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[xxxxxy] 15/1/2021 16:54

Dear This Government's 'review' of the Human Rights Act is now underway. This week the panel called for submissions from organisations and the public, and said it expects to report its findings in the summer.This may sound pretty harmless, but it's part of a concerted attack on our ability to stand up to power.For years, ordinary people have been able to enforce their rights and challenge governments and public bodies when they get it wrong. But plans announced over the past year are focused on limiting our ability to hold the powerful to account. We can't let this happen.JOIN THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE YOUR RIGHTS ?Our laws and legal processes help people stand up to power and challenge governments and public authorities when they get it wrong. That means legal processes like 'judicial review', which gives ordinary people the ability to challenge governments and public bodies in court if they don't uphold their duties. For instance, it's thanks to a judicial review case that the Ministry of Defence now owes soldiers a duty of care no matter where in the world they are stationed. And it also means laws like the Human Rights Act. When our rights are breached, every one of us can use the Human Rights Act to seek justice in British courts. It is the Human Rights Act that brings our rights to life. But the Government is trying to weaken these important mechanisms. As well as the panel which will look at changing how our Human Rights Act functions, a separate board is expected to report back soon on how judicial review could be limited. Being able to challenge governments and other public bodies is at the heart of our democracy. Restricting access to justice undermines values we all hold dear – fairness, accountability and the rule of law. And if we are unable to enforce our rights, they will become meaningless.For society to be fair and just, we must strengthen – not limit – judicial review, and we must keep the Human Rights Act intact and accessible to all. Add your voice to this call today.Thank you for your support. Gracie BradleyInterim Director

[xxxxxy] 15/1/2021 16:52

In today's brief: Minister denies plans to dilute workers rights after reports of the UK considering ripping up EU labour market rules. Meanwhile, the EU goes softer on China in their deal than it did with the UK and London in talks with Brussels over participation in space project.UK considering ripping up EU labour market rules: There are reports in the Telegraph and FT that Boris Johnson is considering a post-Brexit overhaul of labour laws to free businesses from regulations originally imposed by the EU. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has asked business leaders for their views on specific ideas but this is understood to be an early stage consultation.One area being talked about that is causing quite the stir on twitter is the 48-hour work week. Mr Johnson recently said there would be "big changes" to regulation this year but that the UK would not "regress" on workers' rights and would not "send children up chimneys".No plans to dilute workers right, says minister: However, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has denied the reports that are planning to dilute UK workers' rights. Mr Kwarteng insisted he wanted to "protect and enhance workers' rights going forward, not row back on them" and said that the UK "has one of the best workers' rights records in the world - going further than the EU in many areas". A government spokesperson also said: "We have absolutely no intention of lowering the standards of workers' rights. The UK has one of the best workers' rights records in the world, and it is well known that the UK goes further than the EU in many areas. Leaving the EU allows us to continue to be a standard setter and protect and enhance UK workers' rights."EU goes softer on China than Britain: You may be surprised to know that in the EU's new deal with China, it has taken a softer approach to Beijing's subsidies than it has towards Britain in the Brexit agreement, despite repeated pledges to create a more balanced economic playing field with China. Beijing has secured a greater threshold within which it can give cash to its companies. As well as this, the dispute resolution mechanism in the China deal will not include fights over what the parties see as the harm done by subsidies, unlike the Brexit deal. The Commission has conceded that the mechanism will not tackle the issues of how to confront actual subsidy payments.Tesco boss sees Brexit disruption as temporary: Tesco have said that despite the disruption to food supplies in Northern Ireland since January 1st, it still "sees this as a challenge at the moment, but not a crisis". Boss Ken Murphy said the retailer had been working closely with the governments on both sides to "smooth the flow". Stealing the PM's own words, he said that there have been "teething problems" with supply flows but that they expect the situation to be a lot better by the end of the grace period. However Tesco was a part of the letter earlier in the week that warned that trade specifically into Northern Ireland would become "unworkable" if further new certification requirements were introduced in April.Truss hits out at SNP for lack of preparedness: Yesterday Liz Truss was in the Commons being asked about the situation with Scottish seafood exports by the SNP MP Stewart Hosie. Truss said it was interesting that the SNP member was raising this issue after having voted effectively for no deal. She also made clear that the government had given Scotland £200 million to minimise Brexit disruption and said that he should "take up that issue with Nicola Sturgeon to see how that money is being spent to help Scottish exporters".UK's last contribution to Galileo system: The UK's final big industrial contribution to the EU's Galileo sat-nav system has been delivered as Britain leaves the project upon its departure from the EU. UK ministers are now seeking a home-grown alternative with some suggesting the One Web satellite network recently acquired by the government could be involved. Surrey Satellite Technology Limited of Guildford assembled all 34 "full operation" payloads of the system and built in rapid time the satellite that initiated Galileo....but could end up paying for Copernicus: Britain and the EU have agreed in principle that they should continue to cooperate on the Union's other big space project - Copernicus. London and Brussels are yet to shake hands on the exact terms of the UK's involvement but this could happen in the coming weeks. However, it would see Britain pay a subscription of roughly €800m (£710m) over seven years, which would give it full access to Copernicus services and the ability for its companies to bid for industrial work. The agency's soon-to-be director general said that continued UK involvement would be to the benefit of all. "The UK is now negotiating with the European Commission under which conditions and how this participation looks in detail, but this is certainly excellent from an Esa perspective because we have a very strong partner in the UK; their expertise is essential. So I'm really, really happy that the UK is hopefully joining the Brussels part of the programme," he told the BBC. However his happiness may also be down to the fact that they currently have a sizeable funding gap and a British subscription would go a long way towards filling that.Supreme Court tells insurers to pay out: The Supreme Court has ruled against insurers, who will now have to pay out on business interruption policies for the disruption that has been caused by Covid-19. This will help 370,000 small businesses and will cost them roughly £1.2 billion approximately. You can read the judgement here.Invest for a brighter future: On our site today, the Director of Get Britain Out, Jayne Adye argues that the government needs to turn the spending taps on and cut bloated regulations in order to fully benefit from the opportunities of leaving the European Union. You can read the full article here.For the latest news and developments throughout the day, please do follow @GlobalVision_UK on Twitter.Thanks for reading, and enjoy the rest of your day.

