AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFree Speech: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley and dozens of cultural figures have backed Sally Rooney after her UK publisher stopped supplying her books, citing anti-terror laws linked to her support for Palestine Action. The letter calls for changes to the legislation ahead of a Supreme Court hearing. Troubles Legacy: Pat Finucane’s son has demanded an apology from Tory MP David Davis for referring to “IRA lawyers” during a Commons debate on the Legacy Bill; Northern Ireland’s First Minister and the Law Society also condemned the remarks. Police Investigation: The Met is investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in Parliament in 2016. No arrests have been made. North Sea: The UK has approved drilling at the Jackdaw gas field, drawing condemnation from climate campaigners. BBC Cuts: The broadcaster plans to close BBC Three and BBC Scotland’s television channels, alongside Radio 4 Extra, as part of a £500m savings drive.
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