The Standard Comment https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from The Standard Comment and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, ESI Media Ltd Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:53:26 GMT 2026-03-20T05:53:26Z en-gb ESI Media Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 <![CDATA[OPINION - If Keir Starmer wants to show his mettle, he should tell this tiresome redhead where to get off]]> https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/angela-rayner-unbritish-immigration-keir-starmer-challenge-b1275608.html Angela Rayner says it’s ‘unBritish’ to tighten immigration controls. Who is she kidding?

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:56:49 GMT b1275608 PA Wire 2026-03-19T13:56:49+00:00 <![CDATA[The Standard podcast: Can awards season revive legacy fashion houses?]]> https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/podcasts/awards-season-revive-legacy-fashion-houses-john-arlidge-b1275559.html The 2026 awards season delivered unforgettable fashion moments, from Jessie Buckley’s sculptural pink and red Chanel gown to Timothée Chalamet’s playful white Givenchy suit. Designers like Schiaparelli and Valentino dominated headlines, with the red carpet capturing the energy and creativity of major fashion weeks.

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