Starmer’s smoke and mirrors, Iran's resilience, and our new look!
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Starmer’s smoke and mirrors, Iran's resilience, and our new look!
openDemocracy Weekly Newsletter 24 April 2026
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openDemocracy is an independent international media platform covering news, ideas and culture which seeks to challenge power and…

Labour Together reportedly paid £36,000 for the probe

Communications chief Tim Allan left Strand Partners in September but still holds a minority stake

Labour Together, which helped the prime minister’s election to become party leader, reportedly paid £36,000 for the probe

Having helped get the party elected, Anacta Strategies now helps its clients get what they want from Starmer's Labour government

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