Left-wing councils were waiting for a Labour government to turn the money back on, but help isn’t coming. So what now?

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In need of capital to rebuild, Syrian men are staying in neighbouring countries to work while their wives head home ...

Nigel Farage’s party now has the resources and momentum to capitalise on mass disillusionment with both major parties ...

Women who call police to help deal with abusive partners are being criminalised for assaulting emergency workers ...

Research reveals the business of Channel security is booming, as companies profit off asylum seekers’ desperation ...

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