The NCA blamed the European Union’s regime of Freedom of Movement — where citizens of member states can live and work in any other member state, with no minimum salary requirements or visas — for the rise. NCA director Will Kerr said at the time it was “definitely a factor”, adding: “Where you can move more freely… there will be gangs who will look to get involved in that process.” … [Read more...] about Police Investigate Human Trafficking, Slavery of Romanian Fruit Pickers
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Lib Dem Leader: Pandemic Means ‘Delaying Brexit by Two Years Is Just Common Sense’
Sir Ed’s proposal to extend the transition for two years — meaning that, the better part of a decade on from the British people’s vote to Leave the European Union, the country would still not be free of the bloc in a meaningful sense — is backed by a range of EU loyalist British opposition leaders, as well as the EU itself. … [Read more...] about Lib Dem Leader: Pandemic Means ‘Delaying Brexit by Two Years Is Just Common Sense’
US and China clash over Hong Kong laws at closed UN meeting
U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft responded that every country has its difficulties and grievances but the difference is that the United Stated is a democracy with the rule of law where people can protest and have democratic rights, which isn’t the case in China, the diplomats said, speaking on condition of anonymity because discussions were closed. … [Read more...] about US and China clash over Hong Kong laws at closed UN meeting
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
It looked at the genetic information of coronaviruses gathered from 84 patients treated at the Mount Sinai Health System between Feb. 29 and March 18. The information provides clear evidence for multiple introductions of infections — largely from Europe — into New York during the first weeks of March, the authors concluded. … [Read more...] about Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
