Brilliant, brilliant piece in the magazine this week by @helenwarrell.bsky.social:

Weaponised autism and the extremist threat facing children

[FREE TO READ] The UK’s ‘Prevent’ initiative was set up to identify young people prone to radicalisation. Are we now in danger of criminalising vulnerability?

Excellent insightful column about what will be in Rachel Reeves’ budget by @chrisgiles.bsky.social:

A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?

[FREE TO READ] Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraints

Here's what I don't understand. Why is it seen as surprising that people, especially kids, who fall for conspiracies and violent extremism have mental health issues. Shouldn't that be the default assumption?