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Why is the Conservative manifesto the mark of a brave Prime Minister?
Society, Politics & Law

Why is the Conservative manifesto the mark of a brave Prime Minister?

...out five “giant” challenges, of which Brexit is only one. It may claim to be a plan for a “vibrant” future, but it is worded more like an uphill struggle. The Conservatives are describing their manifesto as a pitch to ordinary working people. But many of the policies in this manifesto – scrapping free school meals for infants, means testing winter fuel payments...
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Privileged and Overconfident but Full Steam Ahead!
Health, Sports & Psychology

Privileged and Overconfident but Full Steam Ahead!

...out during wars of independence are still raw issues, should now welcome their former masters with enthusiasm and goodwill. Overconfidence in the governments’ capability to make Brexit a success suggests a belief in personal and institutional capabilities that may ultimately turn out to be unfounded. The latest indication regarding this is the leaking of news of the...
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Offshore wind powers ahead in Europe
Nature & Environment

Offshore wind powers ahead in Europe

...out at sea, in often treacherous conditions, has traditionally been an expensive business. Despite this, the offshore wind industry insists it has a bright future: costs are coming down, and supporters say the sector is becoming ever more competitive. Ironically, the slump in the price of oil has been one factor driving down the price of offshore power. Inactivity in the...
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How Brexit Is Giving Rise To A New Wave Of Language Wars
History & The Arts

How Brexit Is Giving Rise To A New Wave Of Language Wars

...out, the word ‘passport’ is itself of French origin - a fact which made the whole venture rather impractical. While this particular initiative may not have got very far, debates over post-Brexit language politics have, on the whole, been easily as contentious as those over the colour of travel documents. Within days of the referendum last June, the Polish MEP Danuta...
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Hope for UK nationals living abroad after Brexit
Society, Politics & Law

Hope for UK nationals living abroad after Brexit

...out that he had lied about his criminal convictions when applying for German citizenship. When the German authorities found out, they withdrew his citizenship, leaving Rottmann stateless. It is entirely up to the national government of each European Union member state to decide how individuals gain and lose nationality. The CJEU did not question that. But connected to the...
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Could your brain activity be used in evidence against you?
Society, Politics & Law

Could your brain activity be used in evidence against you?

...out the murder. The case generated much discussion, and while she was initially convicted, this was later overturned. However, the Indian Supreme Court has not ruled out the possibility of such evidence being used if the person being tested freely consents. We should not forget that people may knowingly conceal knowledge of facts relevant to a crime for all sorts of...
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Does poor spelling really make President Trump unfit for office?
Languages

Does poor spelling really make President Trump unfit for office?

...out a tweet about the need to heal the nation – managing in the process to misspell the word “heal”. He then quickly deleted the tweet, resent it with the same mistake, deleted the second attempt, until finally getting it right the third time around. The response across social media was predictably caustic. As one tweeter put it: “If you don’t know the...
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Methods in Motion: Challenging the Narrative
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: Challenging the Narrative

...out why he believes academics like himself have a duty to challenge the biased narratives driving Western policy in the Middle East, and what this could achieve...[Edward Wastnidge being interviewed at the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, Iran] Edward Wastnidge being interviewed at the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, Iran Being an academic whose work is intrinsically...
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