Mike Robinson, Debi Evans and Ben Rubin with today’s UK Column News.
London Climate Action Week: Planning for The Impossible?
00:08 London Climate Action Week: 22nd–30th June is London Climate Action Week #BeatTheHeat
E3G: A new climate politics must make the necessary possible
Who funds E3G?
We are funded by a mix of foundations, government bodies and NGOs.
[=The usual Climate Cabal]
The World Economic Forum (2021): John Kerry launches First Movers Coalition at COP26
C40 Cities: About C40
Smart Cities World: Rio de Janeiro partners with C40 to decarbonise road freight
Society Shaping Foundations
07:36 – 19:29 Daniel Sachs Foundation: The Daniel Sachs Foundation was founded on the conviction that the path towards a vital democracy is paved by a new generation empowered to reimagine a shared future.
InfluenceWatch: Daniel Sachs
In 2012, Sachs joined the panel of senior advisors to Chatham House
Obama Foundation: Paul Alarcón Alanes
Companies House: Apolitical Foundation (People: Paul Alarcon, Daniel Joen Sachs)
Multitudes Foundation: We join forces from across Europe to help reimagine politics
Luminate: Luminate Strategy 2022–2027 (PDF)
MHRA Latest News: It’s Like Rats Deserting A Sinking Ship
19:32 Care Quality Commission: Ian Trenholm to step down as CQC’s Chief Executive
GOV.UK: MHRA Chief Executive Dame June Raine to step down later this year
Somerville College Oxford (2021): A Prepared Mind: Dr June Raine on Approving the Vaccines
E-mail response to Richard from the MHRA about the July board meeting being removed from the website:
While the Agency Board meeting will take place on 9 July as scheduled, we will not now be holding it in public and livestreaming the meeting. It will be recorded and made available on the MHRA website in due course.
Debi Evans (on X): Debi Evans Post
Errr what have I been warning of? Trust @ukcolumn We often bring you news before it is even ‘news’. Do you want to know what to prepare for this winter?
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UK Column Shop: Agenda 21—Your Life In Their Hands by Martin Edwards
UK Column interview: The Seeds of Change—with Mark Byford
Date For Your Diary: Saturday, 19th October 2024 (Bristol)
Virtual Event: UK Column Live—16 June 2024. Another chance to watch the UK Column’s recent virtual event
Ukraine Signs Security Accord with EU
26:50 France 24: Zelensky signs Ukraine security accord with EU
Consilium: EU opens accession negotiations with Ukraine
Roberta Metsola (on X): Roberta Metsola’s post
As we launch accession negotiations with Ukraine, today we also open a new chapter that strengthens our political bond & deepens our security commitment.
Ursula von der Leyen (on X): Ursula von der Leyen’s post
Dear @ZelenskyyUa the opening of accession negotiations was an historic moment.
You will find your rightful place in our Union.
Today we disburse a new €1.9 billion under the Ukraine Facility.
To keep the Ukrainian state running as you fight for freedom.
The Kyiv Independent: Zelensky: 'Ukraine doesn't want war to last for years,' looking ahead to 2nd peace summit
Ukraine Pravda: Zelenskyy signs law on use of English in Ukraine
Health MOTs at Accident & Emergency Front Door
32:49 Kent Online: Stand-off in A&E at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford as patient beds down on own mattress
Sky News: ‘Health MOTs’ to be offered to older patients ‘at front door of A&Es’
NHS England: Delivery plan for recovering urgent and emergency care services—January 2023
GOV.UK: Up to £250 million to speed up hospital discharge
A Deeper Look Into Daniel Sachs’ Democracy Flywheel–‘Apolitical Foundation’
37:10 Apolitical Foundation: Apolitical Foundation home
Apolitical: Apolitical: the social learning network for government
Robyn Scott (LinkedIn): Robyn Scott—Apolitical
Ben Rubin notes on the people involved with Apolitical:
[…] also General Sir Nick Carter, who was until recently head of the UK Armed Forces, ran the 77th [Brigade] for days through Covid and now works for Tony Blair, right? So we're seeing a lot of the same faces crop up.
BBC (2015): Army sets up new brigade ‘for information age’
Apolitical: Apolitical receives $5 million grant from Google.org (and Rockefeller Foundation) to train one million civil servants in AI
What Is or Isn’t Causing Bordetella pertussis Infections (Whooping Cough)?
47:26 Time Out: What is the 100 day cough? UK outbreak explained, including whooping cough symptoms
ITV: NHS advice as [Dumfries & Galloway] region sees increase in whopping cough and respiratory illnesses
BMC Public Health: Impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on Bordetella pertussis infections in England
GOV.UK: Guidance on the management of cases of pertussis (PDF)
NSW Health: Disruption to Supply—Azithromycin 200 mg/5 mL powder for oral suspension
NHS: Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy
The US Presidential Debate Is A Clown Show
55:52 CNN: Takeaways from Biden and Trump’s presidential debate
The Washington Post: Biden team works furiously to quell any Democratic revolt after debate (Archived)
The Spokesman-Review (Washington State): Joe Biden is a good man and a good president. He must bow out of the race.