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Andy Burnham's first speech shows why London could become his biggest headache
The incoming Prime Minister's major promise is easier said that done, writes Rakib Ehsan from the Policy Exchange
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Donald Trump’s next move in Iran could change the Middle East forever
The next phase of this war could be fought on the ground, intelligence expert Ronald Sandee writes

The UAE's decision is the beginning of the end of Opec
Opec controls up to 40 per cent of the world’s oil and its members sit on 80 per cent of the proven reserves

Every woman in Britain owes a debt of gratitude to Lynne Pinches for standing up to trans cultists
It is truly a disgrace women like her are called upon to take part in these exhausting political and cultural battles, writes GB News columnist Paul Embery

New Year, New Shafting? From an Orwellian crackdown to a 100% death tax, here's what to expect in 2026
Former Met Detective Peter Bleksley gazes into his crystal ball for the year ahead
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Josh Simons just created a monster in Makerfield that could swallow Labour whole - Gawain Towler
The Labour MP has shown contempt for his constituents by stepping aside to allow Andy Burnham to run, writes the Reform UK board member

'If you push the laws too far people will break them, not follow them'
'One wonders whether politicians will ever learn?'

Britain is being governed by Net Zero zealots — and the outlook is bleak
The reaction from ministers to questions over the UK's electricity grid has been shameful, writes Net Zero Watch director Andrew Montford

England didn't lose the World Cup. Thomas Tuchel threw it away
Sports journalist Paul Coyte writes that England didn't lack heart last night but they lost leadership from the touchline

The turquoise tidal wave is very real - and it's coming for everyone in Britain - Gawain Towler
What we are seeing is not a protest or a wobble, but a rout, writes the Reform UK board member

The nation is in an abusive relationship that's about to get a whole lot more toxic
Asking for Angela would not provide safety - far from it, writes GB News presenter Cristo Foufas