The many, many faces of Keir Starmer
Julie Burchill for The Spectator
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Peter Oborne and Imran Mulla for the Middle East Eye
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SNP has a week to save itself. Here's what it must do
Neil Mackay for The Herald
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I'm on a mission to touch my friends more – and it's having a profound effect
Jodie Bond for the i news site
"In a world turned digital, where human connection is more crucial than ever, embracing physical affection among friends can be a powerful catalyst for deeper, more meaningful relationships," says Jodie Bond on the i news site. And "so much repair" is needed "following the physical distances we imposed on ourselves to keep safe during the pandemic". Touch "conveys empathy, strengthens emotional bonds, and enhances our overall wellbeing", so we "should remember that a simple hug" can "enrich our lives in profound ways".
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‘Various international actors hope to influence the result for their own benefit’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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