Conservative Party
— The Conservative Party’s annual conference saw hopeful leadership contenders, despite past failures and internal divisions. While invoking past leaders like David Cameron, who once advocated modernisation, today’s focus remains immigration, with little “compassionate conservatism” in sight.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
Online Abuse
— Elon Musk’s latest plan to axe the block button will endanger stalking and domestic abuse victims – and make online life harder for all women.
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— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
UK Politics
— Dominic Grieve has sharply criticised Robert Jenrick’s video on the European Convention on Human Rights, accusing him of misleading the public, misrepresenting legal principles, and promoting dangerous rhetoric that should disqualify him from high office.
COVID-19
— A YouGov poll shows 65% of Britons believe the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns were necessary, despite ongoing debate about their economic and social impacts.
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UK Politics
— Kemi Badenoch’s comments on UK maternity pay sparked debate, with critics highlighting its relative inadequacy compared to European standards. UK parental leave offers low, flat-rate payments and minimal gender equality outcomes.
Violence Against Women
— The National Police Chiefs’ Council has declared violence against women a national emergency in England and Wales. Misogyny, male violence, and online radicalisation drive the crisis, requiring systemic legal, social, and educational reforms.
OPINION
— Andrew Marr’s comments at the Labour Party conference dismissing Gaelic signage at Edinburgh’s Haymarket station highlight ongoing ignorance about Scotland’s linguistic history. Despite Marr’s apology, his remarks underscored cultural marginalisation, Wee Ginger Dug argues.
Health
— Market-driven epidemics like social media, guns, and sugary foods cause significant public health issues. Historical efforts against cigarettes, sugar, and opioids demonstrate that persistent public health initiatives can successfully reduce harmful consumption patterns.
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Today
— PUBLIC SQUARE UK celebrates its eighth anniversary today, reaffirming its commitment to balanced, impartial reporting, in-depth coverage, and financial independence, made possible by its loyal members.
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COVID-19
— The XEC COVID variant, first detected in Germany in August, is rapidly spreading and may soon become dominant globally. While its disease impact remains uncertain, it shows a growth advantage.
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