Environment
— The High Court has ordered Ministers to update their plan and demonstrate how policies will achieve Net Zero climate targets by March 2023. Despite this, the Government is only “considering the next steps”.
Articles related to the United Kingdom.
Environment
— The High Court has ordered Ministers to update their plan and demonstrate how policies will achieve Net Zero climate targets by March 2023. Despite this, the Government is only “considering the next steps”.
Long-Read
— Professor Chris Grey on the ongoing battle between rapprochement and repetition in UK-EU relations, what reactions to Ditchley reveal and why re-joiners should avoid their own ‘betrayal’ narrative.
Food Shortages
— Supermarkets are rationing food due to recent shortages. Food shortages have revealed weaknesses in UK supply chains. We must focus on sustainable sourcing, efficient transport and better waste management to prevent future crises.
UK Politics
— Members of Rishi Sunak’s own party could disrupt his biggest policy move yet.
War in Ukraine
— One year after the war in Ukraine began, refugees have faced anguish and despair as they adapt to life in the UK. Despite challenges, people are striving to maintain hope and continue on with determination.
COVID-19 Rules
— Good Law Project has issued a warning to the Metropolitan Police, challenging their reluctance to investigate Matt Hancock in the apparent breaches of the coronavirus regulations by the former Health Secretary.
OPINION
— After 8 years as First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon resigns with dignity and maturity to promote unity and leave behind a legacy of approval ratings her opponents can only dream of. A shock to many, her departure marks the end of an era in Scottish politics.
Environment
— Many of our vital environmental laws and protections are being put at risk by the long and dark shadow of Brexit. It beggars belief that this comes at a time when the Government should be urgently strengthening and expediting our response to the ongoing climate emergency.
Long-Read
— Professor Chris Grey’s Brexit analysis – placing Truss’s ‘essay’ and Sunak’s many woes in the wider context of a ‘Brexitist’ capture of conservatism, and how that could lead to a re-alignment of the political right.
Scottish Politics
— What does the future hold for Scottish independence and the SNP after Nicola Sturgeon?
OPINION
— The Conservatives are threatening our human rights. We need to be prepared to fight back.
COVID-19 Government Contracts
— After breaching transparency guidelines, the UK government commits to publishing £248 million worth of missing COVID-19 contracts.
War in Ukraine
— Rishi Sunak has asked MoD to explore providing Ukraine with RAF fighter jets. No options should be discounted, but an expert suggests transferring UK fighter aircraft makes little military sense.
COVID-19
— Going forward, the majority of individuals residing in the United Kingdom will only be able to achieve immunity to the virus causing COVID-19 by contracting the virus itself.
Long-Read
— Professor Chris Grey’s latest Brexit analysis. Three years on, with public support declining, there were no celebrations last week – only lies, excuses, and the usual cries of ‘betrayal’. Nothing new, but as time passes, the failure of the Brexit project is simply inescapable.
OPINION
— After 100 days of soul-searching, Liz Truss has decided there is only one person to blame for her woes: everyone else!
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