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Monarchy
Why the Crown is at a crossroads
In an hour of legal and constitutional flux, events may soon force the monarchy to become more—or less—powerful
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Politics
Line of duty: What does Cressida Dick really want?
The first female and first openly gay Metropolitan Police commissioner is known to be cool-headed. But with challenges coming from all political sides, will that last?
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Society
Rise of the British shock jock
Right-wing radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh softened up America for the Trump era. Could the UK’s own new breed of polarising presenters do the same here?
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Culture
Disorientated: the confusions of Edward Said
The dangers of imprisoning culture in political theories
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