thedailymirror--2020-09-30--Joe Biden brands Donald Trump a 'clown' and tells him to 'shut up'

Donald Trump was branded a 'clown ' and told to 'shut up ' by Joe Biden as the first TV debate of the 2020 election descended into farce .
The President left both Biden and moderator Chris Wallace frustrated after he repeatedly interrupted them during the first segment of the 90 minute showdown .
`` Can you see what this clown is doing ?
`` , the former Vice President fumed .
`` Would you shut up , man ?
That was a real productive segment .
Keep on yapping . ''
The pair clashed over Trump 's plan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supreme Court to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
Biden addressed fears from many voters that the Republicans plan to install conservative judge Amy Coney Barrett in order to tear up the Affordable Care Act , which is relied upon by millions for healthcare .
Even before the debate started , it was clear this was going to be a bare-knuckle fight .
Hours before the debate , the Trump campaign demanded both candidates submit to a body inspection , to search for electronic devices - following up on a baseless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden declined - also denying , as Trump ’ s team claimed , that they had asked for “ multiple breaks ” during the event .
Kate Bedingfield , a Biden deputy campaign manager said Team Trump “ seems concerned that he will not do well tonight , and they ’ re already laying the groundwork for how they ’ re going to lie about why.
” She added : “ It is completely absurd .
Of course he is not wearing an earpiece , and we never asked for breaks.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed Mr Biden has relied on `` performance enhancing drugs '' in previous debates against fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders .
The bizarre line of attack came to a head today , 24 hours before the first Presidential debate of the 2020 US election in Cleveland , Ohio .
The President challenged Biden to a take a drug test ahead of the showdown , saying he would do the same .
I will be strongly demanding a Drug Test of Sleepy Joe Biden prior to , or after , the Debate on Tuesday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take one also , ” Trump wrote on Twitter .
“ His Debate performances have been record setting UNEVEN , to put it mildly .
Only drugs could have caused this discrepancy ?
?
?
” In response , Kate Bedingfield , Biden ’ s deputy campaign manager treated the President 's challenge with every bit of the seriousness it deserved .
“ Vice President Biden intends to deliver his debate answers in words .
If the president thinks his best case is made in urine he can have at it , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect nothing less from Donald Trump , who pissed away the chance to protect the lives of 200K Americans when he did n't make a plan to stop COVID-19 .
”

JOE BIDEN: “DO YOU SEE WHAT THIS CLOWN IS DOING?!”
JOE BIDEN: “DO YOU SEE WHAT THIS CLOWN IS DOING?!”
Both Biden and moderator Chris Wallace were left frustrated when the President repeatedly interrupted them in the first televised debate of the 2020 election
US Election debate: Joe Biden brands Donald Trump a 'clown' and tells him to 'shut up'
Donald Trump was branded a 'clown' and told to 'shut up' by Joe Biden as the first TV debate of the 2020 election descended into farce.
The President left both Biden and moderator Chris Wallace frustrated after he repeatedly interrupted them during the first segment of the 90 minute showdown.
During the "car crash" debate, Trump also refused to condemn white supremacists and wouldn't promise not to declare victory before the ballots are counted.
As the debate kicked off, Trump constantly interrupted Biden and broke the rules by continuing to speak past his two-minute limit.
"Can you see what this clown is doing?", Biden fumed.
"Would you shut up, man? That was a real productive segment. Keep on yapping."
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The pair then clashed over Trump's plan to rapidly install his nominee to the US Supreme Court to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Biden addressed fears from many voters that the Republicans plan to install conservative judge Amy Coney Barrett in order to tear up the Affordable Care Act, which is relied upon by millions for healthcare.
Mr Wallace was forced to shout over the bickering candidates after the second segment as the debate descended into personal attacks and constant interruptions.
"Gentleman!" he shouted. "I hate to raise my voice but why shouldn't I be different to the two of you?"
They continued to move through an array of urgent political topics, including the coronavirus pandemic before landing on the ongoing protests for racial justice.
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Trump was left stuttering after being urged to condemn the far-right white supremacists and citizen military groups responsible for much of the violence at demonstrations, while also often voicing support for him.
When pressed further by Mr Wallace, Trump said: "What do you want to call them? Give me a name. Give me a name?"
Finally, he said: "Proud Boys - Stand back, stand by, but I'll tell you what, somebody's got to do something about Antifa and the left because this is not right-wing problem... This is a left wing problem."
As things began to heat up, the President then refused to promise he won't claim victory in the election before all votes are counted and independently verified.
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And he urged his supporters to go to polling places on election day and watch for evidence of "fraud" - adding "This is not going to end well".
Even before the debate started, it was clear this was going to be a bare-knuckle fight.
Hours before the debate, the Trump campaign demanded both candidates submit to a body inspection, to search for electronic devices - following up on a baseless conspiracy theory spreading on Facebook.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Team Biden declined - also denying, as Trump’s team claimed, that they had asked for “multiple breaks” during the event.
Kate Bedingfield, a Biden deputy campaign manager said Team Trump “seems concerned that he will not do well tonight, and they’re already laying the groundwork for how they’re going to lie about why.”
She added: “It is completely absurd. Of course he is not wearing an earpiece, and we never asked for breaks.”
There was no opening handshake on Tuesday night because of Covid-19, but the body language between Trump and Biden still took centre stage.
Trump scowled at his rival for much of the debate, or wagged his finger or waved his hand to dismiss his Democratic opponent.
Biden, meanwhile, regularly gazed into the camera when Trump interrupted him to make a direct appeal to the American people.
Trump "doesn't want to talk about what you need - you, the American people. It's about you," Biden said at one point.
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Trump didn't mince words when Mr Wallace asked him what he paid in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, after the New York Times reported that his tax returns showed only a $750 payment in each year.
Offering no evidence, Trump said he had paid, "millions of dollars. And you'll get to see it," despite his refusal to release any returns since he became a candidate in 2015, breaking with decades of tradition.
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"Show us your tax returns," Biden interjected.
When Mr Wallace turned to Biden, the Democrat quickly pivoted to his economic plan, saying he would repeal Trump's tax cuts that largely benefited corporations and the wealthy, and the discussion turned to the trillions of dollars those proposals represent.
Biden questioned Trump's leadership on the coronavirus pandemic, saying Trump had panicked and failed to protect Americans because he was more concerned about the economy.
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"He panicked or he looked at the stock market," Biden said of Trump, who has pushed for states to reopen their economies and played down the threat of the pandemic.
"A lot of people died and a lot more are going to die unless he gets a lot smarter, a lot quicker," Biden said.
Trump objected to Biden using the word "smart."
"You graduated either the lowest or almost the lowest in your class. Don't ever use the word smart with me. Don't ever use that word,'' Trump said.
He defended his approach on the pandemic, which has killed more than 200,000 people in the United States and put millions of Americans out of work.
"We've done a great job," Trump said. "But I tell you, Joe, you could never have done the job we've done. You don't have it in your blood."
Early voting is underway in many states, with the election just 35 days away.


thedailymirror--2020-09-30--Priti Patel 'looked into sending asylum seekers to remote Atlantic island'

Home Secretary Priti Patel reportedly ordered officials to explore plans for building an asylum processing centre on a remote volcanic island in the south Atlantic - more than 4,000 miles from the UK .
Home Office officials were instructed to look into the feasibility of transferring asylum seekers arriving in the UK to a centre on Ascension Island , a British overseas territory , according to the Financial Times .
Another option said to have been considered was to construct an asylum centre on St Helena , another island in the group where Napoleon was exiled after his defeat at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office was consulted on the proposals , according to the paper , and provided an assessment on the practicalities of shipping migrants to such remote locations .
In the end , it appears that Ms Patel decided not to go ahead with the scheme , however the Home Office made no attempt to deny that the idea had been considered .
Labour condemned the scheme as `` inhumane , completely impractical and wildly expensive '' .
A Home Office official said : `` The UK has a long and proud history of offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tens of thousands of people have rebuilt their lives in the UK and we will continue to provide safe and legal routes in the future .
`` As ministers have said we are developing plans to reform policies and laws around illegal migration and asylum to ensure we are able to provide protection to those who need it , while preventing abuse of the system and the criminality associated with it . ''
Ascension Island , which is used as a staging post to supply and defend the Falkland Islands , has an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,000 .
Moving asylum seekers there and keeping them supplied was said to represent a considerable logistical challenge .
Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said : `` This ludicrous idea is inhumane , completely impractical and wildly expensive .
So it seems entirely plausible this Tory Government came up with it . ''
The proposal appears to further reflect the influence of Australia - which has used offshore processing and detention centres for asylum seekers since the 1980s - on the UK 's immigration and asylum policy .
The Government has based its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Australia .
Ms Patel recently met with former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott , known for his tough stance on immigration , who was appointed by Boris Johnson as a trade adviser to the UK .

