YouGov have polled the UK public to gauge the feeling towards taking further military action in Syria. Only 22% of those polled thought a cruise missile attack was a good idea. https://yougov.co.uk/news/2018/04/12/two-one-public-oppose-missile-strikes-syria/
International News: Novichok Debate Continues
There's been lots said over the attempted assassinations in Salisbury. Channel 4 Fact Check have weighed in and provide all the information available which basically shows that BoJo looks like a massive liar. Who'd have thought it, have we had any reasons to doubt him in the past? Only about 350 million reasons. https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/did-boris-johnson-lie-about-porton-downs-evidence-against-russia
Labour List: International Women’s Day
There is a website called Labour List that, if you don't know, sends out an eMail every morning to its subscribers with a bit of a rundown of news pertaining to the Labour Party with reference to daily events. Recently they installed their first female editor, Sienna Rodgers, and she has written an excellent eMail … Continue reading Labour List: International Women’s Day
International: Emily Thornberry on the Saudi State Visit
Emily Thornberry has written in today's Guardian outlining her concerns with welcoming Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman to the UK. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/07/saudi-arabia-arms-sales-yemen
International: Boris Backs Spain
Boris Johnson has backed the Spanish government intervention in Catalonia without condemning the tactics employed by the police. https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/news/89467/boris-johnson-backs-spain-row-over-catalonia
International News: Corbyn’s Plea for the Rohingyas
Jeremy Corbyn appeared on the BBC's Urdu Service earlier today to appeal to Aung San Suu Kyi to protect the Rohingyas. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-41184855/jeremy-corbyn-s-plea-for-rohingyas-to-aung-san-suu-kyi
International: Trump’s Threats could Lead to Nuclear War
Stephen Bush in the New Statesman takes a look at the relationship history between the US and North Korea. http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2017/08/donald-trumps-careless-rhetoric-risks-nuclear-miscalculation
International: Is the Venezuela Crisis Corbyn’s Fault?
Of course it isn't, not that the mainstream media would want you to have any other idea it seems. David Osland takes a look at reporting on the current situation in the country. http://www.leftfutures.org/2017/08/once-hes-through-with-venezuela-corbyn-must-denounce-your-mum-continental-breakfasts-and-boring-rock-bands/
International: Why is Trump Sanctioning Venezuela?
Susan Grey, Exec Committee member of the Venezuela Solidarity Campaign, writes for Left Futures on why Trump is continuing to place sanctions on President Maduro. http://www.leftfutures.org/2017/08/what-are-trumps-real-reasons-for-sanctions-against-venezuela/#more-49062
