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Fair-minded people could agree or disagree with her opinions. Left-wing bigots hated her for not abandoning them
Ethnic minorities are abandoning Labour
It is not just Muslim voters who have been abandoning the Labour Party
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Our political editor explains what to look out for in Thursday’s elections
In defence of Gary Stevenson
If economists were only those with doctorates, we would have to ignore both the market’s wisdom and many of its most perceptive critics
Critical briefing: home ownership headaches
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Questionably loyal opposition
A “rainbow coalition” between Conservatives and the Greens raises questions about the state of the Tories
The intractable problems pulling modern Britain apart
When does upholding free speech become an act of self-sabotage?
The original sin
It should not have been difficult to see that there were problems with appointing Peter Mandelson
Killing the bill
Parliament has not approved assisted suicide — but the fight to revive it has already begun.
Laughing to hide the tears
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Hey, leftists, leave independent schools alone
The campaign against independent schools is irrational, short-sighted and destructive
Grey expectations
Saving England’s native red squirrel will require harsh measures