Lower wages are likely to deter newcomers more successfully than any government policy.
Anne-Marie Freemantle was the youngest woman candidate in 1935, fighting Westminster St George’s for Labour.
The Nobel Laureate has died at the age of 90. His play The Accidental Death of an Anarchist is known for its takedown of police corruption. But for me, his power lies in his love for humanity’s failings.
“Would any of you, ahem, chaps like to, ahem, contribute to a new royal yacht?”
Liberal democracy must stand for more than the people’s will, but mainstream politicians have a duty not only to acknowledge, but to address their frustrations and deeper feelings of alienation.
As a whip in the Blair and Brown governments, he was known for being a problem-solver. But can he get the current rebel MPs into line?
The Prime Minister's first duty was to reassure Leavers. But compromises are to come.
The former deputy prime minister is playing a central role in the campaign to force a vote on the government's Brexit plans.
Often, being "rested" means being alone, away from other people. For the elderly or housebound, being over-rested can be just as bad as being too busy.
The Labour leader's warning of a "shambolic Tory Brexit" showed he has identified his target.
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