Letters: Grateful Dead, Italian emperors, nettles, trees, trams
Readers discuss the Grateful Dead's He's Gone for political times, Italy's four emperors in AD69, nettle running benefits, the Major oak's death, and trams destined for Halfway.
Category : Politics
Brexit Anniversary: Assault on Facts and Lasting Regret
Readers reflect on the 2016 Brexit referendum on its 10th anniversary, citing lies, economic damage, and calls for return to EU single market.
Leasehold flat owners treated as second-class citizens
Readers respond to a Guardian article on the National Leasehold Campaign, highlighting financial risks and lack of protections for leaseholders in England and Wales.
Francis Markus, ex-BBC Shanghai correspondent, dies at 65
Former BBC Shanghai correspondent Francis Markus has died aged 65 of cancer. He later worked for humanitarian organisations across Asia, covering the Rohingya crisis and North Korean famine.
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Tate brothers challenge CPS over hidden accusers' names
Andrew and Tristan Tate are seeking a judicial review after the CPS withheld the names of their accusers, citing fears the brothers would publish them on social media.
Brexit 10 Years On: Fact-Checking Key Promises
A decade after the Brexit vote, the Guardian's economics editor Heather Stewart examines which campaign promises were kept, from NHS funding to immigration control.
Burnham's Westminster Frenzy Overshadows Rail Disaster
Marina Hyde criticizes the media frenzy around Andy Burnham's train journey to London, which overshadowed a deadly rail crash near Bedford that killed one and injured 53.
Flick Rea, Camden councillor and Lib Dem leader, dies at 88
Flick Rea, a Liberal Democrat councillor in Camden for 35 years and twice group leader, has died aged 88. She was known for her pavement politics and theatrical style.
NY Congressman Says Cafe Ban 'Sad' as DOJ Probes Poetica
Rep. Dan Goldman says it's 'sad' that Poetica Coffee banned him over pro-Israel views; the cafe now faces a Justice Department investigation.
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Burnham cabinet: Miliband, Streeting, Rayner in; Reeves uncertain
Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister by mid-July. Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood, and Wes Streeting are expected to get top jobs, while Liz Kendall and Steve Reed face the axe.
Boat crash victim's family dismayed after driver acquitted
George Pino, a prominent Florida real estate broker, was found not guilty of manslaughter and felony vessel homicide in a 2022 boat crash that killed a teen and disabled another. The victim's family expressed dismay.
Texas anti-ICE protesters get at least 50 years
Nine Texas activists convicted of terrorism charges for a July 4 protest at an ICE detention center received sentences of 50 to 100 years, far exceeding typical penalties.
Trump: DC Reflecting Pool Repairs May Miss July 4
Trump acknowledges that repairs to the algae-stricken Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool may not be completed by July 4, amid claims of vandalism and a $14.2m renovation.
Zelenskyy snubs Poland conference amid UPA row
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will skip the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk after Poland revokes his Order of the White Eagle over naming a military unit after the UPA, which killed up to 100,000 Poles in WWII.
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DUP Denounces Donaldson as 'Wicked Deceiver' After Conviction
The DUP has denounced former leader Jeffrey Donaldson as a 'wicked deceiver' after his conviction for child sexual offences, including rape, indecent assault, and gross indecency against two victims.
Trump to Present World Cup Trophy at Final, Says Infantino
Donald Trump will hand over the World Cup trophy at the final on 19 July, Gianni Infantino confirmed, continuing their close relationship.
Ben Jennings cartoon on Andy Burnham's Labour power play
Andy Burnham's growing influence in Labour is satirised by Ben Jennings, highlighting tensions between regional leaders and Keir Starmer's leadership.
SNP and Labour Both Need Renewal in Scotland
The SNP faces challenges after Peter Murrell's sentencing and electoral setbacks, while Labour's crisis under Starmer reshapes Scotland's political landscape.
Canadian police warn of copycat attacks after Montreal shootout
Canadian police warn of possible copycat attacks after a Montreal shootout left three dead, including a police officer, and the gunman's incel-like manifesto was posted online by a far-right outlet.
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Appeals court allows Trump fast-track deportations
A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 to allow the Trump administration to expand expedited removal nationwide, overturning a lower court block.
London's Brexit heartland divided 10 years on
Ten years after the EU referendum, Havering remains divided: some residents still back Brexit, while others say it destroyed livelihoods, with businesses lost and economic hardship.
Mother charged after two sons die in hot car in France
A mother has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after her two sons, aged 4 and 2, died in a sweltering car in Carpentras, France, during a heatwave. She gave conflicting accounts to police.
Tensions with Trump Dominated Starmer Premiership
A new book reveals that Keir Starmer's premiership was dominated by handling tensions with Donald Trump, including a secret plan for a UK military base in Ukraine.
Starmer Quits: What Happens Next in UK Politics
Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister, triggering a Labour leadership contest. Here's what happens next in UK politics, including interim arrangements and election speculation.
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Starmer Resignation Speech: Anatomy of a Political Exit
Keir Starmer's resignation speech marked a pivotal moment in UK politics. This analysis breaks down the key elements, rhetoric, and impact of his address.
Federal Subpoenas Target Minnesota Officials
Federal prosecutors issued subpoenas to multiple Minnesota officials, demanding documents related to state programs as part of a federal investigation.
Burnham backers divided on chancellor pick
Andy Burnham's backers are split between Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting as the next chancellor, raising questions about Labour's economic direction.
Starmer and Burnham: A Tale of Two Days
Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham had markedly different days, with Starmer facing criticism and Burnham enjoying a triumph.
Guardian Corrections June 22 2026
The Guardian published corrections on June 22, 2026, including a misattributed quote and an incorrect statistic in a climate report.
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Swinney: Edinburgh Knife Victims 'Deeply Traumatised'
John Swinney says victims of Edinburgh knife attacks are 'deeply traumatised' as police investigate multiple stabbings in the city centre.
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