I have only ever known Julian Assange in detention. For nine years now, I have visited him in England bearing Australian news and solidarity. To Ellingham Hall I brought music and chocolate, to the Ecuadorian embassy I brought flannel shirts, Rake, Wizz Fizz and eucalyptus leaves, but to Belmarsh prison you can bring nothing—not a gift, not a book, not a piece of paper.
Geopolitics
Politico: Washington and Berlin are slow-walking Ukraine’s bid for a NATO invitation
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy wants an immediate invitation to join the alliance, but key capitals are balking. Read HERE
Economics
Bill Mitchell – Brexit is delivering better pay for British workers (on average)
Britain is going through turbulences adapting its economy after leaving the EU. These are developments well worth watching. Read here
Deregulation
The Guardian: Families with stable jobs at risk of homelessness in Britain, report finds
Nurses are among those ending up with nowhere to live after being evicted by private-sector landlords, says watchdog. This cannot be blamed on Brexit. Read here
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