In his fortnightly column MARK SEDDON reflects on the death of Major Oak and why such ancient trees matter to us
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‘Scotland makes me angry. They wouldn’t like me when I’m angry’
The Paddy McGuffin column
The world’s largest communist party marked its 105th birthday this week — and remains true to its principles and firm in its course, says OLIVER VARGAS
The left has become too reliant on persuasion and too detached from the workplaces and communities it seeks to represent, argues NICK TROY
RAMZY BAROUD highlights how Israel’s ambassador sought to shut down UN officials documenting sexual violence and abuses against Palestinians
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has had far-reaching consequences, including a boost to Pakistan’s regional standing, argues ROGER McKENZIE
The recent heatwaves revealed how ill-prepared Britain remains for a hotter future – and how unequal the ability to cope with it has become, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
The drive to strengthen European defence is reshaping relations between France, Germany, Italy and Britain, says NICK WRIGHT
“To intervene or not to intervene, that is the million dollar question.”
Thus almost quoth the Bard, one of the greatest exponents of the English language in history. In fact Shakespeare continues to inform much of the national argot whether we realise it or not. Particularly in terms of politics and diplomacy.
Sadly the same cannot be said of our transatlantic cousins.
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Expanding Britain’s nuclear capability increases the risk of nuclear confrontation. It does not keep us safe – it makes us a target, argues CAROL TURNER
While politicians fixate on defence budgets, the real answers lie in peace-building and economic justice, says ALAN SIMPSON
