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Selling off the World Cup: why FIFA’s plan is a step too far
It might be naïve to think that football belongs to the fans. But we can demand the integrity of the sport is maintained.
Jul 30
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Jake Weston
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Narrative control: the collapsing authority of the state
The populist surge has become an existential threat to the establishment – and their response is ever-more authoritarian measures to govern what we can…
Jul 18
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Jacob Reynolds
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Inside the Lords: it's been a tough week
The death of my former Brexit Party colleague Ann Widdecombe has cast a shadow – and the response to it in some quarters has been shameful.
Jul 17
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Claire Fox
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Britain’s free-speech immaturity
Rhys Laverty of the Prosperity Institute argues that by losing the ability to civilly disagree we have become like petulant children constantly running…
Jul 14
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Rhys Laverty
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Claire Fox
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Living Freedom Summer School begins!
Tonight, around 100 young adults from the UK, Europe and America will gather in London for three days of discussion and debate on how we can renew the…
Jul 9
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Alastair Donald
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The dangerous cult of natural birth
Ella Whelan looks at the cultural changes needed to make NHS maternity care fit for purpose. PLUS: join us at the Ideas Matter residential school, The…
Jul 7
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Ella Whelan
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On the wrong side of the Green Party, the right side of the law
Committed environmentalist Emma Bateman explains her battles with her own party over trans and in defence of women's rights.
Jul 4
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Emma Bateman
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Inside the Lords: is anyone running the country?
Claire Fox reports on a zombie Labour government, stuck between leaders, and the excited mood around Andy Burnham, even though his big idea – more…
Jul 3
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Claire Fox
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The case against the Equality Act
Alka Sehgal Cuthbert, author of a new report, argues that, while seeming benign, this landmark legislation has reduced us from being equals before the…
Jul 2
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Alka Sehgal Cuthbert
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June 2026
Happy birthday Brexit: 10 years of debate and reclaiming democracy
The anniversary of that historic vote is a welcome opportunity to reflect on what has changed, what the future might bring – and why we still need to…
Jun 23
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Claire Fox
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Brexit referendum, 10 years on: the view from the North East
The North East announced a political earthquake. Here, five writers from the area reflect on why that vote mattered so much. PLUS: watch Claire Fox's…
Jun 21
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Rob Lyons
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What do the AoI team make of Makerfield - and what next?
The team give their first thoughts on Andy Burnham's victory. He might be the next prime minister, but does he really have any solutions for the Labour…
Jun 20
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Alastair Donald
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