<p>In new book, Lord Kim Darroch suggests PM inspired by American counterpart</p> Via: Boris Johnson ‘fascinated’ and intrigued by Donald Trump, says former ambassador
<p>Boris Johnson condemns blockades outside two newspaper printing plants as ‘completely unacceptable’</p> Via: More than 600 arrested during protests as ‘government considers crackdown’ on Extinction Rebellion
<p>‘A free press is vital in holding the government to account,’ says prime minister</p> Via: Boris Johnson condemns Extinction Rebellion’s newspaper protests as ‘completely unacceptable’
<p>Formal warning comes as government claims environmental protesters are a threat to press freedom</p> Via: Council of Europe issues media freedom alert over UK government blacklisting of investigative journalists
More than a hundred ‘demonstrators’ blocked access to printing works in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and Knowsley, near Liverpool, last night. Via: Extinction Rebellion protesters block roads outside national newspaper printing presses
Greater Manchester police confirmed they were called to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester after reports that a suspicious item was found on a bus at 1.15pm today. Via: Police evacuate part of Manchester city centre after 'suspicious package' is found on a bus
At least 40 officers are at the scene by the A20, which remains blocked in both directions. Anti-immigration protesters have been spotted singing Rule, Britannia! while marching. Via: Police clash with anti-immigration protesters blocking dual carriageway as they march towards Dover
The Tour travels 141km to Loudenvielle in the PyreneesVan Aert wins explosive stage as Yates holds on to yellowAny thoughts? You can mail Barry or tweet @bglendenning 2.52pm BST 59km to go: Total Direct Énergie rider Jerome Cousin has had enough with all the bickering that’s going on in the Read more
WSL updates from the 2.30pm BST kick-off at VillaFive of the best: Women’s Super League summer signingsAny thoughts? You can mail John or tweet @johnbrewin_ 2.52pm BST 19 min: Some exceptionally calm passing across the box from City, the type Pep Guardiola would approve of. That transitions into a fast Read more
<p>Footage comes as Public Health Wales reminds young people to continue measures to prevent coronavirus spread</p> Via: Long queues pictured outside pub despite social distancing restrictions