[minerve 2] 15/1/2021 16:38

Something seriously wrong with you chopper. What are you hanging around posting for?

[psychochopper] 15/1/2021 16:33

It’s as though, M2, you were given a red card for spitting at someone on the pitch - but at yourself. Only you could do that. Class.

[psychochopper] 15/1/2021 16:30

You have out-stupided yourself in that post.

[psychochopper] 15/1/2021 16:26

So far, we’ve established that you are boring, friendless, moronic, factually incorrect and cannot process data or evidence effectively. And that’s just in the past hour.

But, to be fair, the game has not ended yet and perhaps you can effect some form of rally.

[psychochopper] 15/1/2021 16:24

Less deaths than Germany. It’s not simple as a good start actually increases the likelihood of a poor middle as the population becomes restless. That was thought to be the case early on and seems to have a significant degree of truth to it.

Like Brexit, it’s not how you start the game, but how you end up when the final whistle blows. Your moronic commentary every minute where, so far, there have been the equivalent of two throw-ins, a free kick and a yellow card is utterly pointless. Dramatically idiotic, in fact.

[minerve 2] 15/1/2021 16:21

THE UK IS GOING DOWN THE PLUG HOLE.
THE UK IS GOING DOWN THE PLUG HOLE.
THE UK IS GOING DOWN THE PLUG HOLE.
THE UK IS GOING DOWN THE PLUG HOLE.
THE UK IS GOING DOWN THE PLUG HOLE.
THE UK IS GOING DOWN THE PLUG HOLE.

[utrickytrees] 15/1/2021 16:15

Yes GtG, mercurial it was. Like a lion at full tilt in the Serengeti taking down a Gazelle.

[polar fox] 15/1/2021 16:14

1,280 new deaths and 55,761 new cases, both higher than yesterday's delayed numbers, which didn't get published until last night.

The Buffoon is holding a news conference at 5.00pm.

[utrickytrees] 15/1/2021 16:10

Having a beautiful life doesnt make you happy.

[geckotheglorious] 15/1/2021 16:10

Utrick

MM2? Mike?

Noticed Alphorn hasn't been around for a while..Clearly licking his wounds then from that mawling!!

[utrickytrees] 15/1/2021 15:58

MM2 fkin mullered Alphorn in a debate just before xmas. Absolutely squashed him as I recall....I doubt he'll be back on here for more of the sort of treatment.

[psychochopper] 15/1/2021 15:56

Probably realised the FX market was not quite as simple s he tried to claim. It’s a really nasty market unless you are a bank and see the flows.

[minerve 2] 15/1/2021 15:52

Probably sick and tired of talking with simpletons. :)

"It's not fair you know... all against one."

No, the world vs Little Englanders.

YOU ARE SHAT ON old boy, if it was a war you dinosaurs would already have been served up as pet food.

[grahamite2] 15/1/2021 15:49

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It's not fair you know... all against one.

What's become of alphorn?