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www.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Europe news

Britain's most dangerous' years lie ahead, warns Sunak. It's cheap politics from a floundering PM | Simon Jenkins

Rishi Sunak's warnings about threats from authoritarian states are seen as politically driven rather than based on genuine defense concerns. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer's method has worked so far now begins his toughest test | Rafael Behr

In authoritarian states, the government can control the weather by dispersing clouds to ensure clear skies for political events.
In democracies, setting the agenda is harder for oppositions than governments, as the distracted voter is more focused on the actions of the current leader. [ more ]
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