Former Marks and Spencer boss Lord Stone of Blackheath has been suspended from the House of Lords for six months for verbally abusing parliamentary staff, displaying a pattern of rude and aggressive behavior. Despite undergoing behavior change coaching, he continued to be disrespectful, calling security guards “stupid” and “thick and stupid” after being asked to move his suitcase from the Underground station entrance. The lengthy suspension was deemed necessary as Lord Stone was seen as a continuing risk to those on the parliamentary estate.
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Europe has a weaker hand than it thinks on Ukraine
European leaders have adopted the term "coalition of the willing" while convening to support Ukraine, a shift marked by irony given their previous inaction during the Iraq invasion. Despite meetings among 30 nations and promises of military aid, the coalition's effectiveness is undermined by insufficient troop commitments, funding challenges, and a lack of political will among European populations regarding troop deployments. Leaders should prioritize feasible initiatives such as aiding Ukraine in building its military and...
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