#WilliamHague is odd. At 16, he was an awkward right-winger at the #ConservativeParty conference. He was similarly gawky as a by-election winner in 1988 and by the time he retired as Tory leader aged 40, he was still often #cringetastic.

A decade later, Hague re-emerged as elder statesman-like Foreign Sec to young #DavidCameron. He had been reborn as a perma-60yo establishment stereotype.

Sadly, #CamillaTominey's interview sheds no light on who he really is.

https://archive.is/RAqJ6

#ukpol

‘History won’t forgive us’ if UK falls behind in quantum computing race, says Tony Blair

Exclusive: Former PM and ex-Tory leader William Hague warn UK lacks high-risk capital and infrastructure to harness benefits of powerful technology

The Guardian
Shadow cabinet shows Tories ‘have learned nothing’ from Truss and Johnson eras, says Labour – UK politics live

Labour chair says most of Badenoch’s team had served under Truss or failed to condemn Johnson for Partygate

the Guardian
The Waspi scandal is yet another story of politicians changing the rules and fobbing off millions of people. I talked to Aberdeen duo, Linda Carmichael and Lorraine Rae, about the pensions scandal and how a WASPI woman dies every 13 minutes as Westminster sits on its hands! #WASPI #Aberdeen #LindaCarmichael #LorraineRae #WilliamHague https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6415587/aberdeens-waspi-women-pension-fight-justice/
'An apology doesn't pay the bills': Aberdeen's WASPI women on fight for pension justice

North-east campaigners Linda Carmichael and Lorraine Rae have highlighted the problems faced by millions of women across Britain.

Press and Journal

Former UK foreign secretary #WilliamHague says the decision to go into #Rafah where more than 1m #Palestinians are crammed “represents the most crucial strategic moment since the war,” and the moment #Israel has to choose between those that want to rely wholly on #deterrence and those that believe a #TwoStateSolution is the only route to peace."

Former UK foreign secretary calls for removal of #Netanyahu
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/feb/13/middle-east-crisis-live-updates-israel-gaza-ceasefire-deal-truce-agreement-joe-biden-prevent-rafah-offensive-latest-update-news?page=with:block-65cb39448f08978344f926c1#block-65cb39448f08978344f926c1

Back toot: https://noc.social/@Norobiik/111918823596005885

Middle East crisis live: ‘key elements’ of Gaza ceasefire deal on the table, says Biden, amid push to prevent Rafah offensive

US president says ‘gaps remain’ in truce agreement and that planned Israeli operation in Rafah should not proceed without a ‘credible plan’

the Guardian

#WomensInstitute must get over, and get used to, #welcoming #transgender #women Former #Conservative leader Lord #WilliamHague has said.

The WI policy currently states: “Anyone who is living as a woman is welcome to join the WI and to participate in any WI activities in the same way as any other woman.”

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQIA #UK #TERFS #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #TERFIsland #TERFFails
https://www.newschainonline.com/news/wi-must-get-over-and-get-used-to-welcoming-transgender-women-hague-332074

WI must get over, and get used to, welcoming transgender women – Hague

NewsChain