Issue 1438
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Northern state of mind
Since the earliest humans arrived here from the continent, the North has helped to shape the world. Roger Ratcliffe talks to Brian Groom, author of a major book on Northerners.
Taking the initiative
The controversial Private Finance Initiative schemes that run our prisons and build our hospitals are coming to an end. Were they a costly mistake – and what’s the exit strategy? Chris Moss reviews the evidence on PFI.
Victims retraumatised by system
Oldham child sexual exploitation reviewed – Whistleblower Maggie Oliver calls for victim support.
Plus
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, Margaret Beckett’s letter to her younger self, columnist Saskia Murphy files from a Greek ferry – and more.
