Prof Nick Megoran on the horror of Hiroshima, Andrew Aikman on Russia’s need for buffer states, Norman Rimmell on fears of a nuclear accident, and Alex Hamilton on the deterrent power of the atomic bomb. Plus a letter from Ted Schrecker
Sir Keir Starmer has distanced himself from Emily Thornberry's suggestion that Labour’s plan to add VAT to private school fees would lead to larger class sizes in the state sector.
The opening of 3,300 nurseries in primary schools and breakfast clubs for pupils are welcome down payments ahead of the party’s full manifesto launch later this week