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Economist blames rising inflation on COVID-19 policies, as woman tells Q+A she can no longer afford university

A young Australian tells Q+A she has been forced to forego her education due to the spiralling cost of living, opening the door for economist Gigi Foster to blame COVID-era government policy for rising inflation in Australia.

ABC News

‘It stole years’: the musical about those silenced by anti-gay law Section 28

Influenced by the music of Billy Bragg, Bonnie Tyler and Meatloaf, After the Act explores the culture of fear and self-censorship caused by the law, voted through by the Tories during moral panic about Aids

The Guardian - UK

Child’s play: Alex Antic’s moral crusade against the ABC caught out by the clock

Liberal senator gets TV guide wrong and confuses program about sexuality as a children’s show. Plus: the Murdochs and Ita Buttrose unite for a cause

The Guardian - AU

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Newcastle and Everton: two sleeping giants waking up in different worlds

In today’s Football Daily: Newcastle party like it’s 1999, Everton pretend it’s 1995 and more tales of rockers playing football

The Guardian - UK

Paul Heaton applauded for calling out homophobic abuse at show

"A message to those men - If you can't show respect, then keep your filth away"

Manchester Evening News

I thought mourning the Queen would be a personal choice. Then I saw the billboards

As I drove away from Winchester service station, a long-planned campaign was being put into action, says musician Billy Bragg

The Guardian - UK

Paul Heaton consoles England fans following World Cup exit with triumphant Manchester show

The Housemartins and Beautiful South singer had a job to lift fans' spirits but managed to do so with his amazing music

Manchester Evening News

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Jacqui Abbott forced to pull out of Manchester gig with Paul Heaton

The former Housemartins and Beautiful South singer revealed Jacqui had received medical advice not to sing

Manchester Evening News

Paul Heaton WILL show England vs France World Cup match at AO Arena gig this weekend

The Beautiful South singer has confirmed the quarter final World Cup match will be shown ahead of their gig at the Arena on Saturday night

Manchester Evening News

The Nottinghamian: Cost of living affecting animal shelter and Nottinghamshire pub's winter set up

Take a look at the Nottinghamian newsletter from Monday, December 5

Nottingham Post

‘It’s complicated – but you can’t shy away from it’: everything you wanted to know about pronouns (but were afraid to ask)

There’s a quiet revolution happening over how we address people, and behind it lies a surprising history …

The Guardian - UK

Graham Norton leaves Twitter after JK Rowling criticises his comments about transgender people

Soon after 'Harry Potter' writer JK Rowling criticized Graham Norton over comments about transgender people made in a recent interview, the Irish actor and host left Twitter.

The Times of India

Graham Norton deletes Twitter after heated cancel culture row with JK Rowling

Chronicle Live

Graham Norton deletes Twitter account after ‘cancel culture’ backlash

The chatshow host was trolled after criticising John Cleese for his ‘cancel culture’ rant

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Billy Bragg hits back after JK Rowling calls out ‘misogyny’ over trans comments

Harry Potter author took issue after the musician supported Graham Norton’s remarks about ‘cancel culture’ and the row over transgender rights

The Guardian - UK

Cambridge Folk festival review – a safe but charming return

Crowd favourites Billy Bragg, Seasick Steve and Gipsy Kings share the bill with some daring international bookings for the festival’s contented return

The Guardian - AU

‘Big tree down’: Archie Roach remembered as a truth-teller, healer and First Nations champion

Cathy Freeman, Paul Kelly and Linda Burney among those who paid tribute to the musician after his death

ABC News

Archie Roach remembered as a truth-teller and activist who gave voice to many

Songman Archie Roach is remembered as the voice of generations and a truth-teller whose death is a loss to his community and the world.

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The Guardian - UK

Billy Bragg and Tim Martin dine across the divide: ‘Not everyone who voted Brexit is racist, but every racist voted Brexit’

In our celebrity Dining across the divide special, the singer-songwriter meets the JD Wetherspoon founder. Can they find any common ground on leaving the EU?

The Guardian - UK

‘The country is in a dangerous place – people are frightened’: Andy Burnham on power, progress and finding his place

Five years into his job, the mayor of Greater Manchester is calling for a radical reinvention of the political system. He talks about his big ideas, confronting self-doubt – and the chances of him running for the Labour leadership

Manchester Evening News

'I started out singing on TikTok - now I'm performing at Glastonbury'

Seb Lowe from Oldham started uploading songs on TikTok through lockdown, what happened next is just incredible

The National (Scotland)

Folk singer reveals what Boris Johnson was like at Glastonbury in 2000

BILLY Bragg has revealed what it was like to be at Glastonbury with Boris Johnson when the Prime Minister attended the music festival in 2000.

The Independent UK

Billy Bragg speaks about Glastonbury trip with Boris Johnson in 2000

The singer will play at the Left Field tent from 9pm on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

‘I popped the question. Of course she said yes – she was as wasted as I was’: the Glastonbury festival I’ll never forget

Billy Bragg, Joan Armatrading, Tim Jonze and Leonie Cooper reflect on their most magical days at Worthy Farm

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool's Jamie Webster to play Glastonbury in 'bucket list' gig

He will play on the Left Field stage

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