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MASS MIGRATION Cripples UK Housing: Urgent Call for Policy Overhaul
The Bank of England’s chief economist, Huw Pill, has identified a severe shortage in housing supply and skyrocketing demand as the primary reasons for rising rent prices. In 2022, a record-breaking net migration of 745,000 significantly fueled this demand. Pill criticizes the restrictive planning policies that have hindered adequate housing development.
Contrasting with the government’s positive spin on economic figures, Pill’s insights reveal underlying challenges. Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt highlighted a 0.6 percent GDP growth as evidence of post-pandemic recovery. Yet, this growth occurs against a backdrop of high taxes and limited spending cuts under what Hunt describes as a neo-liberal globalist agenda.
The escalating housing crisis necessitates immediate action as the existing supply fails to accommodate the influx from mass migration. This dire situation demands a thorough reassessment of immigration and housing regulations to effectively tackle these pressing issues.
SEINFELD’S Speech Ignites Protests at Duke: Graduates Challenge His Views
A small group of Duke University graduates protested during comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech in North Carolina. About 30 out of 7,000 students walked out, chanting “free Palestine.” Their protest sparked mixed reactions among the audience.
Seinfeld, who was honored with an honorary doctorate at the event, is known for his support of Israel. This stance has become more pronounced following recent conflicts between Israel and Gaza. The protests at Duke reflect a growing trend of campus activism in the U.S., where students are pushing their institutions to cut ties with Israeli businesses and supporters.
The unrest at Duke is indicative of a broader national movement on college campuses concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This spring alone witnessed nearly 2,900 arrests from protests at over 57 universities across the country. Students have established encampments and organized walkouts to compel their universities to address what they see as injustices in the Middle East.
These demonstrations highlight a significant shift toward more vocal and widespread student activism aimed at influencing university policies on international issues. The incident at Duke underscores the increasing willingness of students to use their voices to effect change on global matters directly impacting their communities and beyond.
PELOSI SLAMMED as "Elite" in Fiery Oxford Populism Debate
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was criticized during an Oxford Union debate for calling populism a threat to democracy. She referred to some Americans as “poor souls” who are misled by their beliefs in “guns, gays, [and] God.” Winston Marshall, former Mumford and Sons musician, challenged her stance, defending the essence of populism.
Marshall argued that the term “populist” has been hijacked by elites to belittle ordinary citizens. He highlighted how terms like “racist,” “bigot,” and “deplorable” are now linked with populism, showing a narrative shift controlled by those at the top.
The debate underscored a significant split in how populism is viewed in America. While Pelosi views it as a peril to democracy, critics like Marshall see it as embodying core American values that are often misunderstood.
This discussion at the renowned Oxford Union highlights ongoing tensions within U.S. political dialogue, reflecting broader national debates about democracy and representation.
I’ve spent the last 2 months writing a piece on why the RECOVER Long COVID clinical trials are set up to fail and what I think is much a better list of drugs to trial.
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Our moms – Catherine Finnegan Biden, Bonny Jacobs, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan, and Barbara Emhoff – have been there at our highest points and our lowest moments, lifting us up when we need it...
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I’ve spent the last 2 months writing a piece on why the RECOVER Long COVID clinical trials are set up to fail and what I think is much a better list of drugs to trial.
. . .Our moms – Catherine Finnegan Biden, Bonny Jacobs, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan, and Barbara Emhoff – have been there at our highest points and our lowest moments, lifting us up when we need it...
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