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Wednesday briefing: The sins of Harvey Weinstein | Wednesday briefing: The sins of Harvey Weinstein |
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Top story: Mogul’s ‘unforgivable actions’ come home to roost | Top story: Mogul’s ‘unforgivable actions’ come home to roost |
Hello, Warren Murray bringing you the briefing – it’s small but perfectly informed. | Hello, Warren Murray bringing you the briefing – it’s small but perfectly informed. |
The disgrace of Harvey Weinstein has deepened as more women continue to come forward claiming sexual harassment. Rape allegations have surfaced and his wife, Georgina Chapman, has announced she is leaving the Hollywood mogul. “My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain because of these unforgivable actions,” said Chapman, a British-born fashion designer who has two children with the producer. | The disgrace of Harvey Weinstein has deepened as more women continue to come forward claiming sexual harassment. Rape allegations have surfaced and his wife, Georgina Chapman, has announced she is leaving the Hollywood mogul. “My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain because of these unforgivable actions,” said Chapman, a British-born fashion designer who has two children with the producer. |
Three women have accused Weinstein of raping them in a story published online by the New Yorker. Weinstein denied the claims through a spokesperson, saying any sexual activity was consensual. Gwyneth Paltrow, meanwhile, has described Weinstein’s attempt to lure her, then 22, into giving him a massage in a hotel room, while Angelina Jolie said she refused to work with Weinstein and warned other women against it after a “bad experience” with him during her youth. An audio recording has come to light of a secretly recorded exchange in which Weinstein allegedly admits to groping the actress Ambra Battilana Gutierrez and tells her: “Don’t ruin your friendship with me.” Other women have said Weinstein forced himself on them sexually, or wanted to trade massages or expose himself to them. | Three women have accused Weinstein of raping them in a story published online by the New Yorker. Weinstein denied the claims through a spokesperson, saying any sexual activity was consensual. Gwyneth Paltrow, meanwhile, has described Weinstein’s attempt to lure her, then 22, into giving him a massage in a hotel room, while Angelina Jolie said she refused to work with Weinstein and warned other women against it after a “bad experience” with him during her youth. An audio recording has come to light of a secretly recorded exchange in which Weinstein allegedly admits to groping the actress Ambra Battilana Gutierrez and tells her: “Don’t ruin your friendship with me.” Other women have said Weinstein forced himself on them sexually, or wanted to trade massages or expose himself to them. |
Censure is mounting across American celebrity and public life. Barack and Michelle Obama said they had been “disgusted” by the revelations about Weinstein, a major Democratic supporter and donor. “We should celebrate the courage of women who have come forward to tell these painful stories.” | Censure is mounting across American celebrity and public life. Barack and Michelle Obama said they had been “disgusted” by the revelations about Weinstein, a major Democratic supporter and donor. “We should celebrate the courage of women who have come forward to tell these painful stories.” |
‘We’re not criminals, we’re not mad’ – The Catalan president has signed but immediately suspended a declaration of independence following the region’s unofficial referendum on separating from Spain. Carles Puigdemont called for a period of negotiation with the Spanish central government instead: “If everyone acts responsibly, the conflict can be resolved in a calm and agreed manner.” Spain’s deputy prime minister, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, appeared to rebuff the offer of talks: “Dialogue between democrats takes place within the law, respects the rules of the game and doesn’t make them up as it goes along.” The EU president, Donald Tusk, has called for both sides to come to the table. The Spanish cabinet is to hold an emergency session today. | ‘We’re not criminals, we’re not mad’ – The Catalan president has signed but immediately suspended a declaration of independence following the region’s unofficial referendum on separating from Spain. Carles Puigdemont called for a period of negotiation with the Spanish central government instead: “If everyone acts responsibly, the conflict can be resolved in a calm and agreed manner.” Spain’s deputy prime minister, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, appeared to rebuff the offer of talks: “Dialogue between democrats takes place within the law, respects the rules of the game and doesn’t make them up as it goes along.” The EU president, Donald Tusk, has called for both sides to come to the table. The Spanish cabinet is to hold an emergency session today. |
‘Bit technical’ – Theresa May has refused to say whether she would vote for her own Brexit. The prime minister – who voted remain in June 2016 – was asked the hypothetical question on LBC radio. She replied that if there were another referendum, she would make the decision based on the situation at the time. “What I did last time round was I looked at everything and came to a judgment and I’d do exactly the same this time round.” | ‘Bit technical’ – Theresa May has refused to say whether she would vote for her own Brexit. The prime minister – who voted remain in June 2016 – was asked the hypothetical question on LBC radio. She replied that if there were another referendum, she would make the decision based on the situation at the time. “What I did last time round was I looked at everything and came to a judgment and I’d do exactly the same this time round.” |
