Britain’s terrorism threat level was raised to critical after the attack in Manchester this week and soldiers were placed under the command of police on Britain’s streets. With less than two weeks of the election campaign remaining, security and counter-terrorism have risen to the top of the political agenda.
Joining Heather Stewart is the Guardian’s home affairs editor, Alan Travis, who has been through the party manifestos to compare how each would tackle terrorism.
Also this week: is globalisation in retreat? Economist Stephen King (author of a new book Grave New World) and the Guardian’s economics editor, Larry Elliott (author of Europe Isn’t Working), debate the looming spectre of protectionist policies being pursued by parties of left and right.