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Mark Drakeford has been named 'one of the heroes of Covid' - but some people are furious: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/bereaved-families-furious-mark-drakeford-29012139
Boris Johnson like 'absent football manager' as pandemic hit, says Mark Drakeford
news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-like-absent-football-manager-as-pandemic-hit-says-mark-drakeford-13094026
Kate Garraway's net worth and financial struggles revealed after Derek's care: Kate Garraway has opened up about the financial struggles she has faced while ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/kate-garraways-net-worth-financial-32449035
UK Covid inquiry: 'Wales felt like second-class citizens in pandemic': Then-health minister Eluned Morgan says Welsh people felt like "second-class citizens" ...
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68548321
Lobbyist turned psychotherapist Derek Draper dies aged 56: Former Labour insider, who was married to the TV presenter Kate Garraway, had long Covid
theguardian.com/politics/2024/jan/05/lobbyist-turned-psychotherapist-derek-draper-dies-aged-56-kate-garraway
Mark Drakeford concerned Boris Johnson's handling of COVID was 'genuine threat to UK future'
news.sky.com/story/mark-drakeford-concerned-boris-johnsons-handling-of-covid-was-genuine-threat-to-uk-future-13089130
Mark Drakeford 'regularly' used WhatsApp to 'seek clarification of rules', COVID inquiry told
news.sky.com/story/covid-inquiry-chair-baroness-hallett-vows-to-do-utmost-to-probe-welsh-government-decisions-13082084
"Labour have said that we will set up a COVID corruption commissioner because billions of public money has been wasted ... Show more trib.al/Rx0iR33
UK Labour Party says it will focus on economic growth, not higher taxes: Britain's main opposition Labour Party says it will focus on economic growth rather ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/uk-labour-party-says-it-will-focus-on-economic-growth-not-higher-taxes
Quick Glance: Rachel Reeves Makes Bold Political Move After Tory Setbacks
- Labour is the only party trusted on the economy.
- Labour dares to seize political territory and claim economic competence.
- Rachel Reeves aims to gain trust as the steward of the nation's finances.
- Labour remains committed to its plan for economic growth despite Tory attacks.
Things got a bit heated in the Senedd today as Mark Drakeford refused to answer questions about Covid...
UK politicians were “afraid of Nicola Sturgeon” during the Covid pandemic, the First Minister of Wales has said.
Mark Drakeford described Scotland’s former ... Show more #COVID19 #politics #interview #news #newsupdates #scotland
Sadiq Khan says exclusion of London officials from Covid meetings cost lives: ‘Bad faith’ on part of Boris Johnson’s government meant ministers missed out on ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/nov/27/sadiq-khan-inviting-london-officials-covid-meetings-could-saved-lives
The Covid inquiry has given us some justice – Boris Johnson finally squirming: He brought all the worst people, behaviour and practices into the heart of Downing ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/covid-inquiry-boris-johnson-squirming-2796861
Quick Glance: Legacy of Boris Johnson: Impact of Covid Inquiry
- After this week’s Covid inquiry, all doubts about Boris Johnson’s political career are put to rest.
- Hugo Keith KC, counsel to the Covid inquiry, meticulously revealed the former British prime minister's numerous failures.
- During the pandemic, Johnson's negligence, laziness, and systematic deceit, coupled with his repeated boasting of fictitious achievements, are exposed.
- It is inevitable that Johnson will face being shunned after the Covid inquiry.
Ex-UK Treasury chief Alistair Darling, who steered nation through credit crunch, dies
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/former-uk-treasury-chief-alistair-darling-steered-nation-105271278
Mark Drakeford is barred from dozens of pubs in Wales: Mr Drakeford has announced he is soon to step down as First Minister of Wales — but he may struggle to get ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mark-drakeford-barred-dozens-pubs-28302676
During the pandemic, Vaughan Gething made some of the biggest decisions in Wales. As health minister, he was responsible for sending people who might have ... Show more www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/bluster-fluster-word-salad-nonsense-28798653
BREAKING: Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer attends the COP28 climate summit in Dubai
He says he "wants to see much more global leadership from the ... Show more trib.al/TwbhrQn
Hancock ‘punished’ Manchester over furlough row, Burnham tells Covid inquiry: Andy Burnham told the Covid Inquiry that "because we stood up for people in ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/hancock-manchester-furlough-burnham-covid-inquiry-2779611
Vaughan Gething enters race to succeed Mark Drakeford as Wales's first minister
news.sky.com/story/vaughan-gething-enters-race-to-succeed-mark-drakeford-as-waless-first-minister-13030070
Quick Glance: Wales' First Minister Resignation
- A new party leader to be elected before Easter, per Mr. Drakeford.
