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The article explores the complex dynamics of loyalty and responsibility among White House staff, highlighting the challenges they face while supporting the President's agenda.
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Andy Burnham faced Kemi Badenoch for his first PMQs and while she chose to open the session with some innuendo, the hard questions soon came. Burnham has shown himself adept at diagnosis but less quick to nail his solutions to the mast. How long does he have to NOT answer questions when debt is rising and the economic headwinds are moving against him? Is he prepared to spell out - in this summer of optimism - where the pain might fall and trade offs might be made? And why are some commentator...
The article argues that maintaining a stalemate with Iran could be a strategic approach, balancing regional stability while avoiding escalation and fostering diplomatic engagement.
Mission hospitals were a remarkably successful strategy in 20th-century mission work, especially in Africa. A century ago, the average mission organization would find the highest-elevation spot it could in a region (to reduce the risk of malaria) and build a hospital, a school, and a church on that site. Over time, those places became thriving Read more. The post Where Do Mission Hospitals Fit in the 21st Century? appeared first on Christianity Today
Burnham is right to create an Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet amy.hooper Wed, 22/07/2026 - 10:36 Reforms to No10 and the Cabinet Office must be more than a rebranding exercise. 5 Comment Alex Thomas Institute for Government Yes Policy making Cabinet Labour Prime minister Burnham government Cabinet Office No Some of Andy Burnham’s cabinet picks will work out well, others will struggle. But the decisions he has taken about the centre of government are vital, long overdue and welcome ‘m...
Government and academia: How government can better engage with researchers melissa.ittoo Mon, 20/07/2026 - 10:30 1 Report Teodor Grama Patrick McAlary Saudamini Sigdel Institute for Government No Policy making Academia IfG Academy No Policy making is at its best when it is open to external evidence, insight and expertise. Government has made great strides in opening itself up to inputs from the UK’s world-leading university sector – but it can do still more. The Institute’s latest report expl...
A British psychiatrist challenges a prevalent American racial myth, exploring its origins and implications for societal understanding of race and mental health.
The article explores the limitations of Christopher Nolan's storytelling in his films, examining the themes and choices he avoids while crafting complex narratives.