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The Carpathia isn’t coming to rescue this government still swimming in the mire, writes LINDA PENTZ GUNTER
Spreadsheet Phil, insulated by his millions
SOLOMON HUGHES is convinced that Philip Hammond has no idea what life is like for Britain’s working people
As the RMT Health and Safety Conference takes place, the union is calling for urgent action on crisis of work-related stress, understaffing and the growing threat of workplace assaults. RMT leader EDDIE DEMPSEY explains
Current polling shows Scottish Labour faces a stark choice: break decisively with Westminster or continue its slide into irrelevance, warns VINCE MILLS
As discussions continue between the US and Iran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear enrichment programme, the suppression of internal dissent by the theocratic dictatorship grows. STEVE BISHOP reports.
Last weekend’s inaugural conference mixed warmth, unity and ambition with the unmistakable echo of old arguments. MATT KERR wonders whether the fledgling party’s difficulties can be overcome
The US president’s career is defined by a consistent use of racist tropes and provocation. Why are world leaders so silent over his repeated vitriolic prejudice, asks ROGER McKENZIE
The Tories seem to enjoy Chancellor Philip Hammond having the nickname “Spreadsheet Phil.” It gives the impression that Hammond is accurate, good with detail and boring, but in a solid, reliable way.
However, a closer eye on Hammond reveals the man has more in common with the last French queen Marie Antoinette.
Earlier this month Hammond was telling the 1922 Committee — the group that brings all the backbench Tory MPs together — that the Conservatives needed to do more for the young, or they’d lose votes.
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