the working poor has wide implications. Employers have a responsibility to ensure a minimum level of decent wages.