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ID cards: the thin end of an authoritarian wedge

Letters: Simon Rew is concerned about the political and financial costs, while Anthony Baylis fears ID cards would become an instrument of control. Plus letters from Teresa Loyd-Jones, Ian Dawson and Dirk van Shie

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Digital ID cards would be good for Britain – and a secret weapon for Labour against Reform

The BritCard project would cut down on bureaucracy, help guard our borders and prove Labour has pride in British identity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Free school meals for more children in England is a positive thing, but there’s a catch

The government’s announcement won’t mean much if disability and Pip cuts push more families into poverty, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Rachel Reeves must think big to fund Labour’s ‘battle-ready’ Britain. Tweaks and tinkering won’t do

The whole tax and spending ship is an unseaworthy rustbucket. This spending review is a chance to fix it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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The global right wants to own ‘pro-child’ rhetoric. It doesn’t care about actually helping children

From tax breaks to baby bonds, pronatalists are pulling out all the stops – but bribery won’t build a healthy society, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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A battle is under way for the soul of a Brighton GP surgery

Wellsbourne GP practice is run by a not-for-profit, but could soon be in private hands unless Wes Streeting acts, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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This new EU deal is great for Britain. Now, Labour, focus on the future, not on Farage

We are finally on a path to repair the colossal damage Brexit has done, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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MPs are voting on the next stage of the assisted dying bill. This is their chance to create a legacy

What governments do is mostly forgotten, but freeing people from the threat of a painful death would be a great liberalising moment in British history, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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It’s the great immigration experiment. But will Starmer test Labour to destruction?

There’s more to this policy than merely chasing Nigel Farage. But it risks driving voters towards the Lib Dems and Greens, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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There are three ways moderates could yet save the Tories. One is to renounce Brexit

As Kemi Badenoch makes a bad situation worse, I’ve been speaking to centrists desperate to stop the rot, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Reform’s success shows how little Labour has offered voters

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Polly Toynbee on what the Labour party needs to do after its local election losses

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The lesson for Labour? Until it can improve local lives and stop fearing Farage, more losses are coming

Rapid, highly visible action in communities and a forthright attack on the new right – that is what’s needed now, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Enjoy this victory, Nigel Farage – because it could also be the start of your downfall

This week’s election results are a huge boon for Reform UK. But success comes with more pressure, more scrutiny and the risk of bruising exposure, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Inside Labour’s top-secret plan for new towns, I see signs of hope

Vision and patience are vital if past mistakes are to be avoided, but the rewards for the country could be immeasurable, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Britain needs houses, and Labour’s bold plan will address that. But it may require more migrants

Ministers are ready to be relentless over planning reform. There is a skills gap though – and they must be brave enough to fill it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Labour has done right by British Steel – now it must speed up a radical strategy for all industry

Taking control of the ailing company wasn’t an easy decision, but it makes sense. Hopefully the nationalisation phobia is passing, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Trump is pushing students towards Britain – ministers, don’t let your immigration obsession stand in the way

Beleaguered UK universities have a golden opportunity. If the government passes it up, it risks billions in revenue, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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On Britain’s election battleground, I learned what people want from Starmer: the change he promised them

With a byelection looming, the focus is on Runcorn where people voted for Labour in great numbers last year – but so far they feel short-changed, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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We should celebrate Labour’s good news on nurseries – but it needs to be bolder

Funding schools to set up nurseries works. Why spend more on older children, when we know spending earlier is most effective, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Trumpism is sinking democratic values. It’s Starmer’s job to steer the UK back to safety

US tariffs hit this week just as other costs start to bite in Britain. To meet these challenges, Labour will finally have to change, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Access to EU investment is reason enough to face down the Brexiters

Letter: Brian Unwin highlights just how much long-term financing has been lost through leaving the EU. But Fawzi Ibrahim says sovereignty is priceless

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Rachel Reeves is all about growth. So why won’t she admit that Brexit is its worst enemy?

Our exit from the EU won’t be a focus of the spring statement, but it should be. Most now accept the need for closer ties, writes Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Thirteen years ago, Emma told me disability cuts nearly broke her family. Now, under Labour, it’s worse

In families like hers, the devastating impact of the £5bn cuts will be felt most keenly. It is a stain Labour may never be rid of, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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I believe Labour cares about those in need, but it must show that. It can’t go on like this

Every Labour government improves the lives of those with the least. But the framing and the targeting of these cuts is wrong, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Dear Rachel Reeves: if there is no alternative to cuts, at least do them with care

As Labour prepares to wield the axe, it must avoid causing more harm to those on benefits, writes Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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