theweekuk--2020-02-21--Why is Roger Stone’s sentencing so controversial?

Roger Stone , friend to Donald Trump and self described “ dirty trickster ” political strategist , has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for lying to an inquiry by the US Congress in an attempt to protect the president .
Stone , 67 , was convicted in late 2019 for lying to Congress , witness tampering , and obstruction of justice .
His was the last conviction secured by Robert Mueller ’ s investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 US presidential election campaign .
Stone was handed 40 months in a federal jail , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which will be served concurrently , as well as a $ 20,000 fine .
As he was sentenced he was reprimanded by Judge Amy Berman Jackson , who said his behaviour represented “ a threat to our most fundamental institutions , to the very foundation of our democracy.
” As he left the court , he was accompanied by shouts of `` lock him up '' from the crowd - echoing Trump supporters ’ same chant directed at Hillary Clinton .
Nearly two weeks of furor over how the US Justice Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s final decision , after it reversed its initial sentencing recommendation following President Trump 's criticism .
In theory , the work of the Justice Department should be free of political interference , but , by seeking to use his power to protect his friends in legal trouble , Trump has illuminated the reality that this separation is little more than a custom - one that he is willing to challenge .
Why did the judge accept a lower sentence ?
Early last week , the four prosecutors whose job it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommended nine years .
The department ’ s head , the Attorney General William Barr , ordered that recommendation be reduced , however , hours after Trump took to Twitter to criticise it as a “ miscarriage of justice ” .
With their decision reversed and the president attacking them in public , all four prosecutors resigned in protest .
While she took pains to defend judicial independence and affirm Stone ’ s guilt , Judge Jackson seemed to agree with Barr on the sentencing question , calling the initial recommendation “ greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the decision to recommend a lower sentence for Stone - who has a life-size tattoo of Richard Nixon on his back - independent of political pressure , and many accept his position .
“ There is no reason not to take Barr at his word that he found the Stone sentencing recommendation to be excessive and acted to correct that , ” writes George Terwilliger , former acting attorney general , in The Washington Post .
Judge Jackson agrees , but saying Barr acted acceptably is not to defend Trump for bending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressuring the Justice Department .
That pressure , said Jackson , was “ entirely inappropriate ” .
Can the president influence the judicial process ?
President Trump ’ s public commentary on the Justice Department has brought a new level of scrutiny of its decisions , with John Crabb , a prosecutor representing the department , apologising to the judge for the confusion and controversy at the sentencing hearing .
“ The Department of Justice and the United States attorney ’ s office is committed to enforcing the law without fear , favour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The attorney general himself has taken the bold step of coming out and criticising Trump , saying the president ’ s tweets “ make it impossible for me to do my job ” .
“ I do make his job harder , ” Trump said .
“ I do agree with that .
I think that ’ s true… Social media for me has been very important because it gives me a voice , because I don ’ t get that voice in the press , ” he said .
“ In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get that voice .
So I ’ m allowed to have a voice.
” Trump “ is trying to turn the people charged with federal law enforcement into presidential fixers , ” says The New York Times , acknowledging though that there is nothing to stop a president from doing so apart from custom .
“ If there is anything useful to draw from Mr. Trump ’ s degradation of the rule of law and the powers of his office , it ’ s that he is exposing a critical vulnerability in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidents behaving badly , but not this badly , ” says the paper ’ s editorial board .
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Get your first six issues free ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The president ’ s critics have been shocked as an emboldened Trump has punished his perceived opponents and rewarded his loyalists after he was acquitted in his impeachment trial last month .
Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stone ’ s trial last week , writing on Twitter that the foreperson in the jury “ had significant bias.
” The day after Trump tweeted this claim , Stone requested a new trial .
In the early hours of yesterday morning , Trump , who has granted clemency to what The New York Times calls a “ rogues ’ gallery ” of white-collar criminals earlier this week , tweeted a segment from Fox News which claims the chances of him using his presidential powers to pardon Stone were high : In Las @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out pardoning Stone .
“ I ’ m not going to do anything in terms of the great powers bestowed upon a president of the United States , I want the process play out , ” he said , referring to the possibility of a retrial .
“ At some point I ’ ll make a determination , but Roger Stone and everybody has to be treated fairly .
And this has not been a fair process , ” the president said .
It would be incredibly controversial if Trump did pardon Stone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denies Stone lied to Congress .
Doing so is a serious criminal offense , but Trump ’ s defence of Stone is not that he didn ’ t do it , rather that other people have done it and not been punished - a claim he has not supported with evidence - and that he ’ s a “ character ” and a “ good person ” .
“ They said he lied , but other people lied , too , ” said Trump yesterday .
“ The truth still exists ; the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jackson .
“ Roger Stone ’ s insistence that it doesn ’ t , his belligerence , his pride in his own lies are a threat to our most fundamental institutions , to the foundations of our democracy .
If it goes unpunished it will not be a victory for one party or another ; everyone loses.
” Despite handing out the lower sentence , Judge Jackson did not hold back from tacitly criticising the president .
“ The dismay and the disgust at the attempts by others to defend his actions as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate should transcend party , ” she said .
“ The dismay and disgust at any attempt to interfere with the efforts of prosecutors and members of the judiciary to fulfill their duty should transcend party.
” Stone , said the judge , “ was not prosecuted , as some have complained , for standing up for the president , ” said the judge .
“ He was prosecuted for covering up for the president .
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theweekuk--2020-02-20--Roger Federer will ‘see you on the grass’- but is this the beginning of the end?

Roger Federer is targeting a return to tennis in the grass-court season after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee .
The 20-time grand slam champion will miss the French Open in Paris in May and June as well as tournaments in Dubai , Indian Wells , Bogota and Miami .
Federer , 38 , underwent surgery in Switzerland on Wednesday and he said on Twitter : “ My right knee has been bothering me for a little while .
“ I hoped it would go away , but after an examination , and discussion with my team , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ After the procedure , the doctors confirmed that it was the right thing to have done and are very confident of a full recovery .
“ As a result , I will unfortunately have to miss Dubai , Indian Wells , Bogota , Miami and the French Open .
I am grateful for everyone ’ s support .
I can ’ t wait to be back playing again soon , see you on the grass !
” It ’ s the fourth time in five years that Federer has missed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Having played in Paris last year he reached the semi-finals , losing in straight sets to rival Rafael Nadal 6-3 , 6-4 , 6-2 .
Nadal won his 12th French Open in 2019 .
Victory this year would see the Spaniard secure his 20th grand slam title - and draw level with Federer .
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Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATPTour.com reports that Federer also underwent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 2016 and this restricted him to just tournaments that season .
The Guardian ’ s Kevin Mitchell says doubts over Federer ’ s future have started to “ swirl again ” after the announcement “ ripped through the tennis community like a hurricane ” .
Mitchell wrote : “ From the time Federer posted the news on Twitter , his worldwide audience went into paroxysms of grief , registering more than 10,000 ‘ likes ’ in half an hour , although there was not much to like .
“ Their concern - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that , at 38 , Federer is hurrying towards the last chapter of his remarkable story .
For now , Federer is world No.3 .
To nearly everyone who loves the game , he will always be No.1 .
They want another miracle.
” According to a report in Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung , Federer could “ seriously consider ” retiring following his latest setback .
Aargauer Zeitung journalist Simon Häring says : “ Priorities have shifted further in recent months .
Last year he travelled to the French Open for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In preparation for this season , he made compromises by foregoing the ATP Cup .
Instead , Federer turned to other interests , travelling through Latin America and China .
He invested a ‘ big chunk ’ in the Swiss running shoe manufacturer ‘ On ’ , met the President of Namibia and raised money for his foundation .
“ It ’ s not a boring life waiting for Roger Federer after his tennis career .
This will also go through his head in the next few days .
Especially when the regeneration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analysis of the biggest sport stories - and a concise , balanced take on the week ’ s news - try The Week magazine .
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Roger Federer is targeting a return to tennis in the grass-court season after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.
The 20-time grand slam champion will miss the French Open in Paris in May and June as well as tournaments in Dubai, Indian Wells, Bogota and Miami.
Federer, 38, underwent surgery in Switzerland on Wednesday and he said on Twitter: “My right knee has been bothering me for a little while.
“I hoped it would go away, but after an examination, and discussion with my team, I decided to have arthroscopic surgery in Switzerland.
“After the procedure, the doctors confirmed that it was the right thing to have done and are very confident of a full recovery.
“As a result, I will unfortunately have to miss Dubai, Indian Wells, Bogota, Miami and the French Open. I am grateful for everyone’s support. I can’t wait to be back playing again soon, see you on the grass!”
It’s the fourth time in five years that Federer has missed the clay court grand slam at Roland Garros. Having played in Paris last year he reached the semi-finals, losing in straight sets to rival Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
Nadal won his 12th French Open in 2019. Victory this year would see the Spaniard secure his 20th grand slam title - and draw level with Federer.
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Fans want a miracle
ATPTour.com reports that Federer also underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in February 2016 and this restricted him to just tournaments that season.
The Guardian’s Kevin Mitchell says doubts over Federer’s future have started to “swirl again” after the announcement “ripped through the tennis community like a hurricane”.
Mitchell wrote: “From the time Federer posted the news on Twitter, his worldwide audience went into paroxysms of grief, registering more than 10,000 ‘likes’ in half an hour, although there was not much to like.
“Their concern - and that of the entire industry - is that, at 38, Federer is hurrying towards the last chapter of his remarkable story. For now, Federer is world No.3. To nearly everyone who loves the game, he will always be No.1. They want another miracle.”
Could he retire?
According to a report in Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung, Federer could “seriously consider” retiring following his latest setback.
Aargauer Zeitung journalist Simon Häring says: “Priorities have shifted further in recent months. Last year he travelled to the French Open for the first time without a family.
“In preparation for this season, he made compromises by foregoing the ATP Cup. Instead, Federer turned to other interests, travelling through Latin America and China. He invested a ‘big chunk’ in the Swiss running shoe manufacturer ‘On’, met the President of Namibia and raised money for his foundation.
“It’s not a boring life waiting for Roger Federer after his tennis career. This will also go through his head in the next few days. Especially when the regeneration is not going smoothly.”
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theweekuk--2020-02-21--Instant Opinion: Caroline Flack and the online mob

