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Andy Burnham’s North Sea Dilemma

Now that the Prime Minister is back from his trip to see Donald Trump and has enjoyed the warm emotional bath of Labour conference, he rejoins the world of hard choices.
Sir Vince Cable, Comment Central contributor
Sir Vince Cable
October 1, 2026
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Ending the triple lock was the rare act of a politician levelling with the public. Now he needs to do the same for the NHS.
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John Higginson · 01 Oct 2026
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Britain’s Energy Policy Needs More Market Freedom together with a Resilience Fund
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Nikzad Oraee · 30 Sept 2026
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A stable Libya would strengthen the Mediterranean
Hamza M Bait Elmal, Comment Central contributor
Hamza M Bait Elmal · 29 Sept 2026
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The global implications of the drone war in Ukraine
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Hutto and Rogers · 29 Sept 2026
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The jihadist files Britain must not forget as it embraces Syria’s new ruler
Costantino Pistilli, Comment Central contributor
Costantino Pistilli · 28 Sept 2026
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Fixing our landscapes and coasts in a broken climate
Rebecca Wrigley, Comment Central contributor
Rebecca Wrigley · 25 Sept 2026
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The More Policy Positions Change, the More They Stay the Same
Pontus Odmalm, Comment Central contributor
Pontus Odmalm · 23 Sept 2026
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Damien Phillips, Comment Central contributor
Damien Phillips · 21 Sept 2026
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