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How European tourism is reacting to climate change – and what to do about it.
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The case for left natalism
We shouldn’t cede the politics of motherhood to the right
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The AI distraction machine
How Silicon Valley learned to talk endlessly about AI risk while blocking anyone from acting
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Four ways Burnham can be Nixon in China
On the North Sea, welfare, high-earners and Sunday trading laws, the PM should take the counter-intuitive path
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The war on digital harms needs limits
Politicians should lead a more honest conversation on technology
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Electoral reform has never been closer
The three key ingredients are now in place
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Why left and right are wrong on universities
Rather than abolishing fees or cutting places, we should rebalance the system in favour of the poorest
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The Incoherent State is holding England back
For devolution to succeed, Burnham needs to end the dizzying array of boundaries
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Opposing data centres isn’t progressive
The fears around them are overblown, while the benefits are substantial
Aug 4 • David Lawrence
Infantino isn’t the problem
FIFA’s conflicting incentives are the root of this crisis – here’s how to fix them.
Aug 2 • James Breckwoldt
Set London free
The capital is a giant chained by Westminster – a pro-growth government should release it
Jul 31 • George Eaton
Britain is in denial on the prisons crisis
Burnham’s decision to pause early releases is good politics but bad policy
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