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Proud Boys on trial: does remorse in court signal a change for this far right group? A psychologist reviews the research
When I watched the members of the US far-right group the Proud Boys from afar before and during the Capitol riots of January 6 2021, I thought their name was quite apt. They always seemed proud – arrogant, even – and entitled. For observers, the watershed moment in the developmentContinue Reading
Brexit: Labour will seek re-write of deal in 2025, says Sir Keir Starmer
L abour’s Sir Keir Starmer will rewrite Britain’s Brexit deal with the EU if he wins the next general election, he has pledged. The deal, negotiated by Boris Johnson, is due for a review in 2025, which Sir Keir said would be an “important” moment to improve cooperation and seekContinue Reading
Schools unions back new initiative to tackle teacher workload
T rade unions have welcomed the creation of a new Government taskforce aimed at easing the workload on under-pressure teachers. The move comes amid long-standing concerns about teacher recruitment and retention, with ministers ultimately hoping to cut working hours for teachers and school leaders by five hours a week overContinue Reading
My economic plan would have saved £35bn in spending, Liz Truss to say
L iz Truss will claim that Rishi Sunak’s Government has spent £35billion more than she would have as prime minister, in a speech on Monday. The short-lived PM will use a speech at the Institute for Government to defend tenure and explain her time in charge, nearly a year onContinue Reading
Evening Standard Theatre Podcast: Paul Bazely interview, reviews of Red Pitch and God of Carnage
The Evening Standard Theatre Podcast headed west this week, well west London, for shows at the Lyric Hammersmith and the Bush Theatre. Actor Paul Bazely – recently seen in blockbuster Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – tells us about the challenges of playing one of the 20th century’s mostContinue Reading
Starmer meets Justin Trudeau in Montreal ahead of visit to Paris
The Labour leader is in Canada for a summit of political leaders, as he seeks to burnish his image on the world stage. Norway’s premier Jonas Gahr Store and Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand, are among the other leading names at the event for “progressive” politicians thisContinue Reading
Surgery is facing its #MeToo moment – here’s what needs to be done now
Jacob Lund/Shutterstock As the NHS seeks to heal and care, it now faces a challenge of introspection, driven by alarming revelations. Research released this week has shone a harsh light on the widespread issue of sexual misconduct within the surgical profession, causing ripples of shock and outrage throughout the UK.Continue Reading
Apple has switched from its Lightning connector to USB-C — we explain which is better and why they did it
Shutterstock After many years of designing and selling a variety of different cables to power and charge its devices, Apple has slowly switched to USB-C chargers for all of its products. The last device to swap is the iPhone, and it happened against Apple’s will. In October last year, theContinue Reading
20mph speed limit for residential roads comes into force in Wales
W ales has become the first country in the UK to roll out a default 20mph speed limit for residential roads. The scheme begins on Sunday and most roads in Wales that are currently 30mph have become 20mph although councils have discretion to impose exemptions. The Welsh Government has saidContinue Reading
Sacred religious artefact returned to Ethiopia after being saved from sale
A sacred religious relic believed to be plundered by British soldiers from Ethiopia is being returned to the African country after being saved by a London-based academic. The 19th century tabot, a type of altar tablet from the Christian Orthodox Ethiopian Church, is regarded as so holy it cannot beContinue Reading