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Officials were reportedly told to assess the feasibility of shipping out asylum seekers from the UK to Ascension Island, a British overseas territory in a move Labour has condemned
Home Secretary Priti Patel reportedly ordered officials to explore plans for building an asylum processing centre on a remote volcanic island in the south Atlantic - more than 4,000 miles from the UK.
Home Office officials were instructed to look into the feasibility of transferring asylum seekers arriving in the UK to a centre on Ascension Island, a British overseas territory, according to the Financial Times.
Another option said to have been considered was to construct an asylum centre on St Helena, another island in the group where Napoleon was exiled after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.
The Foreign Office was consulted on the proposals, according to the paper, and provided an assessment on the practicalities of shipping migrants to such remote locations.
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In the end, it appears that Ms Patel decided not to go ahead with the scheme, however the Home Office made no attempt to deny that the idea had been considered.
Labour condemned the scheme as "inhumane, completely impractical and wildly expensive".
A Home Office official said: "The UK has a long and proud history of offering refuge to those who need protection. Tens of thousands of people have rebuilt their lives in the UK and we will continue to provide safe and legal routes in the future.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"As ministers have said we are developing plans to reform policies and laws around illegal migration and asylum to ensure we are able to provide protection to those who need it, while preventing abuse of the system and the criminality associated with it."
Ascension Island, which is used as a staging post to supply and defend the Falkland Islands, has an RAF base and population of fewer than 1,000.
Moving asylum seekers there and keeping them supplied was said to represent a considerable logistical challenge.
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Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said: "This ludicrous idea is inhumane, completely impractical and wildly expensive. So it seems entirely plausible this Tory Government came up with it."
The proposal appears to further reflect the influence of Australia - which has used offshore processing and detention centres for asylum seekers since the 1980s - on the UK's immigration and asylum policy.
The Government has based its post-Brexit points-based immigration system on that developed in Australia.
Ms Patel recently met with former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott, known for his tough stance on immigration, who was appointed by Boris Johnson as a trade adviser to the UK.


thedailymirror--2020-09-30--Coleen Rooney 'wants last-minute deal with Rebekah Vardy to avoid court battle'

Coleen Rooney is keen to reach a late agreement to halt her imminent court battle with Rebekah Vardy , it has been claimed .
Rebekah - wife of Leicester City striker Jamie - has launched a libel lawsuit against Coleen after their epic fall out a year ago .
It led to Coleen being dubbed 'Wagatha Christie ' after she set up her own private investigation to catch whoever she thought had been passing on information from her private Instagram page to the press .
She posted a series of fake stories , blocked all her followers apart from Rebekah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' post online when the hoax posts made their way into the papers .
Rebekah vehemently denied she was behind the leaks , insisting a number of people had access to her Instagram page .
She has now pressed ahead with a legal challenge - but Coleen reportedly wants an 11th hour deal , according to The Sun .
A source told the publication : “ Things have gone much further than many had expected .
`` Her legal team is desperately trying to find a way this can be settled privately .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ private person , so the idea of having personal matters relating to her and Wayne raked over in court is something that fills her with dread.
” The Sun say Coleen is `` being urged by those close to her to bow out of the dispute as quickly as possible '' .
Rebekah - who is set to appear on the 2021 series of Dancing On Ice - lifted the lid on trying to avoid the Wagatha Christie drama with Coleen during an appearance on GMB on Tuesday .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out amicably and it just did n't work .
`` I understand people think it 's ridiculous , but what was I meant to do ?
I need to clear my name .
`` I want to clear my name and I will do whatever that takes and I hope that it 's going to be resolved soon . ''
She added : `` To be fair , in comparison to what some of the people have gone through with Covid and things , it 's incomparable . ''
Mirror Online have contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Rebekah and Coleen's feud is scheduled to come to a head in court soon but football star Wayne's wife is "being urged by those close to her to bow out of the dispute as quickly as possible"
Coleen Rooney is keen to reach a late agreement to halt her imminent court battle with Rebekah Vardy, it has been claimed.
Rebekah - wife of Leicester City striker Jamie - has launched a libel lawsuit against Coleen after their epic fall out a year ago.
It led to Coleen being dubbed 'Wagatha Christie' after she set up her own private investigation to catch whoever she thought had been passing on information from her private Instagram page to the press.
She posted a series of fake stories, blocked all her followers apart from Rebekah's account and then sprung a 'gotcha' post online when the hoax posts made their way into the papers.
Rebekah vehemently denied she was behind the leaks, insisting a number of people had access to her Instagram page.
Image: PA) PA)
She has now pressed ahead with a legal challenge - but Coleen reportedly wants an 11th hour deal, according to The Sun.
A source told the publication: “Things have gone much further than many had expected.
"Her legal team is desperately trying to find a way this can be settled privately.
“Coleen is a rather shy and private person, so the idea of having personal matters relating to her and Wayne raked over in court is something that fills her with dread.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Sun say Coleen is "being urged by those close to her to bow out of the dispute as quickly as possible".
Rebekah - who is set to appear on the 2021 series of Dancing On Ice - lifted the lid on trying to avoid the Wagatha Christie drama with Coleen during an appearance on GMB on Tuesday.
She said: "Look, we tried to sort things out amicably and it just didn't work.
"I understand people think it's ridiculous, but what was I meant to do? I need to clear my name.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I want to clear my name and I will do whatever that takes and I hope that it's going to be resolved soon."
She added: "To be fair, in comparison to what some of the people have gone through with Covid and things, it's incomparable."
Mirror Online have contacted a rep for Coleen for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-09-30--Queen’s Balmoral estate littered with lager cans, wine bottles and used tent

Messy campers left The Queen 's Balmoral estate littered with lager cans , bottles and a tent and campfire over the weekend , angering rangers .
Eight empty Carlsberg cans and a bottle of MD 20/20 wine , as well as crisp packets and more were discarded in the grounds of the 50,000 acre estate where HM takes her summer holidays .
The fully erect tent suggested the wild campers left in a hurry after what looked like a heavy night of drinking and nibbles - but the resultant scene has led to site managers urging some consideration .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - accompanied by photos - said : `` Please leave no trace when wild camping on the estate .
Not like this group .
`` This mess was cleared up by the Balmoral Rangers . ''
One follower said : `` They left the whole tent ?
How are people so insanely wasteful ? ''
Another added : `` Awful ... they even left the tent that they brought with them !
! ''
Rangers on the Aberdeenshire estate maintain footpaths , fences and bridges but also pick up litter .
In June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the royal grounds as a wild toilet .
Staff again took to social media to post pictures of toilet wipes dumped next to monuments .
However , some followers pointed out - due to the pandemic - few public toilets were open and so such drastic action was inevitable .
Rangers have also of late had to clear up discarded face masks and pieces of sawn off firewood .
The Queen joins large portions of the extended Royal clan annually for summer holidays at the estate .
This year a 'Balmoral bubble ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edinburgh's 's staff was said to have tended to them , and family were only permitted to accompany them on walks and other socially-distanced activities .
The pandemic had seen the 94-year-old monarch locked down at Windsor for months with Prince Philip , 99 .
Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852 , having been first leased in 1848 .

Balmoral estate rangers were left furious after campers discarded cans and bottles, as well as a fully erect tent on the grounds of the Queen's favourite private residence
Queen’s Balmoral estate littered with lager cans, wine bottles and used tent
Messy campers left The Queen's Balmoral estate littered with lager cans, bottles and a tent and campfire over the weekend, angering rangers.
Eight empty Carlsberg cans and a bottle of MD 20/20 wine, as well as crisp packets and more were discarded in the grounds of the 50,000 acre estate where HM takes her summer holidays.
The fully erect tent suggested the wild campers left in a hurry after what looked like a heavy night of drinking and nibbles - but the resultant scene has led to site managers urging some consideration.
A post on Balmoral Castle's Twitter page - accompanied by photos - said: "Please leave no trace when wild camping on the estate. Not like this group.
Image: @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter) @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter)
"This mess was cleared up by the Balmoral Rangers."
One follower said: "They left the whole tent? How are people so insanely wasteful?"
Another added: "Awful... they even left the tent that they brought with them!!"
Image: @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter) @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter) Image: @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter) @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter)
Rangers on the Aberdeenshire estate maintain footpaths, fences and bridges but also pick up litter.
In June, they warned visitors to stop using the royal grounds as a wild toilet.
Staff again took to social media to post pictures of toilet wipes dumped next to monuments.
Image: @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter) @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter)
However, some followers pointed out - due to the pandemic - few public toilets were open and so such drastic action was inevitable.
Rangers have also of late had to clear up discarded face masks and pieces of sawn off firewood.
The Queen joins large portions of the extended Royal clan annually for summer holidays at the estate.
Image: @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter) @Balmoral_Castle/Twitter)
This year a 'Balmoral bubble' of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's's staff was said to have tended to them, and family were only permitted to accompany them on walks and other socially-distanced activities.
The pandemic had seen the 94-year-old monarch locked down at Windsor for months with Prince Philip, 99.
Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852, having been first leased in 1848.


thedailymirror--2020-09-30--Donald Trump and Joe Biden arrive in Cleveland ahead of US Election debate

