thedailymirror--2020-10-11--'We can't do everything!' Tories refuse lockdown cash pleas as MPs plan showdown

Callous Tory ministers are refusing to improve wage support for local lockdowns as northern anger brims over .
A leading Conservative today begged ministers to raise the 67 % wage subsidy to 80 % for staff in the north of England whose pubs and restaurants are about to be shut down .
The Tory leader of Bolton Council united with Greater Manchester 's Labour mayor , Andy Burnham , and other northern leaders to urge the wage package to be improved .
David Greenhalgh said without more wage support he would oppose the new 'three-tier ' local lockdown system - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a Commons vote .
He said being left on two-thirds wages will be `` unacceptable '' for hospitality staff , pleading : `` Please listen again - the north feels they are being treated differently . ''
Yet Tory Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick batted aside calls to raise the cash saying : `` We can ’ t do everything . ''
And quizzed on whether energy companies should help people stuck on two-thirds wages who ca n't pay their bills , he said : `` That ’ s a matter for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a `` good safety net '' , he told the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show : `` They need to be seen in the context of everything else we ’ ve done .
`` This country has put in place measures which compare extremely favourably to other countries .
`` We can ’ t do everything , there is a limit to what the state can do here .
But we are trying to support these communities . ''
But Greater Manchester metro mayor Andy Burnham fumed : `` Given we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wage or just above , working in just one industry , and it only applying in a limited number of places , the idea we can ’ t afford it is frankly ridiculous . ''
The Prime Minister will speak to Cabinet ministers today and make a statement to Parliament on Monday afternoon announcing fresh curbs to combat Covid .
Boris Johnson is expected to unveil a three-tier system with graded restrictions depending on local infection rates .
Moves in Tier 3 areas could include shutting pubs and restaurants , telling millions not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banning households mixing - even outdoors .
Tier 2 areas would reflect current local lockdown conditions while Tier 1 would reflect rules for the rest of England , including the rule of six and 10pm pub curfew .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced any firms forced to close by the government , be they locally or nationally , can have two-thirds of workers ' wages paid by the state .
But the pledge wo n't apply to up to a million workers in sectors that can barely operate but have n't legally been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entertainers .
Anyone whose venue is not completely shut down must rely on the less generous Job Support Scheme , which needs staff to work at least a third of their hours and only gives 22 % government support .
The PM could face a Commons showdown if mounting anger among northern Tory MPs spills over .
Manchester MPs wrote to the PM and Chancellor today saying they do not believe the area should be Tier 3 because infections are concentrated among students .
Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy said Labour would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a Commons vote - thought did n't say if Labour would actually vote them down .
“ I haven ’ t felt anger like this towards the government since I was growing up in the 1980s , '' she told the BBC .
“ People don ’ t just feel abandoned , but as if the government is actively working against us . ''
Yet several Tory ministers ' own constituencies now have infection rates far higher than northern cities ' were when they were locked down .
Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London or the South East “ it simply wouldn ’ t be tolerated ” .
`` If this was in London we would n't be talking about this .
It 's because it 's the North West they want to do it on the cheap and we 're not going to allow them to do that , '' he told Times Radio .
`` Let me make this absolutely clear , the people in the North West wo n't stay on their knees and tolerate the government that is actually dictating in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy for many , many years to come . ''
Mr Anderson said he expects Liverpool to be put in Tier 3 .
Demanding ministers “ wake up and smell the coffee ” , he said the impact on unemployment would be similar to that seen in the city in the 1980s .
Greater Manchester metro mayor Andy Burnham said on Sunday morning he was “ still in discussions ” about what lockdown measures would be applied to his area .
He demanded ministers improve the two-thirds wage support for shut-down businesses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state in March .
“ if there is to be any form of lockdown , it has to come with the same support that was provided earlier this year , ” he told Times Radio .
Yet Mr Burnham said officials had already made clear on Friday that “ they weren ’ t prepared to have any further negotiation on the financial package.
” He added : “ This is people ’ s lives , this is people ’ s business , this is the future of our region .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our fate.. we ’ re not going to do that . ''
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Reynolds , MP for Stalybridge and Hyde , Greater Manchester , warned : “ There is resentment , to be frank .
`` There is resentment about the North/South divide in some of these local restrictions and you can see that coming across .
So unless the Prime Minister gets a grip of this , it will get even more difficult . ''
But Mr Reynolds suggested Labour would back the 10pm curfew on pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it last week .
Asked if Labour would back the curfew he replied : `` Yes , we back restrictions in hospitality as long as they ’ ve got the economic support that should go with that . ''
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam today warned : `` In our national fight against Covid-19 , we are at a tipping point similar to where we were in March . ''
He added : `` We can prevent history repeating itself if we all act now . ''
But Professor Peter Horby , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emerging Respiratory Virus Threat Advisory Group , feared a second national lockdown could be needed .
Northern leaders said they backed the need for restrictions but more most be done to help the hardest-hit .
It comes as ministers plan to give town halls more powers over the test and trace system to try to secure their support .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick told Sky News : “ We are going to be ensuring that the national testing infrastructure works in harmony with what 's happening locally because local councils and local communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understandably , because they know their communities .
”

