Emily Maitlis just shut down the government’s response to the Dominic Cummings scandal in 53 seconds
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Boris Johnson’s speech missed out one thing we’re all desperate to know
The prime minister failed to address the one question we want answered.
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Sick and tired of lockdown suspense? Read this
Here's everything we know about when lockdown might finally be lifted.
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Why are black women so much more likely to die with Covid-19?
“It hurts like hell, but I’m not surprised the pandemic has hit my community so badly”
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Life
How people are feeling about that “unlockdown” announcement
Boris Johnson has suggested that the coronavirus lockdown will be loosened next Monday, and people’s feelings are divided, to say the least...
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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan had the perfect response to Matt Hancock telling her to ‘watch her tone’
“I will not ‘watch my tone’ when dozens of NHS and care staff are dying unnecessarily.”
Life
Covid-19 is having a frightening effect on abortion rights around the world
In times of crisis, it’s disturbing to see how quickly women’s bodily autonomy is restricted – but there are things we can do to help.
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Life
“My heart can’t take this”: 9 reactions to the UK lockdown extension
The government has decided to extend the coronavirus lockdown for at least three weeks. Here’s how we reacted to the news.
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People
Emily Maitlis just shut down the government’s misleading coronavirus narrative
The Newsnight presenter’s powerful 60-second speech has gone viral, for all the right reasons.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Long Reads
What we need to remember when talking about Boris Johnson and coronavirus
The Prime Minister has been hospitalised with coronavirus and moved to intensive care.
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- Nell Frizzell
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Life
This viral hashtag reminds us teachers are coronavirus heroes, too
Show this to the next idiot who says teachers only do it “for the long holidays”.
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People
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just shut down a male politician who joked about coronavirus
Nobody gets to make wisecracks in poor taste on her watch.
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Why Layla Moran’s decision to run as Liberal Democrat leader is so important
The Oxford West and Abingdon MP announced her decision to stand for Liberal Democrat leader during her appearance on Sky News’ Sophy Ridge on Sunday.
People
A group of schoolgirls just grilled Boris Johnson – this is how he answered
“Do you believe that the patriarchy is still prevalent in today’s society?”
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People
“I’m not doing this for women, I’m doing it with them,” says Keir Starmer
The Labour MP on feminism, appointing a female cabinet and his love for Paddington 2.
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Life
Can a woman really win the Labour leadership race?
The Labour Party has never elected a woman leader. Could that be about to change?
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People
Yes, Elizabeth Warren was “angry” at the Democratic debate – we all are
She took down Bloomberg, raised hundreds of thousands in donations and silenced her critics.
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People
Running for office? This company will dress you for your campaign free of charge
Dress to impress.
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Long Reads
This is how you can help end tampon tax, once and for all
Now that we’ve left the EU, it’s time to crack on with one of the government’s most important pledges – ending tampon tax.
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- Emily Reynolds
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After losing big in New Hampshire, could Elizabeth Warren still become president?
The New Hampshire primary did not end well for this potential candidate. Here is how she can move her campaign forward.
Life
These statistics on female homicide victims show why we need to pass the Domestic Abuse Bill
“No woman fleeing domestic abuse should be turned away from safety.”
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