The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Who said it
“The government’s pushback plan is senseless, dangerous and almost certainly unlawful.”
- Steve Valdez-Symonds, Amnesty International UK’s refugee and migrant rights director, on proposals to turn back migrant boats.
“Each dose going into the arm of someone who’s immune is not going into the arm of someone who’s got no immunity at all.” Professor Adam Finn of the JCVI on the rollout of a booster vaccine programme.
“This is a choice between choosing life or choosing death.” the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby calls for leaders to make changes at the COP26 conference in November.
“Online you can post a banana (emoji) and be fine. There are no repercussions. How can that be right?” - Former footballer Rio Ferdinand criticises a lack of consequences for online abuse while giving evidence to a joint committee over the draft Online Safety Bill.
“A compassionate and caring humanitarian, a proud Yorkshire lass, a friend to many – including a significant number of those who are sat today – a loving daughter and I’m delighted that our parents Jean and Gordon are here today, a fantastic sister-in-law and wife, an outstanding mum to Cuillin and Lejla – who remain full of Jo’s energy, optimism and spirit – and the best big sister anybody could ask for.” - New Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater pays tribute to her late sister Jo Cox in her maiden speech in Parliament. “The depth of our sorrow mirrored by the magnitude of our love.” - Actor Richard E Grant remembers his “beloved” wife Joan Washington ahead of her funeral.