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CommentThe spread of conflict in our world highlights the importance of arms control
A nuclear strike anywhere, ever, would assure mutual destruction
CommentStarmer's at a turning point. Which way will he choose?
The British Prime Minister has room to get on with the job of changing the UK, perhaps – as with Thatcher and Attlee – for a generation
OpinionTrump shooting is shocking, but gun problem made it unsurprising
In the run up to the November election, the maelstrom of American politics is becoming ever more divisive and turbulent
A tale of three democracies: what next for the UK, US and France?
Rishi Sunak in London proved a ditherer. Emmanuel Macron is disliked but decisive. Joe Biden is decent but possibly debilitated
Weekend EssayWith an in-tray this full, Keir Starmer’s honeymoon will be brief
The British people have shown their impatience with failure and a suspicion of the promises of all governments
What does it say when people in the UK find politics dull – in election week?
In 2024, the UK is more divided, more unsettled, less healthy and grumpier about politics than in 2010
What chance do Farage and his Reform UK party stand in the general election?
Loved by some and loathed by many, Farage doesn’t seem to have a clue about policy or competence
UK election: Tories, Labour and the politics of distraction
Politicians across the spectrum are engaging in magical thinking on how to revive the economy
EU parliamentary election is a vote for change and disruption
Poll set the tone of political debate within every European member state
It's not time to fold up our local newspapers
Good information, facts and the truth remain vital to understanding how the world works
You need to be 18 to vote for Sunak or Starmer. That could change if Labour wins
Beyond lowering the voting age, there might be wider constitutional reforms in the British pipeline
