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Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead

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Mediterranean heatwave would not have occurred without human-induced climate change, say climate scientists

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
10 August, 2024

This summer’s heatwave in southern Europe follows 13 consecutive months of extreme global heat, with each month setting a new record for the hottest ever recorded.

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‘Terrifying’: How has the European media reacted to the UK riots?

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
10 August, 2024

‘This will end badly and will extend to other European countries.’

Northern Ireland
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UK-EU agri-food deal will ease Northern Ireland trade issues, says minister for EU relations

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
4 August, 2024

The Labour government has committed to “resetting” relations with Brussels, making striking a deal on food safety and animal and plant health a priority.

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End Furniture Poverty calls on new government to ensure at least 10% of social homes are furnished

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
4 August, 2024

Only 2 percent of social homes are furnished or partly furnished, compared to 29 percent in the private rental sector, research shows.

Jenrick
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Robert Jenrick joins Tory leadership race, promising collection of right-wing policies

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
3 August, 2024

The former immigration minister promises to create a party that “Suella Braverman feels comfortable in.”

Trade unionist arms factory protest Israel. Banner at front of protest reads "ceasefire now, stop arming Israel, end the occupation'
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Protesters gather in London for National March for Palestine – Tell Starmer Stop Arming Israel, End the Genocide

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
3 August, 2024

‘As a movement, we must raise our voices to prevent further escalation in Lebanon and call for an immediate end to the suffering in Gaza.’

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‘Running on Empty’: UK arts spending among lowest in Europe, new report finds

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
28 July, 2024

The report warns that the reduction in funding has led to a significant decline in the number of students enrolling in arts education and a broader ‘marginalisation’ of the arts in state-funded schools.

Child poverty
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New research reveals devastating impact of the two-child benefit cap

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
28 July, 2024

The study found that 23 percent of families with three children and 26 percent of families with four or more children experienced food insecurity in June, compared to 17 percent of households with one or two children and 12 percent of households without children.

Right-Wing Watch

Democracy in danger: Britain’s crackdown on climate dissent

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
27 July, 2024

Whether you agree with their actions or not, the sentencing of the Just Stop Oil protesters signals an increasingly authoritarian approach to dissent that prioritises public order over the right to advocate for critical issues such as climate change.

Bibby Stockholm
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Charities welcome closure of Bibby Stockholm barge but urge Labour to act sooner

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
27 July, 2024

‘The current living conditions on the barge continue to pose significant humanitarian and health concerns. Delaying the relocation only prolongs the (mental, physical, and even fatal) distress and suffering of those housed there.’

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