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The Boris Bounce: Missing or Delayed?

Everyone thinks that a 2019 General Election is inevitable. Problem is that Britain's new prime minister just lost a safe seat in a by-election. What now?

| Politics

Golden Girls: The Rise of Women's Football

After booming television audiences and an incredibly successful World Cup, the gender barrier at to the top of the world's most popular sport is breaking down.

| Sport

Brexit: The Uncancelled Election

After months of deadlock, The Brexit Party victory in the European Elections changed nothing. The Conservative Leadership contest will change everything.

| Politics

The End of the European Super League?

UEFA's proposed Champions League reforms are doomed to fail amid widespread opposition. Not even the threat of a European Super League will save them.

| Sport

Unbent, Unbowed, Broken

Notre-Dame brought people together for a common purpose. The fire ravaged cathedral will rise again. This Easter, we should seek to repair our fractured society.

| Asides

Brexit: Breaking Point

After months of deadlock, politicians are finally trying to find a consensus on Brexit. If they fail, the British People will try to find new politicians.

| Politics

Brexit: Deadline Day

After four months of paralysis and mounting public anger, the time has finally come for Westminster to make a decision.

| Politics

Video Hindered Refereeing?

VAR is back in the spotlight after several controversial decisions in the Champions League. The technology has its flaws, but football is better off with it.

| Sport

Brexit: The End of the Beginning

After months of paralysis, both major party leaders were forced into major u-turns last week. With time running out, the deadlock will soon be broken.

| Politics

Breaking Away: The Independent Group

Amidst accusations of antisemitism, the long-awaited Labour Party split has finally happened. It will be years before its true impact becomes clear.

| Politics