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‘Jeremy Corbyn is ideologically driven. Simon is Simon-driven. That’s the difference’
CLAIRE HAMILTON, who dated Simon Danczuk for three months, talks to the Star about the real political views of the notorious Rochdale MP
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
Even when relaxing on the sofa at home, Simon Danczuk appeared consumed by self-promotion and politics’ dark arts.
Claire Hamilton, who dated the Rochdale MP for three months last year, remembers how the popular US version of House of Cards was his private passion.
Rather than referring to the political drama by its full name, Danczuk would ask her, in almost a childlike way, if they could “watch Frank.”
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