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Boris Johnson lies to prime minister in resignation letter

Boris Johnson’s resignation letter

“If a country cannot pass a law to save the lives of female cyclists — when that proposal is supported at every level of UK Government — then I don’t see how that country can truly be called independent.”

That’s what Boris Johnson wrote yesterday in his resignation letter. But a Channel 4 factcheckshowed that it’s just another occasion of Boris being…

The Cucumber Conspiracy

There is a variety of things that you can do with a cucumber. You can criticize the EU for instance. However, before joining the chorus of those who do so, one should become aware of the story behind the cucumber regulation.

An erroneous report appeared in the Daily Telegraph (Italy: EU request for powdered milk in mozzarella is ‘attack’ on cultural heritage) on 29 June. 

Italy has accused the EU of "an attack" on its cultural heritage after Brussels demanded it consider producing mozzarella with powdered milk.

Mozzarella, traditionally made using fresh buffalo milk from southern Italy, is one of the country's most famous exports and is considered one of the most important symbols of Italy's passion for home-grown, natural produce.

Turns out, the opposite is the case and EU rules prohibit cheese made from powdered milk being sold anywhere in Europe as mozzarella, or indeed as gorgonzola, parmigiano reggiano or provolone.