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have arrived in Cleveland , Ohio before their first election debate tonight .
President Trump arrived in Cleveland aboard Air Force One , and finished a 20-minute preview visit to the debate venue shortly before Biden landed in the city with some of his top advisers : Jake Sullivan , Ron Klain , Mike Donilon , and sister Valerie Biden Owens .
Biden went directly to the debate pavilion for his own walk-through .
Organizers said there would be about 80 people in the audience , including the candidates ' family members , campaign staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and journalists .
There were reportedly around 400 protesters lining the streets of Cleveland ahead of the debate .
According to local media , crowds carried signs with slogans including “ Dump Trump ” and “ Hate is not welcome here.
” Ahead of the protests , Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson said : “ Cleveland has been a peaceful city lately so let ’ s keep it that way and show the people the way Cleveland is.
” Even before the debate started , it was clear this was going to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Trump campaign demanded both candidates submit to a body inspection , to search for electronic devices - following up on a baseless conspiracy theory spreading on Facebook .
Team Biden declined - also denying , as Trump ’ s team claimed , that they had asked for “ multiple breaks ” during the event .
Kate Bedingfield , a Biden deputy campaign manager said Team Trump “ seems concerned that he will not do well tonight , and they ’ re already laying the groundwork for how they ’ re going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It is completely absurd .
Of course he is not wearing an earpiece , and we never asked for breaks.
” The President has repeatedly - without evidence - claimed Mr Biden has relied on `` performance enhancing drugs '' in previous debates against fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders .
The bizarre line of attack came to a head today , 24 hours before the first Presidential debate of the 2020 US election in Cleveland , Ohio .
The President challenged Biden to a take a drug test ahead of the showdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I will be strongly demanding a Drug Test of Sleepy Joe Biden prior to , or after , the Debate on Tuesday night .
Naturally , I will agree to take one also , ” Trump wrote on Twitter .
“ His Debate performances have been record setting UNEVEN , to put it mildly .
Only drugs could have caused this discrepancy ?
?
?
” In response , Kate Bedingfield , Biden ’ s deputy campaign manager treated the President 's challenge with every bit of the seriousness it deserved .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his debate answers in words .
If the president thinks his best case is made in urine he can have at it , ” she said .
“ We ’ d expect nothing less from Donald Trump , who pissed away the chance to protect the lives of 200K Americans when he did n't make a plan to stop COVID-19 .
”

It's set to be a bare-knuckle showdown in Ohio, as the President and former Vice President geared up for the first debate of the 2020 election
US Election 2020 debate: Donald Trump and Joe Biden arrive in Cleveland ahead of clash
Donald Trump and Joe Biden have arrived in Cleveland, Ohio before their first election debate tonight.
President Trump arrived in Cleveland aboard Air Force One, and finished a 20-minute preview visit to the debate venue shortly before Biden landed in the city with some of his top advisers: Jake Sullivan, Ron Klain, Mike Donilon, and sister Valerie Biden Owens.
Biden went directly to the debate pavilion for his own walk-through.
Organizers said there would be about 80 people in the audience, including the candidates' family members, campaign staff, hosts, health and security officials and journalists.
There were reportedly around 400 protesters lining the streets of Cleveland ahead of the debate.
According to local media, crowds carried signs with slogans including “Dump Trump” and “Hate is not welcome here.”
Ahead of the protests, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson said: “Cleveland has been a peaceful city lately so let’s keep it that way and show the people the way Cleveland is.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Even before the debate started, it was clear this was going to be a bare-knuckle fight.
Hours before the debate, the Trump campaign demanded both candidates submit to a body inspection, to search for electronic devices - following up on a baseless conspiracy theory spreading on Facebook.
Team Biden declined - also denying, as Trump’s team claimed, that they had asked for “multiple breaks” during the event.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Kate Bedingfield, a Biden deputy campaign manager said Team Trump “seems concerned that he will not do well tonight, and they’re already laying the groundwork for how they’re going to lie about why.”
She added: “It is completely absurd. Of course he is not wearing an earpiece, and we never asked for breaks.”
The President has repeatedly - without evidence - claimed Mr Biden has relied on "performance enhancing drugs" in previous debates against fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders.
The bizarre line of attack came to a head today, 24 hours before the first Presidential debate of the 2020 US election in Cleveland, Ohio.
The President challenged Biden to a take a drug test ahead of the showdown, saying he would do the same.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
I will be strongly demanding a Drug Test of Sleepy Joe Biden prior to, or after, the Debate on Tuesday night. Naturally, I will agree to take one also,” Trump wrote on Twitter.
“His Debate performances have been record setting UNEVEN, to put it mildly. Only drugs could have caused this discrepancy???”
In response, Kate Bedingfield, Biden’s deputy campaign manager treated the President's challenge with every bit of the seriousness it deserved.
“Vice President Biden intends to deliver his debate answers in words. If the president thinks his best case is made in urine he can have at it,” she said.
“We’d expect nothing less from Donald Trump, who pissed away the chance to protect the lives of 200K Americans when he didn't make a plan to stop COVID-19.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-30--Freddie Flintoff's heartbreaking bulimia documentary tipped to turn lives around

England cricket legend Andrew 'Freddie ' Flintoff 's decision to speak up about his bulimia battle will change lives , a fellow sufferer has said .
The Top Gear star , 42 , has starred in the new BBC One documentary Freddie Flintoff : Living With Bulimia .
The presenter raises critical awareness for the eating disorder and also discuss his own struggles with the illness .
In the documentary , Freddie lays bare how his battle first began when focus was put on his weight during the early part of his international playing career .
The star has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his decision to open up .
Experts estimate at least 1.5 million people in the UK have an eating disorder .
Over 25 per cent of those people are men , research says .
James Downs has been one of those to take a keen interest and he told the BBC 's Newsbeat exactly how much good it could do .
`` The more invisible things are , the less likely you are to share things , '' James explained .
`` I did actually have to stop it a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was saying were really close to my own experience .
`` It 's quite hard to come forward and ask for help , and by the time you get that help , it can be harder to deal with .
`` Freddie 's documentary will lift the lid on the problem .
`` Being a man with an eating disorder can be especially isolating and lonely , because you do n't hear or see other people like you talking about experiences you 're going through .
`` So when somebody who 's really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , it 's a sense of relief . ''
The star said he `` felt like everybody was looking at me '' when he first started to noticed he had a problem .
The television personality also admitted that he fears audience reaction to the documentary as he visited a clinic specialising in eating disorders and spoke with a fellow sufferer named Jamie .
`` I do n't know how I 'm going to deal with that , '' said Freddie .
Freddie Flintoff : Living With Bulimia aired on BBC One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC iPlayer .
If you have been affected by the content of the documentary and wish to seek advice on eating disorders , visit charity website Beat Eating Disorders or call their helpline on 0808 801 0677 .

The former England cricket star has been commended by viewers for filming new documentary Living With Bulimia, which detailed his battle with the eating disorder
England cricket legend Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff's decision to speak up about his bulimia battle will change lives, a fellow sufferer has said.
The Top Gear star, 42, has starred in the new BBC One documentary Freddie Flintoff: Living With Bulimia.
The presenter raises critical awareness for the eating disorder and also discuss his own struggles with the illness.
In the documentary, Freddie lays bare how his battle first began when focus was put on his weight during the early part of his international playing career.
The star has been praised as a 'wonderfully brave man' for his decision to open up.
Experts estimate at least 1.5 million people in the UK have an eating disorder.
Image: BBC / South Shore / Lorian Reed-Drake) BBC / South Shore / Lorian Reed-Drake)
Over 25 per cent of those people are men, research says.
James Downs has been one of those to take a keen interest and he told the BBC's Newsbeat exactly how much good it could do.
"The more invisible things are, the less likely you are to share things," James explained.
"I did actually have to stop it a couple of times, because the things that Freddie was saying were really close to my own experience.
Image: AFP) AFP) Image: James Downs) James Downs)
"It's quite hard to come forward and ask for help, and by the time you get that help, it can be harder to deal with.
"Freddie's documentary will lift the lid on the problem.
"Being a man with an eating disorder can be especially isolating and lonely, because you don't hear or see other people like you talking about experiences you're going through.
Image: BBC / South Shore / Lorian Reed-Drake) BBC / South Shore / Lorian Reed-Drake)
"So when somebody who's really high-profile does come out and talk about it, it's a sense of relief."
The star said he "felt like everybody was looking at me" when he first started to noticed he had a problem.
The television personality also admitted that he fears audience reaction to the documentary as he visited a clinic specialising in eating disorders and spoke with a fellow sufferer named Jamie.
Image: BBC / South Shore / Charlie Melville) BBC / South Shore / Charlie Melville)
"I don't know how I'm going to deal with that," said Freddie.
"I don't like being vulnerable."
Freddie Flintoff: Living With Bulimia aired on BBC One but is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.
If you have been affected by the content of the documentary and wish to seek advice on eating disorders, visit charity website Beat Eating Disorders or call their helpline on 0808 801 0677.


thedailymirror--2020-09-30--Lionel Messi issues final Barcelona statement on his future and addresses fans

