UK and EU regulators call for continued use of ‘safe’ AstraZeneca vaccine https://t.co/ZQgXYlAadd

— The Independent (@Independent) March 18, 2021

AstraZeneca again. Days after some EU members suspended it, now it’s cleared for use again. We’ve looked at how a vaccine deemed safe by UK, Europe’s regulator and WHO, has ended up being so controversial. Produced @courtbembridge @Henry_Belot @DJHardmanhttps://t.co/dnMdQ8YOFg pic.twitter.com/BnYBeCPwWI

— Ros Atkins (@BBCRosAtkins) March 18, 2021

Inquiry finds by 5 votes to 4 that First Minister gave “inaccurate” account of meeting with Alex Salmond during investigation, amounting to a “potential” breach of ministerial code. Full story from @paulhutcheon 👇🏼https://t.co/jhGgSr4Yzu

— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) March 18, 2021

On this key issue, important EU publicly challenges every fresh deposit in UK cesspit of Brexit propaganda. But as for rest of Johnson Regime lies? We're on our own. Tories want to choke all decency out of UK political life. Not without a fight they won'thttps://t.co/wVhXVFKMUv

— Michael Dougan (@mdouganlpool) March 18, 2021

Brexit blamed for British exports to Ireland falling 65% in January https://t.co/veP6FsOIfp

— Lisa O'Carroll (@lisaocarroll) March 18, 2021

The Republic of Ireland imported almost 1bn euro less of British goods in January compared to the same month in 2020. That represents a fall of 65% with the decline of GB food imports even steeper, down by 75%

— JPCampbellBiz (@JP_Biz) March 18, 2021

Irish assets worth €100 billion leave London for EU… https://t.co/zFmej4Fcik

— Neale Richmond (@nealerichmond) March 18, 2021

Biden support for the NI protocol is not a surprise. We also know that ultimately this UK government will put pure Brexit for GB and a UK-US trade deal ahead of unionism – because it has. This leaves NI unionists is a very difficult position. https://t.co/zwlgskTBpJ

— David Henig 🇺🇦 (@DavidHenigUK) March 18, 2021

The DUP are not stupid, they know the fight is lost. But it’s not in their electoral advantage to admit it, because then uncomfortable questions would be asked. Better to front it out and keep up the performance of railing at the usual bogeymen (Dublin, Brussels). https://t.co/Vmo7DR1RNB

— Andrew Gallagher (@andrewgdotcom) March 18, 2021

UK to force Northern Ireland to speed up abortion services.@BrandonLewis to take new powers to make executive act, as more than 100 women cross Irish Sea for help

https://t.co/cYMxzS8RNU

— Darran Marshall (@DarranMarshall) March 18, 2021

This isn't just legislating in a devolved area, it's a direct rule bypass of a devolved minister.
But what else can Westminster do when the minister won't implement its legislation? Stormont stalling drove this step by step. Now the precedent is set.https://t.co/JmfDxpzoTs

— Newton Emerson (@NewtonEmerson) March 18, 2021

Earlier in the week DUP used the abortion issue to reaffirm its traditional Christian conservatism to its core vote. It's an oft used ploy. It distracted from DUP involvement in Brexit. It was an attempt to reset the focus the WM 'sell-out' re: the Protocol. It failed. 1/2

— Tom Devlin (@TomDevl44610021) March 18, 2021

And of course, what they are seeking to avoid is giving women in NI the exact same access to health services they have had everywhere else in the UK for over half century.

Why is “Unionism” constantly so intent on making people in NI “second class citizens”?

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— Ian James Parsley (@ianjamesparsley) March 18, 2021

Pres. Biden announced that on Friday his administration will deliver on his promise to get 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Americans in his first 100 days in office. https://t.co/Lrcx8I0KKw

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) March 18, 2021

Exclusive: U.S. plans to send four million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Mexico, Canada – official https://t.co/CxZtqhMJsp pic.twitter.com/e9QIA18KHE

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 18, 2021

NEW: Former Pres. Trump’s use of “China Virus” to refer to the COVID-19 pandemic helped lead to a rise of anti-Asian content on Twitter, a new study finds. Their use paralleled growth of anti-Asian incidents offline. https://t.co/U3zZnMLfli

— ABC News (@ABC) March 18, 2021

Just in: President Biden and VP Harris will meet with Asian-American leaders in Atlanta during Friday’s visit to offer support for the community after this week's deadly spa shootings #gapol https://t.co/myP4AfUmfb

— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) March 18, 2021

Don't expect a breakthrough in U.S.-China talks, former Australian prime minister says https://t.co/vM07hTeRo1

— CNBC (@CNBC) March 17, 2021

Reuters: CHINESE DELEGATION AT ALASKA TALKS SEEMS TO HAVE ARRIVED INTENT ON GRANDSTANDING, FOCUSED ON PUBLIC THEATRICS AND DRAMATICS OVER SUBSTANCE.-U.S. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL

— Vincent Lee (@Rover829) March 18, 2021

Yes, a country that rounds up its Muslims into concentration camps should do more lecturing about civil rights. https://t.co/1hk42yL9lz

— S.V. Dáte (@svdate) March 18, 2021

It seems Vladimir Putin has grown unaccustomed to criticism from an American president. pic.twitter.com/jFDCsTgWR7

— The Recount (@therecount) March 18, 2021

A House hearing on Wednesday exposed deep political divisions on immigration without shedding light on any solutions for the thousands of migrant children and teenagers stuck in jails along the border. https://t.co/pkTkeynjvJ

— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) March 18, 2021

Xavier Becerra has become the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services after being confirmed by the Senate in a 50-49 vote. https://t.co/3bXLkrU5IR

— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) March 18, 2021