Robert Jenrick brushes aside calls to raise the 67% wage support to 80%
Robert Jenrick brushes aside calls to raise the 67% wage support to 80%
Northern MPs warn of anger not seen since the 1980s after Robert Jenrick claimed 'we can't do everything' - despite pleas to pay more than two-thirds of workers' wages
Tories refuse pleas for lockdown cash saying 'we can't do everything' as MP showdown looms
Callous Tory ministers are refusing to improve wage support for local lockdowns as northern anger brims over.
A leading Conservative today begged ministers to raise the 67% wage subsidy to 80% for staff in the north of England whose pubs and restaurants are about to be shut down.
The Tory leader of Bolton Council united with Greater Manchester's Labour mayor, Andy Burnham, and other northern leaders to urge the wage package to be improved.
David Greenhalgh said without more wage support he would oppose the new 'three-tier' local lockdown system - and have to be forced into it by a Commons vote.
He said being left on two-thirds wages will be "unacceptable" for hospitality staff, pleading: "Please listen again - the north feels they are being treated differently."
Yet Tory Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick batted aside calls to raise the cash saying: "We can’t do everything."
Image: Philip Coburn) Philip Coburn)
And quizzed on whether energy companies should help people stuck on two-thirds wages who can't pay their bills, he said: "That’s a matter for the energy companies."
Claiming there was a "good safety net", he told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "They need to be seen in the context of everything else we’ve done.
"This country has put in place measures which compare extremely favourably to other countries.
"We can’t do everything, there is a limit to what the state can do here. But we are trying to support these communities."
Image: PA) PA)
But Greater Manchester metro mayor Andy Burnham fumed: "Given we’re talking about people on the minimum wage or just above, working in just one industry, and it only applying in a limited number of places, the idea we can’t afford it is frankly ridiculous."
The Prime Minister will speak to Cabinet ministers today and make a statement to Parliament on Monday afternoon announcing fresh curbs to combat Covid.
Boris Johnson is expected to unveil a three-tier system with graded restrictions depending on local infection rates.
Image: PA) PA)
Moves in Tier 3 areas could include shutting pubs and restaurants, telling millions not to travel outside their areas, and banning households mixing - even outdoors.
Tier 2 areas would reflect current local lockdown conditions while Tier 1 would reflect rules for the rest of England, including the rule of six and 10pm pub curfew.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced any firms forced to close by the government, be they locally or nationally, can have two-thirds of workers' wages paid by the state.
But the pledge won't apply to up to a million workers in sectors that can barely operate but haven't legally been shut - such as wedding planners and entertainers.
Image: PA) PA)
Anyone whose venue is not completely shut down must rely on the less generous Job Support Scheme, which needs staff to work at least a third of their hours and only gives 22% government support.
The PM could face a Commons showdown if mounting anger among northern Tory MPs spills over.
Manchester MPs wrote to the PM and Chancellor today saying they do not believe the area should be Tier 3 because infections are concentrated among students.
Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy said Labour would be seeking a way to challenge the plans in a Commons vote - thought didn't say if Labour would actually vote them down.
“I haven’t felt anger like this towards the government since I was growing up in the 1980s," she told the BBC.
“People don’t just feel abandoned, but as if the government is actively working against us."
Mr Jenrick told Times Radio: “Nobody’s punishing the north”.
Yet several Tory ministers' own constituencies now have infection rates far higher than northern cities' were when they were locked down.
Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson said if the same thing happened in London or the South East “it simply wouldn’t be tolerated”.
"If this was in London we wouldn't be talking about this. It's because it's the North West they want to do it on the cheap and we're not going to allow them to do that," he told Times Radio.
"Let me make this absolutely clear, the people in the North West won't stay on their knees and tolerate the government that is actually dictating in a way that is going to damage our economy for many, many years to come."
Mr Anderson said he expects Liverpool to be put in Tier 3.
Demanding ministers “wake up and smell the coffee”, he said the impact on unemployment would be similar to that seen in the city in the 1980s.
Greater Manchester metro mayor Andy Burnham said on Sunday morning he was “still in discussions” about what lockdown measures would be applied to his area.
He demanded ministers improve the two-thirds wage support for shut-down businesses to the 80% of wages paid by the state in March.
“if there is to be any form of lockdown, it has to come with the same support that was provided earlier this year,” he told Times Radio.
Yet Mr Burnham said officials had already made clear on Friday that “they weren’t prepared to have any further negotiation on the financial package.”
He added: “This is people’s lives, this is people’s business, this is the future of our region. If you expect us to go quiet and accept our fate.. we’re not going to do that."
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, Greater Manchester, warned: “There is resentment, to be frank.
"There is resentment about the North/South divide in some of these local restrictions and you can see that coming across. So unless the Prime Minister gets a grip of this, it will get even more difficult."
But Mr Reynolds suggested Labour would back the 10pm curfew on pubs, despite Keir Starmer demanding evidence for it last week.
Asked if Labour would back the curfew he replied: "Yes, we back restrictions in hospitality as long as they’ve got the economic support that should go with that."
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam today warned: "In our national fight against Covid-19, we are at a tipping point similar to where we were in March."
He added: "We can prevent history repeating itself if we all act now."
But Professor Peter Horby, who chairs the Government's New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threat Advisory Group, feared a second national lockdown could be needed.
Northern leaders said they backed the need for restrictions but more most be done to help the hardest-hit.
It comes as ministers plan to give town halls more powers over the test and trace system to try to secure their support.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick told Sky News: “We are going to be ensuring that the national testing infrastructure works in harmony with what's happening locally because local councils and local communities are very good at contact tracing, understandably, because they know their communities.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-11--Cardi B fans urge her not to take Offset back after his elaborate birthday gift

Cardi B 's estranged husband Offset pulled out all the stops with her birthday present this year - despite the pair no long being together .
The WAP rapper was in complete shock when she pulled up to Los Angeles ' Sunset Strip to find a huge portrait of herself emblazoned on a towering bilboard .
`` Oh my goodness , Oh my God ! ''
repeated Cardi in the Instagram clip , as she celebrates her 28th birthday today .
The impossible to miss bubblegum pink advertisement featured a huge messaging reading 'Happy Birthday Mommy , love Kulture ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The accompanying photo showed Cardi and her girl wearing matching designer pink outfits complete with scarves , Birkin handbags and sunglasses .
Revealing the pricey gift on Instagram Cardi appeared to be flattered as she responded ; `` Thank you sir , I love it , '' but then followed this with four smirking emojis .
The incredible gesture comes weeks after Cardi announced she 'd walked out on her husband just as they approach their three year wedding anniversary .
After seeing Offset 's gift , many of her concerned fans warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - considering he has cheated on her multiple times during their short marriage .
It came after Cardi appeared to defend her husband as her Twtter followers slated him , by snapping : `` He a dumba** not a bad man . ''
The Bodack Yellow singer filed for divorce on September 16 .
Explaining her reasoning , she said : `` I did n't wait until he cheated on me again .
I did n't wait [ for ] another controversy with him being involved .
I decided to leave .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have stayed .
I decided to leave.
” The billboard birthday present is not the first time Offset has pulled off an elaborate stunt in attempt to prove his love and win his partner back .
In December 2018 he stormed the stage as Cardi performed at Rolling Loud Festival in Los Angeles .
Midway through her performance , Offset walked out with a bouquet of flowers in one hand and a cake with the message 'TAKE ME BACK CARDI . '
The crowd screamed and chanted 'take him back ' but Cardi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to speak until her cheating beau sauntered back to the wings .
He later made another public display of apology by writing on Instagram : `` I only got one birthday wish and that ’ s to get my wife back Cardi .
We ’ re going through a lot of things right now , a lot of things in the media .
I want to apologize to you Cardi .
I embarrassed you .
I made you go crazy.
” The couple married in secret in September 2017 .