- He will remain as first minister until his party selects his successor.
- Mr. Drakeford, aged 69, Member of the Senedd for Cardiff West, served as first minister for five years.
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak extended best wishes to Mark Drakeford as he concludes his years of public service.
Nicola Sturgeon’s deletion of WhatsApp messages during the Covid pandemic was 'appalling', Labour’s deputy leader has said ... Show more #stvnews #scottishnews #news #covidinquiry #nicolasturgeon #angelarayner
UK Covid Inquiry: Devastating evidence about 'bamboozled' Boris Johnson may benefit 'boring' Keir Starmer – Scotsman comment
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/uk-covid-inquiry-devastating-evidence-about-bamboozled-boris-johnson-may-benefit-boring-keir-starmer-scotsman-comment-4416576
Screenshots of Health Minister Eluned Morgan’s text to a colleague during the pandemic have been published as part of the Covid Inquiry in Wales 👀: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/covid-inquiry-wales-live-eluned-28800444
Kate Garraway’s husband Derek was involved in political scandal : TV presenter Kate Garraway has been incredibly open about Derek's ongoing battle with his ...
devonlive.com/news/celebs-tv/kate-garraways-husband-derek-draper-8985542
Covid Inquiry: No 10 discussed Jeremy Corbyn joining Boris Johnson in government of national unity
inews.co.uk/news/politics/covid-inquiry-no-10-jeremy-corbyn-boris-johnson-government-unity-2732550
The most shocking revelations from the Covid Inquiry in Wales so far: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/most-shocking-revelations-covid-inquiry-28780030
Our biggest Covid problem was having to follow the UK: RATHER than throwing mud around and hoping some will stick, opposition MSPs should be apologising for ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23895880.biggest-covid-problem-follow-uk/
The questions the Covid inquiry is asking that will terrify the Welsh Government 😱 tinyurl.com/27wyt22w
Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid WhatsApp messages were deleted from her phone: SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The Former First Minister is among 70 Scottish Government figures ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/nicola-sturgeon-under-fire-over-31305142
UK Labour Party to track down billions lost to COVID corruption if elected: The UK's main opposition Labour Party says that if it wins power, it will appoint a ...
euronews.com/2023/10/09/uk-labour-party-to-track-down-billions-lost-to-covid-corruption-if-elected
So now we know for sure: Westminster has devolution in its sights: EVIDENCE given at the UK Covid Inquiry on Monday gives us clear insight to the perception of ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23852395.now-know-sure-westminster-devolution-sights/
Like the rest of inflation data, grocery prices are coming in hotter after slightly moderating last year.
Since COVID began in March 2020 ... Show more finance.yahoo.com/news/inflation-grocery-prices-reaccelerate-now-25-higher-than-pre-pandemic-181816678.html
Have we really lost hundreds of thousands of workers since Covid?: The jobs market appears to be slowing down, but can we trust the Office for National ...
spectator.co.uk/article/have-we-really-lost-hundreds-of-thousands-of-workers-since-the-pandemic/
Today marks the first day of the Wales Covid Inquiry - which looks at the Welsh Government’s response to the pandemic. We’ve so far heard heartbreaking ... Show more tinyurl.com/3f2z89ue
We sat down with Mark Drakeford for his last interview before he stands down as First Minister of Wales: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mark-drakefords-final-interview-i-28819284
First Minister Humza Yousaf blames Covid law-breaking MP and police SNP probe for by-election loss
news.stv.tv/politics/first-minister-humza-yousaf-blames-covid-law-breaking-mp-and-police-snp-probe-for-by-election-loss
‘Quite unwell’ Hipkins announces virtual town hall meetings | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 2 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/02-10-2023/quite-unwell-hipkins-announces-virtual-town-hall-meetings
Quick Glance: 2023 Elections: Early Voting Begins, Covid Impacts Chris Hipkins
- Hipkins has Covid-19 and is in isolation.
- Sepuloni will be the focus while Hipkins is absent.
- Luxon would also isolate if he contracted the virus.
