Mark Jago
European philosopher, writing on the world, truth & how we reason about it. Occasional musician & photographer.
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UK to end freedom of movement for EU citizens on day one of Brexit
Free movement for citizens will end on day one of a no-deal Brexit, under new Home Office plans – despite warnings of chaos and of people trapped in legal limbo. Priti Patel, the new hardline home
Tories to raise state pension age from 67 to 75 over next 16 years
EXCLUSIVE: Government will raise age of state pension from 67 to 75 based on think tank findings from Iain Duncan Smith
Labour activist Owen Jones attacked in street
The Guardian columnist says a group of men made a "beeline" for him as he left a pub in north London.
How a no-deal Brexit threatens your weekly food shop
UK reliance on EU food imports is a major risk if the country crashes out of the union
Mark Jago
UK reliance on EU food imports is a major risk if the country crashes out of the union
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News - Inspirational philosopher wins major national teaching award - University of Nottingham
A University of Nottingham professor who pioneers the teaching of philosophy from the primary school classroom right up to post-doctoral level, has won a prestigious national teaching award. Professor Andrew Fisher from the University’s Department...
Bolsonaro has blessed ‘brutal' assault on rainforest, sacked scientist warns
In interview with the Guardian, Ricardo Galvão says if the far-right leader doesn’t change tack the Amazon will be ruined
Mark Jago
This is very sad. Do whatever it takes to maintain the Amazon - even paying $$$ to right-wing gvmts to leave it alone.
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Lydia Farina | University of Nottingham, UK - Academia.edu
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Police chiefs call on Boris Johnson to adopt widely recognised definition of Islamophobia
Boris Johnson is under pressure to accept the widely-recognised definition of Islamophobia after it emerged that two of the country's top police officers
Boris Johnson’s £1.8bn for the NHS isn’t what it seems – just ask the trusts | Sally Gainsbury
The prime minister’s announcement isn’t an extra boost, it’s the reversal of a broken promise, says Sally Gainsbury of the Nuffield Trust
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On 6 August 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb called “Little Boy” on Hiroshima in Japan. Three days later a second atomic bomb (“Fat Man”) was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. These are the only times nuclear weapons…
The Philosopher Queens
A book about women in philosophy by women in philosophy
Labour’s best tactic to beat Boris Johnson? A popular front | Paul Mason
A progressive pact with Greens and Lib Dems is the party’s only option, says writer and broadcaster Paul Mason
Mark Jago
I agree with @paulmasonnews here. I’d swap my Green vote for @UKLabour in return for @CarolineLucas in cabinet + 2 extra Green MPs.
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More than 4m in UK are trapped in deep poverty, study finds
Austerity has undermined two decades of anti-poverty policy, campaigners say
BeeHydrated | Manchester | Eco-Friendly Water Bottles
At Beehydrated, we want to make a change and help spread awareness of making the world a more eco-friendly place.
Greta Thunberg's Book of Speeches to 100 Schools
We want to get 10 copies of "Nobody is Too Small to Make a Difference" by the amazing Greta Thunberg into 100 different UK schools.
Away with All Cars (Redux)
A plan to free London of private cars by 2030
Millions are in deep poverty. Meanwhile, Johnson splurges £100m on advertising | Frances Ryan
The Tories can find money for ruinous policies, but not for hungry families, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
The Guardian view on climate breakdown: an emergency for all, but especially the poor | Editorial
Editorial: Record temperatures in Europe and the US have reinforced the danger of global heating for many inhabitants. But others are and will be far worse hit
Jo Grady: the miner’s daughter preparing for university picket lines
The incoming general secretary of the University and College Union warns of autumn strikes over pensions, pay and job security