Lionel Messi has called an end to his war with Barcelona after addressing fans to say he always had the club 's best interests at heart .
Messi rocked the football world this summer when he told Barca he wanted to leave the Nou Camp - and was linked with a shock switch to Manchester City .
He eventually relented , unwilling to go to court over his future after the La Liga giants insisted any potential suitors would have to pay his £624m release clause .
The Argentine superstar has become increasingly outspoken in his criticism of the Catalan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Friday he blasted Barca for `` throwing out ' his pal Luis Suarez .
But Messi has now offered an olive branch , saying he `` takes responsibility '' for any mistakes he may have made in his treatment of the club where he has spent his entire career .
Much of Messi 's criticism was sparked by Barca 's relative lack of success in the past couple of seasons , with the Catalans having failed to win major honours since claiming the 2018-19 La Liga title .
But in an interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brighter times ahead for the Nou Camp side under new boss Ronald Koeman .
`` After so many disagreements , I would like to put an end to it , '' Messi told the Spanish publication .
`` All Barça fans must unite and assume that the best is yet to come . ''
He added : `` I take responsibility for my mistakes , if there were any - they were only to make a better and stronger Barça .
`` Adding passion and enthusiasm will be the only way to achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the same direction . ''
And in an address to supporters , the six-times Ballon d'Or winner said : `` If fans were bothered by anything I said or did , I did it thinking about the best for the club . ''
Messi has a year remaining on his contract with Barcelona , and it remains to be seen whether he will stay with the club or seek pastures new next summer .
Was Messi right to criticise Barcelona over their handling of Luis Suarez ?
Have your say in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotional message on Instagram , he criticised the way Barcelona handled Suarez 's departure to Atletico Madrid after it was made clear the striker was surplus to requirements in Catalonia .
He hailed Suarez as `` someone who achieved great things for the team and on an individual level '' , adding : `` You did not deserve for them to throw you out like they did .
`` But the truth is that at this stage nothing surprises me anymore . ''
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GUARDIOLA HAS HIS SAY ON MESSI RUMOURS EARLIER IN THE SUMMER
Messi has called an end to his war with the La Liga giants after he told Barca this summer he wanted to leave and criticised the club for 'throwing out' his pal Luis Suarez
Lionel Messi has called an end to his war with Barcelona after addressing fans to say he always had the club's best interests at heart.
Messi rocked the football world this summer when he told Barca he wanted to leave the Nou Camp - and was linked with a shock switch to Manchester City.
He eventually relented, unwilling to go to court over his future after the La Liga giants insisted any potential suitors would have to pay his £624m release clause.
The Argentine superstar has become increasingly outspoken in his criticism of the Catalan club of late - and as recently as Friday he blasted Barca for "throwing out" his pal Luis Suarez.
But Messi has now offered an olive branch, saying he "takes responsibility" for any mistakes he may have made in his treatment of the club where he has spent his entire career.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Much of Messi's criticism was sparked by Barca's relative lack of success in the past couple of seasons, with the Catalans having failed to win major honours since claiming the 2018-19 La Liga title.
But in an interview with Sport, the 33-year-old has predicted brighter times ahead for the Nou Camp side under new boss Ronald Koeman.
"After so many disagreements, I would like to put an end to it," Messi told the Spanish publication. "All Barça fans must unite and assume that the best is yet to come."
He added: "I take responsibility for my mistakes, if there were any - they were only to make a better and stronger Barça.
Image: Alejandro Garcia/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Alejandro Garcia/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
"Adding passion and enthusiasm will be the only way to achieve the objectives - always united and rowing in the same direction."
And in an address to supporters, the six-times Ballon d'Or winner said: "If fans were bothered by anything I said or did, I did it thinking about the best for the club."
Messi has a year remaining on his contract with Barcelona, and it remains to be seen whether he will stay with the club or seek pastures new next summer.
Was Messi right to criticise Barcelona over their handling of Luis Suarez? Have your say in the comments below
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Last week, in an emotional message on Instagram, he criticised the way Barcelona handled Suarez's departure to Atletico Madrid after it was made clear the striker was surplus to requirements in Catalonia.
He hailed Suarez as "someone who achieved great things for the team and on an individual level", adding: "You did not deserve for them to throw you out like they did.
"But the truth is that at this stage nothing surprises me anymore."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Chris and Shanann Watts' final text messages ahead of chilling new Netflix show

The text messages exchanged on the fateful day Chris Watts killed his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters have been revealed .
American Murder : The Family Next Door begins streaming on Netflix on Wednesday .
The gripping true story focuses on the harrowing slaughter of the family and the shocking aftermath .
The murder in 2018 stunned America - and the new series is sure to be difficult viewing .
Netflix bill the show as : `` Using raw , firsthand footage , this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children , and the terrible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build up to its launch , the final text message exchanged between the couple have been released by People .
The couple messaged about groceries - and their dinner plans - before things took a horrifying twist .
`` What kind of vegetables do you want with dinner tonight ? ''
Shanann texted evil Watts .
The texts revealed that Shanann had no idea that her husband would soon kill her .
`` Finally on plane and about to take off , '' she wrote in her last message to him .
″Thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Love you ! ''
Her husband did not respond .
His wife Shannan was 15 weeks pregnant at the time of her death over two years ago .
On August 13 2018 , he strangled the mother , 34 , in their Colorado home .
He then killed their daughters Bella , 4 , and Celeste , 3 , at his work place .
The killer was was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole .
Last years , a source told People that Watts had found religion in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his 'sins ' on a daily basis .
“ A day doesn ’ t go by , a minute doesn ’ t go by , where he doesn ’ t think about his family , ” the source said .
`` He 's in a hell of his own making . ''

The new original documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door examines the disappearance and killing of mother Shanann Watts and her children using 'raw, firsthand footage'
The text messages exchanged on the fateful day Chris Watts killed his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters have been revealed.
American Murder: The Family Next Door begins streaming on Netflix on Wednesday.
The gripping true story focuses on the harrowing slaughter of the family and the shocking aftermath.
The murder in 2018 stunned America - and the new series is sure to be difficult viewing.
Netflix bill the show as: "Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed."
In the build up to its launch, the final text message exchanged between the couple have been released by People.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The couple messaged about groceries - and their dinner plans - before things took a horrifying twist.
"What kind of vegetables do you want with dinner tonight?" Shanann texted evil Watts.
"Broccoli works," he replied. "Green beans work, too."
The texts revealed that Shanann had no idea that her husband would soon kill her.
"Finally on plane and about to take off," she wrote in her last message to him. ″Thank God! Prayers for a safe flight. Love you!"
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Her husband did not respond.
His wife Shannan was 15 weeks pregnant at the time of her death over two years ago.
On August 13 2018, he strangled the mother, 34, in their Colorado home.
He then killed their daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, at his work place.
The killer was was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Image: 9 News) 9 News)
Last years, a source told People that Watts had found religion in prison - and that he reflects on his 'sins' on a daily basis.
“A day doesn’t go by, a minute doesn’t go by, where he doesn’t think about his family,” the source said.
"He's in a hell of his own making."


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Meghan Markle on 'defensive' and displaying 'signs of anger' in latest interview

Meghan Markle displayed signs of `` bewilderment '' with clear hints of anger as she stayed on the defensive during a women 's summit interview , claims a body language expert .
The Duchess of Sussex opted for a 'sit-down ' chat with Fortune editor Ellen McGirt during Tuesday 's Most Powerful Women Summit , rather than deliver a lecture .
She insisted she is `` not controversial '' - despite coming under fire last week for a video urging Americans to vote - and said `` what ends up being inflammatory is people 's interpretation '' .
During the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James said Meghan put on a `` slightly defensive '' display with a `` misunderstood tone '' - drawing comparisons to her Tom Bradby interview last year .
`` Meghan splays out on her sofa with her shirt sleeves rolled up to suggest she wants to get down to business and , as she says , be ‘ authentic ’ here , '' continued Ms James .
`` The splaying and pit-baring looks confident and gently powerful , as does the preen gesture with her hair , while the very subtle lower jaw-jut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hint at some anger , although her tone overall signals bewilderment from a woman who tells us she has not been controversial in what she says in the past .
`` Meghan emphasizes her emotional side again with the mention of tears and as she looks away dramatically to consider her thoughts as she speaks it is the shaking of her head that suggests a sense of bewilderment or disbelief . ''
The duchess , addressing the summit virtually from the £11million mansion she and Prince Harry bought in May , said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speech and toxic behaviour online .
She said that allowing bullying and misinformation on social media is `` not sustainable '' and must be dealt with .
The Duke and Duchess have called on advertisers to boycott networks , including Facebook , which allow hate speech .
`` If the changes that are being made are in fact made , it ’ s for the good of everyone , Facebook included , '' Meghan said .

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Body language expert Judi James has given her interpretation of the subtle signals Meghan Markle displayed during her Most Powerful Women Summit interview with Fortune editor Ellen McGirt
Meghan Markle displayed signs of "bewilderment" with clear hints of anger as she stayed on the defensive during a women's summit interview, claims a body language expert.
The Duchess of Sussex opted for a 'sit-down' chat with Fortune editor Ellen McGirt during Tuesday's Most Powerful Women Summit, rather than deliver a lecture.
She insisted she is "not controversial" - despite coming under fire last week for a video urging Americans to vote - and said "what ends up being inflammatory is people's interpretation".
During the video interview, body language expert Judi James said Meghan put on a "slightly defensive" display with a "misunderstood tone" - drawing comparisons to her Tom Bradby interview last year.
Image: Fortune) Fortune)
"Meghan splays out on her sofa with her shirt sleeves rolled up to suggest she wants to get down to business and, as she says, be ‘authentic’ here," continued Ms James.
"The splaying and pit-baring looks confident and gently powerful, as does the preen gesture with her hair, while the very subtle lower jaw-jut and a few sharp, accelerated blinks hint at some anger, although her tone overall signals bewilderment from a woman who tells us she has not been controversial in what she says in the past.
"Meghan emphasizes her emotional side again with the mention of tears and as she looks away dramatically to consider her thoughts as she speaks it is the shaking of her head that suggests a sense of bewilderment or disbelief."
Image: Fortune) Fortune) Image: Fortune) Fortune)
The duchess, addressing the summit virtually from the £11million mansion she and Prince Harry bought in May, said the couple are throwing themselves into tackling hate speech and toxic behaviour online.
She said that allowing bullying and misinformation on social media is "not sustainable" and must be dealt with.
The Duke and Duchess have called on advertisers to boycott networks, including Facebook, which allow hate speech.
"If the changes that are being made are in fact made, it’s for the good of everyone, Facebook included," Meghan said.


