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<p>Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised to restore British pride by shaking up the way the Government works to boost economic growth, fix the NHS, and tackle crime </p>
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What do you think of Sir Keir Starmer’s pledges?

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed his blueprint for a ‘mission-driven’ Government if Labour comes to power

Feb 23, 2023
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Should Met Police officers have a pay rise to encourage new recruits?

The Met’s Commissioner is calling for pay rises as the force is set to fall short of police officer numbers.

Feb 21, 2023
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Do you think that rewriting Roald Dahl’s books is censorship?

Roald Dahl’s books have undergone edits so that they ‘continue to be enjoyed by all children today’, but this has been described by some as censorship

Feb 20, 2023
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What do you think of Lee Anderson backing the death penalty’s return?

The new deputy chairman of the Conservatives has defended his view that there are some instances where capital punishment is appropriate

Feb 9, 2023
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The Bank of England’s proposed digital pound: Will you use it?

Dubbed by some as ‘Britcoin’ the planned digital pound would not in fact be a cryptocurrency but could become a new way of paying

Feb 7, 2023
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Should councils spend money to fight Ulez?

Opposition to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) comes out of the public purse

Feb 7, 2023
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Do you support the expansion of LTNs across London?

A London borough is set to ban most vehicles from 75 per cent of its roads in ‘the country’s most ambitious plan’ to tackle toxic air.

Jan 25, 2023
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Should women be entitled to menopause leave?

Menopause leave may be counterproductive, according to the Government

Jan 24, 2023
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Talking Point: Does the City have a class problem?

Working-class candidates for jobs in the City may still find themselves at a disadvantage.

Jan 23, 2023
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What do you think of the pensioners’ ban on free travel?

Free early-morning travel for the over-60s will not be returning, Sadiq Khan has confirmed.

Jan 18, 2023
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Can the Met ever recover?

The Metropolitan Police’s reputation has been rocked once again after an officer admitted to a heinous list of serious crimes against women

Jan 17, 2023
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What do you think of the anti-strike laws?

New laws will require a minimum level of service during strikes – but the Government has been accused of dodging proper scrutiny

Jan 13, 2023
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Should immigration be relaxed to help fill London’s skill shortage?

The Mayor of London is calling for an end to the ’vow of silence’ about the ’immense damage’ being caused by Brexit.

Jan 12, 2023
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Are London public services worth a council tax hike?

Londoners are facing more pressure on their bills, with council tax set to go up.

Jan 11, 2023
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What’s a fair price for a pint?

Warnings of the price of beer exceeding £10 for a single pint have been sounded

Jan 10, 2023
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What’s been the most surprising revelation from Prince Harry?

The revelations have continued to pour out ahead of the publication of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, on January 10

Jan 9, 2023
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Is a slower Tube worth the noise reduction?

Issues with the rail track could be fixed by the trains travelling on them, but this will require them to slow down

Dec 22, 2022
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Should the London Eye stay?

The operator of the London Eye wants to see the big wheel keep on turning

Dec 7, 2022
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Fish finger croissants: Are the French overreacting?

A twist on the humble fish finger sandwich has been described by a French journalist as a "monstrosity"

Dec 6, 2022
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Should short-haul flights be banned?

One country is starting to put a focus on rail travel instead of flying.

Dec 5, 2022
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Which social app do you hope makes a comeback?

Every social-media platform has its day, but some may have gone too soon

Nov 18, 2022