Politics
Doctors urged to stop opposing assisted dying ahead of landmark vote
“In an era when modern medicine can extend the length of an individual’s life but not necessarily its quality, we believe that those with terminal or incurable conditions deserve a choice about how, where and when they die,” an open letter read.
Thérèse Coffey claimed £200,000 on expenses while cutting your benefits
The work and pensions secretary suggested that those set to lose out from the UC cut should work more hours.
UK – again – delays introducing post-Brexit controls
The Food and Drink Federation said Lord Frost's latest delay"penalises those who follow government advice".
No queue jumping for Brits trying to move to UK with EU spouses and kids
One couple had sold their home in Brussels and are now having to move between Airbnbs with their children because of a Home Office rejection.
Starmer says Labour will ban zero hours contracts and raise sick pay
In a speech to the Trade Union Congress, Sir Keir outlined Labour's "new deal" for workers.
Michael Gove insulted ‘dirty’ northerners and made sexist and racist jibes
Recordings of Gove at three debates when he was a student and then a journalist have been branded "disgraceful".
Bemusement as UK threatens to suspend NI protocol AGAIN
"Lord Frost trying to cement his reputation as the worst negotiator of all time here," wrote Ian Dunt.
Norway’s left-wing opposition wins general election by a landslide
It is the first time for seven decades that all five Nordic countries have a left-wing government.
UK-EU spouses and children split by post-Brexit rules
"To be honest, it’s very hard on my son. We tried to make light of it, just saying we are going on vacation, but he misses his father," one British mother whilst being forced apart by Brexit from her French husband.