Muslim Prayer Ban In School:

A Muslim student in London's Michaela School lost a High Court challenge against the school's ban on prayer rituals. The policy, deemed discriminatory, was contested by the student. The school argued that allowing such rituals could undermine inclusion among students.

School founder and head teacher Katharine Birbalsingh hailed the ruling as a victory for all schools. In an 83-page judgment, Mr. Justice Linden dismissed the student's case, stating that by enrolling at the school, she accepted restrictions on practicing her religion.

Sunak’s Tobacco And Vapes Bill:

A debate and vote will take place regarding proposals to prevent individuals born since 2009 from ever smoking. Rishi Sunak's bill seeks to establish the UK's initial smoke-free generation, marking a significant public health initiative. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill proposes prohibiting individuals turning 15 this year from purchasing cigarettes and aims to reduce the attractiveness of vapes to children. Despite this, several Tory MPs have said that they will not support the bill.

Sunak rejects call to proscribe IRGC as terrorist group:

Sources claim that Rishi Sunak has refused to classify Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group. There's mounting pressure from both Labour and Tory MPs, including former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, to ban the IRGC after Iran's recent missile attack on Israel.

Donald Trump:

Donald Trump has labelled the hush money case against him a "scam," as the trial's first day in Manhattan, New York, faced challenges in jury selection. Despite efforts to seat jurors, none were chosen after a survey of 42 questions assessing their impartiality. Over half of the initial group of 200 jurors were excused on Monday due to concerns about fairness and impartiality.

Julia Hartley-Brewer discusses all the stories with Spiked Online editor, Tom Slater.

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