Inaction over Porter rape claim undermines the PM
March 10, 2021 12.05am
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The Morrison government has presented us with a narrative that contains a number of red herrings and rabbit holes that seek to veer us away from forming a clear view about this controversial matter (“As Heydon inquiry witness, I must speak now”, March 9). Sharona Coutts’ opinion piece, on the other hand, expertly cuts through these distractions with a respectful yet incisive set of arguments that point out some simple truths: that an inquiry would strengthen, not weaken, the rule of law in this country, and that what is at stake for Christian Porter is a job, not jail.
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BBC Three has commissioned 20 Laugh Lessons from four production companies - including two from the North - as a result of the collaboration with the BBC Comedy Association.
Laugh Lessons are an opportunity for production companies from across the country to pitch original short sketch ideas from new and upcoming comedy talent that will be hosted on BBC iPlayer and promoted via BBC Three social.
Channel X North, based in Manchester, is looking to deliver sketches from talent including Impaired: Jack Carroll/ Pete Selwood, Laura Marcus, Teej Works aka Tendayi Jembere and Northern Power Blouse: Cassie Atkinson, Kat Butterfield, Jack Robertson and Beth Rylance.