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thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Fears of 'thousands of deaths' as almost 1m miss breast cancer scans in lockdown

Thousands of women could die from breast cancer after almost a million screening appointments were put on hold due to the pandemic .
Some 986,000 women missed their mammograms as checks were almost completely shut down for four months from March as the coronavirus outbreak took hold .
Around 8,600 could be living with undetected breast cancer , and experts fear a huge death toll as a result of delayed diagnosis .
And the screening backlog is likely to keep growing as capacity is cut by infection control measures and exhausted staff this winter .
Baroness Delyth Morgan , chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the figures , said : “ This is cause for grave concern .
“ Mammograms are a key tool in the early detection of breast cancer , which is critical to stopping women dying from the disease .
“ We understand that the breast screening programme was paused out of necessity , but we must now press play to ensure all women can access breast screening – and we can not afford for the programme to be paused again.
” Has your treatment been interrupted by Covid ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a backlog of 838,000 in England , 78,000 in Scotland , 48,000 in Wales and 23,000 in Northern Ireland .
Mary Wilson , consultant breast radiologist at the Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester , said : “ We desperately need more radiologists .
As a nation we must recognise and address the workforce issues and invest in the NHS .
There is no overnight fix.
” The NHS Breast Screening Programme helps detect breast cancer at the earliest possible stage , preventing an estimated 1,300 deaths each year .
Women of 50 to 71 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , with over two million screened each year .
Leaked NHS data shows thousands of cancer patients are waiting over three months for a test , the outcome of a test , or treatment once diagnosed .
Some 6,400 people had waited over 100 days after a referral to cancer services , showed official data for England in mid-September seen by the Health Service Journal .
This information had not been known because NHS England only publishes waiting times for patients who have been treated , not the number still waiting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ say in the comments below The number on the cancer waiting list soared from 50,000 at the start of August to around 58,000 in the middle of this month .
Prof Karol Sikora , former head of the World Health Organisation ’ s cancer programme , said : “ Thousands more people can die from cancer as a result.
” The North East , Yorkshire and London regions had the most people waiting over three months .
NHS England said over four in five cancer treatments had been maintained .
But Cancer specialists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advanced stages of the disease .
Prof Rob Jones of the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow said there are delays from initial contact with GPs to investigation by specialists .
He said most appointments are still being held via phone or video calls , which can cause problems picking up cancers .
He added : “ We saw far fewer newer referrals during the heat of the pandemic .
We are now seeing a surge in patients and by default some will have more advanced disease .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The delays are not just about people being seen in hospitals , it ’ s delays in the ways people presented to their GPs , people were reluctant to trouble them .
“ The delays are all the way through the pathway .
Where the challenge lies is actually in healthcare .
We are doing most of our consultations remotely , whereas previously it would have been face-to-face.
” A report by Cancer Research UK found those in poorer areas have more trouble accessing cancer services , and are less likely to survive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disadvantaged areas in England are 50 % more likely to be diagnosed in A & E , rather than have their cancer spotted earlier .
They report more difficulties getting appointments at a suitable time or with a particular doctor , and are less likely to go for screening .
Michelle Mitchell , chief of Cancer Research UK , said : “ Government must pay close attention to the widening gap between richer and poorer areas , injecting much-needed money into public health funding to help reduce this inequality .
It must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are around 11,400 breast cancer deaths in the UK every year – or 31 a day .
An NHS spokeswoman said : “ The vast majority of cancers detected through screening programmes are at a very early stage and so any impact on patients who were due to be screened is extremely low .
More than 200,000 people were treated for cancer during the peak of the pandemic .
“ Breast screening services are fully up and running with over 400,000 women invited between June and August and thousands more invites sent every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not being offered life-saving surgery or therapy on the false assumption they will not benefit , research suggests .
The study by Sheffield University found most women over 70 can tolerate surgery , chemotherapy and radiotherapy but are often only less aggressive forms of treatment , and that might be why those under 70 have a far higher survival rate .
Susan Daniels , 60 , from Glynneath , South Wales , missed her routine breast screening due to the pause of the programme .
Two months later she found a lump in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was diagnosed with breast cancer in June .
Susan had surgery and will soon be starting radiotherapy .
She said : “ I have always attended my breast screening when invited , so when we moved to a new area I called up in March to arrange the appointment I was due .
When I was advised that screening was on hold due to the pandemic , it was disappointing but I understood that Covid-19 was making everything difficult .
“ At that time I was blissfully unaware that I might have breast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terribly good at checking my breasts , but at the beginning of May I discovered a lump .
“ When it hadn ’ t disappeared after a few weeks I made an appointment to get it checked out .
When I was given the news that I had breast cancer it was devastating and surreal .
I felt like my body had let me down .
“ May seems almost a lifetime ago and I know I ’ m one of the fortunate ones to have undergone diagnosis , surgery and soon radiotherapy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital for early detection , as is self-checking .
“ I can not even begin to know the distress experienced by anyone who is still awaiting an appointment.
” Civil servant and mum-of-two Karen King was diagnosed with cancer last September after attending an NHS screening trial .
She finished treatment , including a lumpectomy and radiotherapy , in March , just ahead of the national lockdown .
Karen said : “ My breast cancer was picked up by an early mammogram as part of a trial .
I had no idea that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a complete shock , I tried to be positive and brave , but I was very emotional .
It has changed me as a person – I ’ m not as active as I used to be , it has affected my mental health and I worry about the cancer coming back.
” Karen , from Southampton , said : “ I thank my lucky stars every single day that my breast cancer was caught early .
I honestly believe that screening and my surgeon , saved my life by finding my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for routine mammograms caused by the pandemic will cause a lot of worry .
Karen added : “ I also have no idea if my annual mammogram will be affected when it ’ s due in December.
” The Mirror has repeatedly told how missed cancer checks could be creating a deadly backlog .
In June we reported NHS waits to get tested for serious conditions including cancer had increased 16-fold .
Waits over six weeks increased from 30,000 to 469,000 after routine NHS care stalled .
Numbers waiting for MRI scans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A study published in August showed 250,000 people who would normally have been sent for cancer checks had missed out .
The 43 % fall in urgent referrals suggested cancers are being identified too late .
GPs made 339,242 referrals in England between April and June , compared with 594,060 in the same period in 2019 .

