here have been a number of issues in recent times that have become mainstays of the news agenda. Brexit is one, Donald Trump is another. And Covid-19 and its impact is certainly on its way to that status.
When it comes to Trump and Brexit, the aftermath of both will be felt for a long time. With Brexit, the effects are obvious. The consequences of Trump’s presidency is more to do with the broader questions it has raised.
I’ve written a piece discussing why the removal of Trump’s personal Twitter account is not the attack of free speech the president is claiming it to be – but the issue of social media is one that will also be present during Joe Biden‘s stint in the White House.