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Believe in the Tartan Bin
The Scottish Nationalist movement descends into a parody of itself
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Starmer Men and Truss Measures
Keir Starmer is reassuringly dull but also more ambitious than his critics allow. He may yet change Britain for the better.
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Capitalism will save the world because nothing else can
The future is green but the future must still be made and paid for and only capitalism can do this.
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Play up, play up and play the game
The Lord's test should be remembered for Ben Stokes' batting, not a minor controversy involving Jonny Bairstow
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Humza Yousaf gives up
The SNP leader has no plan for independence and no prospect of finding one
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The Ashes Crown The Year Again
A glorious summer beckons but make the most of it for this is the twilight of test cricket
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A Very Scottish Scandal
The Campervan Affair is as ridiculous as it is entertaining - and damaging.
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Farewell and good riddance
Boris Johnson achieves his place in history - as the worst prime minister in living memory.
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The Debatable Land
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