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Jason Arday: When controversy turns to tragedy
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Jason Arday: When controversy turns to tragedy

Difficult truth is that scrutiny was legitimate, but also disproportionate

Why being the main opponent to Farage could be the biggest prize in British politics
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Why being the main opponent to Farage could be the biggest prize in British politics

His return to Parliament was never really in doubt, but the Clacton result exposed the limits of his appeal and the challenge of turning Reform’s popularity into a national electoral breakthrough.

When protest becomes a pogrom: The Home Office must draw a clearer line
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When protest becomes a pogrom: The Home Office must draw a clearer line

This violent criminality was not political protest, but an attempt at a xenophobic pogrom to drive out asylum seekers housed in the property.

Can Burnham find a new balance on immigration?
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Can Burnham find a new balance on immigration?

'Fair rules should protect more than just care workers'

Burnham’s identity politics challenge is to bridge divides
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Burnham’s identity politics challenge is to bridge divides

As leader of and from the north, Burnham knows he must now commit to being a prime minister for the north and for the south, east and west at the same time.

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Comment: How Nigel Farage's by-election farce was overshadowed by tragedy

'The Reform leader was trying to take back control of the narrative'

Why Burnham's faith matters less after Sunak's premiership
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Why Burnham's faith matters less after Sunak's premiership

Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's first openly practising Catholic prime minister, but after Rishi Sunak broke religious barriers as the country's first Hindu leader, his faith is unlikely to be the story.

From Starmer to Burnham: Immigration will define Labour's next act
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From Starmer to Burnham: Immigration will define Labour's next act

The challenge for Burnham’s government is to show how an agenda for fair controls – fusing control and compassion, contribution and cohesion – can bridge rather than divide the coalition of people