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Steve Bell on the Ofwat boss’s defence of water companies – cartoon
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I want to HURT the litter yobs who are WRECKING our beautiful country, says CAROLE MALONE | Express Comment | Comment
I refuse to try to reason with these people like they are decent human beings – because they are not. They are yobs, louts, savages. And you cannot reason with them. Anyway, they do not deserve reason or good manners because they do not show good manners to the rest of us – the people […]
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The Guardian view on Liz Truss and British workers: the mask slips | Editorial
In a televised Conservative leadership debate last month, Liz Truss was questioned about a passage in a book that she co-authored with other neo-Thatcherite luminaries in her party. British workers, it asserted, are among the “worst idlers in the world”. Not her words, parried Ms Truss, correctly judging that this kind of slander might not […]
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The Guardian view on the economy: soaring prices and plunging wages spell conflict ahead | Editorial
The news this week that inflation has hit a 40-year high even as wages fall at their fastest rate in two decades is sobering, yet sadly unsurprising. You need not be an economist to know how much prices have been going up this year, from the petrol pump to the supermarket checkout to direct debits. […]
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Letters: David-Lloyd Jones obituary | Classical music
When Leeds city council was considering the desirability of an opera company, its commitment to the cash involved was far from unanimously enthusiastic. David Lloyd-Jones played a crucial role in persuading civic leaders and the wider public. He was immensely personable and put himself about in meetings and conferences. He also ensured that groups of […]
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Britain’s dentist system needs fixing – the NHS is broken, says DR AZAD EYRUMLU | Express Comment | Comment
So it is little wonder almost half of dentists have reduced their national health service commitments over the past two years, according to the British Dental Association (BDA). All of this is having a huge impact on patient care. The way NHS dental contracts work is a little complicated but I believe it is the […]
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Petty EU bullies have finally met their match in Liz Truss – EXPRESS COMMENT | Express Comment | Comment
The Conservative leadership candidate accused Brussels of “seeking to politicise vital scientific cooperation”. The EU’s short-sighted and vindictive actions will hurt science on both sides of the Channel. Its willingness to sabotage research is a reminder of why we were right to quit this dreary club. A key element of the Brexit deal is a […]
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The EU has given the perfect opportunity to finally end the NI protocol row says BEN HABIB | Express Comment | Comment
Although missed by many commentators, the EU has given her the perfect opportunity for dealing with this once and for all. When Liz Truss introduced the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill back in June, the EU gave our government an ultimatum: fall into line by September 15 with our interpretation of the Protocol or face legal […]
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Cyclists, welcome, you have just become the latest target in the culture wars | Peter Walker
Political certainties are rare these days, but the zero chance that Grant Shapps’ ideas about mandatory insurance and registration plates for cyclists are ever enacted is about as close as you can get. The transport secretary floated the idea of compulsory insurance for all bikes on the road and number plates for cyclists in an […]
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NHS mental health services are turning children away when they need us most | Tara Porter
Lara* was brought to A&E by her parents after she took paracetamol with suicidal intent. When mental health staff tried to understand her state of mind, they heard that Lara had been struggling to concentrate in school and was overwhelmed about exams and friendship issues. She often felt sad and low. She had developed habits […]