Editorial
Editorials from the Guardian. All Guardian and Observer editorials can be found here
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The Guardian view on net-zero carbon emissions: sooner is betterEditorial: Government advisers have explained how to erase the nation’s carbon footprint. Science dictates that we do it as fast as we can -
The Guardian view on the recall of MPs: a reform worth reviewingEditorial: Three MPs have now been subject to Britain’s new recall process. It is important to ensure that the system is conducted more fairly
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The Guardian view on the Gavin Williamson sacking: a man who leaked ambitionEditorial: There are good reasons for leaking in the public interest. But the desire to be prime minister is not one of them -
The Guardian view on Venezuela: the impasse continues; the people payEditorial: There is no easy way out of this humanitarian and political crisis
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The Guardian view on May’s elections: resolve Brexit, defend democracyEditorial: Mainstream politicians will only find a way out of current mess by reconnecting with the public. They are failing to do so -
The Guardian view on higher education: humans need the humanitiesEditorial: The subjects of least obvious use may prove to be of ultimate value
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The Guardian view on a new social care plan: too little, too lateEditorial: The former cabinet minister Damian Green thinks pensions provide a model to reform social care – but his colleagues have missed their chance -
The Guardian view on Spain’s election: a chance to rebalanceEditorial: The third general election in four years has given the socialists a mandate to govern one of Europe’s most fragmented nations
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The Guardian view on the Democratic race: real debate should be welcomedEditorial: The contest for the presidential nomination is wide open, and the political differences are stark -
The Guardian view on time: a social constructionEditorial: The Japanese calendar resets with every emperor. This is an awkward but human way of organising history
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The Guardian view of UK’s climate responsibility: zero emission target neededEditorial: Activists are changing the discourse on climate change. Politicians must respond with policies that meet the Paris agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C -
The Guardian view on critics: thin-skinned artists bewareEditorial: US rapper Lizzo took to social media when angered by an unflattering review. But the wisdom of crowds hasn’t altered the need for independent, expert advice
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The Guardian view on the Conservatives: the headless chicken partyEditorial: Brexit is destroying the Tory party. But the latest leak reveals a government that has lost its bearings on national security too -
The Guardian view on Libya: this crisis is internationalEditorial: Khalifa Haftar’s foreign backers have egged him on – and civilians are paying the price
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The Guardian view on Huawei: if May wants to trust, we must keep verifyingEditorial: The Chinese telecoms firm has won favour for cheap and sophisticated gear. But its participation in Britain’s 5G network demands the closest scrutiny -
The Guardian view on the Home Office: a culture of crueltyEditorial: Sajid Javid must do more to address the legacy of injustice from Theresa May’s ‘hostile environment’ policy
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The Guardian view on Greta Thunberg: seizing the futureEditorial: The Swedish teenager’s clarity and urgency have cut through layers of obfuscation and helplessness – and forced climate change up the agenda -
The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s UK visit: a mistakeEditorial: The US president is no respecter of democracy or Britain. He should be held at a distance, not given dinner with the Queen


The Guardian view on ice-cream vans: shame about the pollution