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Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixedBy Daniel Trilling. Read by Simon DarwenRead the text version here Continue reading...
Help UK ceramics industry or ‘lose piece of national identity’, government told
Unions and thinktank urge action to save sector hit by sky-high energy bills, cheap imports and underinvestmentBritain will lose a piece of its national identity if the country’s ceramics industry is allowed to descend further into crisis without state assistance, the...
Tories and Labour face questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
Dissident was released by Egypt after campaign by successive UK governments but offensive posts have surfacedThe decision by successive UK governments to campaign for the release and return of British-Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been called into...
Blackpool Illuminations: An enlightening look behind the scenes
Dozens of staff bring the annual light show to life – but a changing climate means displays now need to be designed differentlyWhere might one find three giant jellyfish, a Dalek, and a flying bear? In a fever dream perhaps, but also here, in the Blackpool...