Environment
— The ex-cabinet minister’s comments have been described as a ‘damning indictment’ of the Conservative government.
Environment
— The ex-cabinet minister’s comments have been described as a ‘damning indictment’ of the Conservative government.
Donald Trump
— Donald Trump accused Joe Biden of weaponizing the justice department and compared the situation to Stalinist Russia to explain his recent indictment, whilst Mike Pence urged patience and prayer for Trump, who now faces 37 charges related to handling classified documents.
COVID-19
— Of all symptoms studied, fatigue was associated with the biggest effect on long COVID patients’ daily lives.
UK Politics
— As the only Green parliamentarian, Caroline Lucas has served as a constituency MP but also as a representative of the hundreds of thousands of other people who vote for her party.
War in Ukraine
— The breaching of the Nova Kakhovka dam presents massive challenges for Ukraine as it launches its long-awaited offensive. The event is being discussed as a possible war crime and an act of terror, and is certainly going to influence events on the battlefield.
OPINION
— Despite the difficulty in reconciling the idea that no one is above the law with the potential political implications of putting a former president behind bars, the truth remains that if someone is convicted of a crime, they must face the punishment.
Political Cartoons
— Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 felony federal charges over his “willful retention” of classified documents after he left the White House. The indictment also suggests that Trump knew the information was classified and highly sensitive. | Today’s Political Cartoon by FM Hansen.
Donald Trump
— Former president Donald Trump is set to face seven federal charges concerning his handling of classified documents. The very serious charges filed by special counsel Jack Smith in federal district court in Miami may carry a maximum penalty of 10 years.
Psychology
— A psychologist looks at if there is anything Donald Trump could do that might stop his supporters in their tracks.
UK Politics
— Prince Harry accused Mirror Group Newspapers of hacking his phone and other illegal acts in a court case. He also criticized the UK Government and media for colluding to avoid accountability and protect the status quo. He urged journalists to expose corruption and defend democracy.
UK Politics
— By attending a conference in Budapest hosted by Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-migrant PM, along with members of European far-right parties, three Tory MPs have exposed the Tories’ wider ties with such groups and provoked public outrage.
OPINION
— The Government is trying to block the COVID Inquiry from accessing unredacted WhatsApp messages that could reveal how Rishi Sunak ignored scientific advice and launched the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme in 2020, which caused a surge in infections.
UK Politics
— Conservative MP Bob Stewart is charged with a racially aggravated public order offence.
Immigration
— High immigration rates correlate with increased support for the governing party and lower unemployment rates. Legal immigration has little economic impact, but illegal immigration causes fear and anxiety. To win elections, parties must address irregular arrivals and emphasize immigration benefits.
COVID-19 Inquiry
— Good Law Project challenged the Cabinet Office’s refusal to disclose Rishi Sunak’s WhatsApps on the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme, which caused COVID surge in cases and deaths.
Long-Read
— How Brexit caused economic and social damage to the UK, such as lost investment, trade barriers, higher food prices, reduced choice, and lower standards. Professor Chris Grey warns of the risks of diverging from EU data protection rules and restricting student visas.
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