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Lammy: Think about those ‘getting in dinghies’ with many ‘dying on the way’
He wanted people to take a moment to contemplate those who are “getting in dinghies and make-shift boats and crossing the English Channel. Many of them dying on the way”.
Coronavirus vaccine registered in Russia, says Putin
Russian officials have said that large-scale production of the vaccine will start in September, and mass vaccination may begin as early as October.
BBC criticised for migrant footage dubbed “most disgusting journalism I’ve ever seen”
"I can’t even imagine the lack of humanity you would have to have in order to just watch and film this on your nice, safe boat for your cushty BBC job".
CCTV released in racially-aggravated attack on NHS worker
The 21-year-old victim was struck by a car and racially abused during an incident in Bristol.
PM slammed for ‘inaccurate & inflammatory language‘ towards migrants
The Prime Minister had branded crossings ‘very bad and stupid and dangerous and criminal’.
Lebanese government resigns over Beirut blast – reports
“The whole government resigned,” Hamad Hassan said.
Reactions as RAF sends plane to patrol Channel for migrants
"The RAF is combing the English Channel; presumably they’re fully loaded with Nigel Farages ready to drop on any unsuspecting dinghies."
Video – Two beluga whales returning to open water after 10 years away from sea
Little Grey and Little White are being monitored by experts.
‘Once again’ a ‘direct intervention by DG needed to overturn mistake on race’ at BBC
Director-general Tony Hall said the report had caused ‘distress’ to many.