Public figures sign letter calling on UK government to take ‘principled stand’ for torture victims at Europe summit

The actors Michael Palin, Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley are among 21 well known figures calling on Keir Starmer to drop plans to change human rights law and instead “take a principled stand” for torture victims on the eve of a crucial European summit.

As David Lammy prepares to attend a Council of Europe meeting in Strasbourg that will discuss legal changes to stop bogus asylum claims, the novelist Julian Barnes, the actor Adrian Lester and the comedian Aisling Bea have also signed a letter telling the prime minister: “Any attempt at undermining universal protections is an affront to us all and a threat to the security of each and every one of us.”

Public figures sign letter calling on UK government to take ‘principled stand’ for torture victims at Europe summit

The actors Michael Palin, Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley are among 21 well known figures calling on Keir Starmer to drop plans to change human rights law and instead “take a principled stand” for torture victims on the eve of a crucial European summit.

As David Lammy prepares to attend a Council of Europe meeting in Strasbourg that will discuss legal changes to stop bogus asylum claims, the novelist Julian Barnes, the actor Adrian Lester and the comedian Aisling Bea have also signed a letter telling the prime minister: “Any attempt at undermining universal protections is an affront to us all and a threat to the security of each and every one of us.”

Public figures sign letter calling on UK government to take ‘principled stand’ for torture victims at Europe summit

The actors Michael Palin, Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley are among 21 well known figures calling on Keir Starmer to drop plans to change human rights law and instead “take a principled stand” for torture victims on the eve of a crucial European summit.

As David Lammy prepares to attend a Council of Europe meeting in Strasbourg that will discuss legal changes to stop bogus asylum claims, the novelist Julian Barnes, the actor Adrian Lester and the comedian Aisling Bea have also signed a letter telling the prime minister: “Any attempt at undermining universal protections is an affront to us all and a threat to the security of each and every one of us.”

The actor spoke at an interview amid renewed news coverage and commentary about her husband’s 2024 presidential bid

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The actor Cheryl Hines has said she does not believe her husband, Robert F Kennedy Jr , will run for the White House after Donald Trump’s presidency.

Hines was asked by Elizabeth Vargas, a NewsNation anchor, on Monday, “Is your husband going to run for president in 2028? And, if so, are you ready for that?”

The actor spoke at an interview amid renewed news coverage and commentary about her husband’s 2024 presidential bid

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The actor Cheryl Hines has said she does not believe her husband, Robert F Kennedy Jr , will run for the White House after Donald Trump’s presidency.

Hines was asked by Elizabeth Vargas, a NewsNation anchor, on Monday, “Is your husband going to run for president in 2028? And, if so, are you ready for that?”

The actor spoke at an interview amid renewed news coverage and commentary about her husband’s 2024 presidential bid

• US politics live – latest updates

The actor Cheryl Hines has said she does not believe her husband, Robert F Kennedy Jr , will run for the White House after Donald Trump’s presidency.

Hines was asked by Elizabeth Vargas, a NewsNation anchor, on Monday, “Is your husband going to run for president in 2028? And, if so, are you ready for that?”

Ofgem proposes cutting debt by giving new residents with no supply deal limited credit before they are cut off

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Consumers in Great Britain moving to a new home will have about two weeks to set up an energy account before their lights go out, under plans to cut growing gas and electricity debt.

Energy meters could soon be remotely switched to pre-payment mode when the previous resident moves out, under proposals put forward by the industry regulator, leaving the next resident £30 of credit to settle into their home.

Ofgem proposes cutting debt by giving new residents with no supply deal limited credit before they are cut off

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Consumers in Great Britain moving to a new home will have about two weeks to set up an energy account before their lights go out, under plans to cut growing gas and electricity debt.

Energy meters could soon be remotely switched to pre-payment mode when the previous resident moves out, under proposals put forward by the industry regulator, leaving the next resident £30 of credit to settle into their home.

Ofgem proposes cutting debt by giving new residents with no supply deal limited credit before they are cut off

• Business live – latest updates

Consumers in Great Britain moving to a new home will have about two weeks to set up an energy account before their lights go out, under plans to cut growing gas and electricity debt.

Energy meters could soon be remotely switched to pre-payment mode when the previous resident moves out, under proposals put forward by the industry regulator, leaving the next resident £30 of credit to settle into their home.