Politics
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‘Certain travelers should have more targeted screening’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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FDA head Marty Makary resigns under pressureSpeed Read Makary had drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is Manchesterism really the cure for Britain’s ills?Today's Big Question Andy Burnham’s political philosophy has been dismissed as ‘mostly vibes and boosterism’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What’s in the King’s Speech?The Explainer ‘Traditionally a moment for governmental clarity’, today’s opening of Parliament took place ‘amidst profound political uncertainty’
By The Week UK Published
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Five moments it all went wrong for StarmerThe Explainer Winter fuel and welfare U-turns, national insurance hikes, Peter Mandelson’s appointment and disastrous local elections have brought PM to the brink
By The Week UK Published
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First-past-the-post: no longer fit for purpose?Talking Point In an era of multi-party politics, voting system that once insulated Conservatives and Labour now amplifies their losses
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Democrats reel from court-imposed redistricting lossesSpeed Read The original map was designed to flip four GOP seats
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is it too late for Keir Starmer to save his job?Today's Big Question PM’s speech to rekindle ailing leadership gets mixed reception
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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China’s assault on the Tibetan languageUnder the Radar Tighter policies in schools reflect the ‘narrowed’ tolerance towards Tibet from the Chinese state
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Renters’ rights: ‘a regulatory avalanche’Talking Point Labour has presented reforms as a ‘moral crusade’ against rogue landlords, but risks shrinking the rental market
By The Week UK Published
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s rivals unite to take him downIn the Spotlight An unlikely alliance has formed in the hopes of crowding out Israel's longest-serving prime minister
By The Week UK Published
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Germany learns the cost of provoking TrumpTalking Point Friedrich Merz’s comments on ‘humiliated’ US have unleashed the president’s wrath
By The Week UK Published
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Love Labour’s lost: where does the party go from here?Today’s Big Question Following substantial losses in local elections, either a ‘bloody civil war’ or a change of direction could be on the cards
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The White House projects billions in drug pricing deals. Democrats are skeptical.Talking Point The Trump administration claims its deals could save over $500 billion
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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