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Richard Sharp is out at the BBC: now can we think about how we hold other miscreants to account?

Society is making strange decisions. Some in high office lose jobs and deserve to, but we also ignore others whose sins are egregious, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Young people are wising up to the Great British student rip-off – and they’re voting with their feet

As universities wind down teaching for yet another round of exams, more and more prospective graduates are asking: why bother? says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Michael Gove’s housing reforms are the only ray of light in this doomed government

Instead of caving in to the building lobby, he is trying to return power to the people, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Scottish independence is a question of when, not if

Letters: Tom Tracey thinks an independent Scotland could tackle inequality, while Michael Martin says Scots should not fear independence. Plus letters from Matt Ritchie and Polly Purvis

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Sunak needn’t worry – maths mania already has our schools in a stranglehold

The obsession is typical of a system that fails to equip pupils for modern life, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Saving churches from decay should be a national responsibility

Letters Readers take issue with an article by Simon Jenkins in which he suggests that local authorities should step in to fund churches

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FACT CHECK: Claim 'Scotland under Sturgeon has not been well run'

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Sturgeonism is dead but the independence cause is not. Westminster beware

Despite the troubles facing the SNP, a revolution would be needed to remove it from power. Its core demand still stirs so many hearts, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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The decline of churchgoing doesn’t have to mean the decline of churches – they can help us level up

Lockdown accelerated an existing trend. We need to reconnect these public buildings to the communities around them, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Prosecuting Donald Trump is right. But is it politically wise?

Many voters back the ex-president despite – or perhaps because of – his alleged crimes, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Prince Harry has every right to take on the Daily Mail. But is phone hacking yesterday’s problem?

What we need now is new privacy laws to regulate the excesses of social media, argues Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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The Auriol Grey case exposes Britain’s obsession with prison

Letters: Readers respond to Simon Jenkins’ article on a justice system stuck in the dark ages

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A tragic accident should not have landed Auriol Grey in prison. The UK justice system is stuck in the dark ages

The UK’s obsession with jail time is counterproductive and cruel. There are better ways to deal with wrongdoing, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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The people of Northern Ireland want their assembly back. The DUP must not be allowed to block that

A health and cost of living crisis is causing real problems that must be addressed. Democracy cannot be hamstrung any longer, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Of course Boris Johnson is guilty of misleading parliament – stand by for another Tory civil war

Just when there are more important things to be debated, it appears the Commons will again be distracted by party feuds, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Instead of killing HS2 bit by bit, ministers should just put it out of its misery

The latest delays offer a golden opportunity to cry halt – and use railway money where it’s really needed, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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60 minute masterclass: A short history of Europe with Simon Jenkins

In this masterclass with bestselling author and journalist Simon Jenkins, you will be taken on a whistle stop tour through Europe’s history

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Ministers are staging another Brexit coup – and only the House of Lords can save us

The retained EU law bill is an outrageously undemocratic attempt to transfer law-making powers from parliament to Whitehall, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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A (partial) defence of Matt Hancock: leaders must be free to discuss policy in private

His WhatsApp messages look embarrassing and chaotic, but such leaks could do genuine harm to political debate, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Britain’s defence policy is not British, not defensive and not even a policy. It’s a mess

There are no easy answers to what Putin’s war means for British defence. But mindlessly spending more and more won’t cut it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Whatever the merits of the Hancock leaks, this much is clear: Britain needs to speed up its Covid inquiry

Did decisions made by the former health secretary lead to more care home deaths? We should already know, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Sunak should remove the whip from Johnson – it’s the only language he understands

His opposition to the revised Northern Ireland protocol should be treated with the same contempt with which he ran the party, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Rishi Sunak can’t compromise his protocol deal. He must face down the DUP

The prime minister has to stand firm against Northern Ireland’s backwoodsmen, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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There is a path to Scottish independence. Sturgeon was brilliant, but she just couldn’t see it

So-called devo max, offering much more autonomy, had real possibilities. It’s probably the SNP’s best option even now, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Sacking Richard Sharp would be a great loss to the BBC: after all, he has friends in high places

Given his predicament, Sharp has much to gain from defending the corporation – and the connections to do it effectively, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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