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John Bercow has been the great champion of progressive reform for the last decade. But the race to replace him is underway, writes Tony Grew
We know the work that needs to be done, and we have the means necessary, to end sexual violence in conflict. What we need now is the political and social will, writes Angelina Jolie
Sexual violence as a tactic in conflict is on the increase – but the scale of these atrocities has not daunted the UN’s Pramila Patten in her fight to secure justice for the survivors. She talks to Sebastian Whale about gender inequalities and prevention – and why the UK government should allocate a specific portion of its aid budget to help combat this most calculated of crimes
The world is running out of time to deal with climate change. It's time for the government to face up to the imminent risks and take this crisis seriously, writes Anna McMorrin
The sheer scale of violence against women and girls around the world, and the terror and misery it creates, is a travesty. But we all have the power to change this injustice, writes Penny Mordaunt
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published its latest statistics on homelessness in England. Senior Library Clerk Cassie Barton explains the new system for collecting data – and what the figures tell us
William Hague shocked some of his fellow foreign ministers when he put combatting sexual violence on the international agenda in 2012. Since he co-founded the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative, the issue has been discussed much more widely across the globe. But with reports from countries including South Sudan, Myanmar and Iraq continuing to reveal harrowing crimes, has much progress been made? He talks to Sebastian Whale
Our world has become deaf to news of brutality. But women cannot be expected to speak out about the horrific crimes inflicted upon them unless the international community is ready to protect them, says Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad
The facts may be questionable, but Cumberbatch’s portrayal of Cummings was brilliant: Gisela Stuart finds James Graham’s TV drama evocative but lacking in complexity
Marine, diplomat, politician and leader of the Liberal Democrats, it was Paddy Ashdown’s drive and commitment that secured the future of his newly formed party. Menzies Campbell remembers his courageous, and charismatic, colleague and friend
As the clock ticks down to the 29th March, committees in both houses of Parliament are sifting through a mountain of EU legislation. Is it too much too late? Emilio Casalicchio reports
In 2019 we will have difficult decisions to take. But as tempers fray and the political temperature rises, we must all re-commit to treating each other with dignity and respect, writes Andrea Leadsom
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