The Week ’ s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media , with excerpts from each .
on how online , everyone can join a mob “ Flack was about to be prosecuted over allegations of assaulting her partner , despite him withdrawing his complaint .
Most of us know next to nothing about what really happened .
However , the press that had happily built her up as a star also delighted in taking her down , cackling about Caroline “ Whack ” .
On the back of these headlines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to harass someone about whom they knew little , often acting as judge , jury and executioner while dispensing with the presumption of innocence .
What is really happening here is that a form of punitive moralism towards celebrities , long associated with the tabloid press and the police – whose alliance was exposed by the phone-hacking scandal – has now been democratised.
” 2 .
Jonathan Stevenson in The New York Times on what the Trump loyalist 's appointment means for US spys “ By now , we ’ re used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positions .
But this is not just another disparagement of the separation of powers .
Within the executive branch itself , it is a calculated insult to the integrity and professionalism of the U.S. intelligence community , one that threatens to further impair the function of sound intelligence collection and analysis — that is , to inform U.S. policy — and to politicize the relationship between the White House and intelligence agencies.
” on the recklessness of Boris Johnson ’ s chief advisor Dominic Cummings has become his own worst enemy “ Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the root of the problem .
All prime ministers discover , after a few months in the job , that it ’ s harder than it looks .
They pull the levers , expect instant results but soon realise that often nothing happens .
Wise PMs react by making the No 10 operation work with a combination of charm , guile and command built through trust .
That is not the Cummings agenda .
His contempt for convention and established institutions , including the Tory party , is total .
His goal is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the New Statesman Why extremism is a question of psychology , not politics “ A key extremist preoccupation is victimisation – the perception of themselves as victims of persecution .
While extremism can be a reaction to genuine persecution , many extremists are obsessed with fantasies of persecution .
For example , so-called “ incels ” , men who describe themselves as “ involuntarily celibate ” , believe that they are oppressed by women who refuse to have sex with them .
This is a classic extremist persecution fantasy.
” Can atheists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
“ While each of them would certainly disagree with one another on substantive , even fundamental issues , the one thing they share is a deep commitment to the advancement of knowledge and the human condition .
The point of all this is to say that the wellspring of human knowledge is vast , contradictory , and ongoing - and one can draw wisdom from all of it .
” The word of wisdom is the lost property of the believer , “ the Prophet Muhammad is attributed to have said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is most deserving of it .
’ ”

The Week’s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media, with excerpts from each.
1. Richard Seymour in The Guardian
on how online, everyone can join a mob
Caroline Flack’s death shows how social media has democratised cruelty
“Flack was about to be prosecuted over allegations of assaulting her partner, despite him withdrawing his complaint. Most of us know next to nothing about what really happened. However, the press that had happily built her up as a star also delighted in taking her down, cackling about Caroline “Whack”. On the back of these headlines, armies of online vigilantes were equally happy to harass someone about whom they knew little, often acting as judge, jury and executioner while dispensing with the presumption of innocence. What is really happening here is that a form of punitive moralism towards celebrities, long associated with the tabloid press and the police – whose alliance was exposed by the phone-hacking scandal – has now been democratised.”
2. Jonathan Stevenson in The New York Times
on what the Trump loyalist's appointment means for US spys
Will Richard Grenell Destroy the Intelligence Community?
“By now, we’re used to this president naming unqualified loyalists to high positions. But this is not just another disparagement of the separation of powers. Within the executive branch itself, it is a calculated insult to the integrity and professionalism of the U.S. intelligence community, one that threatens to further impair the function of sound intelligence collection and analysis — that is, to inform U.S. policy — and to politicize the relationship between the White House and intelligence agencies.”
3. Iain Martin in The Times
on the recklessness of Boris Johnson’s chief advisor
Dominic Cummings has become his own worst enemy
“Johnson’s impatience and annoyance is at the root of the problem. All prime ministers discover, after a few months in the job, that it’s harder than it looks. They pull the levers, expect instant results but soon realise that often nothing happens. Wise PMs react by making the No 10 operation work with a combination of charm, guile and command built through trust. That is not the Cummings agenda. His contempt for convention and established institutions, including the Tory party, is total. His goal is the destruction of the machine.”
4. Quassim Cassam in the New Statesman
on what drives extremism
Why extremism is a question of psychology, not politics
“A key extremist preoccupation is victimisation – the perception of themselves as victims of persecution. While extremism can be a reaction to genuine persecution, many extremists are obsessed with fantasies of persecution. For example, so-called “incels”, men who describe themselves as “involuntarily celibate”, believe that they are oppressed by women who refuse to have sex with them. This is a classic extremist persecution fantasy.”
5. Asad Dandia on Al Jazzera
on the atheist paradox
Can atheists make their case without devolving into bigotry?
“While each of them would certainly disagree with one another on substantive, even fundamental issues, the one thing they share is a deep commitment to the advancement of knowledge and the human condition. The point of all this is to say that the wellspring of human knowledge is vast, contradictory, and ongoing - and one can draw wisdom from all of it. ”The word of wisdom is the lost property of the believer,“ the Prophet Muhammad is attributed to have said. ‘Wherever he finds it, he is most deserving of it.’”


theweekuk--2020-02-21--Sport shorts: Jurgen Klopp’s letter to ‘cheeky’ Man Utd fan goes viral and Mercedes steering system

Sport shorts: Jurgen Klopp’s letter to ‘cheeky’ Man Utd fan goes viral and Mercedes steering system will be banned under 2021 FIA rules

