Both countries have had difficulties accelerating the speed at which they vaccinate. So what factors have been to blame?
In spite of Cummings’ departure, DARPA should remain a manifesto priority: we need its approach to risk – and indeed failure.
Now more than ever, a coherent, holistic strategy is required that will unite and enhance our capabilities to advance Britain’s position in the world.
Part-closed borders, an unresolved Brexit negotiation, a new strain of Covid – the interplay between these is perilous and Parliament should be recalled.
The Foreign Secretary warns France its fishing boats will not have guaranteed rights to enter British coastal areas if there is No Deal.
It should remain a basic principle that no Government commits British troops into a conflict zone before a full statement in the Commons.
Every MP wants to make sure restrictions in their area are as limited as possible. But we’re close to the end now. Let’s not fall near the finish line.
America’s result is having knock-on effects in Downing Street: see yesterday’s green speech and today’s defence news.
The Scottish leader has always tried to temper expectations about the country’s fight with Covid. This could pay off in an independence referendum.
Even if the Government ends lockdown on December 2, it will be under pressure to prove why some areas should be under a tiered system.
These are my starters for ten – so it’s over to you. What are the biggest choices? What are the problems that we have to get ahead of to keep afloat?
We need more information, transparency and scrutiny. A committee on the model of the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards is required.
Above all, we need to focus on the strategic picture. Throughout the world democracy, human rights and the rule of law are under pressure.