UK Rwanda deportation ruling appealed as prince sparks row
Opponents of the British governmentโs plan to deport migrants to Rwanda are preparing for an appeals court hearing Monday amid the political backlash following reports that Prince Charles had privately described the policy as โappalling.โ.
N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win
The U.K. and Irish governments have urged rival parties in Northern Ireland to come together to resurrect its power-sharing government after Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein scored a historic victory in local elections to become the biggest party in Northern Irelandโs Assembly.
UK doctors demand free meals for kids as COVID fuels hunger
Pediatricians are urging the British government to reverse course and provide free meals for poor children during school holidays as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes more families into poverty. (Tim Goode/PA via AP)LONDON โ Pediatricians are urging the British government to reverse course and provide free meals for poor children during school holidays as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes more families into poverty. The House of Commons last week rejected legislation that would have provided free meals during all school holidays from October through the Easter break. The doctors say some 4 million children live in poverty, and a third rely on free school meals. Rashfordโs campaign helped pressure Johnson's government into providing free meals during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown earlier this year, and he has gathered more than 800,000 signatures on a petition to extend the program.
EU says Britain must respect Brexit deal down to the letter
BRUSSELS The European Union is warning Britain that any breach, even the most minor detail, of the withdrawal treaty both sides signed, would break international law and undermine the little trust that is left between both sides negotiating a future post-Brexit trade agreement. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen insisted the age-old diplomatic cornerstone of agreements must be kept" continues to apply and called the principle the foundation of prosperous future relations." She said if the U.K. follows through on indications that it's prepared to break an international agreement on EU-British relations, it would break international law and undermines trust." On Tuesday, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis appeared to admit as much when he told lawmakers that legislation to be published Wednesday would change aspects of the Brexit withdrawal agreement between the U.K. and the EU.
VYPE Houston Fan Poll: Boys Track Runner of the Year
VYPE has scoured the standings on MileSplit.com and have gathered the best of the best in each running category. Go crazy track nation and vote for the 2020 VYPE Houston Boys Track Runner of the Year in this fan poll. All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE Houston Boys Track Runner of the Year Poll (Closes Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m.