Jo Swinson, the Lib Dem deputy leader, said it was “staggering that even the prime minister isn’t convinced by the government’s approach to Brexit”. May also struggled to give a clear answer on the fate of EU citizens in Britain, and Britons on the continent, in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Sketch writer extraordinaire John Crace has rounded up the interview’s most telling and excruciating moments. | Jo Swinson, the Lib Dem deputy leader, said it was “staggering that even the prime minister isn’t convinced by the government’s approach to Brexit”. May also struggled to give a clear answer on the fate of EU citizens in Britain, and Britons on the continent, in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Sketch writer extraordinaire John Crace has rounded up the interview’s most telling and excruciating moments. |
‘Universal basic services’ – University College London academics have said the government should provide things like free transport and internet access along the same lines as the NHS to help people who will lose their jobs because of automation. Free housing and food, access to the internet and free bus passes for all would be included in a £42bn expansion of the welfare state, funded by slashing the tax-free income threshold. The authors argue that delivering help in the form of services rather than introducing a universal basic income – a cash handout to everyone – would leave a stronger incentive for citizens to find work. John McDonnell, the Labour shadow chancellor, said the “bold new thinking” would help “help inform Labour’s thinking”. | ‘Universal basic services’ – University College London academics have said the government should provide things like free transport and internet access along the same lines as the NHS to help people who will lose their jobs because of automation. Free housing and food, access to the internet and free bus passes for all would be included in a £42bn expansion of the welfare state, funded by slashing the tax-free income threshold. The authors argue that delivering help in the form of services rather than introducing a universal basic income – a cash handout to everyone – would leave a stronger incentive for citizens to find work. John McDonnell, the Labour shadow chancellor, said the “bold new thinking” would help “help inform Labour’s thinking”. |
‘A very serious mistake’ – University status should be stripped from some former polytechnics because they are not performing well enough, according to the Labour peer Lord Adonis. They should also face a “very significant reduction in the fees they are allowed to charge students”, said Adonis, a former education minister under Blair and Brown. Adonis told a House of Lords committee that the decision of the Conservative government of John Major 25 years ago to let more than 30 polytechnics take the title of university had been a mistake. He further predicted that the student loans and fees system would soon be scrapped: “It looks to me as if the whole system is a pack of cards waiting to collapse.” | ‘A very serious mistake’ – University status should be stripped from some former polytechnics because they are not performing well enough, according to the Labour peer Lord Adonis. They should also face a “very significant reduction in the fees they are allowed to charge students”, said Adonis, a former education minister under Blair and Brown. Adonis told a House of Lords committee that the decision of the Conservative government of John Major 25 years ago to let more than 30 polytechnics take the title of university had been a mistake. He further predicted that the student loans and fees system would soon be scrapped: “It looks to me as if the whole system is a pack of cards waiting to collapse.” |
To shell and back – Pregnant women, babies and the elderly can start eating runny or raw eggs again, as well as things like homemade mayonnaise and mousse, without the worry of salmonella poisoning. The Food Standards Agency says, though, that it can only vouch for eggs produced with the British lion stamp (why a lion? They don’t lay eggs!). The UK industry has cleaned up its act since the salmonella scare of 30 years ago, says the FSA . Good hygiene practices when cooking, observing best-before dates and keeping eggs in a cool, dry place are still advised. | To shell and back – Pregnant women, babies and the elderly can start eating runny or raw eggs again, as well as things like homemade mayonnaise and mousse, without the worry of salmonella poisoning. The Food Standards Agency says, though, that it can only vouch for eggs produced with the British lion stamp (why a lion? They don’t lay eggs!). The UK industry has cleaned up its act since the salmonella scare of 30 years ago, says the FSA . Good hygiene practices when cooking, observing best-before dates and keeping eggs in a cool, dry place are still advised. |
Lunchtime read: Abandoned in Europe | Lunchtime read: Abandoned in Europe |
Can Britons living on the continent just take out citizenship there, to settle the question of their post-Brexit rights? Not easily, going by examples from Belgium. | Can Britons living on the continent just take out citizenship there, to settle the question of their post-Brexit rights? Not easily, going by examples from Belgium. |