Breast Cancer Now warns that 1million women have missed vital breast cancer screenings during lockdown and with 8,600 living with the illness undetected, experts fear a huge death toll
Fears of 'thousands of deaths' as almost 1million miss breast cancer scans in lockdown
Thousands of women could die from breast cancer after almost a million screening appointments were put on hold due to the pandemic.
Some 986,000 women missed their mammograms as checks were almost completely shut down for four months from March as the coronavirus outbreak took hold.
Around 8,600 could be living with undetected breast cancer, and experts fear a huge death toll as a result of delayed diagnosis.
And the screening backlog is likely to keep growing as capacity is cut by infection control measures and exhausted staff this winter.
Baroness Delyth Morgan, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now which produced the figures, said: “This is cause for grave concern.
“Mammograms are a key tool in the early detection of breast cancer, which is critical to stopping women dying from the disease.
“We understand that the breast screening programme was paused out of necessity, but we must now press play to ensure all women can access breast screening – and we cannot afford for the programme to be paused again.”
Has your treatment been interrupted by Covid? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: Getty) Getty)
When screening restarted in late summer there was a backlog of 838,000 in England, 78,000 in Scotland, 48,000 in Wales and 23,000 in Northern Ireland.
Mary Wilson, consultant breast radiologist at the Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, said: “We desperately need more radiologists. As a nation we must recognise and address the workforce issues and invest in the NHS. There is no overnight fix.”
The NHS Breast Screening Programme helps detect breast cancer at the earliest possible stage, preventing an estimated 1,300 deaths each year.
Women of 50 to 71 are invited for a mammogram every three years, with over two million screened each year.
Leaked NHS data shows thousands of cancer patients are waiting over three months for a test, the outcome of a test, or treatment once diagnosed.
Some 6,400 people had waited over 100 days after a referral to cancer services, showed official data for England in mid-September seen by the Health Service Journal. This information had not been known because NHS England only publishes waiting times for patients who have been treated, not the number still waiting.
What is your view? Have your say in the comments below
Image: PA) PA)
The number on the cancer waiting list soared from 50,000 at the start of August to around 58,000 in the middle of this month.
Prof Karol Sikora, former head of the World Health Organisation’s cancer programme, said: “Thousands more people can die from cancer as a result.”
The North East, Yorkshire and London regions had the most people waiting over three months.
NHS England said over four in five cancer treatments had been maintained. But Cancer specialists say they are seeing more patients in advanced stages of the disease.
Prof Rob Jones of the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow said there are delays from initial contact with GPs to investigation by specialists.
He said most appointments are still being held via phone or video calls, which can cause problems picking up cancers.
He added: “We saw far fewer newer referrals during the heat of the pandemic. We are now seeing a surge in patients and by default some will have more advanced disease. It’s inevitable if you delay presentation.
“The delays are not just about people being seen in hospitals, it’s delays in the ways people presented to their GPs, people were reluctant to trouble them.
“The delays are all the way through the pathway. Where the challenge lies is actually in healthcare. We are doing most of our consultations remotely, whereas previously it would have been face-to-face.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
A report by Cancer Research UK found those in poorer areas have more trouble accessing cancer services, and are less likely to survive it as a result.
Those in disadvantaged areas in England are 50% more likely to be diagnosed in A&E, rather than have their cancer spotted earlier. They report more difficulties getting appointments at a suitable time or with a particular doctor, and are less likely to go for screening.
Michelle Mitchell, chief of Cancer Research UK, said: “Government must pay close attention to the widening gap between richer and poorer areas, injecting much-needed money into public health funding to help reduce this inequality. It must be addressed to prevent unnecessary death.”
There are around 11,400 breast cancer deaths in the UK every year – or 31 a day.
An NHS spokeswoman said: “The vast majority of cancers detected through screening programmes are at a very early stage and so any impact on patients who were due to be screened is extremely low. More than 200,000 people were treated for cancer during the peak of the pandemic.
“Breast screening services are fully up and running with over 400,000 women invited between June and August and thousands more invites sent every month.”
Older breast cancer patients are not being offered life-saving surgery or therapy on the false assumption they will not benefit, research suggests.
The study by Sheffield University found most women over 70 can tolerate surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy but are often only less aggressive forms of treatment, and that might be why those under 70 have a far higher survival rate.
Susan, 60: 'I found a lump 2 months after my postponed check'
Image: Rowan Griffiths/Daily Mirror) Rowan Griffiths/Daily Mirror)
Susan Daniels, 60, from Glynneath, South Wales, missed her routine breast screening due to the pause of the programme.
Two months later she found a lump in her breast and after getting it checked was diagnosed with breast cancer in June.
Susan had surgery and will soon be starting radiotherapy.
She said: “I have always attended my breast screening when invited, so when we moved to a new area I called up in March to arrange the appointment I was due. When I was advised that screening was on hold due to the pandemic, it was disappointing but I understood that Covid-19 was making everything difficult.
“At that time I was blissfully unaware that I might have breast cancer. I wasn’t always terribly good at checking my breasts, but at the beginning of May I discovered a lump.
“When it hadn’t disappeared after a few weeks I made an appointment to get it checked out. When I was given the news that I had breast cancer it was devastating and surreal. I felt like my body had let me down.
“May seems almost a lifetime ago and I know I’m one of the fortunate ones to have undergone diagnosis, surgery and soon radiotherapy in this time.
“Screening is vital for early detection, as is self-checking.
“I cannot even begin to know the distress experienced by anyone who is still awaiting an appointment.”
Karen 49: So lucky with early diagnosis
Image: Steve Reigate/Daily Express) Steve Reigate/Daily Express)
Civil servant and mum-of-two Karen King was diagnosed with cancer last September after attending an NHS screening trial.
She finished treatment, including a lumpectomy and radiotherapy, in March, just ahead of the national lockdown.
Karen said: “My breast cancer was picked up by an early mammogram as part of a trial. I had no idea that anything was wrong.
“My diagnosis was a complete shock, I tried to be positive and brave, but I was very emotional. It has changed me as a person – I’m not as active as I used to be, it has affected my mental health and I worry about the cancer coming back.”
Karen, from Southampton, said: “I thank my lucky stars every single day that my breast cancer was caught early. I honestly believe that screening and my surgeon, saved my life by finding my breast cancer.”
She said the wait for routine mammograms caused by the pandemic will cause a lot of worry. Karen added: “I also have no idea if my annual mammogram will be affected when it’s due in December.”
Covid’s impact on NHS waiting lists
The Mirror has repeatedly told how missed cancer checks could be creating a deadly backlog.
In June we reported NHS waits to get tested for serious conditions including cancer had increased 16-fold.
Waits over six weeks increased from 30,000 to 469,000 after routine NHS care stalled.
Numbers waiting for MRI scans to detect tumours increased from 5,733 to 78,932.
A study published in August showed 250,000 people who would normally have been sent for cancer checks had missed out. The 43% fall in urgent referrals suggested cancers are being identified too late.
GPs made 339,242 referrals in England between April and June, compared with 594,060 in the same period in 2019.


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Drivers warned more more people will start crashing cars into you on purpose

More people will now be looking for payouts by committing fraud , the police and insurance firms have warned .
These crimes range from fake policies offered to struggling motorists on the cheap to claims over accidents that never happened and - in the worst cases - dangerous driving designed to create crashes they can get payouts for .
Ben Fletcher , Insurance Fraud Bureau director , said : “ With Covid-19 causing so many people to lose out financially it sadly means there are more opportunities for insurance scammers to exploit the vulnerable .
`` These fraudsters don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elderly to key workers , we ’ ve seen them get targeted.
” Recent figures show fake insurance claims rose by 5 % in 2019 , but there are concerns the current economic climate could see this figure triple - with fraudulent insurance claims rising by 17 % following the 2008 recession .
Currently at least one insurance scam takes place every minute in the UK , costing honest customers more than £3 billion a year .
Mark Allen , fraud and financial crime manager at Association of British Insurers , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to financial hardship for many , no one should think that committing an insurance fraud is a path to easy money .
`` From getting a criminal record and possibly a jail sentence , to finding future insurance and other vital financial products like mortgages and loans , much harder to obtain and more expensive , the consequences of committing fraud will be severe and long-lasting . ''
Here are the three most common scams that fraudsters are trying on to get payouts for now .
This is when a fraudster or unscrupulous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tell you that you may be entitled to compensation .
This could lead to a fraudulent insurance claim or even see your identity stolen if you let slip personal details in the hope of a payout .
And with money tight for millions , the temptation to pursue the claim is higher than ever .
Detective Superintendent Peter Ratcliffe , head of the City of London Police ’ s economic crime funded units , said : “ Fraudsters will use any opportunity to try and steal money from the public , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current worldwide Covid-19 pandemic . ''
A `` Ghost Broker '' is someone who poses as an insurance provider to offer cheap deals to people who struggle financially .
The problem is the deals do n't actually exist .
They can be highly sophisticated - including using real policy documents from other drivers with a few key details faked to make you think you 're covered .
That leaves you uninsured and at risk of a fine or worse and them with the premiums in their pockets .
Other tricks are to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but use incorrect details when applying - making it far cheaper than it should be and utterly useless to you .
These fraudsters are known for selling fake car insurance , but with Covid-19 impacting so many people ’ s work and travel plans , ‘ Ghost Brokers ’ could also offer deals that claim to compensate further disruption .
And Ghost Broker scams are rising , with the Insurance Fraud Bureau seeing its percentage of investigations into the issue double in recent years .
Perhaps worst of all are cash for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving dangerously - for example slamming on their brakes with a car close behind - to cause an innocent motorist to crash into them so they can claim compensation .
It 's more common than you might think , with one in every ten injury claims for a motor collision linked to a suspected ‘ Crash for Cash ’ .
The scam often leaves victims injured and facing the loss of their no claims discount .
What to do if you suspect a scam In an effort to root out the criminals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Scams '' , has been launched by the insurance industry .
Evidence of an insurance scam can be reported to the IFB ’ s confidential and anonymous ( powered by Crimestoppers ) on 0800 422 0421 or online .
The IFB 's Fletcher said : “ It ’ s never been more important to raise public awareness of insurance fraud which is why we ’ re launching the ‘ Stop the Scams ’ campaign .
`` If anyone sees something that doesn ’ t look right , they should report it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Our industry partners provide us with valuable intelligence to help us identify suspected fraudsters and carry out this enforcement activity , but we also rely on information from the public .
`` As such , it ’ s vital people report to IFB ’ s Cheatline when they have information about a suspected insurance fraud or fraudster .
”

