News you might have missed: July 2016

From Justin Trudeau to Owen Smith, and from FOSIS to Pokemon...

Here's the news you might have missed in July...

Politics

Justin Trudeau on Twitter: "Proud. #PrideTO
https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/749707891498708992

This is how to be an inspiring Prime Minister

The Truth Hurts More Than the Conspiracy
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/jess-phillips/jeremy-corbyn-labour_b_10790296.html

I do like it when MPs write something that is clearly from the heart, as in this case. There doesn't have to be a conspiracy, people can act together based on their thoughts and feelings

Alan Senitt's memory drives many of us to build a better world 

http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/alan-senitt-2/

Alan was inspiring even to people like me that barely knew him

Polish passports enquiries from Brits rise by 10,000 per cent after Brexit http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/polish-passports-enquiries-rise-by-10000-per-cent-after-brexit-vote-a3291381.html

10000% increase! (yes i know it is from a small start)

Labour leadership: Owen Smith to enter contest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36780715?SThisFB

I like to think that I am politically engaged but I have no idea who Owen Smith is

Everything you need to know about Theresa May’s Brexit nightmare in five minutes
http://www.politics.co.uk/blogs/2016/07/14/everything-you-need-to-know-about-theresa-may-s-brexit

Read this even though it takes longer than five minutes to do so... Everything you need to know about Theresa May’s Brexit nightmare in five minutes

Tories downgrade youth policy
http://www.libdemvoice.org/tories-downgrade-youth-policy-51374.html

Youth Policy has been moved from the Cabinet Office to the Department of Culture of Culture, Media and Sport. Civil society (of which Youth Policy is part) should be a government-wide issue, not a departmental issue.

Nick Clegg: The Brexit Government must be held to account
https://inews.co.uk/opinion/comment/nick-clegg-brexit-government-must-held-account/

Nick Clegg makes some good points on Brexit

The EFTA/EEA Norway model provides some scope to lessen the pain of Brexit, while increasing control over immigration

http://www.libdemvoice.org/eeaefta-route-presents-a-way-out-of-the-brexit-impasse-51255.html

Making the best of a bad situation

What it's like to be at the centre of a Corbynista conspiracy

http://www.politics.co.uk/comment-analysis/2016/07/13/what-it-s-like-to-be-at-the-centre-of-a-corbynite-conspiracy

It is worrying when there are threats, let alone when they include “prepare to be coxed”

The Liberal Democrats: A rebirth not a fightback

http://thinkingliberal.co.uk/the-liberal-democrats-a-rebirth-not-a-fightback/

A good summary on the evolution of the liberal democrats

Corbyn's plans for big drugs companies could undermine the NHS

http://peterblack.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/corbyns-plans-for-big-drugs-companies.html

Am not surprised!

Nick Clegg: The honeymoon will be short if Theresa May can’t tame the Tory Right

http://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/nick-clegg-the-honeymoon-will-be-short-if-may-can-t-tame-the-tory-right-a3305706.html

Nick making more good points

History tells us what may happen next with Brexit & Trump

https://medium.com/@theonlytoby/history-tells-us-what-will-happen-next-with-brexit-trump-a3fefd154714#.k631cdw3a

It doesn’t end well…

LGBT

Queen Elizabeth II signs same-sex marriage, opposite-sex civil partnerships into law in Isle of Man
http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-signs-sex-marriage-opposite-sex-civil-partnerships-law-isle-man/?fb_ref=dHxGHkXnxF-Facebook

Woop woop!

Charity Commission probes failed LGBT abuse charity after mismanagement claims

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/07/07/charity-commission-probes-failed-lgbt-abuse-charity-after-mismanagement-claims/

Worrying

Trans Inquiry report published – a good month to bury bad news?

http://www.complicity.co.uk/blog/2016/07/trans-inquiry-report-published-a-good-month-to-bury-bad-news/

A detailed analysis of the disappointing response from the Government

Science/Technology

Court to hear HIV Prep drug challenge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-36781841?SThisFB

Fingers crossed that the challenge succeeds

Higher Education

The Federation of Student Islamic Societies Announces New Leadership
http://media.fosis.org.uk/press-releases/1676-the-federation-of-student-islamic-societies-announces-new-leadership

Good news --> The Federation of Student Islamic Societies has elected its first woman President

After Brexit, will UK universities set up EU branch campuses?
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/after-brexit-will-uk-universities-set-up-eu-branch-campuses

I expect more collaborations than branch campuses

European commissioner Carlos Moedas reassures UK researchers post-Brexit

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/european-commissioner-carlos-moedas-reassures-uk-researchers-post-brexit

“It is far too early to speculate…”

The pros and cons of moving universities to DfE

http://wonkhe.com/blogs/he-moving-to-the-department-for-education-advantages-and-disadvantages/

A mixed bag

CMA tells universities to improve treatment of students

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cma-tells-universities-improve-treatment-students

Another regulator flexing its muscles

Erasmus scheme may exclude British students after Brexit

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/jul/23/erasmus-scheme-exclude-british-students-brexit

But that was just Project Fear

Student politicians don’t have the salary or influence of MPs, but at least we know how to live out our shared values for the common good

http://www.independent.co.uk/student/istudents/student-politics-labour-party-turmoil-tory-leadership-contest-eu-referendum-brexit-effect-on-a7154856.html

“Student politics” are mostly not as petty as portrayed (although they can be!)

Entertainment

Pokémon Go Is Secretly Teaching Americans the Metric System
http://gizmodo.com/pokemon-go-is-secretly-teaching-americans-the-metric-sy-1783459191

Pokemon Go has a positive use...

First Lady Michelle Obama Carpool Karaoke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln3wAdRAim4&feature=share

Very classy - I can't picture a British equivalent doing this - Prince Phillip????

Vivean Gray, Mrs Mangel in Neighbours, dies aged 92
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36922414

Am surprised she was only in Neighbours for only two years - she was such an iconic character!

Northamptonshire

Heading to Silverstone this weekend? Be ‘prepared to queue’
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/heading-to-silverstone-this-weekend-be-prepared-to-queue-1-7468803

It's that time of the year when west Northamptonshire ceases up

Northampton MP accuses council of withdrawing 'key info' in 350-page dossier on Cobblers' loan
http://www.northampton-news-hp.co.uk/northampton-mp-accuses-council-of-altering-key-information-in-350-page-dossier-on-cobblers-loan/story-29560303-detail/story.html#lu7IyP6pcJAGjfyY.99

The saga of the missing £10m continues

And finally…

Split by Lee Abbey
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Split-Lee-Abbey/dp/1517311160/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8

My brother in law's first novel. A really gripping read if you like contemporary thrillers you'll enjoy this.

  

Political Coordinates Test
http://www.celebritytypes.com/chart.php?n1=38.9&n2=0&n3=61.1&n4=0

I'm still a left-liberal :-)

The Fast Show - Scorchio!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZMUAd7OJc8&feature=share

It's a bit warm today (and Caroline Aherne will be missed)

T2 – Official Teaser Trailer – At Cinemas 27 January – Sequel to Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlOuPHeBjgw&feature=share

The 90s are coming back...

There is an instagram channal about the interiors of Murder, She Wrote!

https://www.instagram.com/interiorsofmurdershewrote/

A Woman's Boss Called Her Headscarf 'Unprofessional' So She Showed Up To Work In Cosplay

http://distractify.com/geek/2016/07/25/cosplay-clap-back

Love her outfits