Migos rapper Offset honoured his estranged wife with a Sunset Strip billboard ahead of her 28th birthday after she left him
Cardi B's stunned by ex Offset's epic birthday gift - as fans urge 'don't take him back'
Cardi B's estranged husband Offset pulled out all the stops with her birthday present this year - despite the pair no long being together.
The WAP rapper was in complete shock when she pulled up to Los Angeles' Sunset Strip to find a huge portrait of herself emblazoned on a towering bilboard.
"Oh my goodness, Oh my God!" repeated Cardi in the Instagram clip, as she celebrates her 28th birthday today.
The impossible to miss bubblegum pink advertisement featured a huge messaging reading 'Happy Birthday Mommy, love Kulture' - the couple's two-year-old daughter.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The accompanying photo showed Cardi and her girl wearing matching designer pink outfits complete with scarves, Birkin handbags and sunglasses.
Revealing the pricey gift on Instagram Cardi appeared to be flattered as she responded; "Thank you sir, I love it," but then followed this with four smirking emojis.
The incredible gesture comes weeks after Cardi announced she'd walked out on her husband just as they approach their three year wedding anniversary.
After seeing Offset's gift, many of her concerned fans warned her not to consider taking him back - considering he has cheated on her multiple times during their short marriage.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
It came after Cardi appeared to defend her husband as her Twtter followers slated him, by snapping: "He a dumba** not a bad man."
The Bodack Yellow singer filed for divorce on September 16.
Explaining her reasoning, she said: "I didn't wait until he cheated on me again. I didn't wait [for] another controversy with him being involved. I decided to leave. If I wanted to stay, I could have stayed. I decided to leave.”
The billboard birthday present is not the first time Offset has pulled off an elaborate stunt in attempt to prove his love and win his partner back.
Image: UPI / Barcroft Images) UPI / Barcroft Images)
Image: UPI / Barcroft Images) UPI / Barcroft Images)
In December 2018 he stormed the stage as Cardi performed at Rolling Loud Festival in Los Angeles.
Midway through her performance, Offset walked out with a bouquet of flowers in one hand and a cake with the message 'TAKE ME BACK CARDI.'
The crowd screamed and chanted 'take him back' but Cardi looked outraged at the interruption and refused to speak until her cheating beau sauntered back to the wings.
Image: Ronin 47 / London Entertainment / SplashNews.com) Ronin 47 / London Entertainment / SplashNews.com)
Image: Ronin 47 / London Entertainment / SplashNews.com) Ronin 47 / London Entertainment / SplashNews.com)
He later made another public display of apology by writing on Instagram: "I only got one birthday wish and that’s to get my wife back Cardi. We’re going through a lot of things right now, a lot of things in the media. I want to apologize to you Cardi. I embarrassed you. I made you go crazy.”
The couple married in secret in September 2017.


thedailymirror--2020-10-11--Dad who caught Covid from NHS hero daughter before she died donates blood plasma

A father who caught coronavirus from his NHS hero daughter before she died from Covid-19 is donating his blood plasma to help others fight off the virus .
Alan Mack 's daughter Rebecca , a nurse on a child 's cancer unit , died in April while self-isolating at home after contracting coronavirus .
The 29-year-old was described by colleagues as an incredible nurse who `` just wanted to make everyone smile '' .
Rebecca , from Morpeth , Northumberland , had called an ambulance and left the door open but she tragically died before it arrived .
Alan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is hoped that the antibodies in his blood plasma will help others recover from the virus .
Now he is taking part in the clinical trial of `` convalescent '' plasma , something he said he felt `` proud and privileged '' to do .
He said : “ I felt proud to be honest – proud and privileged.If I can help one person by donating my blood plasma , that ’ s more than enough .
“ I don ’ t want anybody else to go through the terrible ordeal that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fund raise in her memory is helping us . ''
Alan and his wife Marion believe they contracted the virus driving Rebecca home from an education course so that she would not have to travel on public transport .
Rebecca had no symptoms at the time but both she and Alan later became very ill. Marion also had the virus but her condition was not as severe .
Alan , who has donated blood plasma eight times at the Newcastle Blood Donor Centre , has been told he can continue while he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have donated as many times , NHS Blood and Transplant said .
Convalescent plasma is the antibody-rich plasma of people who have had Covid-19 and can be transfused into people struggling to develop their own immune response .
It is hoped the antibodies could slow or stop the virus spreading , which could save lives .
Alan added : “ I felt really emotional the last time I donated because I was explaining my circumstances to the donation nurses , they didn ’ t know until then , I was just another person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my antibodies are still high , I will keep donating .
I ’ ve donated blood before and donating plasma is fine too , not a problem . ''
Around 280 people received convalescent plasma transfusions during September , more than five times the number of people who received plasma in August .
Professor Dave Roberts , NHS Blood and Transplant associate director of blood donation , described Alan as an `` inspiration . ''
He said : `` We urgently need donors and we thank Alan and everyone else who has had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are using this plasma in a trial to show it is effective treatment , how best to use it and so how to learn how many lives as possible can be saved.
” Alan and Marion are fundraising for the Great North Children 's Hospital in Rebecca 's memory .
Marion said : “ She was selfless , fun and caring .
Her death has devastated us but we want to make something positive out of this , because that is what Rebecca would have wanted .
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Alan Mack, 62, is donating his blood plasma to help other people with Covid-19 after he contracted the virus from his daughter Rebecca, 29, who tragically died
Dad who caught Covid from NHS hero daughter before she died donates plasma to help others
A father who caught coronavirus from his NHS hero daughter before she died from Covid-19 is donating his blood plasma to help others fight off the virus.
Alan Mack's daughter Rebecca, a nurse on a child's cancer unit, died in April while self-isolating at home after contracting coronavirus.
The 29-year-old was described by colleagues as an incredible nurse who "just wanted to make everyone smile".
Rebecca, from Morpeth, Northumberland,had called an ambulance and left the door open but she tragically died before it arrived.
Alan, 62, had Covid-19 himself and it is hoped that the antibodies in his blood plasma will help others recover from the virus.
Image: Dave Charnley / NHSBT / SWNS) Dave Charnley / NHSBT / SWNS)
Now he is taking part in the clinical trial of "convalescent" plasma, something he said he felt "proud and privileged" to do.
He said: “ I felt proud to be honest – proud and privileged.If I can help one person by donating my blood plasma, that’s more than enough.
“I don’t want anybody else to go through the terrible ordeal that we went though. Being able to donate and fund raise in her memory is helping us."
Alan and his wife Marion believe they contracted the virus driving Rebecca home from an education course so that she would not have to travel on public transport.
Rebecca had no symptoms at the time but both she and Alan later became very ill. Marion also had the virus but her condition was not as severe.
Image: Diana Berrent/AFP via Getty Imag) Diana Berrent/AFP via Getty Imag)
Alan, who has donated blood plasma eight times at the Newcastle Blood Donor Centre, has been told he can continue while he has sufficient antibodies.
Only 20 people have donated as many times, NHS Blood and Transplant said.
Convalescent plasma is the antibody-rich plasma of people who have had Covid-19 and can be transfused into people struggling to develop their own immune response.
It is hoped the antibodies could slow or stop the virus spreading, which could save lives.
Alan added: “I felt really emotional the last time I donated because I was explaining my circumstances to the donation nurses, they didn’t know until then, I was just another person donating plasma.
“As long as my antibodies are still high, I will keep donating. I’ve donated blood before and donating plasma is fine too, not a problem."
Around 280 people received convalescent plasma transfusions during September, more than five times the number of people who received plasma in August.
Professor Dave Roberts, NHS Blood and Transplant associate director of blood donation, described Alan as an "inspiration."
He said: "We urgently need donors and we thank Alan and everyone else who has had COVID who is donating plasma.
"We are using this plasma in a trial to show it is effective treatment, how best to use it and so how to learn how many lives as possible can be saved.”
Alan and Marion are fundraising for the Great North Children's Hospital in Rebecca's memory.
Marion said: “She was selfless, fun and caring. Her death has devastated us but we want to make something positive out of this, because that is what Rebecca would have wanted.
"Her aim in life was to help others."