A letter sent by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in response to a young Manchester United fan who had asked his team to lose a few games has gone viral .
Ten-year-old schoolboy Daragh Curley , from County Donegal in Ireland , wrote in the letter : “ Liverpool are winning too many games .
If you win nine more games then you have the best unbeaten run in English football .
Being a United fan that is very sad .
“ So the next time Liverpool play , please make them lose .
You should just let the other team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to not win the league or any other match ever again.
” In his reply , Klopp praised Curley ’ s passion but says he can not let down his own club ’ s fans .
“ Unfortunately , on this occasion I can not grant your request , not through choice anyway , ” said the Reds boss .
“ As much as you want Liverpool to lose it is my job to do everything that I can to help Liverpool to win as there are millions of people around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I really do not want to let them down.
” Speaking at a press conference today ahead of the leaders ’ s Premier League match against West Ham on Monday , the German added : “ I can not answer all the letters , I get a lot .
But it was nice , it was cheeky .
We had time that day so I read the letter and I replied .
“ It ’ s a private thing , I get a letter , I respond and the next day it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t like that too much but it ’ s all fine .
“ I like working for Liverpool and I like the rivalry we have .
But I love even more if we can keep that [ rivalry ] on the pitch .
But apart from that they can be happy and we should be happy and I hope Daragh is now happy - he looked like it on the picture I saw later , so good.
” 2 .
Henderson out for three weeks Premier League leaders Liverpool have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henderson was ruled out for three weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in the 1-0 loss at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday .
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said : “ [ Henderson ] could have been worse .
It was a hamstring [ issue ] and there have been a lot of different hamstring injuries around in the Premier League , Harry Kane for example .
“ It ’ s not that bad but he will be out for around three weeks or so .
It is not cool but the way we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I could [ make changes for West Ham ] because apart from Hendo , all the other boys are fit.
” Ahead of Liverpool ’ s home game against West Ham on Monday , there ’ s a number of big matches in the Premier League this weekend .
Tomorrow lunchtime Chelsea face Tottenham in a London derby at Stamford Bridge and the late game sees third-placed Leicester City host second-placed Manchester City at the King Power Stadium .
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Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– England will “ shun ” any attempt by the International Cricket Council to introduce mandatory four-day Test matches , The Times reports , with the England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB ) chief executive Tom Harrison declaring that he is opposed to the idea of a shortened format .
The proposition of reducing Tests from five to four days was first mooted at the end of last year , and it was claimed that the ECB were “ cautiously supportive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview with The Cricketer magazine , Harrison said that is not the case .
“ I ’ ve been positioned as the champion of four-day Test cricket , ” he explained .
“ I am not… We will protect international cricket .
Four-day Tests answer some questions , some of the time , but it ’ s not the answer to all of our problems.
” The Daily Mirror reports that British boxer Tyson Fury will “ pocket a career-best purse of at least £31m ” for his rematch with Deontay Wilder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Las Vegas .
The paper says that the heavyweight has “ hit the jackpot ” and will rake in millions from a sell-out 17,000 crowd not to mention pay-per-view sales on both sides of the pond .
The unbeaten challenger is guaranteed around £19m with the rest coming from pay-per-view figures which are “ doing better than anyone anticipated ” .
Mercedes ’ s innovative and controversial Dual Axis Steering ( DAS ) system has caused quite a stir this week at Formula 1 ’ s pre-season testing in Barcelona .
The BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been cleared to use DAS in the 2020 campaign but the FIA has confirmed it would not be legal under the new regulations being introduced in 2021 .
A clause in the 2021 rules state : “ The re-alignment of the steered wheels , as defined by the position of the inboard attachment of the relevant suspensions members that remain a fixed distance from each other , must be uniquely defined by a monotonic function of the rotational position of a single steering wheel.
” The 2020 Six Nations rugby championship is back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first match Italy host Scotland in Rome and this is followed by Wales against France in Cardiff .
On Sunday England take on Ireland at Twickenham .
After two rounds of fixtures France and Ireland are the only teams who have a 100 % winning record .
It 's all there in black and white ... How are your team doing ?
# GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/nac9iOrhgE • None Saturday 22 February : Italy vs. Scotland ( 2.15pm GMT ; live on ITV ) ; Wales vs. France ( 4.45pm GMT ; live on BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biggest sport stories - and a concise , balanced take on the week ’ s news - try The Week magazine .
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Joseph to play on wing against Ireland England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to face Ireland at Twickenham on Sunday .
An injury to George Furbank means that Elliot Daly moves to full-back and Jonathan Joseph starts on the wing .
Ben Youngs is selected at scrum-half .
Manu Tuilagi returns at centre , Joe Marler is at prop in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is on the flank .
Eddie Jones in ‘ racism ’ row as rugby is overshadowed once more 9 .
Federer out of the French Open Roger Federer is targeting a return to tennis in the grass-court season after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee .
The 20-time grand slam champion will miss the French Open in Paris in May and June as well as tournaments in Dubai , Indian Wells , Bogota and Miami .
Federer , 38 , underwent surgery in Switzerland on Wednesday and he said : “ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little while .
“ I hoped it would go away , but after an examination , and discussion with my team , I decided to have arthroscopic surgery in Switzerland .
After the procedure , the doctors confirmed that it was the right thing to have done and are very confident of a full recovery.
” Federer will ‘ see you on the grass ’ - but is this the beginning of the end ?
Despite Wolves ’ s 4-0 thumping of Espanyol and Arsenal ’ s 1-0 win at Olympiakos last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets the most coverage on the back pages is Manchester United ’ s lacklustre 1-1 draw at Club Bruges .
“ Blush goalie ” screams The Sun , a reference to the underwhelming performance of United keeper Sergio Romero , who was exposed for the Belgian club ’ s goal .
The Red Devils levelled through Anthony Martial , hence The Daily Telegraph ’ s “ Martial law ” headline , while the Daily Mirror says the French striker “ spared United ’ s blushes ” .
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1. Klopp replies to ‘cheeky’ United fan A letter sent by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in response to a young Manchester United fan who had asked his team to lose a few games has gone viral. Ten-year-old schoolboy Daragh Curley, from County Donegal in Ireland, wrote in the letter: “Liverpool are winning too many games. If you win nine more games then you have the best unbeaten run in English football. Being a United fan that is very sad. “So the next time Liverpool play, please make them lose. You should just let the other team score. I hope I have convinced you to not win the league or any other match ever again.” In his reply, Klopp praised Curley’s passion but says he cannot let down his own club’s fans. “Unfortunately, on this occasion I cannot grant your request, not through choice anyway,” said the Reds boss. “As much as you want Liverpool to lose it is my job to do everything that I can to help Liverpool to win as there are millions of people around the world who want that to happen, so I really do not want to let them down.” Speaking at a press conference today ahead of the leaders’s Premier League match against West Ham on Monday, the German added: “I cannot answer all the letters, I get a lot. But it was nice, it was cheeky. We had time that day so I read the letter and I replied. “It’s a private thing, I get a letter, I respond and the next day it’s in a newspaper - I don’t like that too much but it’s all fine. “I like working for Liverpool and I like the rivalry we have. But I love even more if we can keep that [rivalry] on the pitch. But apart from that they can be happy and we should be happy and I hope Daragh is now happy - he looked like it on the picture I saw later, so good.” 2. Henderson out for three weeks Premier League leaders Liverpool have been dealt an injury blow after captain Jordan Henderson was ruled out for three weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in the 1-0 loss at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Skip advert
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said: “[Henderson] could have been worse. It was a hamstring [issue] and there have been a lot of different hamstring injuries around in the Premier League, Harry Kane for example. “It’s not that bad but he will be out for around three weeks or so. It is not cool but the way we see it, we were still lucky. I could [make changes for West Ham] because apart from Hendo, all the other boys are fit.” 3. This weekend’s Premier League fixtures Ahead of Liverpool’s home game against West Ham on Monday, there’s a number of big matches in the Premier League this weekend. Tomorrow lunchtime Chelsea face Tottenham in a London derby at Stamford Bridge and the late game sees third-placed Leicester City host second-placed Manchester City at the King Power Stadium. Saturday 22 February (3pm unless stated) Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur (12.30pm, live on BT Sport)
Burnley vs. AFC Bournemouth
Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle United
Sheffield United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Southampton vs. Aston Villa
Leicester City vs. Manchester City (5.30pm, live on Sky Sports) Sunday 23 February Manchester United vs. Watford (2pm)
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Norwich City (2pm)
Arsenal vs. Everton (4.30pm, live on Sky Sports) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––For analysis of the biggest sport stories - and a concise, balanced take on the week’s news - try The Week magazine. Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4. ECB ‘shun’ four-day Tests England will “shun” any attempt by the International Cricket Council to introduce mandatory four-day Test matches, The Times reports, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Tom Harrison declaring that he is opposed to the idea of a shortened format. The proposition of reducing Tests from five to four days was first mooted at the end of last year, and it was claimed that the ECB were “cautiously supportive of the move”. But in an interview with The Cricketer magazine, Harrison said that is not the case. “I’ve been positioned as the champion of four-day Test cricket,” he explained. “I am not… We will protect international cricket. Four-day Tests answer some questions, some of the time, but it’s not the answer to all of our problems.” 5. Fury hits the jackpot The Daily Mirror reports that British boxer Tyson Fury will “pocket a career-best purse of at least £31m” for his rematch with Deontay Wilder this weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Skip advert The paper says that the heavyweight has “hit the jackpot” and will rake in millions from a sell-out 17,000 crowd not to mention pay-per-view sales on both sides of the pond.


