Britain
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Britain is a home but not a haven for Hong Kongers
Life is not easy for a very distinctive group of immigrants
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Why do penguins struggle with modernist architecture?
An empty pool at London Zoo tells a wider story
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Does Britain need a National Wealth Fund?
Labour’s new investment vehicle isn’t quite what it says on the tin
Leaders
Britain’s skewed election reinforces the case for voting reform. After 2029
The new government has more important things to deal with first
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Britain’s general election was its least representative ever
The rise of multi-party competition will build pressure for electoral reform
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How the Gaza war affected the British election
Deciphering the striking success of independent candidates
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The new front line of British politics is just lovely
From the “left-behind” to the “well-ahead”
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Britain’s Labour government has declared war on NIMBYs
The battle is likely to define its success
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What does Labour’s win mean for British foreign policy?
Continuity on NATO and Ukraine, and hopes for a reset with Europe
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How shallow was Labour’s victory in the British election?
The British party system may be fragmenting but voters delivered a coherent message
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Labour’s victory is good for Britain’s union of four countries
It is not clear how long that will last
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Labour’s landslide victory will turn politics on its head
But even with a majority this big, running bad-tempered Britain will not be easy
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What now for Britain’s right-wing parties?
The Conservatives, Reform UK and the regressive dilemma