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Stories of the week 6th October

Boris Johnson launched his once-and-for-all take-it-or-leave-it what-a-special deal- this-is plan for Brexit which quite frankly left everyone disappointed at best and confused at worst. The European Union wanted clarification because, as usual, what was written down stated one thing whilst Johnson was verbally saying another. Needless to say, European leaders who already suspected Johnson of not really trying for a new deal were not surprised when Johnson’s plan put two borders in Northern Ireland when all negotiations to date had categorically stated that no border and no border infrastructure should be in place in the country. Johnson’s plan also gave the DUP and on-going and final veto, something that was greeted with fury from other political parties in Northern Ireland. But Johnson being Johnson hinted that this could change. Yet another example of all things to all people Johnson or not untrustworthy, unbelievable Johnson.

The Press said that Johnson was playing a bad joke on the British people and even loyalists in Northern Ireland were being driven to support reunification over Johnson’s new deal or no deal plans. The EU said that his new deal was a backwards step, totally unrealistic and no legal surety or basis for future talks at this stage.

Politics

Boris Johnson and the Conservative party have been taking to task because of their threatening, inciting and war-like terminology in Parliament. Johnson even dismissed death threats to MPs and disgraced the memory of Jo Cox. This led the Press to say that the Conservative Party has become the party of resentment, the party of fear and the party of right wing threats. Conservative Party ministers keep the same rhetoric about riots if Brexit isn’t done.

The rise of right wing terrorism is now the greatest threat to UK security and this week saw Jacob Rees-Mogg quote from the Far right’s playbook on anti-Semitism. This, the Press said, proved he is unfit for office and should be deselected. Something the Conservative Party will not do. Another Tory icon, Dominic Cummings, was accused of lying to undermine MPs. There’s a surprise.

Boris Johnson and the Jennifer Arcuri affair refuse to go away. Johnson keeps denying it but more and more evidence is appearing of something dishonest and fraudulent goings on with taxpayers’ money.

Environment

As Extinction Rebellion prepare for mass protests shocking reports emerged this week about the state of British wildlife. This is not the Amazon burning or Indonesia on fire, it’s like ‘football’s coming home’ except this time it’s the Climate Emergency. There are an incredible 13 per cent less species than in the 1970s because of pollution, climate change and farming destroying habitats. Now many more animals and plants are on the brink of extinction in the UK.

Stories of the week 8 September

Politics

Where to begin on a monumental week in Brexit Politics.

The new Rebel Alliance defeated Johnson this week on all fronts. The opposition parties plus 21 Conservative party Rebels were able to block Johnson’s suicidal move for No Deal. Johnson immediately expelled the Conservative rebel MPs from the Party which led to even more resignations from high-ranking Conservative Politicians. Critics said Johnson was turning the Conservative Party in the English National Party.

Johnson’s attempt to silence Parliament was met by demonstrations across the country and across Europe. The public and politicians were clear in their condemnation of Johnson anti-democratic move. Demonstrations were not the end of it. Legal challenges to the silencing of Parliament were bought in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England as the courts were being asked to step in and defend democracy. Johnson was even quoted in court as calling Parliament a nuisance.

Johnson had a terrible week all round. Parliament took control and was able to force through a law making Johnson seek an extension or get a deal. No deal Brexit was taken off the table. Johnson said ‘he’d rather die in a ditch than delay Brexit’ it seemed that parliament are now pointing the way to the ditch. To add further insult to injury, Parliament also seems set to deny Johnson his much promised October General Election. The Rebel Alliance of Tory rebels and opposition parties want to see an Extension to Article 50 or a deal before they will consider approving an election. Johnson now has limited options. He must obey the law or resign. If he does not obey the law he would be subject to arrest and imprisonment. If he resigns, the Rebel Alliance would form an alternative government.

We are watching the Conservative party rip itself apart as highly respected and highly experienced Conservative Politicians are either thrown out of the Party or resign before they are pushed. Johnson’s close adviser Dominic Cummings came under brutal criticism for his role in creating the utter chaos that is now the Conservative Party.

Brexit

It became official this week as Johnson tried to push for his No Deal Brexit exit plan more news flooded out about the catastrophic impact a No Deal Brexit would have for the UK. Supermarkets confirmed food shortages, the car manufacturing sector would collapse and mortality rates would rise from medical shortages. Jacob Rees-Mogg was forced into a humiliating apology to a doctor for decrying the doctor’s true description of the situation.

World

Despite Hong Kong deciding to withdraw the China extradition law, protests continue as tensions mount between protestors and the Chinese authorities.

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, 95, who ruled over the decline of the country, died in hospital in Singapore this week. Mugabe was the vicious and notorious leader of the country for decades.