Police and insurance providers have issued a stark warning that the number of people looking for "easy money" by intentionally crashing cars for the payout is set to rise as Covid-19 bites
Drivers warned more more people will start crashing cars into you on purpose
More people will now be looking for payouts by committing fraud, the police and insurance firms have warned.
These crimes range from fake policies offered to struggling motorists on the cheap to claims over accidents that never happened and - in the worst cases - dangerous driving designed to create crashes they can get payouts for.
Ben Fletcher, Insurance Fraud Bureau director, said: “With Covid-19 causing so many people to lose out financially it sadly means there are more opportunities for insurance scammers to exploit the vulnerable.
"These fraudsters don’t care who suffer - from the elderly to key workers, we’ve seen them get targeted.”
Recent figures show fake insurance claims rose by 5% in 2019, but there are concerns the current economic climate could see this figure triple - with fraudulent insurance claims rising by 17% following the 2008 recession.
Currently at least one insurance scam takes place every minute in the UK, costing honest customers more than £3 billion a year.
Mark Allen, fraud and financial crime manager at Association of British Insurers, said: “While the Coronavirus crisis has led to financial hardship for many, no one should think that committing an insurance fraud is a path to easy money.
"From getting a criminal record and possibly a jail sentence, to finding future insurance and other vital financial products like mortgages and loans, much harder to obtain and more expensive, the consequences of committing fraud will be severe and long-lasting."
Here are the three most common scams that fraudsters are trying on to get payouts for now.
1. Compensation scams
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This is when a fraudster or unscrupulous firm contacts you out of the blue to tell you that you may be entitled to compensation.
This could lead to a fraudulent insurance claim or even see your identity stolen if you let slip personal details in the hope of a payout.
And with money tight for millions, the temptation to pursue the claim is higher than ever.
Detective Superintendent Peter Ratcliffe, head of the City of London Police’s economic crime funded units, said:“Fraudsters will use any opportunity to try and steal money from the public, including the exploitation of tragic events such as the current worldwide Covid-19 pandemic."
2. Ghost Broker scams
Image: Getty) Getty)
A "Ghost Broker" is someone who poses as an insurance provider to offer cheap deals to people who struggle financially. The problem is the deals don't actually exist.
They can be highly sophisticated - including using real policy documents from other drivers with a few key details faked to make you think you're covered.
That leaves you uninsured and at risk of a fine or worse and them with the premiums in their pockets.
Other tricks are to take out a policy in your name, but use incorrect details when applying - making it far cheaper than it should be and utterly useless to you.
These fraudsters are known for selling fake car insurance, but with Covid-19 impacting so many people’s work and travel plans, ‘Ghost Brokers’ could also offer deals that claim to compensate further disruption.
And Ghost Broker scams are rising, with the Insurance Fraud Bureau seeing its percentage of investigations into the issue double in recent years.
3. ‘Crash for Cash’ scams
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Perhaps worst of all are cash for crash scame - these involve fraudsters intentionally driving dangerously - for example slamming on their brakes with a car close behind - to cause an innocent motorist to crash into them so they can claim compensation.
It's more common than you might think, with one in every ten injury claims for a motor collision linked to a suspected ‘Crash for Cash’.
The scam often leaves victims injured and facing the loss of their no claims discount.
What to do if you suspect a scam
In an effort to root out the criminals, a national campaign, called "Stop the Scams", has been launched by the insurance industry.
Evidence of an insurance scam can be reported to the IFB’s confidential and anonymous Cheatline (powered by Crimestoppers) on 0800 422 0421 or online.
The IFB's Fletcher said: “It’s never been more important to raise public awareness of insurance fraud which is why we’re launching the ‘Stop the Scams’ campaign.
"If anyone sees something that doesn’t look right, they should report it to the IFB Cheatline.”
Detective Superintendent Ratcliffe said: “Our industry partners provide us with valuable intelligence to help us identify suspected fraudsters and carry out this enforcement activity, but we also rely on information from the public.
"As such, it’s vital people report to IFB’s Cheatline when they have information about a suspected insurance fraud or fraudster.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Matalan announce new pyjamas for Alder Hey charity campaign for the whole family

Now as most of us have spent more time away from our families this year than we wanted and , we ’ re not sure if we ’ ll be able to spend much of Christmas with them but , Matalan is on hand to make sure as and when we do - we can do it with good reason .
The Matalan and Alder Hey campaign continues to drive the same message as 2019 for 2020 of # TogetherForAlderHey .
The campaign is a celebration of togetherness , putting everyone from the Alder Hey staff , patients , families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart of it .
The campaign and product officially launches today , Wednesday 30th September , and is Matalan ’ s seventh year of support for the world renowned hospital .
100 % of all profits go towards Alder Hey .
To find your nearest Matalan , we ’ ve put the store locator here .
You ’ ll also find opening and closing time information listed there as well .
You can also get the collection online at matalan.co.uk but you ’ ll need to act fast as the collection sells out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign is also in support of the new Alder Hey mental health appeal .
They are proud to back the launch of Alder Hey ’ s ‘ 7 in 10 Children ’ s Mental Health Appeal ’ – aiming to improve inpatient and mental health services at Alder Hey Children ’ s NHS Foundation Trust .
In support of the mental health appeal and to represent the importance of speaking out about mental health , this year ’ s product , including the popular PJS , is made up of a print of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' and a range of uplifting and positive words .
As always , the pyjama collection is available for the whole family - including your dog , to wear in the run up to Christmas Day and on the day itself .
The adult pyjamas are priced at £12.50 , pjs for children are £8.50 , baby-grow is £5.50 , outfit for your dog is £5.50 and you can even get a mug for just £2.50 .
Now that ’ s not all , if you fancy jazzing up your home with some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering new members £15 when they spend £15 or more .
£15 cashback at Matalan means that TopCashback will refund £15 cashback when new members spends £15 or more on Matalan 's Homeware .
So if you were to purchase a ‘ Double Teddy Fleece Duvet Cover ’ for £20 , plus free Click and Collect delivery ( or £3.95 Standard Home Delivery - free when you spend over £50 ) you ’ d get £15 cashback .
Winning .
So that ’ s basically a free duvet and it doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you ’ re heading off to University or just need a new duvet cover for the new season to keep you warm .
The £15 cashback at Matalan deal is only available for new members or those with no previous purchases or cashback through TopCashback .
This offer can only be redeemed once per household on a first come first served basis .
If a member applies for the offer from the same household as an already successful purchase , it will be declined .

With prices starting from £2.50 for a mug, get ready for your favourite new loungewear to wear in the run up to Christmas and over the festive period
Matalan announce new pyjamas for Alder Hey charity campaign for the whole family
Now as most of us have spent more time away from our families this year than we wanted and, we’re not sure if we’ll be able to spend much of Christmas with them but, Matalan is on hand to make sure as and when we do - we can do it with good reason.
The Matalan and Alder Hey campaign continues to drive the same message as 2019 for 2020 of #TogetherForAlderHey. The campaign is a celebration of togetherness, putting everyone from the Alder Hey staff, patients, families and supporters across the country at the heart of it.
The campaign and product officially launches today, Wednesday 30th September, and is Matalan’s seventh year of support for the world renowned hospital. 100% of all profits go towards Alder Hey.
To find your nearest Matalan, we’ve put the store locator here. You’ll also find opening and closing time information listed there as well. You can also get the collection online at matalan.co.uk but you’ll need to act fast as the collection sells out at record speed yearly.
The 2020 campaign is also in support of the new Alder Hey mental health appeal.
They are proud to back the launch of Alder Hey’s ‘7 in 10 Children’s Mental Health Appeal’ – aiming to improve inpatient and mental health services at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
In support of the mental health appeal and to represent the importance of speaking out about mental health, this year’s product, including the popular PJS, is made up of a print of the iconic Alder Hey 'Oli The Elephant' and a range of uplifting and positive words.
As always, the pyjama collection is available for the whole family - including your dog, to wear in the run up to Christmas Day and on the day itself.
The unisex adult pyjamas are priced at £12.50, pjs for children are £8.50, baby-grow is £5.50, outfit for your dog is £5.50 and you can even get a mug for just £2.50.
Now that’s not all, if you fancy jazzing up your home with some new season buys, TopCashback are currently offering new members £15 when they spend £15 or more.
£15 cashback at Matalan means that TopCashback will refund £15 cashback when new members spends £15 or more on Matalan's Homeware.
So if you were to purchase a ‘Double Teddy Fleece Duvet Cover’ for £20, plus free Click and Collect delivery (or £3.95 Standard Home Delivery - free when you spend over £50) you’d get £15 cashback. Winning. So that’s basically a free duvet and it doesn’t really get better than that - especially if you’re heading off to University or just need a new duvet cover for the new season to keep you warm.
The £15 cashback at Matalan deal is only available for new members or those with no previous purchases or cashback through TopCashback.
This offer can only be redeemed once per household on a first come first served basis. If a member applies for the offer from the same household as an already successful purchase, it will be declined.


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--50 charities and campaigners demand £20 Universal Credit rise is made permanent

More than 50 top charities and campaigners have demanded a £20-a-week Universal Credit rise is made permanent .
The new coalition has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak warning 700,000 more people - including 300,000 children - will plunge into poverty “ at a stroke ” if the one-year boost ends as planned in April 2021 .
The organisations , including Oxfam , Scope , Shelter , Centrepoint , Rethink Mental Illness and the Trusell Trust , add : “ We are therefore urging you to make the uplift permanent and stop families being cut adrift whilst they need help to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised by £1,040 a year in April to help people cope with the pandemic .
The charities are also calling for the boost to be extended to older ’ legacy ’ benefits , more than a million of whom are sick or disabled .
The coalition is made up of children ’ s charities , food bank providers , housing organisations and benefit and debt advisors .
It has highlighted research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation think tank warning 16million people will be hit if UC is cut in April .
The think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poverty , and 500,000 already in poverty would enter `` deep poverty '' .
The coalition sent the letter after the Chancellor admitted non- '' viable '' jobs will be lost when furlough ends on October 31 .
They write : `` Your statement last week made clear that many families will see job losses over the months to come , and even those whose jobs are protected through the Job Support Scheme will see income cuts .
`` Even the most optimistic forecasts expect unemployment to surge and remain high for some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Work and Pensions ministers have so far refused to say if the £20-a-week rise will be made permanent .
Instead they have pointed to Mr Sunak , saying any decision will need to come at a `` fiscal event '' .
That could leave benefit claimants waiting months for clarity , because plans for a Budget this autumn have been scrapped .
A Budget is now expected in the Spring .

