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George Monbiot tackles John Cleese’s cancel culture argument in blistering thread
"Let's talk about some cancelled subjects," Monbiot wrote.
Demands for ‘cruel, Dickensian’ Vagrancy Act to be scrapped – 6 months after Govt said it would be
The 19th-century law criminalises people for rough sleeping or begging, with anyone prosecuted facing a fine of up to £1,000 and a criminal record.
Autumn hols: National Trust reveals how climate crisis will hit holidaying
Delayed high seasons and more trees: the National Trust is planning for climate catastrophe.
Post-Brexit food shortages ‘worst I’ve seen’, Co-op boss says
Brexit and Covid-19 are causing shortages and diminished variety on supermarket shelves, Steve Murrells said.
Quick-witted dad uses spelling howler to trick xenophobes into donating for Afghan refugees
Simon said: “I used the misspelling as I’m fed up with seeing it on Facebook and far right-wingers misreading the situation and using it as an opportunity to be racist."
Sturgeon commits to coronavirus inquiry for Scotland ‘by end of year’
A UK-wide inquiry is expected to begin in spring 2022.
‘There’s no time to waste:’ Airbnb opens up housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees
“If you’re willing to host a refugee family, reach out and I’ll connect you with the right people here to make it happen!,” Mr Chesky wrote.
Health Sec’s wife to sue nursery which denied daughter place then gave white friends a space
“Under the circumstances, Nadia El-Nakla has no option but to proceed with court action against the nursery," wrote Mr Anwar.
Latitude Festival: Over 1,000 people get Covid from the event
The festival, which ran from July 22 to 25, was part of the Government’s Events Research Programme attended by around 40,000 people.