theweekuk--2020-02-21--The Lowell Hotel, New York review: an address book secret

According to the song , New York , New York is so good they named it twice .
In similar numerical vein , I ’ m declaring it so good , I ’ m writing about it three times .
Well , sort of .
A return to New York was long overdue .
In the early days of our marriage , my wife and I averaged a visit about every 18 months or so because , well , we could and , like so many of you , we love the place .
It ’ s one of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hype , the hyperbole , the clichés but , however many times you ’ ve been , there ’ s always something new to discover .
You can rush around and play tourist , you can tick off all the landmarks and movie locations – it is , after all , the biggest film set in the world – or you can just hang out , drink coffee , eat overfilled sandwiches , and pretend you ’ re a local for a little while .
It ’ s everything to everyone .
Any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with both hands .
When it included a chance to return to The Lowell… we ’ re talking speed-grabbing .
We ’ re talking faster-than-the-naked-eye , David Blaine-sleight of hand grabbing .
We ’ re talking Flash levels of speed-grabbing .
As someone who kind of travels for a living , it ’ s probably unprofessional to declare any hotel as my favourite in the world so I ’ m going to cheat and declare The Lowell as my wife ’ s favourite hotel in the world , and I ’ ll discretely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But , you know , cough , quite high in my top ten… It ’ s partly the location , an Upper East Side , er , side street , that ’ s enough off the main drag to make The Lowell feel like a local secret , the sort of location that , in your New York daydreams , is where you ’ ll buy the apartment post-lottery win .
It ’ s a wonderful neighbourhood : in strollable distance of just about everything , a few minutes from Central Park , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all your designer label needs and where your next closest neighbourhood eatery – aside from the Lowell ’ s own excellent Majorelle – is Daniel Boulud ’ s titular , two Michelin-starred restaurant .
The Lowell lets you buy into that fantasy with ease , even down to the neighbourhood vibe .
It ’ s one of those hotels where everybody knows your name , seemingly from before you check in .
For various reasons , we arrive separately , my wife dropping her bag and heading to a local yoga class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later and , before I ’ ve reached the desk , I ’ ve been greeted as Mr Davey , been relieved of my suitcase , received profuse apologies that our room isn ’ t quite ready , and been escorted to the bar to catch up on email and enjoy – what else ?
– a Manhattan .
My wife returns , there ’ s a second drink and a jolly nice man appears to show us to our room .
Now , there ’ s an etiquette to this moment I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The door swings open and , whether the room is the most luxurious suite in Christendom or the most basic , functional Travel Lodge-esque room imaginable , it ’ s greeted with a polite nod and perhaps a non-committal grunt of some description .
Yeah , that didn ’ t happen this time .
The door opened and I made noises only dogs could hear .
The last time we stayed at The Lowell , we had a very lovely and very simple room but , as a visiting journalist , I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received a glimpse of their more spectacular accommodation .
One room has stuck in my mind since that day… and yes , here we were .
Those were our bags by the wardrobe .
Those were our two balconies .
That was our lounge .
That was our mahoosive bathroom .
That was our bed that ’ s so padded you need a brief run up to get on it .
So , yeah , stuff decorum and etiquette .
The man showing us the room took it all in his stride – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billionaire industrialists squeal a little at that room – and his colleagues show similar levels of grace and efficiency in every interaction during our all-too-brief stay .
The name thing remains charming , rather than obsequious , and feels like an effortlessly genuine thing rather than the trick or obligation it can feel in other five-star hotels .
It ’ s a hell of an achievement .
Since our previous visit , The Lowell has undergone substantial refurbishment and a clever expansion .
Before it was charming but rather compact and dark .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ first floor , if you ’ re American – is bright and open , from doorway to the terrace of the aforementioned Majorelle , where chef Emmanuel Niess ’ s menu of French classics and Mediterranean influences ticks many , many exquisite boxes .
The other most noticeable change is probably at The Pembroke , the second floor restaurant that serves as the breakfast room , for those days where you don ’ t want to just hide in your room and order an omelette .
A few years ago , the Pembroke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jams from around the world , put together by an eager member of staff .
These days , the jams have gone in favour of a menu that reflects 21st century dietary requirements – “ Fitness and Proteins ” , the acai-heavy Brazilian Breakfast , sides of steamed spinach and roasted cauliflower – although the more calorific joys of pancakes , waffles and the Lowell ’ s signature Benedict are still present , correct and superbly executed .
There ’ s also Eggs Isabella , eggs scrambled with truffle , served in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why wouldn ’ t there be ?
There are more modern hotels .
There are more luxuriously appointed hotels .
There are hotels with more facilities and spas and pools .
And , you know , they ’ re all glorious .
But there ’ s something about The Lowell that just resonates with me , with my wife and , once you start talking about it in certain circles , a handful of others who ’ ve experienced its many charms .
It feels like an “ address book secret ” , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s just a very exclusive club with a relaxed , friendly , utterly exquisite clubhouse .
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According to the song, New York, New York is so good they named it twice. In similar numerical vein, I’m declaring it so good, I’m writing about it three times. Well, sort of.
A return to New York was long overdue. In the early days of our marriage, my wife and I averaged a visit about every 18 months or so because, well, we could and, like so many of you, we love the place. It’s one of those cities that always lives up to the hype, the hyperbole, the clichés but, however many times you’ve been, there’s always something new to discover. You can rush around and play tourist, you can tick off all the landmarks and movie locations – it is, after all, the biggest film set in the world – or you can just hang out, drink coffee, eat overfilled sandwiches, and pretend you’re a local for a little while. It’s everything to everyone.
Any opportunity to return would have been grabbed with both hands. When it included a chance to return to The Lowell… we’re talking speed-grabbing. We’re talking faster-than-the-naked-eye, David Blaine-sleight of hand grabbing. We’re talking Flash levels of speed-grabbing.
As someone who kind of travels for a living, it’s probably unprofessional to declare any hotel as my favourite in the world so I’m going to cheat and declare The Lowell as my wife’s favourite hotel in the world, and I’ll discretely place it in my Top Ten. But, you know, cough, quite high in my top ten…
It’s partly the location, an Upper East Side, er, side street, that’s enough off the main drag to make The Lowell feel like a local secret, the sort of location that, in your New York daydreams, is where you’ll buy the apartment post-lottery win. It’s a wonderful neighbourhood: in strollable distance of just about everything, a few minutes from Central Park, slap bang between Madison and Park, for all your designer label needs and where your next closest neighbourhood eatery – aside from the Lowell’s own excellent Majorelle – is Daniel Boulud’s titular, two Michelin-starred restaurant.
The Lowell lets you buy into that fantasy with ease, even down to the neighbourhood vibe. It’s one of those hotels where everybody knows your name, seemingly from before you check in. For various reasons, we arrive separately, my wife dropping her bag and heading to a local yoga class. I arrive an hour or so later and, before I’ve reached the desk, I’ve been greeted as Mr Davey, been relieved of my suitcase, received profuse apologies that our room isn’t quite ready, and been escorted to the bar to catch up on email and enjoy – what else? – a Manhattan. My wife returns, there’s a second drink and a jolly nice man appears to show us to our room.


theweekuk--2020-02-21--52 ideas that changed the world: 36. Logic

In this series , The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world .
This week , the spotlight is on logic : Boris Johnson ’ s de facto chief of staff Dominic Cummings published a post on his blog in 2017 titled “ Complexity and Prediction Part V ” .
The post linked to a paper , written by Cummings , that aimed to “ sketch a new approach to education and training in general but particularly for those who go on to make important decisions in political institutions ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cummings quoted Hungarian-American mathematician John von Neumann on logician Kurt Godel , writing : “ Godel ’ s achievement in modern logic is singular and monumental – indeed it is more than a monument , it is a landmark which will remain visible far in space and time.
” Following his appeal for “ misfits ” and “ weirdos ” to apply to work at No .
10 Downing Street , Cummings ’ s short-lived appointment of “ superforecaster ” Andrew Sabisky seems to have formed part of his effort to shift the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make important decisions ” in the upper echelons of politics .
Cummings has clearly read Godel widely , citing him in various blog posts and papers on his personal website .
He is not alone in considering him influential and in 1999 , when Time magazine conducted a survey to determine the 20 most influential thinkers of the 20th century , the Austro-Hungarian logician came ninth .
Logic is the study of how we arrive at premises based on a set of propositions or evidence .
More broadly , logic is the analysis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definition , the premises may or may not support the conclusion ; when they do not , this is characterised as a fallacy .
Historically , logic has been predominantly the preserve of philosophers and mathematicians .
However , more recently , it has been studied as a part of cognitive sciences , which draws on computer science , linguistics and psychology .
Cummings ’ s academic background is in history , but based on his wide-ranging writing , it would appear that theories of logic and logicians themselves are now influencing our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The word “ logic ” derives from the Greek logos , meaning reason or plan .
This etymology allows us to fairly easily pinpoint the origins of the concept in the Western world .
For most , the study of logic was dominated by Aristotle right up until the late 19th century .
Aristotelian logic ( often referred to as “ categorical logic ” ) argues that logical statements relate to the “ classes of things , and relationships between those classes ” .
An often cited example is the statement , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man , therefore Socrates is mortal ” .
What this essentially represents is “ deductive reasoning ” , where the argument is built on each step being deduced from what comes before .
In Sophistical Refutations , Aristotle acknowledges that his work on logic was exploring uncharted territory .
He wrote that prior to him , “ nothing existed at all… on the subject of deduction we had absolutely nothing else of an earlier date to mention ” .
The Franciscan friar William of Ockham , said to have devised the problem-solving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aristotelian logic in the 14th century , influencing the work of French philosopher Jean Buridan .
Buridan ’ s Summulae de Dialectica would become the primary textbook of logic at European universities for about two centuries .
However , he is perhaps most famous for the “ Buridan ’ s ass ” paradox .
This proposes a hypothetical situation in which a donkey that is equally hungry and thirsty is placed midway between a stack of hay and a pail of water .
The paradox assumes the ass will always go to whichever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunger and thirst since it can not make any logical decision between the hay and water .
The paradox exposes a problem in logical thought , for when there is no logical conclusion for what to do next , what is the ass to do ?
During the same period , the Chinese philosopher Gongsun Long proposed the paradox “ one and one can not become two , since neither becomes two ” , while at the same time , Indian logical scholarship began to develop theories indicative of modern philosophical logic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this work began to draw the attention of many Western scholars , and influenced 19th-century logicians including Charles Babbage , Augustus De Morgan and George Boole .
In the mid-19th century , mathematical logic began to supplant Aristotelian logic in Western academia .
In 1854 , Boole published the catchily titled , An Investigation of the Laws of Thought on Which are Founded the Mathematical Theories of Logic and Probabilities .
This introduced mathematical logic , in which the foundations of mathematical problems are applied to the school of logic .
Boolean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a branch of algebra in which all values are reduced to either true or false .
This neat binary would later perfectly suit computer scientists as it can be easily represented through the binary of 1 ( true ) or 0 ( false ) .
It would later influence the development of the Turing machine , invented in 1936 by future Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing .
From 1910 to 1913 , Alfred North Whitehead and Bertrand Russell published Principia Mathematica , a study that attempted to define so-called “ symbolic logic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempts to derive logic from mathematics .
Whitehead and Russell ’ s work , however , “ did not satisfy everybody ” .
In the 1920s , an English logician and philosopher , Frank Ramsey , showed how the system of Principia Mathematica could be revised .
Commenting on the often confusing role of studying logic , Ramsey wrote : “ Logic issues in tautologies , mathematics in identities , philosophy in definitions ; all trivial , but all part of the vital work of clarifying and organising our thought.
” Cummings ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Incompleteness Theorem in the early 1930s .
This established that logic like Russell and Whitehead ’ s Principia Mathematica can not prove every mathematical truth .
As The Economic Times notes , Albert Einstein is reported to have told a colleague that in the later years of his life , he used to come to the Institute of Advanced Study at Princeton University merely “ to have the privilege to be able to walk home with Godel ” .
Writing in Prospect magazine , emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the general idea that there are truths that can not be proved has an appeal far beyond logic ” .
This , Monk says , led Godel to be labelled “ the romantic ’ s favourite mathematician ” by American mathematician Jordan Ellenberg .
One of the most famous philosophers of the 20th century , Ludwig Wittgenstein , devoted his early writing to the field of logic .
Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus , the only full length work published by Wittgenstein in his lifetime , was written as notes while the Austrian philosopher was serving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ War and outlined a theory that would influence the logical positivist philosophers of the “ Vienna Circle ” .
The Vienna Circle was a group of around 13 philosophers – including Godel – who met regularly at the University of Vienna throughout the late 1920s and early 1930s with the aim of making philosophy scientific with the help of modern logic .
The group released a manifesto in 1929 in which it outlined the use of mathematical logic to clarify philosophical problems .
The Vienna Circle members were also empiricists , believing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Einstein , Russell and Wittgenstein are named in the manifesto as its “ leading representatives ” .
Heading into the 21st century , the combination of logic and improvements in data collection began to influence a new generation of “ predictive sciences ” .
Another influence on Cummings , Canadian-American political science writer Philip Tetlock , devised the notion of “ superforecasting ” , a combination of exploiting “ diverse sources of information ” , while constantly “ critiquing each other ’ s logic ” .
In July 2011 , Tetlock co-founded the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ harness the wisdom of the crowd to forecast world events ” by “ developing coherent and logical probabilities ” .
The project spawned a book , Superforecasters : The Art and Science of Prediction , which Cummings has advised people to read , rather than “ political pundits who don ’ t know what they are talking about ” .
How did it change the world ?
Theories of logic may seem academic and abstruse , a criticism that is easily levelled when trying to wrap your head around Aristotelian theory or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , the first study of logic , when , as Aristotle wrote “ nothing existed at all… on the subject of deduction ” , began a process of clarifying how we evaluate arguments and reasoning .
As Frank Ramsey notes , logicians work in “ tautologies ” , but the influence of their analytical framework is clear in a figure like Dominic Cummings , whose extensive writing makes regular reference to logicians like Godel and who employs the framework of their thinking in his plans for education and prediction .
The blog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to devise a “ new approach ” to how decisions are made in politics and in sticking to his threat to hire weirdos like Sabisky , Cummings appears to be following through .
Ramsey may have said that logicians deal in the “ trivial ” , but it is the second part of that quote – that they are “ part of the vital work of clarifying and organising our thought ” – where their impact lies .

