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UK’s ex-defence chief protests his innocence but is weighed down by outburst against May

With both the major parties divided over Brexit, MPs should vote with their conscience

The entire Novichok episode has played directly into Putin’s hands because of the way the UK has handled it

While it is possible to change minds in a democracy, Britons must be realistic about what can and can’t be achieved

Modern education’s obsession with rankings blights the lives of intelligent pupils — never more so than at exam time

No one has a clue about the latest UK poisonings though the most obvious motive is to embarrass Putin

The digital age will free us up not only for leisure activities, but also to take on caring roles that can only be filled by humans

Hard Brexit talks the talk, but one cannot see it walking the walk

Let us try and move on, consigning the 20th century to where it belongs — history’s recesses

Hardcore Brexiteers are in the minority — the prime minister must stand up to them. Talk of ‘no deal’ is illiterate, playing politics with other people’s lives

If the negotiations between the UK and EU fail it will be because British politics could not find a language for a sensible compromise

If Merkel departs from the scene, it could bring crisis to the EU. And Britain could have helped — if only it hadn’t jumped ship