Posted on: October 21, 2018
Is the sun setting on Brexit or Britain?
Stories of the week 21 October
A big week for Brexit from so many angles.
Hundreds of thousands of people marched for a People’s Vote and/or 2nd Referendum. The Press were true to their political form and bias. Headlines and comments clearly show the steep divide between sections of the Press and therefore, sections of the public. See it all here.
The Prime Minister decided that an extension to the transition period might be best. This was met with disdain from all sides particularly Brexiters.
Various global car manufacturers once again warned against the dangers of a No Deal Brexit and the impact on future investment and job security.
In more unusual Brexit news, Theresa May’s Chequer’s deal has been the subject of an attack from an anonymously-backed Facebook campaign targeted at specific individuals.
In more disappointing news for the Government, one of their own, Conservative MP Johnny Mercer said that the Party had been so badly led by Theresa May that even he wouldn’t vote for it.
In more alarming news for the Government and the NHS budget, the UK Baby mortality rate could soon double that of other western nations if current trends continue and immediate action isn’t taken.
The trail of destruction from Universal Credit continued this week. After admitting that claimants and families would actually be worse off under the new system, The Conservatives voted to cover up having to publicly declare by how much.
In more fallout from Brexit and austerity, a major study has found a deeply divided Britain with religious hate crime up 40% and most of it aimed at the Muslim community.
The news this week has been dominated by the tragic events around the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It really is worth the time following this story through. Starting with accusations of the awful torture and murder of the journalist carried out in a consulate in Turkey. Saudi Arabia, although denying it, found itself exposed to the world. Donald Trump threatening retribution.
Saudi Arabia finally admitted to Mr Khashoggi dying in a fist fight. Something that was credible according to Donald Trump.
This week once again saw some truly incredible stories in our Environment section.
Donald Trump agreed that climate change existed but ‘it would change back’.
News on the largest living thing dying and the ‘Antarctic singing’ formed a great example of the range of environmental stories this week.
This week saw another extraordinary story when the tables turned and elephants hunted the hunter.
Tributes poured in this week for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen who passed away this week aged 65.
Plans came to light this week on a city in China launching a fake moon to brighten the night skies. Night after night.
Similar to King Arthur, a young girl pulled a 1,500 year old Viking sword from a lake.
In astonishing news, one of the wealthiest cities in the US, Los Angeles, has an outbreak of typhus amongst its poorest citizens.