Research is warning 700,000 people will plunge into poverty if the £20-a-week rise ends as planned in April next year
More than 50 top charities and campaigners have demanded a £20-a-week Universal Credit rise is made permanent.
The new coalition has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak warning 700,000 more people - including 300,000 children - will plunge into poverty “at a stroke” if the one-year boost ends as planned in April 2021.
The organisations, including Oxfam, Scope, Shelter, Centrepoint, Rethink Mental Illness and the Trusell Trust, add: “We are therefore urging you to make the uplift permanent and stop families being cut adrift whilst they need help to stay afloat.”
Universal Credit rates were raised by £1,040 a year in April to help people cope with the pandemic.
The charities are also calling for the boost to be extended to older ’legacy’ benefits, more than a million of whom are sick or disabled.
The coalition is made up of children’s charities, food bank providers, housing organisations and benefit and debt advisors.
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It has highlighted research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation think tank warning 16million people will be hit if UC is cut in April.
The think tank says 700,000 would be pulled into poverty, and 500,000 already in poverty would enter "deep poverty".
The coalition sent the letter after the Chancellor admitted non-"viable" jobs will be lost when furlough ends on October 31.
They write: "Your statement last week made clear that many families will see job losses over the months to come, and even those whose jobs are protected through the Job Support Scheme will see income cuts.
"Even the most optimistic forecasts expect unemployment to surge and remain high for some time to come."
Department for Work and Pensions ministers have so far refused to say if the £20-a-week rise will be made permanent.
Instead they have pointed to Mr Sunak, saying any decision will need to come at a "fiscal event".
That could leave benefit claimants waiting months for clarity, because plans for a Budget this autumn have been scrapped. A Budget is now expected in the Spring.
A government spokesperson said: “We’ve invested an extra £9bn in our welfare system to help those most in need through the pandemic, including by increasing Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit by up to £20 a week, as well as introducing income protection schemes, mortgage holidays and additional support for renters.
“The Government is also focused on supporting people by helping them get into work. This includes launching the Kickstart Scheme, a £2bn fund to create hundreds of thousands of new, fully subsidised jobs for young people.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-29--Boris Johnson set 6 tests to stop child abuse as paedophiles' online crimes rise

Coronavirus has accelerated the need for Boris Johnson to clamp down on tech giants exposing children to paedophiles and harmful content online , the NSPCC has warned .
The charity has warned that the demand for child sexual abuse images online has been increasing during the pandemic as it set Mr Johnson six test that plans to tackle harm online .
The NSPCC has said that the details of the planned Online Harms Bill , expected in the coming weeks , must create a `` world-leading '' system to protect children or risk letting companies continue to profit from abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of online sex crimes against children recorded by police reached the equivalent of 101 a day in England and Wales between January and March this year The demands include tough criminal and financial penalties for named managers who fail to act to stop abuse , and a responsibility for taking down content that fuel self-harm and suicide , which is often legal but extremely harmful .
It also calls for private messages on social media sites to be screened for known child abuse images to catch people distributing the criminal material @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media giants have put `` growth ahead of children '' said that failing to pass any of the six tests will mean children will pay the price with `` serious harm and sexual abuse that could have been stopped ” .
Mr Wanless added : “ Industry inaction is fuelling this staggering number of sex crimes against children and the fallout from coronavirus has heightened the risks of abuse now and in the future . ''
He also called on rules that require companies to eradicate high-risk design features , like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that facilitate abuse .
But Mr Wanless said that the last six months have raised the stakes , warning that Covid has `` systematically changed the threat that children face online '' with more of them reliant on live streaming to socialise and learn .
Even more troublingly he suggested that `` the demand for sexual abuse images has been increasing '' during lockdown with paedophiles potentially working from home and able to engage in abusive behaviour more often and unsupervised .
Ian Russell , whose daughter Molly took her life after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media , said `` tech self-regulation has failed as he backed the charity 's call .
He said : “ Today , I can ’ t help but wonder why it ’ s taking so long to introduce effective regulation to prevent the type of harmful social media posts we now know Molly saw , and liked , and saved in the months prior to her death . ''
And one anonymous mum , introducing herself by the pseudonym Jane , revealed the heartbreaking story about our her daughter had fallen victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jane 's nine-year-old-girl was targeted by a user of social media app Likee who threatened to take her away from her mum if she didn ’ t send pictures of her body .
After speaking with her daughter , Jane accessed her profile , and she was given a disturbing insight into the kind of messages her daughter had been receiving .
Within 30 minutes of using the app , the mum received messages from strangers calling her babe and sexy and asking for sexualised pictures .
Her daughter `` broke down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her mum , Jane said .
But after the shock had passed Jane said she became furious and began to demand action .
She said : `` How on earth could this happen ?
How is it possible for a paedophile to easily be able to contact my daughter on an app that 's designed for children ? ''
For months after the incident , Jane said her daughter lost her `` glorious smile '' and would burst into tears .
A could of years later Jane said she still struggles .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dream about a man , like a man from Likee , who pushed her to the ground and grabbed her 'butt ' '' .
She added : `` If these six measures are put in place , it might stop other families having to go through all the terrible pain that we have gone through in the last year . ''
Ministers have said they plan to introduce an independent regulator with its own powers to pursue companies who endanger children .
Last night a government spokesperson said : `` Protecting children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new laws to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online .
`` Social media companies will need robust systems in place to keep their users , and particularly children , safe and there will be tough sanctions for those that do not fulfil their duty of care towards them .
`` We have been working closely with NSPCC colleagues in developing our plans , and thank them for their contribution . ''
The NSPCC 's six demands for any system designed to keep children safe online • Put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footing with illegal material • Hold industry to account with criminal and financial sanctions

The NSPCC has set six tests that the Online Harms Bill, expected in the coming weeks, needs to pass to create a 'world-leading' system to protect children
Coronavirus has accelerated the need for Boris Johnson to clamp down on tech giants exposing children to paedophiles and harmful content online, the NSPCC has warned.
The charity has warned that the demand for child sexual abuse images online has been increasing during the pandemic as it set Mr Johnson six test that plans to tackle harm online.
The NSPCC has said that the details of the planned Online Harms Bill, expected in the coming weeks, must create a "world-leading" system to protect children or risk letting companies continue to profit from abuse.
It comes as analysis revealed that the number of online sex crimes against children recorded by police reached the equivalent of 101 a day in England and Wales between January and March this year
The demands include tough criminal and financial penalties for named managers who fail to act to stop abuse, and a responsibility for taking down content that fuel self-harm and suicide, which is often legal but extremely harmful.
It also calls for private messages on social media sites to be screened for known child abuse images to catch people distributing the criminal material.
Image: Getty) Getty)
NSPCC CEO Peter Wanless warned that social media giants have put "growth ahead of children" said that failing to pass any of the six tests will mean children will pay the price with "serious harm and sexual abuse that could have been stopped”.
Mr Wanless added: “Industry inaction is fuelling this staggering number of sex crimes against children and the fallout from coronavirus has heightened the risks of abuse now and in the future."
He also called on rules that require companies to eradicate high-risk design features, like the ability to chat to child users privately, that facilitate abuse.
But Mr Wanless said that the last six months have raised the stakes, warning that Covid has "systematically changed the threat that children face online" with more of them reliant on live streaming to socialise and learn.
Even more troublingly he suggested that "the demand for sexual abuse images has been increasing" during lockdown with paedophiles potentially working from home and able to engage in abusive behaviour more often and unsupervised.
Image: PA Wire/PA Images) PA Wire/PA Images)
Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly took her life after she was targeted with self-harm posts on social media, said "tech self-regulation has failed as he backed the charity's call.
He said: “Today, I can’t help but wonder why it’s taking so long to introduce effective regulation to prevent the type of harmful social media posts we now know Molly saw, and liked, and saved in the months prior to her death."
And one anonymous mum, introducing herself by the pseudonym Jane, revealed the heartbreaking story about our her daughter had fallen victim to the wild west of social media.
Jane's nine-year-old-girl was targeted by a user of social media app Likee who threatened to take her away from her mum if she didn’t send pictures of her body.
After speaking with her daughter, Jane accessed her profile, and she was given a disturbing insight into the kind of messages her daughter had been receiving.
Within 30 minutes of using the app, the mum received messages from strangers calling her babe and sexy and asking for sexualised pictures.
Her daughter "broke down" when she revealed the messages to her mum, Jane said.
But after the shock had passed Jane said she became furious and began to demand action.
She said: "How on earth could this happen? How is it possible for a paedophile to easily be able to contact my daughter on an app that's designed for children?"
For months after the incident, Jane said her daughter lost her "glorious smile" and would burst into tears.
A could of years later Jane said she still struggles.
"She told me recently that she had a dream about a man, like a man from Likee, who pushed her to the ground and grabbed her 'butt'".
She added: "If these six measures are put in place, it might stop other families having to go through all the terrible pain that we have gone through in the last year."
Ministers have said they plan to introduce an independent regulator with its own powers to pursue companies who endanger children.
Last night a government spokesperson said: "Protecting children will be at the heart of our new laws to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online.
"Social media companies will need robust systems in place to keep their users, and particularly children, safe and there will be tough sanctions for those that do not fulfil their duty of care towards them.
"We have been working closely with NSPCC colleagues in developing our plans, and thank them for their contribution."
The NSPCC's six demands for any system designed to keep children safe online
Regulation must: