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What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here's Matt Chorley's gift guide for politicians

What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here's Matt Chorley's gift guide for politicians
Glastonbury, Doctor Who and the rise of Chappell Roan: These are the best cultural moments of 2024

Glastonbury, Doctor Who and the rise of Chappell Roan: These are the best cultural moments of 2024
Strictly winner Chris McCausland: 'The standout moment of 2024? Jürgen Klopp leaving Liverpool'

Strictly winner Chris McCausland: 'The standout moment of 2024? Jürgen Klopp leaving Liverpool'
The ultimate guide to the best books of 2024 – as chosen by Big Issue critics

The ultimate guide to the best books of 2024 – as chosen by Big Issue critics
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst named Big Issue's book of the year for 2024

Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst named Big Issue's book of the year for 2024
'The children have seen so much blood': As calls for a ceasefire grow even louder – what's next for Gaza?

'The children have seen so much blood': As calls for a ceasefire grow even louder – what's next for Gaza?
Prisons minister James Timpson: 'We inherited a justice system in crisis – but it's stabilising'

Prisons minister James Timpson: 'We inherited a justice system in crisis – but it's stabilising'
'I'm very privileged': Nicola Coughlan on Doctor Who and mixing politics and pop culture

'I'm very privileged': Nicola Coughlan on Doctor Who and mixing politics and pop culture
Donkeys, Dickens and Gareth Southgate: All the best TV and radio shows for Christmas 2024

Donkeys, Dickens and Gareth Southgate: All the best TV and radio shows for Christmas 2024
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee: 'Winning gold is the best I've been as a person'

Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee: 'Winning gold is the best I've been as a person'
Keir Starmer: 'This Christmas I am pledging to make sure no one faces homelessness'

Keir Starmer: 'This Christmas I am pledging to make sure no one faces homelessness'
This time 60 years ago I was walking around in a Christmas card – what went wrong?

This time 60 years ago I was walking around in a Christmas card – what went wrong?
Christmas is a difficult time for many. But there is always hope

Christmas is a difficult time for many. But there is always hope
Letters: Yes, it was really easy being a Boomer... How Gen Z must envy us!

Letters: Yes, it was really easy being a Boomer... How Gen Z must envy us!
This is the reality of life in temporary accommodation at Christmas: 'Where would we put a tree?'

This is the reality of life in temporary accommodation at Christmas: 'Where would we put a tree?'
Doctor Who star Nicola Coughlan: 'What a privilege to be part of people's Christmases'

Doctor Who star Nicola Coughlan: 'What a privilege to be part of people's Christmases'
Inside the Big Issue: Delivering hope. Merry Christmas

Inside the Big Issue: Delivering hope. Merry Christmas
Keir Starmer shares powerful Christmas message: 'I want every child to have the security I had'

Keir Starmer shares powerful Christmas message: 'I want every child to have the security I had'
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: 'It wasn't the easiest thing to be a new mum at 25 making pop music'

Sophie Ellis-Bextor: 'It wasn't the easiest thing to be a new mum at 25 making pop music'
Author Sam Leith: 'A good children's story lasts a lifetime'