thedailymirror--2020-10-11--Arsene Wenger responds to Mourinho after question over joining Arsenal board

Arsene Wenger was no stranger to Jose Mourinho on the touchline or at high-level meetings for most of his 22 years as Arsenal boss .
But the longest serving and most successful Gunners manager of all time might not have been expecting another mental test from his familiar foe , over three years after his Emirates Stadium exit .
The Arsenal legend was taking questions over video call , with a few famous admirers – including former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn , rapper Nines and filmmakers Spike Lee and Ken Loach – also taking part .
Naturally , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wenger ’ s former arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur , couldn ’ t resist getting in on the act .
Mourinho asked : “ I had the opportunity to get to know you at Uefa and Fifa meetings and dinners .
With your culture and vision , I believe you have the qualities to be a top exec , such as a CEO or director of football , at a club .
Would you have ever considered such a role at Arsenal or was your desire always to remain on the pitch ?
” Wenger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughtful in his answer during the Guardian Q & A responding : “ No , I would have considered being on the board at Arsenal as an adviser .
`` I believe that honestly there is a deficit of knowledge in the big clubs of top , top-level competition and games of top-level sport .
`` And I believe we have seen recently that there are many ways to be successful in football .
“ For example , there ’ s the Bayern [ Munich ] way , where the whole success and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ values of the club , and they transfer that from generation to generation : [ Franz ] Beckenbauer , [ Uli ] Hoeness , [ Karl-Heinz ] Rummenigge .
“ Or there are models in England of quick money and quick success .
Both can work .
I like the fact that a club is first an identity and has knowledge that is transferred from generation to generation .
So that ’ s why I saw things that way.
” Have your say in the comments .
Wenger was speaking ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the book , the Frenchman describes the difficulties of proving himself in English football in the late Nineties as an unknown foreign manager .
He also reveals all about how he felt parting with the club that defined his career and his sense of “ emptiness ” without football .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Legendary Arsenal manager faced a curveball from an old rival during a Q&A - with Spurs boss Mourinho questioning why the Frenchman is not involved at boardroom level at his former club
Arsene Wenger was no stranger to Jose Mourinho on the touchline or at high-level meetings for most of his 22 years as Arsenal boss.
But the longest serving and most successful Gunners manager of all time might not have been expecting another mental test from his familiar foe, over three years after his Emirates Stadium exit.
The Arsenal legend was taking questions over video call, with a few famous admirers – including former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, rapper Nines and filmmakers Spike Lee and Ken Loach – also taking part.
Naturally, the Special One, now in charge of Wenger’s former arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur, couldn’t resist getting in on the act.
Mourinho asked: “I had the opportunity to get to know you at Uefa and Fifa meetings and dinners. With your culture and vision, I believe you have the qualities to be a top exec, such as a CEO or director of football, at a club. Would you have ever considered such a role at Arsenal or was your desire always to remain on the pitch?”
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
Wenger was his normal mix of firm and thoughtful in his answer during the Guardian Q&A responding: “No, I would have considered being on the board at Arsenal as an adviser.
"I believe that honestly there is a deficit of knowledge in the big clubs of top, top-level competition and games of top-level sport.
"And I believe we have seen recently that there are many ways to be successful in football.
“For example, there’s the Bayern [Munich] way, where the whole success and continuity relies on people who know the values of the club, and they transfer that from generation to generation: [Franz] Beckenbauer, [Uli] Hoeness, [Karl-Heinz] Rummenigge.
“Or there are models in England of quick money and quick success. Both can work. I like the fact that a club is first an identity and has knowledge that is transferred from generation to generation. So that’s why I saw things that way.”
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Wenger was speaking ahead of the publication of his autobiography later this month.
In the book, the Frenchman describes the difficulties of proving himself in English football in the late Nineties as an unknown foreign manager.
He also reveals all about how he felt parting with the club that defined his career and his sense of “emptiness” without football.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-11--TB vaccine to be tested on frontline workers in bid to protect against Covid-19

A tuberculosis vaccine usually given to children is set to be tested on frontline workers in a bid to help protect against Coronavirus .
The widely used Bacillus Calmette-Guerin ( BCG ) vaccine will be trialled globally to 10,000 people after the injection was found to stimulate the immune system .
The University of Exeter is leading the UK arm of the trial and will soon recruit healthcare staff and care home workers in the UK .
Participants will be given either the BCG vaccine , which is currently given to more than 100 million babies worldwide each year to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injection .
Participants will be given either the BCG vaccine , which is currently given to more than 100 million babies worldwide each year to protect against tuberculosis , or a placebo injection .
In the UK , routine BCG vaccination was stopped in 2005 because of low rates of TB in the general population .
Professor John Campbell , of the University of Exeter Medical School , said : `` Covid-19 has killed more than a million people globally , with well over 33 million people acquiring the disease , sometimes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been shown to boost immunity in a generalised way , which may offer some protection against Covid-19 .
`` We 're excited to be contributing to the large-scale , international study where we are seeking to establish whether the BCG vaccine could help protect people who are at risk of Covid-19 .
`` If it does , we could save lives by administering or topping up this readily available and cost-effective vaccination . ''
Previous studies suggest that the BCG vaccine could reduce susceptibility to a range of infections caused by viruses including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 .

