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Ireland must accept the Cass Review

The Republic is ignoring the disturbing evidence about youth transition

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Once you’ve amassed your empire, ruthlessness must be the name of the game

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Kemi Badenoch’s “ming vase” must be shattered

The Conservative candidate should not be allowed to escape scrutiny

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The tragedy of Radio 3

The centenary “celebration” of the BBC Singers summed up everything that has gone wrong

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Living the good life

The rising middle classes were decisive in shaping the late 19th century English town

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Incessant coverage of drag shows and drag queens has become something of a running joke

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New reports on Labour and political donations miss the point

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