Ranked #1
How Do We Get Brexit Done?
How Do We Get Brexit Done?
'Get Brexit Done' was the slogan that helped lead the Tories to an election victory - but how will that be achieved? It'... Read more
19 Dec 2019
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Climate Change: is time running out?
Climate Change: is time running out?
In October, the IPCC, the UN body that reports on climate change, issued a stark warning. It said that if the world want... Read more
21 Dec 2018
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Ranked #3
Is Greece out of the woods?
Is Greece out of the woods?
Greece exited its bailout programme last week. It's the culmination of nine years of reliance on huge loans from interna... Read more
23 Aug 2018
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Ranked #4
Is Turkey imploding?
Is Turkey imploding?
This week Turkey's currency plummeted to its lowest level ever against the US dollar. The lira's steady descent this yea... Read more
16 Aug 2018
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Ranked #5
Chaos on the railways
Chaos on the railways
In May, what was billed as the biggest ever overhaul of train timetables led to widespread rail disruption - why has thi... Read more
2 Aug 2018
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UK fishing and Brexit
UK fishing and Brexit
The UK fishing industry will be central to EU trade negotiations, starting soon. David Aaronovitch explores why a sector... Read more
20 Feb 2020
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General Election Promises: Tax and Spend?
General Election Promises: Tax and Spend?
Politicians are busy making big electoral promises. Some of them are to be funded by taxing wealthier people. But will t... Read more
28 Nov 2019
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Ranked #8
The United Kingdom, Brexit and its History
The United Kingdom, Brexit and its History
In a momentous week for British politics, David Aaronovitch presents a special hour-long edition of The Briefing Room in... Read more
5 Sep 2019
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Where does Labour stand on Brexit?
Where does Labour stand on Brexit?
Labour will play a crucial role in shaping Britain's exit from the EU now the Conservative government has lost its overa... Read more
13 Jul 2017
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Infrastructure: The Roads to Recovery?
Infrastructure: The Roads to Recovery?
Theresa May has promised new trains, faster broadband and improved infrastructure. Critics accused her of adopting Labou... Read more
20 Oct 2016
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Black Lives Matter UK
Black Lives Matter UK
What does Black Lives Matter stand for in the UK?In the United States it is a protest movement formed in reaction to the... Read more
13 Oct 2016
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Ranked #12
Has Narendra Modi changed India?
Has Narendra Modi changed India?
It's the world's biggest organised event: 900 million eligible voters across India have been to the polls in the last si... Read more
23 May 2019
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Middle East Youthquake
Middle East Youthquake
A wave of protests are sweeping through Iran, Iraq and Lebanon. Retribution in Iraq and Iran has been swift and savage,... Read more
12 Dec 2019
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Ranked #14
VIP Sex Abuse Allegations
VIP Sex Abuse Allegations
An independent review of police investigations into VIP sex abuse has found 43 police failings - but why did the police ... Read more
24 Nov 2016
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What Next For Europe?
What Next For Europe?
David Aaronovich examines the likely lasting impact of the UK's decision to quit the European Union - not on Britain but... Read more
11 Apr 2019
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Ranked #16
The Cost of Abandoning Austerity
The Cost of Abandoning Austerity
The chancellor is facing widespread calls for more spending. Should he listen, or stick to his deficit reduction plan?Se... Read more
6 Jul 2017
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Ranked #17
Britain’s constitutional dilemma: who now runs the country?
Britain’s constitutional dilemma: who now runs the country?
The Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson's decision to prorogue Parliament was unlawful, turning a page on the cou... Read more
26 Sep 2019
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Ranked #18
Les Gilets Jaunes
Les Gilets Jaunes
In France a wave of protests has brought the country to a standstill in recent weeks. The original cause of the anger - ... Read more
6 Dec 2018
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Ranked #19
Should we worry about Huawei?
Should we worry about Huawei?
The boss of Chinese telecoms giant, Huawei, says his company would never spy on behalf of the Chinese state. But some e... Read more
21 Feb 2019
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Ranked #20
Climate change and meat: what's the beef?
Climate change and meat: what's the beef?
Would cutting back on meat consumption help tackle climate change? What impact would this have on individuals, governme... Read more
10 Oct 2019
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