The vaccine which is given to millions of babies every year has been found to stimulate the immune system and will be used in a trial with 10,000 frontline workers in an effort to protect against coronavirus
Tuberculosis jab to be tested on frontline workers in bid to protect against coronavirus
A tuberculosis vaccine usually given to children is set to be tested on frontline workers in a bid to help protect against Coronavirus.
The widely used Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine will be trialled globally to 10,000 people after the injection was found to stimulate the immune system.
The University of Exeter is leading the UK arm of the trial and will soon recruit healthcare staff and care home workers in the UK.
Participants will be given either the BCG vaccine, which is currently given to more than 100 million babies worldwide each year to protect against tuberculosis, or a placebo injection.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Participants will be given either the BCG vaccine, which is currently given to more than 100 million babies worldwide each year to protect against tuberculosis, or a placebo injection.
In the UK, routine BCG vaccination was stopped in 2005 because of low rates of TB in the general population.
Professor John Campbell, of the University of Exeter Medical School, said: "Covid-19 has killed more than a million people globally, with well over 33 million people acquiring the disease, sometimes in its severest forms.
"BCG has been shown to boost immunity in a generalised way, which may offer some protection against Covid-19.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"We're excited to be contributing to the large-scale, international study where we are seeking to establish whether the BCG vaccine could help protect people who are at risk of Covid-19.
"If it does, we could save lives by administering or topping up this readily available and cost-effective vaccination."
Previous studies suggest that the BCG vaccine could reduce susceptibility to a range of infections caused by viruses including those similar to the novel coronavirus causing Covid-19.


thedailymirror--2020-10-12--Drake hails three-year-old son Adonis as a 'young stunna' in cute birthday pic

Drake has given an insight into his son 's third birthday with an adorable snap of Adonis on his big day .
The 33-year-old rapper hailed the toddler as a `` Young stunna '' in a pic he shared on Instagram on Sunday , as they posed with beaming smiles among silver and black balloons .
Drake also shared a more candid photo of his son on his Instagram Story , in which Adonis is seen hugging his grandmother Sandi .
There were also celebratory photos on the social media site from Sophie Brussaux , Adonis ' mother , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her son was a newborn in hospital .
She captioned the pics : `` Joyeux anniversaire mon amoureux !
3 years ago , I was finally meeting you for the first time , after a long 24-hr labour .
`` I 'm so proud of the little man you ’ re becoming , I love you more than life .
The world is YOURS !
We did that @ champagnepapi '' .
There were more celebratory pics from the family as Drake 's father , Dennis Graham , shared a birthday tribute to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Happy Birthday to my little pride and joy I love you little guy , you make me very proud to see that you ’ re the one to carry on the Graham tradition . ''
It was long-rumoured that Drake had fathered a child with Brussaux , a former adult movie star and artist , and he confirmed he was a parent in the lyrics of various tracks on his double album , Scorpion , which was released in June 2018 .
On the track March 14 , Drake sang : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world/ I was hiding the world from my kid . ''
He followed this by posting photos of his son for the first time , after previously sharing pics of Father 's Day gifts and snaps of Adonis ' artwork .
Speaking on Young Money Radio with Lil Wayne on Apple Music , Drake said about finally revealing his son to the world : `` I just woke up one morning and I was like , 'You know what ?
This is just something that I want to do . '
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be able to go places with my son and share memories with my son .
`` I do n't want to feel like just because of a life choice I made to be a 'celebrity ' that I got to make everybody live under this blanket ...
I just wanted to free myself of that . ''
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Drake has celebrated the third birthday of his son Adonis and has shared an adorable pic of them both as they are all smiles on the toddler's big day
Drake has given an insight into his son's third birthday with an adorable snap of Adonis on his big day.
The 33-year-old rapper hailed the toddler as a "Young stunna" in a pic he shared on Instagram on Sunday, as they posed with beaming smiles among silver and black balloons.
Drake also shared a more candid photo of his son on his Instagram Story, in which Adonis is seen hugging his grandmother Sandi.
There were also celebratory photos on the social media site from Sophie Brussaux, Adonis' mother, who shared a collection of pics from when her son was a newborn in hospital.
Image: Drake/Instagram) Drake/Instagram)
She captioned the pics: "Joyeux anniversaire mon amoureux! 3 years ago, I was finally meeting you for the first time, after a long 24-hr labour.
"I'm so proud of the little man you’re becoming, I love you more than life. The world is YOURS! We did that @champagnepapi".
There were more celebratory pics from the family as Drake's father, Dennis Graham, shared a birthday tribute to Adonis.
He wrote on Instagram: "Happy Birthday to my little pride and joy I love you little guy, you make me very proud to see that you’re the one to carry on the Graham tradition."
Image: Drake/Instagram) Drake/Instagram)
It was long-rumoured that Drake had fathered a child with Brussaux, a former adult movie star and artist, and he confirmed he was a parent in the lyrics of various tracks on his double album, Scorpion, which was released in June 2018.
On the track March 14, Drake sang: "I wasn't hiding my kid from the world/ I was hiding the world from my kid."
He followed this by posting photos of his son for the first time, after previously sharing pics of Father's Day gifts and snaps of Adonis' artwork.
Image: Sophie Brussaux/Instagram) Sophie Brussaux/Instagram)
Speaking on Young Money Radio with Lil Wayne on Apple Music, Drake said about finally revealing his son to the world: "I just woke up one morning and I was like, 'You know what? This is just something that I want to do.' "
The rapper added: "I want to be able to go places with my son and share memories with my son.
"I don't want to feel like just because of a life choice I made to be a 'celebrity' that I got to make everybody live under this blanket ... I just wanted to free myself of that."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-12--Liverpool leaders confirm lockdown plan to shut pubs, casinos, gyms and bookies

Liverpool will go into the strictest `` third tier '' of new anti-coronavirus restrictions to be announced imminently , its leaders have said after talks with the Government .
The region 's leaders said the Government has decided `` pubs and bars , betting shops , casinos and adult gaming centres , and gyms will close '' .
But they added that a wider economic support package had still not been agreed , and they also want a clear exit strategy from Tier 3 measures .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out new measures to try to contain a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three new alert levels to better coordinate the government 's under-fire response .
Northern England has been particularly hard hit by a new surge in coronavirus cases that has forced local lockdowns .
Downing Street has decided that further measures and closures will apply to the Liverpool region , which includes the city , Knowsley , Wirral , Sefton , St Helen 's and Halton , a joint statement from leaders said .
Liverpool 's leaders said the furlough scheme announced recently by Finance Minister Rishi Sunak was inadequate .
`` Businesses in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector and those serving it will be damaged and many will suffer long term damage or close for good , '' they said .
The statement added that the city 's leaders have agreed with the government to remain in dialogue to establish a `` mutually agreeable '' financial support package to mitigate the impact of new `` Tier 3 '' restrictions .
`` We also require clear definition of the exit strategy from Tier 3 '' , the statement said .
While an effective local Track , Trace and Isolate package with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on data , local control and the guaranteed supplies and resources required , was also high on their demands .
The joint statement was signed by Mr Rotheram , as well as Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson , Cllr Rob Polhill , leader of Halton Council , Cllr Graham Morgan , Knowsley Council , Cllr Ian Maher , Sefton Council , Cllr David Baines , St Helens Council , and Cllr Janette Williamson , Wirral Council .
Mr Anderson tweeted on Sunday evening that the leaders `` have not agreed anything '' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there would be `` no buts '' to the decision .
`` We have not agreed anything , we have been told this is what Government intends to do with 'no buts ' , '' he said .
`` I and all the Leaders of the CA and @ MetroMayorSteve have not accepted anything we have been trying to get financial support to protect our businesses and support our Region . ''
Liverpool recorded 2981 cases in the week to October 8 , a rate of 598 per 100,000 , while nearby Knowsley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a rate of 669 .
Huge crowds of revellers took to the streets in the likes of Liverpool , Manchester , Newcastle and Leeds on Sunday night - which could be the last for months .
Night Time Industries Association , the British Beer and Pub Association , and other groups , argue that the virus transmission being suppressed by closing venues is not based on any `` tangible scientific evidence '' .
Sacha Lord , the night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester , is leading the challenge , and has called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence .

Liverpool's leaders, including Metro mayor of the city region Steve Rotheram, said the city and surrounding region will be one of those placed into the third tier lockdown after talks with ministers
Liverpool will go into the strictest "third tier" of new anti-coronavirus restrictions to be announced imminently, its leaders have said after talks with the Government.
The region's leaders said the Government has decided "pubs and bars, betting shops,casinos and adult gaming centres, and gyms will close".
But they added that a wider economic support package had still not been agreed, and they also want a clear exit strategy from Tier 3 measures.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out new measures to try to contain a growing coronavirus crisis on Monday, outlining three new alert levels to better coordinate
the government's under-fire response.
Northern England has been particularly hard hit by a new surge in coronavirus cases that has forced local lockdowns.
Image: Adam Vaughan/REX/Shutterstock) Adam Vaughan/REX/Shutterstock)
Downing Street has decided that further measures and closures will apply to the Liverpool region, which includes the city, Knowsley, Wirral, Sefton, St Helen's and Halton, a joint statement from leaders said.
Liverpool's leaders said the furlough scheme announced recently by Finance Minister Rishi Sunak was inadequate.
"Businesses in the region especially those in the hospitality sector and those serving it will be damaged and many will suffer long term damage or close for good," they said.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
The statement added that the city's leaders have agreed with the government to remain in dialogue to establish a "mutually agreeable" financial support package to mitigate the impact of new "Tier 3" restrictions.
"We also require clear definition of the exit strategy from Tier 3", the statement said.
While an effective local Track, Trace and Isolate package with the funding to support it, cooperation on data, local control and the guaranteed supplies and resources required, was also high on their demands.
Image: Adam Vaughan/REX/Shutterstock) Adam Vaughan/REX/Shutterstock)
The joint statement was signed by Mr Rotheram, as well as Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, Cllr Rob Polhill, leader of Halton Council, Cllr Graham Morgan, Knowsley Council, Cllr Ian Maher, Sefton Council, Cllr David Baines, St Helens Council, and Cllr Janette Williamson, Wirral Council.
Mr Anderson tweeted on Sunday evening that the leaders "have not agreed anything", but confirmed ministers had made it clear there would be "no buts" to the decision.
"We have not agreed anything, we have been told this is what Government intends to do with 'no buts'," he said.
"I and all the Leaders of the CA and @MetroMayorSteve have not accepted anything we have been trying to get financial support to protect our businesses and support our Region."
Liverpool recorded 2981 cases in the week to October 8, a rate of 598 per 100,000, while nearby Knowsley is the second-worst hit place in England with a rate of 669.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Huge crowds of revellers took to the streets in the likes of Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Leeds on Sunday night - which could be the last for months.
Night Time Industries Association, the British Beer and Pub Association, and other groups, argue that the virus transmission being suppressed by closing venues is not based on any "tangible scientific evidence".
Sacha Lord, the night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, is leading the challenge, and has called on Downing Street to produce supporting scientific evidence.


thedailymirror--2020-10-12--Northern revellers enjoy one last Sunday night out before tighter lockdown rules

Revellers hit the town in the north of England for one last night out before the Government introduces severe new lockdown restrictions that could see pubs closed for months .
Nightlife spots in Manchester , Leeds and Newcastle attracted scores of partygoers before the 10pm curfew meant crowds spilled onto the streets on Sunday night .
Downing Street 's new three tier lockdown system could see much of the North - particularly hard hit by the pandemic - shackled with more severe lockdown rules .
Boris Johnson will lay out the plans in Parliament on Monday before a national TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain continues to see a major surge in cases - and the stricter measures could be in place for up to six months .
Local leaders are demanding full financial support for businesses , with Liverpool set to be one city that closes pubs and bars , as well as betting shops , casinos and gyms , although local leaders are still demanding extra financial assistance .
Liverpool recorded 2981 cases in the week to October 8 , a rate of 598 per 100,000 , while nearby Knowsley is the second-worst hit place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It comes as Night Time Industries Association , the British Beer and Pub Association , and more , argue that the virus transmission being suppressed by closing venues is not based on any `` tangible scientific evidence '' .
In the hours before restrictions are set to be confirmed , Manchester leaders , meanwhile , launched an appeal to ministers to give them powers to close venues not meeting safety restrictions , rather than a blanket closure of all businesses .
The city 's case load appears to be decreasing , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of positive diagnoses .
Five of its MPs sent a letter to No10 warning of the `` devastating impact '' a top level lockdown would have .
While Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said the new system is `` being railroaded into position .
It 's all come too late '' .
He told Times Radio on Sunday : `` Is n't it time for a major change here , a complete reversal of what we have seen so far ?
`` Localising the response to this crisis but critically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , putting in place a help package and an economic package to help the North of England through .
`` Are we levelling up here or are we levelling down ?
Which is it ?
`` The Government has a real choice here , if it proceeds on the path it is on , in my view , the central so-called mission of this Government to level-up will be over . ''
Robert Jenrick , housing , communities and local government minister , said he has `` spent the whole of the weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the North .
He told Sky News ministers are `` trying to work closely '' with local leaders `` to design these measures with them '' .
Rishi Sunak has announced a six-month furlough extension for millions of people who remain out of work due to lockdown restrictions .
The Chancellor said the new scheme will support businesses who have been forced to close - and those that remain closed - including in the arts and hospitality sectors .
However , leaders in the North have demanded ongoing furlough be extended to 80 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March .
Under the 'traffic light ' plan , all areas in England would be assigned a tier , with toughest restrictions in tier 3 .
Pubs and restaurants in some of the worst-affected places would be forced to close again , and people would be banned from mixing with other households .
However , shops , offices and schools would remain open , while a decision is yet to be made on hairdressers and leisure facilities .
Britain recorded another 12,872 coronavirus cases on Sunday , marking a nine per cent increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 2,294-case drop from Saturday 's daily total of 15,166 .