Dudley Curtis moved to Brussels in 2004, has a Belgian wife, two Belgian-born children, and meets the language requirements for citizenship. But his application fell over because of a one-week gap in his work history. Another applicant had to go to the Belgian court to get her diplomatic pass accepted as proof of residence. Curtis thinks the British government doesn’t care: “You have the feeling that you left the UK, you are on your own. I don’t think we are the number one priority.” | Dudley Curtis moved to Brussels in 2004, has a Belgian wife, two Belgian-born children, and meets the language requirements for citizenship. But his application fell over because of a one-week gap in his work history. Another applicant had to go to the Belgian court to get her diplomatic pass accepted as proof of residence. Curtis thinks the British government doesn’t care: “You have the feeling that you left the UK, you are on your own. I don’t think we are the number one priority.” |
Sport | Sport |
Argentina conceded after just 37 seconds in their must-win game against Ecuador, but Lionel Messi came to the rescue with a hat-trick as his side booked their place at next summer’s World Cup. Chile, however, missed out on a place in the finals with their 3-0 loss to Brazil. Beginning the day in third place, they were overtaken by Peru who will now meet New Zealand in a home-and-away playoff. Australia will face off against Honduras who upset Mexico 3-2. The USA are out of contention for the first time since 1986 after they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago. European champions Portugal qualified with a 2-0 win over Switzerland, while France are also through after they beat Belarus 2-1. | Argentina conceded after just 37 seconds in their must-win game against Ecuador, but Lionel Messi came to the rescue with a hat-trick as his side booked their place at next summer’s World Cup. Chile, however, missed out on a place in the finals with their 3-0 loss to Brazil. Beginning the day in third place, they were overtaken by Peru who will now meet New Zealand in a home-and-away playoff. Australia will face off against Honduras who upset Mexico 3-2. The USA are out of contention for the first time since 1986 after they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago. European champions Portugal qualified with a 2-0 win over Switzerland, while France are also through after they beat Belarus 2-1. |
Mike Miller, the World Olympians Association chief executive, has claimed that athletes need to be fitted with microchips, like dogs, in the fight against drug cheats in sport. UK Sport, meanwhile has put the onus on British Bobsleigh to decide the future of its disgraced head coach only four months before the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. | Mike Miller, the World Olympians Association chief executive, has claimed that athletes need to be fitted with microchips, like dogs, in the fight against drug cheats in sport. UK Sport, meanwhile has put the onus on British Bobsleigh to decide the future of its disgraced head coach only four months before the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. |
Business | Business |
Asian shares have jumped to their highest in a decade after Wall Street scaled fresh record highs. The MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan climbed 0.5% to 546.38, a level not seen since December 2007. Japan’s Nikkei edged closer to a 21-month top. The US dollar loitered around two-week lows on worries President Donald Trump’s tax plan could stall. The euro traded around a 10-day peak after Catalonia’s leader suspended plans to leave Spain, easing near-term concerns about eurozone stability. | Asian shares have jumped to their highest in a decade after Wall Street scaled fresh record highs. The MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan climbed 0.5% to 546.38, a level not seen since December 2007. Japan’s Nikkei edged closer to a 21-month top. The US dollar loitered around two-week lows on worries President Donald Trump’s tax plan could stall. The euro traded around a 10-day peak after Catalonia’s leader suspended plans to leave Spain, easing near-term concerns about eurozone stability. |
The pound has been trading at $1.319 and €1.117 overnight. | The pound has been trading at $1.319 and €1.117 overnight. |
The papers | The papers |
The Telegraph leads with Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow adding to the allegations against Harvey Weinstein. “Beast preyed on us too” is how the pair’s revelations are portrayed by the Sun, and the Mirror goes with the same story. | The Telegraph leads with Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow adding to the allegations against Harvey Weinstein. “Beast preyed on us too” is how the pair’s revelations are portrayed by the Sun, and the Mirror goes with the same story. |
The Times has Paltrow on the front page, but its lead is how Philip Hammond “refuses to budget for hard Brexit” – a riposte to Tory leavers who want Britain to be financially prepared to walk away. The Guardian’s splash: “May dodges question on Brexit vote”, as outlined above. | The Times has Paltrow on the front page, but its lead is how Philip Hammond “refuses to budget for hard Brexit” – a riposte to Tory leavers who want Britain to be financially prepared to walk away. The Guardian’s splash: “May dodges question on Brexit vote”, as outlined above. |
“Over 1m illegals are in Britain”, thunders the Mail, while the Express laments that we “can’t kick out” these people. The FT’s main story is the dispute over a shareholder vote at Procter and Gamble. | “Over 1m illegals are in Britain”, thunders the Mail, while the Express laments that we “can’t kick out” these people. The FT’s main story is the dispute over a shareholder vote at Procter and Gamble. |
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