LIBERAL DEMOCRATS SCANDAL
Ibrahim Taguri, the Lib Dem candidate for Brent Central, is to step down after he was caught accepting a potentially illegal donation in an investigation by the Telegraph. Mr Taguri told an undercover reporter posing as a wealthy businessman that he could donate to the party via a “cousin”. Following such advice would allow the true source of the money to remain hidden on the official register of political donations. The “businessman” was also granted access to key figures, such as Danny Alexander, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. The party has said it would look into the matter.
NEW SEX EDUCATION GUIDELINES
Schoolchildren will soon be taught a “curriculum for life”, which will equip them to cope with the internet age, Nicky Morgan announced. Speaking to a Conservative think tank, the Education Secretary said sexualised images on the web, bullying and “revenge porn” were creating “unimaginable” pressures. She said schools must do more to help pupils manage their lives and stay safe online. Teachers will be urged to improve sex education lessons in new guidelines being drawn up by the Department for Education.
SIR TERRY PRATCHETT DIES
The fantasy author Sir Terry Pratchett, who sold more than 85 million books worldwide, died on Thursday, aged 66. He wrote more than 70 novels and was best known for his wickedly funny Discworld series. In recent years Sir Terry had been suffering from Alzheimer’s, and was a passionate campaigner for the right to die. He died at home of natural causes.