Are the Tories heading for extinction?

Are the Tories heading for extinction?

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What will the King's visit really achieve with Trump?

Trump has praised King Charles for pressing on with his US state visit in the wake of Saturday night's shooting, calling him ‘brave’. The President’s comments have thrust the King back into the diplomatic spotlight.With tensions between the UK and the US compounding, it seems tha ...  Show more

How liberals lost the fight

In a world of increasing extremes, Liberalism itself has come to be an insult. From 'metropolitan liberal elites' to 'bleeding heart liberals' the liberal establishment seems bewildered and fresh out of devoid of new ideas in the face of populist extremes. Labour, Tories, Liberal ...  Show more

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