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Thursday briefing: Will Hancock’s WhatsApp scandal change Westminster?

In today’s newsletter: while it’s unclear whether he broke any rules, it doesn’t look good for the former health secretary. Will campaigners’ calls for more regulation around ministers’ use of messaging apps finally be answered?

The Guardian - UK

Michael Vaughan to defend himself on second day of Yorkshire racism hearing

Vaughan is the only individual facing charges to appear at the hearing in person

The Independent UK

Tim Bresnan accused of using vile racial slur against ex-teammate Azeem Rafiq's sister

The investigation into racism within English cricket and Yorkshire County Cricket Club continued on Wednesday, with allegations made against form England bowler Tim Bresnan

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Tim Bresnan accused of racist language towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister as Yorkshire racism commission begins

Tim Bresnan has been accused of using a racist comment towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister while the England and Wales Cricket Board told a disciplinary panel it is “more likely than not” three former Yorkshire players used racist or discriminatory language.

Evening Standard

Tim Bresnan accused of using racist language towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister

The hearing into former Yorkshire player Rafiq’s allegations began in London on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Bresnan accused of racist comments about Rafiq’s sister as CDC hearing begins

Azeem Rafiq’s sister Amna was called a ‘Fit Paki’ by his teammate Tim Bresnan while she was on work experience at the club, a Cricket Discipline Commission hearing into racism at Yorkshire CCC has heard

The Guardian - UK

ECB denies charged players not invited to take part in Azeem Rafiq racism probe

The hearing into former Yorkshire player Rafiq’s allegations began in London on Wednesday.

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ECB denies Matthew Hoggard was not invited to take part in Azeem Rafiq racism probe

Rafiq first went public in 2020 to allege he had been the victim of racial harassment and bullying across two spells at Yorkshire

The Independent UK

Public hearing into ex-Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq’s racism case begins

A hearing examining allegations of racism from former Yorkshire cricket player Azeem Rafiq has begun in London.

The New Daily

Yorkshire facing administration amid £3m losses relating to Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

The Yorkshire racism scandal has reportedly cost the club millions of pounds, with former spinner Azeem Rafiq found to have been the victim of "racial harassment and bullying" during his time at Headingley

Daily Mirror

What is Michael Vaughan charged with? Explaining allegations as Yorkshire racism scandal hearing begins

Vaughan is set to appear in person at the Cricket Discipline Commission’s hearing in London

The Independent UK

Timeline of Azeem Rafiq allegations as Yorkshire cricket scandal hearing begins

A long-awaited Cricket Discipline Commission hearing will finally begin

The Independent UK

Yorkshire cricket racism hearing begins with Azeem Rafiq to give evidence

Azeem Rafiq first went public in 2020 with allegations which rocked the sport

Evening Standard

Public hearing into Azeem Rafiq’s racism allegations set to get under way

The hearing is scheduled to last until March 9

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The Guardian - UK

Adil Rashid to give evidence via video link at Yorkshire racism hearing

The England cricketer Adil Rashid has agreed to give evidence from Bangladesh via video link to a public hearing into Azeem Rafiq’s racism allegations

The Independent UK

Q&A: Key questions ahead of public hearing examining Azeem Rafiq’s racism claims

Rafiq first made allegations of racial harassment and bullying in 2020.

The Independent UK

Public hearing into Azeem Rafiq’s racism allegations set to begin

The 32-year-old first spoke out about his experience of racial harassment and bullying across two spells with Yorkshire back in 2020.

The Independent UK

Yorkshire admit deleting documents relating to Azeem Rafiq racism allegations

One of four charges brought against Yorkshire by the ECB, and admitted by the club, related to the deletion of documents.

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The Independent UK

‘Badly handled’: Azeem Rafiq racism investigation slammed by one of the charged cricketers

Richard Pyrah, who was charged by the ECB amid the Yorkshire racism scandal, will not appear at the CDC panel’s public hearing next month

Daily Mirror

Ex-Yorkshire star pens critical statement as he withdraws from ECB racism hearing

Richard Pyrah, who spent 12 years playing for Yorkshire before joining their coaching staff, has claimed Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism have been both "badly handled" and "not appropriately challenged"

The Guardian - UK

‘Well bowled, Harold!’ Ninety years on, England’s Bodyline tactics retain heat

Nine decades ago this week, Australia’s under-fire cricket board rowed back on complaints against the tourists’ brutal bowling

The Guardian - UK

The Yorkshire racism scandal: how did we get here and what’s next?

With the CDC hearings taking place next month these are the key questions in a complicated and high-profile case

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan set to be only charged individual to appear at racism hearing

A hearing has been confirmed to take place between March 1 and 9

Daily Mirror

Ex-Yorkshire star latest to withdraw from racism hearing as club admit four charges

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is the only individual still involved with the disciplinary process into allegations of racism made by Azeem Rafiq

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire racism enquiry could see stand-off between Azeem Rafiq and Michael Vaughan

Four of the seven individuals charged by the ECB in relation to allegations of racism at Yorkshire by Azeem Rafiq have withdrawn from the disciplinary process and a fifth is reportedly considering doing the same

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