Stories of the week 7 July

Brexit

This week revealed yet more ways the Brexit fantasy dream is turning into a real nightmare. In devastating news for the UK’s future trade, Canada refused to roll over the same deal they have with the EU for the UK. After years of negotiations, the Canadians refused to budge putting all future trade deals up for grabs in terms of conditions.

Local Councils in the UK are set for more misery after an £8bn EU fund for local growth will disappear in 2020.

There were several warnings this week from the likes of Theresa May and Liam Fox that the Union would not survive No Deal Brexit. Despite a poll of Conservative Party members finding that they prefer Brexit to keeping the Union if the choice had to be made. A sentiment supported by Nigel Farage.

Women are set to head-up EU institutions for the first time including Ursula Von Der Leyen who called Brexit ‘a burst bubble of hollow promises’.

Politics

The Conservative Party Leadership contest took a dangerous and worrying turn this week when it was revealed that Party Members are about to elect a Prime Minister who is not trusted by UK secuirity services. State secrets and sensitive material were routinely kept from Boris Johnson because he can’t be trusted with keeping them.

Boris Johnson also launched a bizarre proposal to review sugar tax. Despite facing a backlash from medical professionals and other politicians, Johnson’s move wasn’t so strange when it was linked to paving the way for US high sugar food imports and the fact that his advisors have financial links to high-sugar drink brands.

Both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt were ridiculed for their No Deal Brexit threats with Philip Hammond claiming it would cost £90bn whilst other MPs are plotting to make sure Parliament can prevent it.

Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party became even more of a national embarrassment this week as they childishly turned their backs on the EU anthem at the opening of the EU Parliament in Brussels. The Press were far from impressed.

World

The heart-breaking protests in Hong Kong continue as China starts to clamp down hard on any unrest. Despairing Hong Kong freedom fighters are taking their own lives in the ultimate sacrifice for personal freedoms. The world is doing little but watch.

Donald Trump faced a severe backlash for militarising the traditional US 4^th of July celebrations through adding military vehicles and troops to the White House Parade. All the heads of the US armed forces were absent as a sign of protest as President Trump proudly proclaimed that the 1775 Revolutionary army took over airports.

Austerity

Five former chiefs of Scotland Yard announced this week that Government cuts had reduced policing to dangerously unsafe levels resulting in a feeling of lawlessness across the UK. Make no mistake, they said, the blame for this lies firmly with the Conservative Party.

Environment

This week scientists claimed that the answer to the Climate Emergency is right in front of our eyes. Planting 1 trillion trees would capture enough carbon to make a difference. Greta Thunberg thanked OPEC for saying Climate Activists provided the greatest threat to oil and Prince Charles along with Chris Packham are planning an environmental summit.

Top stories of the week 23 June

Politics

Contenders in the Conservative Leadership race were dubbed the worst boy band ever as the Press slammed 5 out of touch Tories. The Press noted that the promises were becoming wilder and more unrealistic and the facts contenders were spouting were becoming further and further removed from the truth. It’s down to two now, Hunt or Johnson.

The Conservative Party hit new lows this week when its approach to both violence against women and the climate emergency were revealed in the worst possible way. Police were called the flat shared by Boris Johnson and his lover Carrie Symonds. A neighbour recorded the violent argument between the two with screaming and smashing plates. Johnson then continued to dodge Press questions on the topic.

Continuing the Conservative theme of violence and abuse aimed at women, Conservative Minister Mark Field was suspended for physically assaulting a female Greenpeace protestor. In what quite frankly was an embarrassing and puerile excuse, Field said he thought she was armed despite being in an event with the highest security and the woman in an evening dress where disguising a weapon would be almost impossible. So another Conservative MP telling the truth.

Brexit

MPs are taking the metropolitan Police to court over their delaying the investigation into the Leave campaign. MPs say the delay is politically motivated. Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, shredded Boris Johnson’s claims of avoiding economic damage in the event of No Deal and forecast UK growth down to zero.

World

More demonstrations and clashes with police in Hong Kong this week over China’s newly proposed extradition law. Leading activist, Joshua Wong, was unexpectedly released by authorities. Wong then vowed to continue to protest against Beijing-backed leader Carrie Lam whom he branded a liar and a coward. As protests entered the second week a solution appeared to remain out of reach.

Environment

Environmental reporters face being murdered. EU states swing behind becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Pollution from microplastcs in UK rivers is worse than the Pacific garbage patch while 60% of land in the UK is polluted with ammonia. Just to add to the desperate news, this week saw more evidence of the devastating sea ice melt in Greenland.

Top stories of the week 16th June

Brexit

Fresh out of new ideas, Boris Johnson has gone back to the tried and trusted route of threatening to withhold the £39bn divorce payment to the EU. However, as usual, this appears to be yet another empty promise since reneging on a sovereign debt would severely impact the UK international standing and financial rating. In other words, it would hurt the UK far more than the EU.