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Calls for calm heeded as loyalist bonfires are lit in Northern Ireland
They were the fires said to have lit the way for the Protestant King William of Orange in his battle against the Catholics more than three centuries ago.


‘Politicians are part of the problem’ – Darren Lewis on racism in football
We were joined by the writer, activist and author of Think Like a White Man, Nels Abbey, and assistant editor at The Daily Mirror, Darren Lewis.


Covid: Government scientific modellers say science is highly uncertain about impact of lifting all restrictions
Scotland's next steps are due to be outlined by Nicola Sturgeon tomorrow, while in Wales a review is due on Wednesday.


Johnson warns Covid pandemic ‘not over’ as he confirms lockdown rules to end 19 July
The emphasis was on "caution" rather than "freedom" as Boris Johnson confirmed that legal Covid restrictions in England will be lifted next week.


‘Racism should not be used as a party political matter’, says Tory MP Damian Green
We were joined by Damian Green, the former cabinet minister and member of the Commons culture select committee.


‘Priti Patel allowed this to happen’ – Angela Rayner on racism in football
We did ask for a member of the government to speak to us about the racist abuse English players faced. No one was available.


Euro 2020: England’s journey to the final
The Euro 2020 final begins at 20:00 BST and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan is in Wembley Way.


Northern Ireland deputy First Minister calls for calm, amid tensions over loyalist bonfires
Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has appealed for calm, amid tensions over loyalist bonfires marking the eve of the Twelfth of July parades.


Euro 2020 final: Nicky Bandini and Lianne Sanderson debate England’s chances
We spoke to former professional footballer Lianne Sanderson. She played for Arsenal, Chelsea and Juventus and won 50 caps for England. And the football writer and broadcaster Nicky Bandini who covers Italian leagues for the Guardian.


Euro 2020: People around the country show their support for England
Pubs around the country have been doing a roaring trade today, as fans get into the spirit of things.


Euro 2020: Thousands of fans gather at Wembley for England vs Italy final
Well it’s just two hours to go until kick-off and the excitement is building here in Wembley and across England.


Ministers consider scrapping self-isolation for double-jabbed NHS staff in England
Ministers are considering plans to allow NHS staff in England to be exempt from self-isolation if they’ve been fully vaccinated, as Covid cases across the country continue to soar - reaching levels last seen in the winter.


Euro 2020 final: England vs Italy build-up live from Wembley
It’s 55 years since the England men’s football team won a major tournament - but that could all change tomorrow night if they beat Italy in the Euro 2020 final.


Government urged to make decision over offering Covid jab to vulnerable children
New research shows just 25 children and young people in England died from Covid during the first year of the pandemic - that's 0.005 per cent of all those who had the virus.


Euro 2020: What would an England win mean for English identity?
With devolution, Brexit and the pandemic splintering the UK, power and identity has become more complicated. But is this a football team carrying the values of its generation - and confounding the culture wars of our time?



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