In this issue

May 31, 2023

Striking over the Rwanda policy isn't the answer

There is no doubt that the Illegal Migration Bill, if passed, will impose a considerable moral burden on at least some of the civil servants who will be tasked with its implementation.

3 mins

Tories call for resolution to Johnson WhatsApp dispute

Government forced to deny cover-up in row over documents

4 mins

Hands Up If You Trust Boris

In her more than half a century-long career as one of the country's most distinguished criminal lawyers, you have to suspect that the Covid inquiry chair Baroness Hallett has had to contend with rather trickier conundrums than the one she currently faces. Which is this: do you trust Boris Johnson?

4 mins

Fury as civil servants warn of strike over Rwanda deal

Civil servants are on a collision course with Conservative MPs after threatening to strike over the government’s Rwanda plan and small boats bill.

4 mins

Prince's Trust charity drops Schofield as an ambassador

As MPs prepare to question ITV over 'This Morning’ debacle

4 mins

Police remove protester at talk by feminist philosopher

LGBT+ groups protest against appearance by Kathleen Stock

3 mins

Patients At Risk If Met Stops Serving Mental Health Calls

With a significant amount of police resources being spent on responding to mental health call outs, health and crime leaders have known for a long time that something would have to give.

3 mins

Humans could be wiped out by robots, AI pioneers warn

The heads of two of the leading AI firms have once again warned of the existential threat posed by advanced artificial intelligence.

1 min

Netflix Threatens To Remove Content Over New Legislation

Netflix has threatened to remove films and TV series from its UK catalogue over new streaming legislation being introduced by the government.

1 min

Cumberbatch's terror after chef attacks family home

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his family were left absolutely terrified” after a former chef at a five-star hotel in London’s Mayfair attacked and damaged their home armed with a knife.

1 min

Putin's War Comes Home As Moscow Hit By Drone Attack

One Russian politician says residents of the capital will need to adjust to this new reality’ as president blames terrorism’

5 mins

Moscow Drone Attacks Pose Serious Problems For Putin

When it comes to the Russian reaction to the drone attack on Moscow, there must now be an understanding in the Kremlin that if you dish it out, you are going to have to take it.

2 mins

Elon Musk Visits China For First Time In Three Years

Tesla boss seeking permission to expand Shanghai plant

2 mins

The year of sportswashing

The 2022-23 season saw football show its two faces and things will never be the same, writes Miguel Delaney

5 mins

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