In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world. This week, the spotlight is on logic: Boris Johnson’s de facto chief of staff Dominic Cummings published a post on his blog in 2017 titled “Complexity and Prediction Part V”. The post linked to a paper, written by Cummings, that aimed to “sketch a new approach to education and training in general but particularly for those who go on to make important decisions in political institutions”. At the foot of the post, Cummings quoted Hungarian-American mathematician John von Neumann on logician Kurt Godel, writing: “Godel’s achievement in modern logic is singular and monumental – indeed it is more than a monument, it is a landmark which will remain visible far in space and time.” Following his appeal for “misfits” and “weirdos” to apply to work at No. 10 Downing Street, Cummings’s short-lived appointment of “superforecaster” Andrew Sabisky seems to have formed part of his effort to shift the goalposts in terms of how people “make important decisions” in the upper echelons of politics. Cummings has clearly read Godel widely, citing him in various blog posts and papers on his personal website. He is not alone in considering him influential and in 1999, when Time magazine conducted a survey to determine the 20 most influential thinkers of the 20th century, the Austro-Hungarian logician came ninth. Logic in 60 seconds Logic is the study of how we arrive at premises based on a set of propositions or evidence. More broadly, logic is the analysis and appraisal of arguments. In this definition, the premises may or may not support the conclusion; when they do not, this is characterised as a fallacy. Historically, logic has been predominantly the preserve of philosophers and mathematicians. However, more recently, it has been studied as a part of cognitive sciences, which draws on computer science, linguistics and psychology. Skip advert Cummings’s academic background is in history, but based on his wide-ranging writing, it would appear that theories of logic and logicians themselves are now influencing our politics. How did it develop? The word “logic” derives from the Greek logos, meaning reason or plan. This etymology allows us to fairly easily pinpoint the origins of the concept in the Western world. For most, the study of logic was dominated by Aristotle right up until the late 19th century.
Aristotelian logic (often referred to as “categorical logic”) argues that logical statements relate to the “classes of things, and relationships between those classes”. An often cited example is the statement, “all men are mortals, Socrates is a man, therefore Socrates is mortal”. What this essentially represents is “deductive reasoning”, where the argument is built on each step being deduced from what comes before. In Sophistical Refutations, Aristotle acknowledges that his work on logic was exploring uncharted territory. He wrote that prior to him, “nothing existed at all… on the subject of deduction we had absolutely nothing else of an earlier date to mention”. The Franciscan friar William of Ockham, said to have devised the problem-solving principle Occam’s Razor, adapted Aristotelian logic in the 14th century, influencing the work of French philosopher Jean Buridan. Buridan’s Summulae de Dialectica would become the primary textbook of logic at European universities for about two centuries. However, he is perhaps most famous for the “Buridan’s ass” paradox. This proposes a hypothetical situation in which a donkey that is equally hungry and thirsty is placed midway between a stack of hay and a pail of water. The paradox assumes the ass will always go to whichever is closer, it dies of both hunger and thirst since it cannot make any logical decision between the hay and water. The paradox exposes a problem in logical thought, for when there is no logical conclusion for what to do next, what is the ass to do? During the same period, the Chinese philosopher Gongsun Long proposed the paradox “one and one cannot become two, since neither becomes two”, while at the same time, Indian logical scholarship began to develop theories indicative of modern philosophical logic. As a result of British colonial interests, this work began to draw the attention of many Western scholars, and influenced 19th-century logicians including Charles Babbage, Augustus De Morgan and George Boole. Skip advert In the mid-19th century, mathematical logic began to supplant Aristotelian logic in Western academia. In 1854, Boole published the catchily titled, An Investigation of the Laws of Thought on Which are Founded the Mathematical Theories of Logic and Probabilities. This introduced mathematical logic, in which the foundations of mathematical problems are applied to the school of logic. Boolean logic grew out of his writing, a branch of algebra in which all values are reduced to either true or false. This neat binary would later perfectly suit computer scientists as it can be easily represented through the binary of 1 (true) or 0 (false). It would later influence the development of the Turing machine, invented in 1936 by future Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing.


theweekuk--2020-02-21--What is institutional racism?

What is institutional racism?

An early draft of the delayed Windrush review report branded the Home Office “ institutionally racist ” over the department ’ s “ hostile environment ” policy towards migrants , it has emerged .
The findings of the independent review into the deportation of Caribbean migrants who had lived legally in the UK for decades were originally due to be published in March last year but have yet to be made public .
However , The Times reports that inside sources say the phrase “ institutionally racist ” was included in an initial draft but no longer appears in more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review report has been watered down .
Institutional racism is a form of racism that exists in institutional settings , usually of a social or political nature .
The Metropolitan Police force was famously branded “ institutionally racist ” in 1999 by Sir William Macpherson , who led the public inquiry into the fatal stabbing of black teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993 .
Macpherson defined institutional racism as “ the collective failure of an organisation to provide an appropriate and professional service to people because of their colour , culture or ethnic origin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen in “ processes , attitudes and behaviour which amount to discrimination through unwitting prejudice , ignorance , thoughtlessness and racist stereotyping which disadvantages minority ethnic people ” , he said .
Two decades later , in 2018 , a lawyer representing some of the families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire said the public inquiry into the June 2017 blaze should ask whether the tragedy , which claimed 72 deaths , was “ a product of institutional racism ” .
Others have claimed that institutional racism is also rife in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article on The Conversation last year , Katy Sian , a lecturer in sociology at the University of York , wrote that “ racism in British universities is endemic ” .
An analysis of data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency ( HESA ) showed that in 2012-13 , of a total 17,880 professors in British universities , only 85 were black , 950 were Asian , and 365 were “ other ” ( including mixed race ) .
Kalwant Bhopal , a Birmingham University professor of education and social justice , believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , The Guardian reports .
She asks : “ If the Race Relations Amendment Act ( 2000 ) and Macpherson were effective , why is it that if you are a black student you are less likely to leave university with a 2:1 or a first , less likely to attend an elite university and are more likely to be unemployed six months after graduation ?
” Campaigners say that as well as being seen in education and policing , evidence for institutional racism has been found in housing , loans , immigration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other medicine , and politics .
Bhopal claims that policymakers , employers and others in power only advance racial justice if it supports their own interests , creating “ a smokescreen of conformity ” with race equality agendas .
“ We seem to be going round in circles , ” she concludes .
Where did the concept originate ?
The term “ institutional racism ” was first used publicly in 1967 by African-American civil rights activists Stokely Carmichael ( later known as Kwame Ture ) and Charles V. Hamilton in their book Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to The Guardian ’ s Hugh Mair .
In the book , Carmichael and Hamilton contrasted “ individual racism and institutional racism ” .
They described the latter as “ less overt , far more subtle , less identifiable in terms of specific individuals committing the acts .
But it is no less destructive of human life.
” Because institutional racism operates in “ established and respected forces in society ” , it receives “ far less public condemnation ” , the two campaigners argued .
“ When white terrorists bomb a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that is an act of individual racism , widely deplored by most segments of the society , ” they wrote .
“ But when in that same city – Birmingham , Alabama – five hundred black babies die each year because of the lack of power , food , shelter and medical facilities , and thousands more are destroyed and maimed physically , emotionally and intellectually because of conditions of poverty and discrimination in the black community , that is a function of institutional racism.
” Ironically , in the UK , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white , public school-educated , knighted High Court judge that the spotlight was shone on the problem .
When Macpherson branded the Met “ institutionally racist ” , he triggered change in British society that was “ so significant , we have almost forgotten what it was like before ” , according to Matthew Ryder QC .
“ The notion that there was a structural component to racism that is more impactful than personal animus or hostility is now well established , ” says Ryder , who served as London ’ s deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ That was almost a completely alien concept before the Stephen Lawrence inquiry happened.
” The public denouncement of the Met empowered black people to hold institutions to account for racism , Ryder argues .
Any critics of the phrase ?
The term “ institutional racism ” has been described as “ incendiary ” by Trevor Philips , former chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) , reports the BBC .
In a 2009 speech marking ten years since the Lawrence murder report in which Macpherson used the phrase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by far the best place in Europe to live if you are not white ” .
“ The use of the term was incendiary , ” he said .
‘ It rocked the foundations of the police service and caused widespread anguish in government .
”

