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Wednesday briefing: How Boris Johnson could have tackled the cost of living crisis

In today’s newsletter: after a Queen’s speech that ignored rising costs, Archie Bland asks economist Torsten Bell what should have been announced

The Guardian - UK

Neighbours could get vote on whether people can build extensions in new law

The rule would allow people in your street to determine if you get planning permission

Wales Online

Russia-Ukraine war updates: peace talks harder ‘with each new Bucha’, says Zelenskiy - as it happened

UK signs security assurance declarations with Sweden and Finland; Ukraine leader says discovery of atrocities makes peace negotiations harder

The Guardian - AU

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Brexit – live: Threats to override NI Protocol ‘have gone down badly’ with EU

Liz Truss says UK will ‘not shy away from taking action’

The Independent UK

Disgraceful Boris Johnson let down country as nothing announced to help struggling families in Queen's speech

The freighter-load of 38 bills showed a government that has no focus and a Prime Minister who has completely missed the priorities facing the country.

Daily Record

UK Government could give more help to struggling families as cost of living crisis deepens

Boris Johnson has warned there were limits on how much public money he was prepared to commit to addressing a global economic crisis

Wales Online

Liz Truss ‘will not shy away’ from taking action on Northern Ireland Protocol

It is understood the Cabinet minister is poised to take further action in the coming weeks if negotiations with the EU continue to stall.

The Independent UK

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NY Rep. Tom Reed resigns, cites ‘extremism’ in House

Tribune News Service

EU proposals on Northern Ireland Protocol would ‘take us backwards’, Liz Truss claims

Foreign secretary says UK ‘will not shy away from taking action’ after EU Commissioner asks for ‘determination and creativity’ to resolve dispute

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 77 of the invasion

US spy chief suggests Russia could use nuclear weapons if war continues to stall; Odesa comes under renewed missile attacks

The Guardian - AU

'Boris Johnson is leading Britain into hardship and ignoring those who need help'

The gaping hole in the Queen’s Speech setting out the Government’s programme for the next 12 months was a sorry excuse for a proper plan. Johnson and his Government have little worthwhile to offer

Daily Mirror

Queen’s speech: Boris Johnson ‘bereft of ideas’ to tackle cost of living crisis

Despite 38 new bills, opposition accuses government of failing to act to protect people amid soaring inflation

The Guardian - UK

Tories ignore cost of living catastrophe as struggling Brits offered no help

The cost of living crisis continues with soaring energy bills, inflation due to hit 10% and pay benefits failing to keep up with rising prices - but no extra help was announced in the Queen's Speech

Daily Mirror

Jeffrey Donaldson to stay in Westminster despite winning seat at Assembly elections

There had been uncertainty over whether he would take up his position as an MLA or remain at Westminster.

Belfast Live

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The Guardian - UK

UK risks reputation if it breaches Northern Ireland protocol, warns May

Former PM’s intervention comes as government considers unilaterally suspending parts of framework

Evening Standard

Russian invasion of Donbas and south Ukraine ‘two weeks behind schedule’, says US official

The comments came as Boris Johnson prepared to fly to Sweden and then Finland for security talks

The Guardian - UK

Charles’s Queen’s speech surpassed in dullness by Starmer-Johnson show

Beergate-afflicted Labour leader stuck in second gear while bored PM raced to a garbled finish

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson to visit Sweden and Finland as they consider Nato membership

No 10 said it was ‘disinformation’ to suggest the PM was seeking to put pressure on them to join the western military alliance.

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Evening Standard

Boris Johnson promises ‘compassion’ but under fire for lack of action on living costs

The Prime Minister used the Queen’s Speech to set out plans to boost economic growth but came under fire for a lack of immediate action

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Queen’s speech: Boris Johnson fails to deliver for voters

Editorial: The prime minister’s programme seeks fights to mobilise his base instead of tackling the cost of living crisis

The Independent UK

Donaldson says he will not leave Commons until NI Protocol issues are resolved

Sinn Fein has called on the DUP to join an Executive at Stormont

Belfast Live

Government fudges pledge over the Northern Ireland Protocol

There was also a commitment in the speech to make further regulations around access to abortion in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Queen’s Speech: Boris Johnson accused of abandoning families to poverty

‘Their time has passed’: Keir Starmer accuses government of failing to address pressing issue of the moment

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson launches TikTok page with promise of ‘behind-the-scenes insights’

‘You wont necessarily catch me dancing on this site,’ said the Prime Minister

Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson urged to bring forward emergency cost of living Budget

The Prime Minister was criticised after the Queen's Speech failed to provide any relief for families.

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