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Politicians should be able to differ in their views without their opponents wishing them dead. Can parliament unite around that principle? asks Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The shameless smears against Sadiq Khan and the Conservatives’ mealy-mouthed refusal to reject them feel a lot like the start of the end of things

Letters: Paul McGilchrist, George Duoblys and Toby Roddham on the racist rhetoric that is now commonplace among Conservative members

Labour MPs received just £1,100 from channel in same period, as concern mounts over its impact

The label ‘Islamist’ is being used to stir up anti-Muslim feeling for political ends, says Archie Bland, Guardian First Edition newsletter editor

Potential buyers include a consortium that has vowed to pay off the current owners’ debts, the Daily Mail owner and a GB News investor

Intervention over a UAE-backed bid is welcome, but it’s unlikely to signal a new era of media-ownership transparency, writes Jane Martinson

Lloyds Bank hopes of quick sale dashed

A motorbike weaves through the London traffic. It’s heading across town, from Belgravia to the City. Riding pillion is Aidan Barclay. The bike races up to the doors of the Lloyds Bank headquarters. Barclay dismounts, rushes in and thrusts a piece of paper into the startled receptionist’s hand. It’s a…

 In congregation, setting and architecture, it is one of the most remarkable churches in the world.

I may be in denial about my computer being on the blink, but after another hot and muggy Halloween, one thing is frighteningly clear