An early draft of the delayed Windrush review report branded the Home Office “institutionally racist” over the department’s “hostile environment” policy towards migrants, it has emerged.
The findings of the independent review into the deportation of Caribbean migrants who had lived legally in the UK for decades were originally due to be published in March last year but have yet to be made public.
However, The Times reports that inside sources say the phrase “institutionally racist” was included in an initial draft but no longer appears in more recent versions - triggering claims that the review report has been watered down.
What is institutional racism?
Institutional racism is a form of racism that exists in institutional settings, usually of a social or political nature.
The Metropolitan Police force was famously branded “institutionally racist” in 1999 by Sir William Macpherson, who led the public inquiry into the fatal stabbing of black teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993.
Macpherson defined institutional racism as “the collective failure of an organisation to provide an appropriate and professional service to people because of their colour, culture or ethnic origin”. This form of racism is seen in “processes, attitudes and behaviour which amount to discrimination through unwitting prejudice, ignorance, thoughtlessness and racist stereotyping which disadvantages minority ethnic people”, he said.
Two decades later, in 2018, a lawyer representing some of the families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire said the public inquiry into the June 2017 blaze should ask whether the tragedy, which claimed 72 deaths, was “a product of institutional racism”.
Others have claimed that institutional racism is also rife in the UK’s education system. In an article on The Conversation last year, Katy Sian, a lecturer in sociology at the University of York, wrote that “racism in British universities is endemic”.
An analysis of data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) showed that in 2012-13, of a total 17,880 professors in British universities, only 85 were black, 950 were Asian, and 365 were “other” (including mixed race).
Kalwant Bhopal, a Birmingham University professor of education and social justice, believes “white privilege” still dominates society, The Guardian reports.
She asks: “If the Race Relations Amendment Act (2000) and Macpherson were effective, why is it that if you are a black student you are less likely to leave university with a 2:1 or a first, less likely to attend an elite university and are more likely to be unemployed six months after graduation?”


theweekuk--2020-02-21--Eddie Jones in ‘racism’ row as rugby is overshadowed once more

• None Saturday 22 February : Italy vs. Scotland ( 2.15pm GMT ; live on ITV ) ; Wales vs. France ( 4.45pm GMT ; live on BBC and S4C ) There was a time when the Six Nations was only about what happened on the pitch but increasingly now the coaches are the ones creating headlines .
England ’ s Eddie Jones is rarely off the back pages , what with his penchant for putting his foot in it ( be it winding up the French or winding up the Scots ) , and the Aussie was at it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters .
Asked about his reputed meditation practices ( admittedly an irrelevant question on the eve of England ’ s clash with Ireland ) , Jones flippantly replied : “ I don ’ t think I ’ ve ever spoken about meditation .
You must be thinking about someone else .
Maybe another half-Asian person.
” Then , with a smile , the half-Japanese Jones , said : “ Maybe we all look the same.
” It was a crass quip and one that was seized on by journalists looking for headlines .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ declared The Guardian on its back page , while the Daily Mirror , The Times and The Daily Telegraph also pointed an accusing finger at the Australian .
The latter said he had “ sparked a racism row ” , which is a little far-fetched given that Jones subsequently sought out the reporter to whom he had made the comment and apologised , an apology which was accepted .
The Rugby Football Union attempted to draw a line under the incident with a statement that said : “ Eddie made an off-the-cuff comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intended to cause any offence.
” But Jones should have known better in this era of professional offence-taking , which has evidently spread across the channel to France .
Les Bleus play Wales tomorrow and it promises to be a feisty affair after the French reacted badly to suggestions earlier in the week by Wales that they were prone to cheating in the scrum .
“ It ’ s a lack of respect towards our scrum , towards our team , towards French rugby , towards our nation , ” fumed coach Fabian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two sides met in the quarter-final of last year ’ s World Cup a Frenchman was sent off for elbowing a Welshman in the face .
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Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The France manager , Raphael Ibanez , endorsed his coach ’ s comments , saying the Welsh criticism was a “ blatant , childish attack ” .
Ibanez then ceded the moral high ground with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accusing Wales of selecting Dan Biggar despite concerns over his recent head injuries .
He said : “ We could also question the fate of their fly-half who has been knocked out several times but has been going through the concussion protocol managed by the Welsh federation.
” It ’ s all becoming increasingly tiresome , reminiscent of the bad old days of the Premier League when Alex Ferguson , Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger couldn ’ t stop bad-mouthing each other on the back pages .
Ironically , on the same day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ulster lock Dan Tuohy announced his retirement with a blistering broadside at what the sport has become .
“ It ’ s starting to look like it ’ s rotten from the core , ” he said in a social media post .
“ Integrity and loyalty is a thing of the past , even a simple gesture of looking someone in the eye has gone.
” Rugby ’ s not that far gone but it ’ s a sport that needs to clean up its act and coaches should set an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach Jones has named his team to face Ireland at Twickenham on Sunday .
An injury to George Furbank means that Elliot Daly moves to full-back and Jonathan Joseph starts on the wing .
Ben Youngs is selected at scrum-half .
Manu Tuilagi returns at centre , Joe Marler is at prop in place of Mako Vunipola and Courtney Lawes is on the flank .
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Six Nations round three
Saturday 22 February: Italy vs. Scotland (2.15pm GMT; live on ITV); Wales vs. France (4.45pm GMT; live on BBC and S4C)
Sunday 23 February: England vs. Ireland (3pm GMT; live on ITV)
There was a time when the Six Nations was only about what happened on the pitch but increasingly now the coaches are the ones creating headlines.
England’s Eddie Jones is rarely off the back pages, what with his penchant for putting his foot in it (be it winding up the French or winding up the Scots), and the Aussie was at it again yesterday with an ill-judged quip to reporters.
Asked about his reputed meditation practices (admittedly an irrelevant question on the eve of England’s clash with Ireland), Jones flippantly replied: “I don’t think I’ve ever spoken about meditation. You must be thinking about someone else. Maybe another half-Asian person.”
Then, with a smile, the half-Japanese Jones, said: “Maybe we all look the same.”
Coach clanger
It was a crass quip and one that was seized on by journalists looking for headlines.
“England coach drops a clanger” declared The Guardian on its back page, while the Daily Mirror, The Times and The Daily Telegraph also pointed an accusing finger at the Australian.
The latter said he had “sparked a racism row”, which is a little far-fetched given that Jones subsequently sought out the reporter to whom he had made the comment and apologised, an apology which was accepted.
The Rugby Football Union attempted to draw a line under the incident with a statement that said: “Eddie made an off-the-cuff comment during the press conference which was not intended to cause any offence.”
French fury
But Jones should have known better in this era of professional offence-taking, which has evidently spread across the channel to France.
Les Bleus play Wales tomorrow and it promises to be a feisty affair after the French reacted badly to suggestions earlier in the week by Wales that they were prone to cheating in the scrum.
“It’s a lack of respect towards our scrum, towards our team, towards French rugby, towards our nation,” fumed coach Fabian Galthie, perhaps forgetting that when the two sides met in the quarter-final of last year’s World Cup a Frenchman was sent off for elbowing a Welshman in the face.


theweekuk--2020-02-21--What Iran’s parliamentary election may mean for US relations

Polls have opened in Iran for a contentious parliamentary election that looks set to deliver a hard-line legislature loyal to the country ’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei .
The vote outcome will “ determine the direction of the country as it grapples with a worsening economic crisis ” and a punishing “ maximum pressure ” campaign by the US amid worsening relations between Washington and Tehran , Al Jazeera says .
Yet while so much is at stake , voters are taking part in “ the least representative and least fair election in the Islamic Republic ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidates were barred from running by the government , says The New York Times .
So what could that mean for global politics ?
Held every four years , Iranian parliamentary elections see thousands of candidates vying for 290 seats in the parliament , known as the Majlis .
The process is “ part of Iran ’ s mixed system of democratic and theocratic governance ” , under which Khamenei has the “ final say in the most important matters ” , the BBC reports .
His considerable influence over the political process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a free and fair election .
More than 70,000 contenders - including 81 current lawmakers - were disqualified from standing by the Guardian Council of the Constitution , a powerful 12-member body largely appointed by Khamenei that acts as Iran ’ s constitutional watchdog .
Most of those eliminated from the parliamentary race were reformist candidates , leaving the way clear for the hardliners - an outcome that would undermine the reformist efforts of President Hassan Rouhani , whose second and last term in office ends next year .
Although both Khamenei and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turnout , Canada ’ s CNBC News reports that disillusioned young people “ say they ’ re refusing to go to the polls ” .
How could the vote outcome affect US relations ?
Political analyst Mohammed Hashem told Al Jazeera that it is “ safe to say that Iran ’ s 11th parliament will be under the control of conservatives ” , an outcome that will “ likely mean tougher years for Rouhani and lead to rising tensions in Iran ’ s internal and international politics ” .
The new parliament will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mostly taken blatant positions ” against the 2015 nuclear deal , Hashem added .
Rouhani staked his career on the nuclear agreement with the US and EU , betting that “ the lifting of economic sanctions in exchange for accepting limits on Iran ’ s nuclear programme would end Iran ’ s economic isolation and bring foreign investment and prosperity ” , says The New York Times .
But Rouhani was “ kneecapped when President Trump withdrew from the agreement in 2016 ” , and suffered another blow when the US tightened sanctions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For a round-up of the most important stories from around the world - and a concise , refreshing and balanced take on the week ’ s news agenda - try The Week magazine .
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The Iranian election outcome seems likely to lead to further strains between Tehran and Washington .
On the eve of the vote , the US imposed sanctions against five members of the Guardian Council , labeling the vote a “ sham ” .
“ It is not free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State Mike Pompeo .
CNN says that “ to some extent , how much of a poke in the eye this election is to the US is how many will measure its significance ” .
Trita Parsi , executive vice president of the US-based Quincy Institute think-tank , argues that the election “ will be yet another indicator as to whether Trump ’ s policy of economic warfare is softening Iran ’ s position and bringing it closer to capitulating to American demands ” .
“ If hardliners and opponents of engagement with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then that further proves that Trump ’ s approach is counterproductive , ” he says .

