Experts warn of customs ‘chaos’ as end of UK nears end of EU transition period
“We’re going to see chaos in Kent” without urgent clarity, MPs were told.
MPs demand government action over ‘systemic abuse’ of Uighur Muslims in China
“The Foreign Secretary can – and must – lead the charge to forge a path towards the Uighurs freedom.”
Green Party leadership team re-elected – but few members turn out
Jonathan Bartley and Siân Berry will serve a second joint term, following a long and often heated contest.
Radical roundup: 10 stories that got buried this week
Left Foot Forward’s roundup of the progressive news you might have missed.
National Union of Journalists hits out at PM over ‘dark mutterings’ about BBC overhaul
Tory clamour for an end to the BBC’s universal funding model is growing.
Ministry of Defence blacklists investigative journalism outlet
“We no longer deal with your publication.”
Labour opposes rise in corporation tax in Autumn Budget
Starmer’s spokesman says it’s the wrong time to be talking about tax rises – but the move is likely to anger left-wing activists.
Extinction Rebellion-backed climate Bill to be heard in Parliament
The Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill seeks a drastic reduction in emissions, to keep within the 1.5 degree Paris Agreement limit.
Support for PM’s coronavirus response crashes among Tory party members
A majority of party members no longer backs the PM’s response – down from a whopping 92% support in March.
Poor form: How Covid could be coming into the UK without a trace
When it comes to tracking new arrivals, you can count the number of fines for non-compliance on your hands.