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Liberal Crossroads
The Liberal Democrats are at a crossroads. After years in the wilderness the party finally has power, but with popularity waning and questions looming over trust, where do the Liberal…
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I’m a Dead Celebrity, Exploit Me!
Haven’t you heard? It’s John Lennon’s 70th birthday on October 9. Cue a media frenzy of celebration, cram your magazine with naff articles predicting what Lennon would think of 2010,…
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Trident: Impossible Debate
The country is locked in debate over our nuclear weapons defence system, the Trident replacement looks set to be delayed and could cost up to £20 billion from a defence…
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Threads of Trust
Successful politicians rely on creating a sense of trust in the electorate. What is it about appearance that alters our perception of who we trust and what they stand for?…
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Stick or Twist?
The Coalition government has hogged the media in recent months but Labour is back on the radar as it seeks a new leader who can bring a swift return to…
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Steve McQueen
Very few individuals transcend time as cultural icons of cool but Steve McQueen stakes a claim for being the master. The BFI held a McQueen season to mark the twentieth…
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An Anarchial Orgy
The line between protest and crime was washed away in Edinburgh last weekend as Climate Camp activists campaigned against the Royal Bank of Scotland’s financial involvement in the oil industry.…
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Gerhart Richter Portraits
Gerhard Richter's current exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery is a fascinating peek into the life and works of a man regarded by some as the world's greatest living artist.…