Polls have opened in Iran for a contentious parliamentary election that looks set to deliver a hard-line legislature loyal to the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The vote outcome will “determine the direction of the country as it grapples with a worsening economic crisis” and a punishing “maximum pressure” campaign by the US amid worsening relations between Washington and Tehran, Al Jazeera says.
Yet while so much is at stake, voters are taking part in “the least representative and least fair election in the Islamic Republic’s history”, after thousands of moderate candidates were barred from running by the government, says The New York Times.
So what could that mean for global politics?
Hardliners likely to win power
Held every four years, Iranian parliamentary elections see thousands of candidates vying for 290 seats in the parliament, known as the Majlis.
The process is “part of Iran’s mixed system of democratic and theocratic governance”, under which Khamenei has the “final say in the most important matters”, the BBC reports.
His considerable influence over the political process is the biggest stumbling block to achieving a free and fair election.
More than 70,000 contenders - including 81 current lawmakers - were disqualified from standing by the Guardian Council of the Constitution, a powerful 12-member body largely appointed by Khamenei that acts as Iran’s constitutional watchdog.
Most of those eliminated from the parliamentary race were reformist candidates, leaving the way clear for the hardliners - an outcome that would undermine the reformist efforts of President Hassan Rouhani, whose second and last term in office ends next year.
Although both Khamenei and Rouhani are calling for a high voter turnout, Canada’s CNBC News reports that disillusioned young people “say they’re refusing to go to the polls”.
How could the vote outcome affect US relations?
Political analyst Mohammed Hashem told Al Jazeera that it is “safe to say that Iran’s 11th parliament will be under the control of conservatives”, an outcome that will “likely mean tougher years for Rouhani and lead to rising tensions in Iran’s internal and international politics”.
The new parliament will be comprised of parliamentarians “who have mostly taken blatant positions” against the 2015 nuclear deal, Hashem added.


theweekuk--2020-02-21--Quiz of The Week: 15 - 21 February 2020

Quiz of The Week: 15 - 21 February 2020

This week has seen dramas and tragedies unfolding across the world , from mass shootings to a worsening of the Syrian refugee crisis .
Thankfully , there has been some good news too , including breakthroughs by academics at Missouri ’ s Washington University who are getting help from an unexpected animal to sniff out chemical explosives .
To find out how closely you ’ ve been paying attention to the latest global events , put your knowledge to the test with our Quiz of The Week .
Need a reminder of some of the headline-grabbing stories over the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Census found that 149 women were killed by 147 men in the UK in 2018 - ten more deaths than the previous year and the highest total since the records began .
More than half of the 2018 victims were killed by a current or former partner .
A far-right terrorist shot dead ten people before killing himself in the German town of Hanau , while a man was arrested in London for attempted murder after a stabbing in a mosque in the English capital .
In New Zealand , a man found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in prison .
Other world news includes an escalation in violence between Turkish forces and Syrian government troops , leading the United Nations to warn of “ the biggest humanitarian horror story of the 21st century ” if a ceasefire is not reached .
In the US , Donald Trump ’ s friend and self-described “ dirty trickster ” political strategist Roger Stone has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for lying to Congress in a bid to protect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had “ crime pays ” tattooed across his forehead is back behind bars after being arrested for the second time in three months .


theweekuk--2020-02-21--Today’s back pages: Martial spares Man Utd’s blushes in Bruges and Fury hits the jackpot

Despite Wolves ’ s 4-0 thumping of Espanyol and Arsenal ’ s 1-0 win at Olympiakos , the Europa League tie that gets the most coverage on the back pages is Manchester United ’ s lacklustre 1-1 draw at Club Bruges .
“ Blush goalie ” screams The Sun , a reference to the underwhelming performance of United keeper Sergio Romero , who was exposed for the Belgian club ’ s goal .
The Red Devils levelled through Anthony Martial , hence The Daily Telegraph ’ s “ Martial law ” headline , while the Daily Mirror says the French @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Most papers agree with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who said that United were “ sloppy ” in the first leg of their last-32 encounter Not so Wolves , who ran riot at Molineux with Diogo Jota scoring a stunning hat-trick as they put their Spanish visitors to the sword , nor Arsenal , who secured a precious advantage in their first leg in Athens thanks to a late goal from Alexandre Lacazette .
The Guardian is the only paper to make the Gunners the lead on their back page with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ handled the heat ” of Olympiakos .
The Times reports that England will “ shun ” any attempt by the International Cricket Council to introduce mandatory four-day Test matches with the England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB ) chief executive Tom Harrison declaring that he is opposed to the idea of a shortened format .
The proposition of reducing Tests from five to four days was first mooted at the end of last year , and it was claimed that the ECB were “ cautiously supportive of the move ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ magazine , Harrison said that is not the case .
“ I ’ ve been positioned as the champion of four-day Test cricket , ” he explained .
“ I am not… We will protect international cricket .
Four-day Tests answer some questions , some of the time , but it ’ s not the answer to all of our problems.
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Start your trial today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fury will “ pocket a career-best purse of at least £31m ” for his rematch with Deontay Wilder this weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas .
The paper says that the British heavyweight has “ hit the jackpot ” and will rake in millions from a sell-out 17,000 crowd not to mention pay-per-view sales on both sides of the pond .
The Mirror says that the unbeaten challenger is guaranteed around £19m with the rest coming from pay-per-view figures which are “ doing better than anyone anticipated ” .
In another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with Roger Federer , the Swiss tennis star has announced that he won ’ t be competing at the French Open in May .
The Guardian reports that the 38-year-old ’ s disclosure that “ minor surgery on his right knee will sideline him until Wimbledon at the end of June shook the tennis community ” .
Having undergone surgery on his left knee in 2016 , Federer ’ s body will once again require the surgeon ’ s knife and the Guardian says it “ casts doubt ” on whether the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total of 20 majors .
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Bruised in Bruges
Despite Wolves’s 4-0 thumping of Espanyol and Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Olympiakos, the Europa League tie that gets the most coverage on the back pages is Manchester United’s lacklustre 1-1 draw at Club Bruges.
“Blush goalie” screams The Sun, a reference to the underwhelming performance of United keeper Sergio Romero, who was exposed for the Belgian club’s goal.
The Red Devils levelled through Anthony Martial, hence The Daily Telegraph’s “Martial law” headline, while the Daily Mirror says the French striker “spared United’s blushes”.
Most papers agree with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who said that United were “sloppy” in the first leg of their last-32 encounter
Not so Wolves, who ran riot at Molineux with Diogo Jota scoring a stunning hat-trick as they put their Spanish visitors to the sword, nor Arsenal, who secured a precious advantage in their first leg in Athens thanks to a late goal from Alexandre Lacazette.
The Guardian is the only paper to make the Gunners the lead on their back page with the paper hailing the way a young side “handled the heat” of Olympiakos.
ECB ‘shun’ four-day Tests
The Times reports that England will “shun” any attempt by the International Cricket Council to introduce mandatory four-day Test matches with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Tom Harrison declaring that he is opposed to the idea of a shortened format.
The proposition of reducing Tests from five to four days was first mooted at the end of last year, and it was claimed that the ECB were “cautiously supportive of the move”. But in an interview with The Cricketer magazine, Harrison said that is not the case.
“I’ve been positioned as the champion of four-day Test cricket,” he explained. “I am not… We will protect international cricket. Four-day Tests answer some questions, some of the time, but it’s not the answer to all of our problems.”
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Fury hits the jackpot
The Daily Mirror reports that Tyson Fury will “pocket a career-best purse of at least £31m” for his rematch with Deontay Wilder this weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The paper says that the British heavyweight has “hit the jackpot” and will rake in millions from a sell-out 17,000 crowd not to mention pay-per-view sales on both sides of the pond.
The Mirror says that the unbeaten challenger is guaranteed around £19m with the rest coming from pay-per-view figures which are “doing better than anyone anticipated”.
Fed injury blow
In another sign that Old Father Time is catching up with Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis star has announced that he won’t be competing at the French Open in May.
The Guardian reports that the 38-year-old’s disclosure that “minor surgery on his right knee will sideline him until Wimbledon at the end of June shook the tennis community”.
Having undergone surgery on his left knee in 2016, Federer’s body will once again require the surgeon’s knife and the Guardian says it “casts doubt” on whether the living legend will add to his record total of 20 majors.
Federer will ‘see you on the grass’- but is this the beginning of the end?
Today’s sport headlines
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theweekuk--2020-02-22--Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Saturday 22 Feb 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to stop using their SussexRoyal brand .
A spokesperson for the couple said @ @ @ @ @ “ royal ” could not be used due to government rules .
The BBC ’ @ @ @ @ @ Dymond , says : “ The couple have had to bow to the logic of @ @ @ @ @ and independent life - they will be royal no more .
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Harry and Meghan to stop using SussexRoyal brand
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to stop using their SussexRoyal brand. A spokesperson for the couple said it was agreed the word “royal” could not be used due to government rules. The BBC’s royal correspondent, Jonny Dymond, says: “The couple have had to bow to the logic of their desire for a new and independent life - they will be royal no more.”