- National criticizes the Labour Government for using urgency in the House.
Labour mayors facing grilling over claims political wrangling harmed Covid response
inews.co.uk/news/politics/burnham-rotherham-covid-inquiry-claims-hampered-public-health-response-2777280
All the things we learned from three shocking weeks of the Covid Inquiry in Wales: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/things-learned-three-shocking-weeks-28825732
Bra tycoon interview reignites UK Covid PPE scandal: On Sunday, however, the Scottish businesswoman admitted in a BBC interview that she had not told the truth ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_177216
Warning on pandemic that kills million a year and will be worse than Covid: Lord Ara Darzi has warned of the threat of antibiotic resistance
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/health/doctors-warning-pandemic-kills-million-8657521
UK Recoups Fraction of £1.1 Billion of Covid Fraud Losses From Sunak Initiative: The UK government has recovered just 2% of £1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) lost to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-05/uk-recoups-just-fraction-of-1-1-billion-of-covid-fraud-losses
UK Covid inquiry Wales: Mark Drakeford didn't expect to be in charge: The first minister of Wales believed the UK Government would be in charge of the country’s ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24153814.uk-covid-inquiry-wales-mark-drakeford-didnt-expect-charge/
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Immigration mistakes made as pressue went on post Covid - Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leaders admits politicians put pressure on officials to speed things up ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510374/immigration-mistakes-made-as-pressue-went-on-post-covid-chris-hipkins
Jacob Rees-Mogg says Tories can still win general election: The MP for North East Somerset, was at the count on behalf of GB News, spent time speaking with ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/jacob-rees-mogg-says-kingswood-9103920
Election 2023: Labour needed Hipkins to be firing as voting opens, Covid handed early advantage to Luxon - Claire Trevett
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2023-claire-trevett-labour-needed-chris-hipkins-to-be-firing-as-voting-opens-on-monday-covid-19-handed-the-early-advantage-to-christopher-luxon/32JPBXOELZHWRCY3XZJEGXTTII/
Labour Gets Boost as Scottish Nationalists Face Covid Backlash: A slew of negative headlines about how Scotland’s ministers behaved in the pandemic threatens to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-31/labour-gets-boost-as-scottish-nationalists-face-covid-backlash
Paid articlePaid Top Nicola Sturgeon official who urged WhatsApp deletion was given an honour: EXCLUSIVE: Ken Thomson has been called on to hand back the gong in light of the ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/top-nicola-sturgeon-official-who-32050952
Reintroduction of Chester to Liverpool hourly train service pushed back again: MP Mike Amesbury said residents "shouldn't get too excited" about ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/reintroduction-transport-wales-chester-liverpool-28544609
Biden administration suspends funding to Wuhan lab: The Biden administration is suspending all federal funding to the Wuhan Institute of Virology ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4105610-biden-administration-suspends-funding-to-wuhan-lab/
Quick Glance: US Government Bans Funding for Wuhan Lab
- The Wuhan Institute of Virology is at the center of the debate over the origin of the coronavirus pandemic.
- The Biden administration is imposing a 10-year funding ban on the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
- The institute has repeatedly refused requests for documents regarding safety practices.
- The funding ban is aimed at mitigating potential public health risks.
Our loved ones died to keep buses running in Covid: Sadiq Khan took a moment to pay his own respects when he unveiled a memorial in April to more than 100 ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/our-loved-ones-died-to-keep-buses-running-in-covid-6fvbqsmlk
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Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer says prime minister Rishi Sunak has 'lost his marbles' after cancelling a meeting with the Greek PM over Parthenon marbles row ... Show more #PMQs #RishiSunak #KeirStamer #Greece #KyriakosMitsotakis #Elginmarbles #Channel4news
Quick Glance: Greece, UK Dispute: Parthenon Sculptures Clash
- Controversy over Parthenon sculptures displayed in the British Museum.
- Canceled meeting due to disagreement on revisiting resolved matters.
- Sculptures divided between London and Athens.
- Dispute jeopardized global issue discussions, including wars and climate crisis.
Plan was in place ahead of Covid-19 pandemic - Hancock: Former UK health secretary Matt Hancock has denied there was "absence of a plan" ahead of the ...
rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2023/1130/1419334-uk-covid-inquiry/
Wales is expecting a further "Covid peak" this winter the health minister has warned 😷 bit.ly/3PVOsOs
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why do people get sick with viruses in the winter?: Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Microbiology Molecular Lab and ...
