NEWS
Return to schools could alter Covid roadmap
The reopening of schools will have an impact on infection rates that could affect the roadmap for lifting restrictions, Boris Johnson has warned as England’s deputy chief medical adviser said it was too soon to rule out a fourth wave taking off. The comments sparked alarm from a number of Tory MPs, who insisted the government should remain open to an earlier lifting of lockdown measures — Guardian
Women to benefit in ‘feminist’ Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle — Times
Bailey highlights BoE concerns about post-pandemic inflation risk — Financial Times
BBC warned to keep journalists’ monologues impartial after Newsnight controversy — Telegraph
Prince Harry committed to reunion with William at unveiling of Diana statue — Times
Joe Biden praises the Duchess of Sussex’s ‘courage’ during her Oprah Winfrey interview — Telegraph
US gets its lowest score for economic freedom in decades — Epoch Times
COMMENT
Like the Tories in 1997, Labour is in a far worse position than it realises — William Hague, Telegraph
My heart goes out to the Queen. Harry and Meghan’s interview was a devastating insult to our monarch — Allison Pearson, Telegraph
