Topic 1: ‘We will scrap Ofsted’: Labour makes radical election pledge
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/sep/21/labour-we-will-scrap-ofsted-radical-election-pledge
Gist of the news story:
Labour is pledging to abolish Ofsted and end “high stakes” school inspections as part of radical plans drawn up before a possible snap election. Announcements on education, health and care are expected to be at the heart of Labour’s pitch to voters at its annual conference in Brighton this week (was on 28th September). With Labour’s leadership still under pressure over its ambiguous position on Brexit, senior figures hope that announcing eye-catching policies can refocus a coming election on its plans for public services.
Islamic perspective of topic:
Education
Topic 2: Man jailed for posting anti-Muslim messages
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49799502
Gist of the story:
A man who shared photos of himself holding a shotgun alongside anti-Muslim messages has been jailed for four years. Jay Davison, 38, of Craig Yr Allt in Rhiwbina, Cardiff, posted the "extremely offensive" messages in August 2018, Cardiff Crown Court heard. He urged people to "stand up" in the posts on Instagram and Whatsapp. A jury found him guilty of stirring up religious hatred and two counts of stirring up racial hatred.
Islamic Perspective:
Truth about Islam
Islamophobia
Love for All Hatred for None
Topic 3: Obesity not caused by lack of willpower - psychologists
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49795808
Gist of the news story:
A report by top psychologists says that obesity is not a choice and making people feel ashamed results only in them feeling worse about themselves. They call for changes to the language so that it says “a person with obesity” rather than an “obese person”.
Islamic perspective of topic:
Health
