
William Gritten
William Gritten is a London-born, New York-based strategist and writer focusing on politics and international affairs.
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How did Donald Trump’s visits to Dayton and El Paso go?In Depth US president went to the sites of two mass shootings yesterday amid fury over legislative inaction
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Dominic Cummings goes on the attack as no-deal Brexit loomsIn Depth The prime minister’s top adviser waded into the intensifying Brexit dispute yesterday, dragging the Queen in with him
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The issues that will decide the Democratic primariesIn Depth The field will soon narrow, so what are the themes and divisions that are defining the contest to be the person to take on Donald Trump?
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Ryanair announces plan to cut hundreds of jobsIn Depth Europe's biggest budget airline has seen lower profits than anticipated, and CEO Michael O'Leary has told its employees to expect layoffs
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What did Boris’s grand tour of the UK achieve?In Depth The new prime minister was booed in Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
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Why Robert Mueller’s testimony was so disappointing
In Depth Neither Democrats nor Republicans could cheer about the much-anticipated congressional appearance
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Facebook will pay $5bn fine over privacy violations
In Depth It is the largest fine the FTC has ever levied, and includes commitments from Facebook on its privacy practices, but does it go far enough?
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Boris Johnson’s Cabinet ‘massacre’: who’s in, who’s out and what it means
In Depth The new prime minister has shattered Theresa May’s ministerial set-up
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European Commission opens Amazon antitrust probeIn Depth Brussels wants clarity on whether Amazon undermines competition with its position as both retailer and marketplace
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Hashem Abedi: brother of Manchester Arena bomber extradited to UKIn Depth Brother of Salman Abedi, who killed 22 concertgoers in Manchester, arrested on arrival
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Tories bitterly divided on the cost of no-deal BrexitIn Depth Establishment Conservatives like Spreadsheet Phil are becoming the resistance
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UK economy at highest risk of recession since 2007 crashIn Depth Resolution Foundation warns Britain can do little to evade a recession, and is ill-equipped to protect itself in the event of one
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Hong Kong protests: can there be a resolution?In Depth The demonstrations in Hong Kong are no flash in the pan. But what do the protesters want, and can they achieve their aims?
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Details emerge in Kim Darroch memo leak crisisIn Depth Reports over the weekend suggest investigators have identified a suspect, while further details from the leaked memos were also revealed
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Iran fails in attempt to ‘impede’ British oil tankerIn Depth UK embroiled in the ongoing oil tanker confrontations with Tehran
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No-deal Brexit: John Major vows to fight parliamentary prorogation in courtIn Depth Former PM willing to personally seek a judicial review if Boris Johnson tries to suspend the Commons
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Is the US about to cut interest rates?In Depth Fed chairman signals fall in rates after immense pressure from Donald Trump
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Volatile Bitcoin falls sharply after weeks of boomIn Depth With cryptocurrencies experiencing strong gains after 2017’s burst bubble, the latest crash is a reminder they remain fragile
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Tehran delays breach of Iran nuclear dealSpeed Read As it waits for the deal's remaining signatories to relieve sanctions, Iran narrowly avoids deliberately violating the JCPOA
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Will Mueller's testimony damage President Trump?In Depth With former special counsel set to testify live on television, will Democrats land a blow on the president, or will their efforts backfire?
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Democratic Primary tightens ahead of first televised debatesIn Depth The US Democratic Primary for the 2020 Presidential elections is taking shape, what is the state of the race as things stand?
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Alibaba files to list on stock exchange of Hong KongSpeed Read Share sale projected to raise up to $20 billion
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Two tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman as tensions riseIn Depth Peace in the region is at stake, with each side blaming each other for the aggression
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Denmark's Social Democrats in poll position after electionIn Depth The centre-left party fought a hybrid campaign, now leader Mette Frederiksen must resolve differences to lead
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