Labour councillors have called on Sir Keir Starmer to resign as party leader for refusing to back a Gaza ceasefire. No, this does not mean there is any hope of Starmer resigning, but this is the man who a month ago appeared designated to be the next prime minister.
Geopolitics
Bloomberg: Ditch the ‘Rules-Based International Order’
The phrase is a linguistic atrocity, while the concept draws attention to American hypocrisy, in the Middle East and beyond. There’s an alternative. Read HERE
National Politics
Mike Sivier – At Last The UK Is To Have A Left-Wing Political Party To Challenge The Right
A new initiative called ‘Collective’ which involves Jeremy Corbyn and other figures on the UK left looks likely to evolve into a political party. Read the article HERE.
Climate Crisis
The Northern Echo: Councillors in Durham refuse to approve opencast coalmine extension
This is not happening in the EU, where Germany just brought a new coal power station online. Maybe Brexit is bringing a rethink. Read here
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