Come to daddy, says David Cameron: political language unmasked
Critical discourse analyst Johnny Unger looks at the rhetorical tricks used today in the Conservative leader's conference speech.
Politics & Conflict
Britain’s fear of being seen as a soft touch has led to inhumane asylum policies
Theresa May's immigration bill continues a worrying trend pursued by all political parties, writes Samira Shackle.
Islamist gunmen kill 40 in Nigeria college attack, and other stories – our morning round up
Gunmen kill students as they sleep in Nigerian college Militants thought to belong to the Islamist organisation Boko Haram killed around 40 male students on Sunday in an attack on…
Archbishop says Christians suffering mass martyrdom, and other stories – our morning round-up
Christians now suffering mass martyrdom, says Archbishop of Canterbury After a bomb attack on a church killed 85 in Peshawar, Pakistan, Justin Welby warns of the violence faced by Christians…
Ed Miliband goes for the informal approach: political language unmasked
Critical discourse analyst Johnny Unger looks at the rhetorical tricks used yesterday in the Labour leader's conference speech.
Muslim Brotherhood banned in Egypt, and other stories – our morning round-up
Muslim Brotherhood banned by Egyptian court The Islamist party, which was overthrown by a coup earlier this year, will have its assets confiscated. (Guardian) Pope Francis excommunicates pro-gay marriage priest…
The rise of public man
Michael Sandel is the “moral rock star” every politician wants to cosy up to. JP O’Malley finds out why
Will the Greek government ban Golden Dawn?
Interview: author Dimitris Psarras tells us about the rise of far-right extremism in Greece
Most Pakistanis are horrified at attacks on Christians – now it’s time to speak out
Sunday’s bombing highlights the dire reality faced by religious minorities in the country, writes Samira Shackle
PM Tony Abbott starts conservative reforms in Australia
After one day in the office, the newly appointed Prime Minister has angered scientists, women and gay people