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‘Woke’ Channel 4 warns of ‘irreversible damage’ and ‘different priorities’ amid privatisation plans
"Cynic could assume this is purely because C4 news has been holding Tory Government to account far more than BBC and ITV news."
Divide and rule? Goverment slammed for claiming ‘white privilege’ may have contributed to neglect of pupils
"Ignore the government slashing school funding and youth services, voting not to feed hungry kids and only giving a tenth of what was recommended to allow kids to catch up, it’s people saying “white privilege” that’s holding kids back."
Scotland to protect EU citizens’ rights despite ‘pig-headed’ UK government
“We don’t believe there even should be an EU settlement scheme, and of course Scotland didn’t vote to come out of the EU but we are where we are," Scotland's Europe minister said.
Remember the ‘socially distanced’ BBQ! Government denies G7 summit behind Covid spike in Cornwall
“The correlation between G7 and the tsunami of Covid-19 case-load in St Ives/Carbis Bay and Falmouth is undeniable."
Thousands come together to show Dido Harding they ‘value all NHS staff’
“I hope the NHS staff here on Twitter see this thread and feel the appreciation they deserve," a Labour County Councillor said after reading the heart-warming replies.
No 10 rejects suggestion triple-lock pension pledge could be suspended but concerns remain
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Video: Rachel Johnson denies Covid deaths were on PM’s ‘watch’
"Rachel Johnson taking a strong lead in this week's competition to upset as many different people as possible," said one twitter user.
London-born actor fears deportation after Home Office changed his residency status
"I’ve been working, I’ve had a family, I was born and grown here, I’ve worked with the Met Police, the London Mayor’s office, helping tackle youth violence... so why are you troubling me?" the actor has asked.
Drunk police officer beat up member of public while off duty
Superintendent Waheed Khan, North East Leadership and Support, said: “The high standards we expect from our officers apply equally when they are off duty.