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This week we held three special ThinkIns to reflect on the death of the Queen and the questions surrounding it. What we discussed made Tortoise editor James Harding reconsider his views on the monarchy
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The Second Elizabethan Age
Sir Richard Lambert reflects on the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II in a six-part podcast series for Tortoise.
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The rule of King Charles
It is thought that Britain’s new monarch will favour a slimmed down royal family. What will this look like?
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Non-fungible abuse material
The NFT space is rife with harmful content, which can never be deleted. While Microsoft bans them, Meta embraces them.
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Welcome back to history
This week, three special ThinkIns made Tortoise editor James Harding reconsider his views on the monarchy.
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Hooked to the silver screen
Moonage Daydream, the new documentary on David Bowie is an extraordinary exploration of his mind and art.
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Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures
A collection of photography from the life and reign of Britain’s longest serving monarch.
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A nation of orphans
The collective grief will be seismic. But the Queen’s death is a moment to celebrate an historic reign, and unite in collective gratitude, writes Matthew d’Ancona.
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The Second Elizabethan Age
Sir Richard Lambert’s six-part podcast series on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, adapted into a single written piece.
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William and Harry: divided in grief
Will the prince’s public displays of solidarity lead to an improvement in their relationship?
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Standstill Britain
16 September 2022
- Ukrainian war crimes investigators began exhuming bodies from mass graves outside Izyum (more below).
- Ulf Kristersson said he would start forming Sweden’s first centre-right government since 2014.
- Roger Federer announced his retirement from top-flight tennis after 22 years on the ATP tour.
In the 96 days following Boris Johnson’s resignation announcement, the UK will have had six days of fully working government…
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William and Harry: divided in grief
Princes William and Harry have stood side-by-side to remember their grandmother, the Queen. Will their public displays of solidarity lead to an improvement in their relationship?
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A firearms officer has been suspended after Chris Kaba was shot dead whilst driving a car that had been flagged by number plate recognition cameras. He was unarmed. His case will be the first challenge for the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner.
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Every Monday, Tortoise editor and award-winning commentator Matthew d’Ancona picks apart the political stories that matter with wit, flair and insider knowledge in his weekly column.
It is not the King who threatens constitutional order
In the populist era, we have more to fear from reckless government than meddling monarchy
We still live in Borisland
Johnson may be going, but the new PM will take over the government of a deeply scarred nation that he has led into social, moral and cultural crisis
Gove is right to stick with reality
Even those who opposed him have admired the former levelling up secretary’s gravitas, intellect and commitment to inconvenient truths. Such qualities will not be valued in a government led by Liz Truss
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Desiree Fixler was a high-flyer in the world of finance until she raised questions about whether sustainable investing is living up to its promise. Her decision to speak out had huge consequences.
Thank the Lord
Peter Cruddas is a self-made billionaire, a Conservative party donor and now, a Lord. His rise reveals a lot about Boris Johnson’s battle with parliament
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Hostile environment: Inside the Home Office
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Hunt for the porn king: a reckoning
Last year, as women accused Pornhub of profiting from their abuse, we tracked down its intensely secretive owner. This week, we’re looking back to find out: what happened next?
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Public mourning, private grief: how do we cope with loss?
How can we, individually and as a nation, process the passing of the Queen.
King Charles, the monarchy and Britain now
Examining in detail the procedural, constitutional and cultural shifts that King Charles will bring.
On reflection: the death of the Queen
A reflection on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
Britain’s new PM: what can we expect?
As Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss take the keys to No.10, what happens now?
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200 days of war: can Ukraine still count on global support?
A special ThinkIn where we take stock of the international perspective and geopolitical realities on the war in Ukraine
Private tour of the Royal Opera House
Friend of Tortoise members join us for an exclusive tour of the iconic and world-famous Royal Opera House.
A home of one’s own: Hashi Mohamed on the housing crisis
As cities expand and rents rise, what does it really mean to have a home?
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