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Labour at the Margin...
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British Politics' Midlife Crisis
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Should Starmer embrace populism? | Ben Ansell on the Prospect Podcast
Could the PM mimic Zohran Mamdani and Zack Polanski?
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Sep 16, 2025
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Select and Respect
How to create a UK immigration policy that can command public support
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Should Starmer embrace populism?
Could Zohran Mamdani inspire Labour to shake off its dour centrism?
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