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-why-do-people-get-sick-with-viruses-in-the-winter/
Is Ulez too fashionable to fact check?: Next Tuesday, London’s Ulez scheme will be expanded. A new network of cameras filming the traffic movements of millions ...
spectator.co.uk/article/is-ulez-too-fashionable-to-fact-check/
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said that the evidence of Boris Johnson's wrongdoing during the pandemic is "damning" ... Show more trib.al/ybZPynj
Sunak asked when he will ‘recover’ some of the money ‘wasted’ on Covid PPE: Rishi Sunak has been asked when he will recover “some of the money” the Conservative ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/covid-ppe-money-rishi-sunak-b2287313.html
Ministers who spoke of Covid 'punishment beating' for Greater Manchester named: They accused Andy Burnham of 'behaving appallingly' in 2020
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/boris-johnson-rishi-sunak-among-28313086
The excuses the Welsh Government have given about not releasing Covid data just don't add up, says Will Hayward - tinyurl.com/5n6ebnjj
COVID Inquiry: Calls for Wales-specific probe intensifies after Drakeford admission
news.sky.com/story/covid-inquiry-calls-for-wales-specific-proceedings-intensify-after-drakeford-admission-12915320
"People's trust in this government is severely weakened and this judicial review is undermining it even further"
Labour's Fleur Anderson speaks in ... Show more trib.al/Rx0iR33
First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has admitted his government was not as prepared for the pandemic as it could have been - as he gave evidence to the UK's ... Show more
The case against Ulez – by a cyclist: Whether you’re more afraid of the forces of order or the forces of chaos is generally a matter of disposition ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-case-against-ulez-by-a-cyclist/
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Friday 2 June https://on.ft.com/3oKTdzy
Johnson asked if Liverpool was 'treated differently' during covid: Former Prime Minister heaps praise on people of Liverpool during first evidence session of ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/boris-johnson-asked-liverpool-treated-28247363
Save our schools by going back to the old standards: RECENT reports indicating that our schools are under considerable pressure make for uncomfortable reading ...
heraldscotland.com/opinion/23960492.save-schools-going-back-old-standards/
Boris Johnson by-election could force PM to throw full support behind political foe
inews.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-uxbridge-by-election-could-force-rishi-sunak-to-throw-full-support-behind-political-foe-2233016
Quick Glance: There is an urgent need for politicians to clean up their own messes | Adam Boulton
- "Ministers who knowingly mislead parliament will be expected to offer their resignation to the prime minister."
- "A straight untruth" Stephen Byers, one of Tony Blair's cabinet ministers, was found not to have committed contempt in 2001 because he "inadvertently" made a factually incorrect statement to a transport committee, according to Boris Johnson's legal team.
- Following further controversy, Mr. Byers resigned as a cabinet minister shortly afterwards.
- Mr. Johnson's case is unusual for several reasons.
- Rather than being the subject of such charges, prime ministers are usually the final arbitrator.
Collin College wins lawsuit filed by former faculty member: Collin College is claiming victory in a civil rights violations case brought on by a former professor ...
dallasnews.com/news/education/2023/11/14/collin-college-wins-lawsuit-filed-by-faculty-member-who-claimed-retaliation/
Covid Lab Leak Fight Obscures the Global Rise of High-Security Biolabs: There are more and more high-containment labs being built around the world — and no ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-08/covid-lab-leak-fight-masks-a-global-boom-in-high-security-biolabs
COVID-19: PPE storage still costs taxpayers £580,000 a day, new figures reveal: "The British public will be understandably sickened by this eye watering ...
news.sky.com/story/covid-19-ppe-storage-still-costs-taxpayers-580-000-a-day-new-figures-reveal-12859148
Covid lockdown breaches report ‘totally vindicates me’, says Boris Johnson — follow latest
thetimes.co.uk/article/sue-gray-latest-news-matt-hancock-boris-johnson-rishi-sunak-2023-b9570qht0
South Africa: Almost Half May Be Hungry in 2025, World Data Lab Says: The number of people unable to meet their minimum food consumption needs in South Africa is ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-16/almost-half-of-south-africans-may-not-have-enough-to-eat-in-2025
Live: Watch PMQs as Matt Hancock comes under pressure over disputed lockdown texts
Following PMQs, Labour will use an urgent question to ask the ... Show more
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