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Activists and civil society representatives have accused rich nations at COP26 of a “shameful” lack of ambition

As activists took to the streets of Glasgow demanding justice for migrants, a record number of people crossed the English Channel by boat.

‘Political elites are in denial because the UK is institutionally corrupt. Major reforms are needed at every level, starting with the institutions of democracy.’

A war of words between GPs and Sajid Javid has heated up as doctors dispute health secretary’s ‘unsubstantiated’ claims about overloaded emergency departments.

In a fresh focus on the PM’s approach to ministerial ethics, a civil servants’ union has begun a judicial review over Johnson’s backing of the home secretary over harassment claims.

503 people with links to fossil fuel interests had been accredited for the climate summit.

‘The world cannot let up on tackling the climate challenge, and that COP26 has enabled progress in significant areas.’

52% of voters think the prime minister has not done enough to tackle climate change at COP26, compared to 27% who think he has done enough.

‘My view of Boris Johnson is that he is a dodgy, incompetent fake with few principles or scruples’

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