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Published on: 5 July 2019

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Published on: 6 September 2015

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The list of scandals is astounding, but many don't make the front page of the Sun on Sunday.
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The ignorance of the Lords on their caste legislation shows how redundant they are

Published on: 23 December 2013

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A recent debate in the House of Lords on caste saw peers demonstrating a lack of understanding of key issues. What's...
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Published on: 2 October 2013

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How can the political class reconnect with voters before it becomes irrelevant? How can our institutions reform...
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After Section 75 - where next for NHS campaigners?

Published on: 8 May 2013

Written by: Caroline Molloy All articles by Caroline Molloy

On 24th April the House of Lords voted through the NHS ‘section 75’ regulations, which open up the NHS to far more...

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