Social Media
— Two years post-Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, advertisers increasingly view the platform as unsafe, risking ad revenue. While Musk’s supporters commend free speech moves, trust issues loom.
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UK Politics
— Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s advocacy for NHS reforms faces scrutiny after revelations that over 60% of his donations since 2015 come from private healthcare-linked entities, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Conservative Leadership Contest
— Kemi Badenoch’s scepticism over the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target has sparked debate in the Conservative Party. She questions its feasibility, suggesting an adaptation-focused approach, potentially reshaping Tory climate policy.
2024 US Presidential Election
— In a speech on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris warned that Donald Trump’s alleged authoritarian ambitions, highlighted by John Kelly’s revelations, threaten American democracy. She criticised Trump’s desire for military loyalty and compared his rhetoric to Hitler’s.
Misogyny
— London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched a £1 million programme targeting 9 to 11-year-olds, using interactive workshops to combat rising misogyny and harmful online content, promoting respectful relationships and inclusivity among young Londoners.
Health
— With ultra-processed foods making up nearly half the energy intake of British toddlers and more than half by age seven, a new study underscores the urgent need for dietary interventions and potential policy reforms.
UK Politics
— Dominic Grieve has sharply criticised Robert Jenrick’s video on the European Convention on Human Rights, accusing him of misleading the public, misrepresenting legal principles, and promoting dangerous rhetoric that should disqualify him from high office.
COVID-19
— A YouGov poll shows 65% of Britons believe the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns were necessary, despite ongoing debate about their economic and social impacts.
Today
— PUBLIC SQUARE UK celebrates its eighth anniversary today, reaffirming its commitment to balanced, impartial reporting, in-depth coverage, and financial independence, made possible by its loyal members.
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2024 US Presidential Election
— The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump highlighted deep ideological divisions. Trump criticised Harris’s economic plans and defended his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, while Harris condemned Trump’s policies, particularly on abortion, immigration, and national security.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The greatest pop star in the world, Taylor Swift, has publicly declared her support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election.
2024 Paris Olympics
— President Emmanuel Macron hails the Paris 2024 Olympics as a triumph of national unity, pledging continued investment in sport to sustain the Games’ legacy and bolster France’s global standing.
Far-Right Riots 2024
— 48 locations face potential far-right mobilisations in the UK this evening, with up to 100 events possible. A Telegram list targeting refugee service providers has spread fear, prompting community counter-protests.
Social Media & Far-Right
— Telegram confirmed it is removing UK channels and posts inciting violence, following the deletion of a 15,000-member extremist group organising protests.
Far-Right Riots 2024
— Could electoral reform from the First Past the Post system to Proportional Representation reduce extremism and strengthen democracy by addressing grievances and creating a more representative political system in Britain?
