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Closure of pubs and parks created a ‘tinderbox’ for far-right riots, research says: ‘Hate can fill the void’

Closure of pubs and parks created a ‘tinderbox’ for far-right riots, research says: ‘Hate can fill the void’
‘In the absence of shared spaces, misinformation and hate can fill the void, creating tinderbox conditions for violence’
Letters: Labour are all things to all people in the worst kind of way

Letters: Labour are all things to all people in the worst kind of way
A reader bemoans the UK’s rudderless leadership
Could 16 and 17-year-olds really decide the next election?

Could 16 and 17-year-olds really decide the next election?
As the government pledges to lower the voting age, Naked Politics examines whether newly enfranchised teens could truly disrupt UK elections
Why criminalising protest won’t stop people from rising up for causes that matter
Why criminalising protest won’t stop people from rising up for causes that matter
Farage says Reform will halve crime in Britain. Here’s why his policies would only make things worse
Farage says Reform will halve crime in Britain. Here’s why his policies would only make things worse
‘Adults make dumb decisions’: What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?

‘Adults make dumb decisions’: What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?
Disabled people warn of brutal ‘secret’ cuts to DWP Access to Work support: ‘It’s been horrific’

Disabled people warn of brutal ‘secret’ cuts to DWP Access to Work support: ‘It’s been horrific’
From anti-war to Palestine Action: The way we protest is changing – so how did we get here?

From anti-war to Palestine Action: The way we protest is changing – so how did we get here?
Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off

Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off
Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?

Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?
A Community Right to Buy is a first step to building a better Britain up from the streets

A Community Right to Buy is a first step to building a better Britain up from the streets
Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: ‘We have a voice’

Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: ‘We have a voice’
MPs vote to make Labour’s ‘reckless’ benefits bill into law – despite disabled people’s fears. Now what?

MPs vote to make Labour’s ‘reckless’ benefits bill into law – despite disabled people’s fears. Now what?
The simple reason Nigel Farage has seemingly had a change of heart on benefits

The simple reason Nigel Farage has seemingly had a change of heart on benefits
The history of Oasis, through five iconic Big Issue interviews: ‘Liam’s an idiot… But he’s my idiot’

The history of Oasis, through five iconic Big Issue interviews: ‘Liam’s an idiot… But he’s my idiot’
A year of Labour: How has the Starmer government fared in helping people out of debt?

A year of Labour: How has the Starmer government fared in helping people out of debt?
Labour should take a leaf out of Zohran Mamdani’s book and give young people something to vote for

Labour should take a leaf out of Zohran Mamdani’s book and give young people something to vote for
Will fixing the NHS be enough to save Starmer’s government? Maybe. But only on one condition

Will fixing the NHS be enough to save Starmer’s government? Maybe. But only on one condition
The NHS is facing an existential crisis. Can Labour’s 10-year plan really save it?
The NHS is facing an existential crisis. Can Labour’s 10-year plan really save it?
Absolutely everything you need to know about Labour’s benefits bill, PIP changes and who’s affected

Absolutely everything you need to know about Labour’s benefits bill, PIP changes and who’s affected
How did Keir Starmer end up in such a mess over benefit cuts?

How did Keir Starmer end up in such a mess over benefit cuts?
Disability benefit cuts violate human rights even with concessions, MPs warned ahead of vote

Disability benefit cuts violate human rights even with concessions, MPs warned ahead of vote
Tory MP Robert Jenrick says mass migration to blame for rising rents. Here’s what he’s not telling you
