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Boris Johnson just joined TikTok. Joe Biden should, too.

The British prime minister isn't using the app right, but if he were, it could be a powerful tool.

Input · May 11, 2022

Keir Starmer and lockdown rules: what the law actually said about gatherings in April 2021

Labour leader Keir Starmer insists that he did not break lockdown rules after being photographed drinking a beer and eating food during the local election campaign of April 2021. So confident is he that he didn’t, he has pledged to step down if he is fined by the police over…

The Conversation · May 11, 2022

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 · May 11, 2022

Queen’s speech proposals show Johnson ‘bereft of ideas or purpose’, says Starmer – as it happened

The PM’s legislative agenda for the year ahead was set out earlier in the Queen’s speech, which was delivered by Prince Charles

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022

Queen’s Speech: Government attempts to introduce ‘draconian’ protest laws for second time

Proposals initially defeated by House of Lords are being resurrected in new Public Order Bill

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

The Guardian view on Starmer’s pledge: I’m not unethical like Boris Johnson

Editorial: The Labour leader’s decision to resign if fined is a bold gamble that will put pressure on a beleaguered prime minister

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

DUP to block formation of Northern Ireland power-sharing executive

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells Downing Street he will not nominate ministers without ‘decisive action’ on Brexit protocol

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

The Tories have had a poll disaster – so why are we talking about takeaway curry?

Beergate has helped Boris Johnson get through what should have been a perilous weekend, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022

‘Antiquated’ mental health laws in England and Wales set for overhaul

Mental health bill aims to limit detentions of autistic people and those with learning disabilities

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022

UK and Japan to agree landmark defence pact seeing armies working side by side

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida is to meet with Boris Johnson today where they are set to sign a "landmark" defence agreement which will allow their armed forces to work together

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022