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The use and abuse of data in politics - plus May's Brexit breakthrough
The scandal around Cambridge Analytica has raised questions about whether data is being misused. Will the revelations about the British firm's Facebo…
7 years, 11 months ago
Corbyn's Russia troubles and the first Spring Statement
Jeremy Corbyn has taken a firm line on Russian involvement in the Salisbury attack, much to the annoyance of his colleagues. Has civil war broken out…
7 years, 11 months ago
Salisbury under attack and Hammond's offer on financial services
The attempted murder of an ex-Russian spy in Salisbury has shocked the country. If there are links to the Russian state, what will happen to its rela…
8 years ago
Theresa May's third Brexit speech and profiling John McDonnell
The prime minister delivered her vision of the UK's future relationship with the EU, did it strike the right note? And will it be well received in Br…
8 years ago
Brexit chess at Chequers and Corbyn vs the media
The May government has finally decided what it wants from Brexit. But will it fly in Brussels? Plus, did Jeremy Corbyn receive an unfair hearing from…
8 years ago
Boris blunders on Brexit and talks collapse in Belfast
Boris Johnson delivered his “road to Brexit” speech this week but did not say anything new. Was it his fault or the Cabinet? Plus, power sharing talk…
8 years ago
Trading blows over Brexit and women in politics 100 years on
The UK cabinet spent hours locked in debate over what to ask for in the Brexit negotiations, but little has emerged with any clarity. In Brussels, th…
8 years, 1 month ago
May's travails and the end of the Anglo-Chinese golden era
The prime minister went to China this week on a mission to make the case for "Global Britain". At home the colleagues Theresa May left behind argued …
8 years, 1 month ago
Boris on manoeuvres and the case for the customs union
Is the foreign secretary lining up for a leadership bid? Or just frustrated at Theresa May’s leadership? Plus, is there a case for staying in the EU …
8 years, 1 month ago
Carillion goes into liquidation and Macron comes to Britain
Was the government responsible for the financial troubles at the construction giant? Is this the end of PFI and outsourcing? Plus, did Macron strike …
8 years, 1 month ago