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.
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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.
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Nicolas Maduro’s government is pulling out all the stops to win an election it looks almost certain to lose.
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.
A toxic text – but we can learn from it…
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Mein Kampf will be reprinted in Germany next year – and it could have a surprisingly positive effect.
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Interviews with members of the white-working class show that most welcome difference and diversity.
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’.
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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.
Wise up.
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Just because acid isn’t generally used for mass-casualty attacks doesn’t mean that it doesn’t pose a very real threat.
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As British MPs prepare to vote on whether to join the bombing campaign against IS in Syria, three peace campaigners make the case against military action.
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Rosa Parks was a hero in the fight against segregation … but she was just one of many.
A migrant is processed upon arrival in Sicily.
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Simon McMahon travelled to Sicily, where arrivals are being ordered to leave without understanding why.
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.
Islamic State billboards in Raqqa.
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The group believes that it represents a religion – denying that won’t get us anywhere.
Moving towards choice in NI.
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Abortion is now legal in cases of rape, incest and serious abnormality. But will local politicians drag their heels?
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Pornography is a handy scapegoat that diverts our attention away from our deeper problems with sex and violence.
On watch in Dhaka.
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Murders, corruption and suspicion are eating away at Bangladeshi society – and some surprising forces are fuelling the chaos.
A fresh start? The first ball is bowled during the first day-night test match in Adelaide between Australia and New Zealand.
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What can the International Cricket Council learn from FIFA and the IAAF? Plenty.
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.
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These two powers have lurched between friendship and war for centuries.
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.
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Thatcher’s right to buy scheme had some unexpected consequences for society’s most disadvantaged citizens.
Russian jet shot down on November 24.
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In the wake of Paris and the Russian jet incident, Europe is facing the mother of all challenges over security and refugees. Where does it go from here?
Big news for Myanmar.
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Victory for Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy does not necessarily mean free speech is a given.