theweekuk--2020-02-23--Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Sunday 23 Feb 2020

Emmanuel Macron has said he is “ not sure ” a UK-EU trade deal will be agreed by 31 December @ @ @ @ @ Brexit transition period .
The French President said negotiations , which start next month , @ @ @ @ @ .
The UK government is expected to publish its mandate for the trade deal later @ @ @ @ @ trade deal is negotiated , the UK is following the majority of the EU ’ @ @ @

Macron unsure that UK can agree trade deal with EU in time
Emmanuel Macron has said he is “not sure” a UK-EU trade deal will be agreed by 31 December, the end of the Brexit transition period. The French President said negotiations, which start next month, will be “tense”. The UK government is expected to publish its mandate for the trade deal later this week. As a trade deal is negotiated, the UK is following the majority of the EU’s rules.


theweekuk--2020-02-23--Gypsy King takes the WBC crown: Tyson Fury stops Deontay Wilder in the seventh round in Las Vegas

New WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury declared that the “ king has returned to the top of the throne ” after he beat Deontay Wilder in the Las Vegas rematch on Sunday morning .
Unbeaten Fury , the “ Gypsy King ” , dominated the fight at the MGM Grand , sending Wilder to the canvas twice before the bout was stopped in the seventh round .
The damage was done early on when Fury landed a shot which damaged Wilder ’ s left ear .
With his balance affected the previously unbeaten Wilder held on but the American ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end the contest .
The decision by Wilder ’ s corner completes a stunning career comeback by 31-year-old Fury .
Having previously held the WBA ( Super ) , IBF , WBO , IBO and The Ring magazine titles , depression and mental health issues saw Fury suffer some very dark days away from the ring .
Many pundits and fans believed Fury should have won the first fight against Wilder in 2018 , which was declared a split-decision draw , but his performance in the Las Vegas rematch sees him back on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For analysis of the biggest sport stories - and a concise , balanced take on the week ’ s news - try The Week magazine .
Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “ I told everybody with a pair of ears that the Gypsy King would return to the throne .
My last fight everybody wrote me off .
I was under weight and over trained .
I ’ m a destroyer .
Not bad for someone with pillow fists .
“ I ’ m a man of my word .
I told Wilder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We trained for a knockout , we wasn ’ t tapping around in that gym .
“ I talk like this because I can back it up .
People write me off , they look at my fat belly and bald head and think I can ’ t fight .
He fought the best Tyson Fury , we ’ re both in our primes .
“ I expect him [ Wilder ] to ask for the third fight .
I know he ’ s a warrior and I ’ ll be waiting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ champion .
He got up and battled onto round seven .
He is a warrior , he will be back and be champion again .
But the king has returned to the top of the throne.
” “ The best man won on the night .
My coach threw in the towel but I ’ m ready to go out on my shield .
“ I had a lot of things go on coming into this fight but it is what it is .
I just wish my corner would have let me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m a warrior .
But he [ Fury ] did what he did and there ’ s no excuses.
” Fury vs. Wilder III - or Fury vs. Joshua ?
It ’ s reported that a clause is in the contract for a third fight between Fury and Wilder , but UK boxing fans want to see an all-British title bout between Fury and Anthony Joshua , the holder of the other belts in the heavyweight division .
Joshua ’ s promoter Eddie Hearn has already called for the British rivals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the undisputed champion .
Hearn tweeted : “ No need for a third let ’ s go straight to it in the summer !
# undisputed.
” Boxing fans and pundits have their say on Twitter after the Vegas rematch ...
This is amazing % uD83D % uDE06 @ MikeTyson going wild after Tyson Fury 's stoppage win against Deontay Wilder % uD83D % uDE4C # WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/pbxC4jJ2yi Tyson Fury on cloud nine .
When he beat Wladimir Klitschko to claim the unified heavyweight championship , he sung Aerosmith % u2019s % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Thing.
% u201D After stopping Deontay Wilder , it % u2019s Don McLean % u2019s % u201CAmerican Pie.
% u201D # WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/s890ow6hTC % uD83D % uDC51 List of heavyweights who have won the Ring Magazine heavyweight title more than once : Tyson Fury licked blood off Wilder , praised Jesus Christ and is now singing American Pie .
My mind is legitimately blown rn .
This is spectacular .
This guy is a superstar .
pic.twitter.com/Slr1L8gpoK How Wilder came in looking and how he left tonight # WilderFury # TysonFury2 pic.twitter.com/dz2uZTfzb9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand with the left jab and let rip with the right hook # WilderFury2 @ Tyson_Fury is boxing genius pic.twitter.com/TdNlmtrVQM Congrats to @ Tyson_Fury on a huge win and bossing his way to the WBC & Ring Heavyweight straps .
Once again you showed up big .
@ BronzeBomber keep your head up and learn from this .
# WilderFury2 When Tyson Fury made this video 2 years ago , very few people would of realised how serious he was .
Tonight , a book has been closed .
Tyson Fury has proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always a way back .
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New WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury declared that the “king has returned to the top of the throne” after he beat Deontay Wilder in the Las Vegas rematch on Sunday morning.
Unbeaten Fury, the “Gypsy King”, dominated the fight at the MGM Grand, sending Wilder to the canvas twice before the bout was stopped in the seventh round.
The damage was done early on when Fury landed a shot which damaged Wilder’s left ear. With his balance affected the previously unbeaten Wilder held on but the American’s corner threw in the towel to end the contest.
The decision by Wilder’s corner completes a stunning career comeback by 31-year-old Fury.
Having previously held the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO and The Ring magazine titles, depression and mental health issues saw Fury suffer some very dark days away from the ring.
Many pundits and fans believed Fury should have won the first fight against Wilder in 2018, which was declared a split-decision draw, but his performance in the Las Vegas rematch sees him back on top of the heavyweight division.
America takes it on the chin as ‘those darn Brits’ dominate boxing’s heavyweight division
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Reactions from the fighters
Tyson Fury (30 wins, 21 KOs, 1 draw, zero losses)
“I told everybody with a pair of ears that the Gypsy King would return to the throne. My last fight everybody wrote me off. I was under weight and over trained. I’m a destroyer. Not bad for someone with pillow fists.
“I’m a man of my word. I told Wilder, his team, the world. We trained for a knockout, we wasn’t tapping around in that gym.
“I talk like this because I can back it up. People write me off, they look at my fat belly and bald head and think I can’t fight. He fought the best Tyson Fury, we’re both in our primes.
“I expect him [Wilder] to ask for the third fight. I know he’s a warrior and I’ll be waiting.
“He showed the heart of a champion. He got up and battled onto round seven. He is a warrior, he will be back and be champion again. But the king has returned to the top of the throne.”
Deontay Wilder (42 wins, 41 KOs, 1 draw, 1 loss)
“The best man won on the night. My coach threw in the towel but I’m ready to go out on my shield.
“I had a lot of things go on coming into this fight but it is what it is. I just wish my corner would have let me go out on my shield, I’m a warrior. But he [Fury] did what he did and there’s no excuses.”
Fury vs. Wilder III - or Fury vs. Joshua?
It’s reported that a clause is in the contract for a third fight between Fury and Wilder, but UK boxing fans want to see an all-British title bout between Fury and Anthony Joshua, the holder of the other belts in the heavyweight division.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has already called for the British rivals to step into the ring to decide who is the undisputed champion.
Hearn tweeted: “No need for a third let’s go straight to it in the summer! #undisputed.”
Reactions to Fury’s stunning win
Boxing fans and pundits have their say on Twitter after the Vegas rematch...
This is amazing 😆@MikeTyson going wild after Tyson Fury's stoppage win against Deontay Wilder 🙌 #WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/pbxC4jJ2yi — Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) February 23, 2020
Tyson Fury on cloud nine. When he beat Wladimir Klitschko to claim the unified heavyweight championship, he sung Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” After stopping Deontay Wilder, it’s Don McLean’s “American Pie.” #WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/s890ow6hTC — Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 23, 2020
👑 List of heavyweights who have won the Ring Magazine heavyweight title more than once: 1⃣ Floyd Patterson 2⃣ Muhammad Ali 3⃣ Tyson Fury pic.twitter.com/ik9Qk6cpo1 — Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 23, 2020
The tactic was to occupy the right hand with the left jab and let rip with the right hook #WilderFury2 @Tyson_Fury is boxing genius pic.twitter.com/TdNlmtrVQM — Lonandinyo (@Mvula23) February 23, 2020
Congrats to @Tyson_Fury on a huge win and bossing his way to the WBC & Ring Heavyweight straps. Once again you showed up big. @BronzeBomber keep your head up and learn from this. #WilderFury2 — Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) February 23, 2020
When Tyson Fury made this video 2 years ago, very few people would of realised how serious he was. Tonight, a book has been closed. Tyson Fury has proved that no matter what, there is always a way back. Big respect to the THE NEW WBC heavyweight champion👑👑#WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/CalizSmcfS — The Boxing Feed (@TheBoxingFeed) February 23, 2020
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theweekuk--2020-02-21--Sport shorts: Jurgen Klopp’s letter to ‘cheeky’ Man Utd fan goes viral