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‘Panic and rash decision-making’: ex-Bud Light staff on one of the biggest boycotts in US history

A partnership with the influencer Dylan Mulvaney prompted a backlash that tanked sales. Insiders condemn the company’s response

The Guardian - US

Bud Light boycotters decimating sales should think about employees, Anheuser-Busch CEO says

Brendan Whitworth, an ex-marine, makes a heartfelt appeal to protect his staff working at a company that is “one degree of separation away from the American flag”.

Fortune

Why is Bud Light being boycotted? Timeline of events

The Anheuser-Busch brand swas heavily criticised after launching a collaboration with a transgender influencer

Evening Standard

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I, Daniel Blake review – moving stage adaptation by the star of the film

Dave Johns, who played Daniel Blake in the Ken Loach film, brings this chilling drama of life on benefits to new audiences

The Guardian - UK

I, Daniel Blake on stage is a powerful representation of real people struggling in the cost of living crisis

Ken Loach’s 2016 film I, Daniel Blake is a scathing indictment of the British benefits system. The film follows 59-year-old widower Daniel Blake who suffers a heart attack and becomes unable to work. Despite medical evidence and GP support, Blake is told that he is not eligible to receive state…

The Conversation

Left-wing mayor not ruling out legal action over blocked candidacy

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the ‘anti-democratic’ decision to block Jamie Driscoll from running in the North East.

The Independent UK

Jamie Driscoll hits out at Labour for blocking his North East mayor campaign over Ken Loach event

The sitting North of Tyne mayor has been barred from standing as Labour's candidate for an election next year, after sharing a stage with the I, Daniel Blake director

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Still raw, real and relevant - review of I, Daniel Blake at Northern Stage

The first stage version of the Bafta-winning film is having a sell-out world premiere run at Northern Stage in Newcastle ahead of national tour - so what does the story have to say to us today?

Chronicle Live

Ken Loach attends Newcastle premiere as I, Daniel Blake is brought to life on stage

The award-winning director was among the guests at I, Daniel Blake's world premiere at Northern Stage joined by its original writer Paul Laverty who was 'knocked out' by the adaptation

Chronicle Live

I, Daniel Blake review – Kafkaesque benefits story rekindles righteous anger

Politicians’ glib statements frame the struggles of one man confounded by a bewildering welfare system, in an adaptation of the Ken Loach film that both moves and provokes

The Guardian - UK

Cast announced for I, Daniel Blake's Newcastle theatre premiere includes actor from the original film

The stage adaptation of the award-winning Ken Loach film will make its debut at Northern Stage this summer - with one of the film's actors appearing in his original role

Chronicle Live

12 top North East theatre shows to see in 2023

The North East stage is already set for 2023 action with upcoming stage gems including world premieres, classics, rising stars and famous names - like Priscilla Presley, wife of the late Elvis

Chronicle Live

Award-winning Ken Loach film I, Daniel Blake to be adapted for the Newcastle stage with tour to follow

Northern Stage has announced the first ever stage version of the BAFTA-winning movie - to be written by its star Dave Johns - which will have its world premiere at the city theatre next summer

Chronicle Live

I, Daniel Blake to be adapted for stage and updated for cost-of-living crisis

The story of a widowed joiner and a young single mother has been written by Dave Johns, who played the title role in Ken Loach’s 2016 film

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Filming starts in County Durham on new Ken Loach film The Old Oak after success of I, Daniel Blake

The award-winning director is back in the North East shooting for his new venture - and it is set to be another moving drama

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Actress who played I, Daniel Blake's uncaring Job Centre worker is now helping others into work

Actress Sharon Percy McGregor has now found herself sitting on the other side of the Job Centre desk after struggling to find work following the release of award-winning 2016 film, I. Daniel Blake

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