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LEADING ARTICLES
Leading article: A shaming history of cowardice and self-interest
The leaders of the world's richest nations are all in favour of free trade. But only when it suits them. In sectors such as manufacturing and services, the great trading blocs of Europe, America and Asia are generally happy to allow the unimpeded exchange of goods and skills across national borders. But there is a shameful exception: agriculture.
Leading article: Disorderly conduct
The Lord Chancellor had a torrid time yesterday attempting to defend the Government's record on free speech. Like the Prime Minister, Lord Falconer seems to believe that merely saying something makes it so
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Philip Hensher: We shouldn't be terrified into giving up liberties
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The Sketch: They're not lying, just telling the opposite of the truth
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Miles Kington: Murder in the cathedral: a seasonal ghost story
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Miles Kington: 'Tis the season to be non-faith-specific
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Johann Hari: Tortured logic and twisted arguments