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE IN A TIER 3 LOCKDOWN
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE IN A TIER 3 LOCKDOWN
The three-tier lockdown plan is set to be outlined by Boris Johnson on Monday, with parts of the North likely to be placed under severe measures to curb transmission
Revellers in the North enjoy Sunday night out as lockdown rules to be tightened today
Revellers hit the town in the north of England for one last night out before the Government introduces severe new lockdown restrictions that could see pubs closed for months.
Nightlife spots in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle attracted scores of partygoers before the 10pm curfew meant crowds spilled onto the streets on Sunday night.
Downing Street's new three tier lockdown system could see much of the North - particularly hard hit by the pandemic - shackled with more severe lockdown rules.
Boris Johnson will lay out the plans in Parliament on Monday before a national TV address later in the day, as Britain continues to see a major surge in cases - and the stricter measures could be in place for up to six months.
Image: PA) PA)
Local leaders are demanding full financial support for businesses, with Liverpool set to be one city that closes pubs and bars, as well as betting shops, casinos and gyms, although local leaders are still demanding extra financial assistance.
Liverpool recorded 2981 cases in the week to October 8, a rate of 598 per 100,000, while nearby Knowsley is the second-worst hit place in England with a rate of 669.
It comes as Night Time Industries Association, the British Beer and Pub Association, and more, argue that the virus transmission being suppressed by closing venues is not based on any "tangible scientific evidence".
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
In the hours before restrictions are set to be confirmed, Manchester leaders, meanwhile, launched an appeal to ministers to give them powers to close venues not meeting safety restrictions, rather than a blanket closure of all businesses.
The city's case load appears to be decreasing, with a 10 per cent week-on-week drop in the number of positive diagnoses.
Five of its MPs sent a letter to No10 warning of the "devastating impact" a top level lockdown would have.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: PA) PA)
While Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said the new system is "being railroaded into position. It's all come too late".
He told Times Radio on Sunday: "Isn't it time for a major change here, a complete reversal of what we have seen so far?
"Localising the response to this crisis but critically, as Joe [Anderson] said, putting in place a help package and an economic package to help the North of England through.
"Are we levelling up here or are we levelling down? Which is it?
Image: PA) PA)
"The Government has a real choice here, if it proceeds on the path it is on, in my view, the central so-called mission of this Government to level-up will be over."
Robert Jenrick, housing, communities and local government minister, said he has "spent the whole of the weekend talking to leaders", including in the North.
He told Sky News ministers are "trying to work closely" with local leaders "to design these measures with them".
Image: PA) PA)
Rishi Sunak has announced a six-month furlough extension for millions of people who remain out of work due to lockdown restrictions.
The Chancellor said the new scheme will support businesses who have been forced to close - and those that remain closed - including in the arts and hospitality sectors.
However, leaders in the North have demanded ongoing furlough be extended to 80 percent, as it has been since March.
Under the 'traffic light' plan, all areas in England would be assigned a tier, with toughest restrictions in tier 3.
Pubs and restaurants in some of the worst-affected places would be forced to close again, and people would be banned from mixing with other households.
However, shops, offices and schools would remain open, while a decision is yet to be made on hairdressers and leisure facilities.
Britain recorded another 12,872 coronavirus cases on Sunday, marking a nine per cent increase on last Sunday.
The figures mark a 2,294-case drop from Saturday's daily total of 15,166.


thedailymirror--2020-10-12--Boy 'aged about 3' fighting for life after being knocked down by car in London

A boy believed to be just three has been critically injured after being struck by a car in west London @ @ @ @ @ have appealed for witnesses after the incident in Uxbridge Road , Hayes , on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ car stopped and no arrests have been made .
In a tweet , Hillingdon Borough @ @ @ @ @ 're working at the scene of a collision at 7pm between a car and a @ @ @ @ @ Hayes .
`` The boy , aged around 3 years , is critically injured .
@ @ @ @ @ ; not arrested . ''
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 @ @ @ @ @ in both directions at the junction of Shakespeare Avenue , following the incident .
A @ @ @ @ @ a set of traffic lights , as well as off a lamp post over the @ @ @ @ @ road .

The toddler was hit by a car in Uxbridge Road, Hayes, around 7pm on Sunday with Hillingdon Borough Police describing him as "critically injured". No arrests have been made
Boy aged 'about 3' fighting for life after being knocked down by car in London
A boy believed to be just three has been critically injured after being struck by a car in west London, police said.
Officers have appealed for witnesses after the incident in Uxbridge Road, Hayes, on Sunday.
The driver of the car stopped and no arrests have been made.
In a tweet, Hillingdon Borough Police said: "We're working at the scene of a collision at 7pm between a car and a child in Uxbridge Road, Hayes.
"The boy, aged around 3 years, is critically injured. Driver of the car stopped; not arrested."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.
Uxbridge Road was closed in both directions at the junction of Shakespeare Avenue, following the incident.
Photos from the scene show a heavy police presence.
A cordon had been placed at a set of traffic lights, as well as off a lamp post over the other side of the main road.
A dark blue Vauxhall car was parked behind police tape.


thedailymirror--2020-10-12--Rebel Wilson showcases incredible three stone weight loss in hot pink swimsuit

Rebel Wilson has once again celebrated her sensational three stone weight loss by posing in a hot pink swimsuit .
The 40-year-old Australian actress is enjoying a `` year of health '' and the results of her new diet and fitness regimes have been a feast on the eyes for her fans , who have praised her slimmed down frame .
Add to that , she has a hunky new beau in the shape of Jacob Busch , who is part of a billionaire beer brewing family .
It would seem that Rebel is living her best life as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a pool , arms aloft and wearing a one-piece swimsuit that showcases how far she has come in the past nine months .
She captioned the snap with a jokey comment , declaring : `` I ’ m ready to step in for Australia at individual synchronized swimming . ''
The day before , Rebel shared a selfie with her new boyfriend , as he stripped off his top while they enjoyed their beach getaway .
As Jacob posed shirtless , Rebel wore a black one-piece swimsuit as they continued to forge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the red carpet together at Prince Albert ’ s Planetary Health Gala on September 24 .
The Pitch Perfect star has been keeping her fans updated throughout the year with her progress and insights into the workout routines she has been doing .
Rebel spoke out on Instagram on October 4 about how proud she was with her new lifestyle and what she has achieved this year .
She posted a pic of her standing on top of a hill looking over Los Angeles , and wrote : “ Happy Sunday everyone !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
this week was super busy but I got up super early 3 times ( 6am ) and went on a hike…even did a couple of 100m sprints to get the heart rate even higher . ''
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Rebel Wilson has once again shown off her enviable new figure as she flaunts her weigh loss while enjoying the sunshine in the pool during her "year of health"
Rebel Wilson has once again celebrated her sensational three stone weight loss by posing in a hot pink swimsuit.
The 40-year-old Australian actress is enjoying a "year of health" and the results of her new diet and fitness regimes have been a feast on the eyes for her fans, who have praised her slimmed down frame.
Add to that, she has a hunky new beau in the shape of Jacob Busch, who is part of a billionaire beer brewing family.
It would seem that Rebel is living her best life as she is seen jumping out of the water of a pool, arms aloft and wearing a one-piece swimsuit that showcases how far she has come in the past nine months.
Image: Rebel Wilson/Instagram) Rebel Wilson/Instagram)
She captioned the snap with a jokey comment, declaring: "I’m ready to step in for Australia at individual synchronized swimming."
The day before, Rebel shared a selfie with her new boyfriend, as he stripped off his top while they enjoyed their beach getaway.
As Jacob posed shirtless, Rebel wore a black one-piece swimsuit as they continued to forge their relationship after debuting their coupling on the red carpet together at Prince Albert’s Planetary Health Gala on September 24.
Image: Rebel Wilson/Instagram) Rebel Wilson/Instagram)
The Pitch Perfect star has been keeping her fans updated throughout the year with her progress and insights into the workout routines she has been doing.
Rebel spoke out on Instagram on October 4 about how proud she was with her new lifestyle and what she has achieved this year.
She posted a pic of her standing on top of a hill looking over Los Angeles, and wrote: “Happy Sunday everyone! Gearing up for a great week ahead. this week was super busy but I got up super early 3 times (6am) and went on a hike…even did a couple of 100m sprints to get the heart rate even higher."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-12--Chances of surviving coronavirus in hospital now much better, says SAGE expert

The chances of coronavirus patients surviving in hospital have risen sharply , a SAGE expert has said .
Professor Peter Horby , a member of the government 's chief group of scientific advisers , also warned that a second national lockdown remains a possibility .
He said that hospitals in parts of northern England - likely to get much stricter local lockdown rules tomorrow , including the closure of pubs in some areas - are already feeling the strain .
But , a combination of new treatments and understanding has improved the mortality rates for those unfortunate enough to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the risk of death for Covid-19 patients in hospitals was falling and treatments were improving .
He said : `` It appears the risk of death in hospitalised patients is coming down .
`` It was pretty high at about 25 % to 30 % in the last wave .
`` It looks like it 's coming down to below 20 % .
`` We have learned a lot of things , one is that anti-inflammatories work .
`` We now know antiviral drugs can work .
`` So we now have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The University of Oxford professor also told the BBC 's The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday that the country was in a `` precarious position '' with rising coronavirus case numbers , hospital admissions and deaths .
He said that hospitals in parts of northern England were already starting to come under pressure and stringent measures were needed to halt the spread of the virus .
He said : `` We are already seeing in some parts of the North that some hospitals are starting to see the pressure .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight to 15 days so it is not long before those ICU ( intensive care unit ) beds could be full and we could be in a really difficult situation .
`` So I am afraid we are going to have to make some very difficult choices and act very quickly . ''
When asked if the country faced a second national lockdown , he said : `` I think that 's a possibility and we have to do what we can to avoid that at all costs . ''
His comments come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detail a new three-tier system of restrictions with measures expected to force pubs and restaurants to shut across the North of England and see millions of people banned from mixing indoors and outdoors Prof Horby , asked why cases were so much higher in the North , added : `` There 's two primary reasons .
`` One is that in the North the numbers never really got down as low as they did in the rest of the country .
`` Those parts of the country were at a higher starting point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the summer that the surveys were showing that the number of contacts that people were having with each other were not as low in those parts of the country as elsewhere .
`` The underlying reasons for those two things are complex and may well be related to different labour markets , housing density , deprivation , et cetera . ''

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Eight changes to lockdown medical experts want Boris Johnson to make
Eight changes to lockdown medical experts want Boris Johnson to make
Professor Peter Horby said that the death rate of patients in hospital with coronavirus has fallen from 30% in April to less than 20% now in some welcome good news as the UK faces more local lockdowns
Chances of Brits surviving coronavirus in hospital now much better, says SAGE expert
The chances of coronavirus patients surviving in hospital have risen sharply, a SAGE expert has said.
Professor Peter Horby, a member of the government's chief group of scientific advisers, also warned that a second national lockdown remains a possibility.
He said that hospitals in parts of northern England - likely to get much stricter local lockdown rules tomorrow, including the closure of pubs in some areas - are already feeling the strain.
But, a combination of new treatments and understanding has improved the mortality rates for those unfortunate enough to be hospitalised with Covid-19.
Prof Horby said that the risk of death for Covid-19 patients in hospitals was falling and treatments were improving.
Image: BBC) BBC)
He said: "It appears the risk of death in hospitalised patients is coming down.
"It was pretty high at about 25% to 30% in the last wave.
"It looks like it's coming down to below 20%.
"We have learned a lot of things, one is that anti-inflammatories work.
"We now know antiviral drugs can work.
"So we now have got two ways of attacking this disease."
The University of Oxford professor also told the BBC's The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday that the country was in a "precarious position" with rising coronavirus case numbers, hospital admissions and deaths.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
He said that hospitals in parts of northern England were already starting to come under pressure and stringent measures were needed to halt the spread of the virus.
He said: "We are already seeing in some parts of the North that some hospitals are starting to see the pressure.
"We have a doubling time of about eight to 15 days so it is not long before those ICU (intensive care unit) beds could be full and we could be in a really difficult situation.
"So I am afraid we are going to have to make some very difficult choices and act very quickly."
When asked if the country faced a second national lockdown, he said: "I think that's a possibility and we have to do what we can to avoid that at all costs."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
His comments come as the Prime Minister is set to detail a new three-tier system of restrictions with measures expected to force pubs and restaurants to shut across the North of England and see millions of people banned from mixing indoors and outdoors
Prof Horby, asked why cases were so much higher in the North, added: "There's two primary reasons.
"One is that in the North the numbers never really got down as low as they did in the rest of the country.
"Those parts of the country were at a higher starting point.
"Second, we saw that over the summer that the surveys were showing that the number of contacts that people were having with each other were not as low in those parts of the country as elsewhere.
"The underlying reasons for those two things are complex and may well be related to different labour markets, housing density, deprivation, et cetera."


thedailymirror--2020-10-11--Pub bosses demand 'scientific evidence' for lockdown as legal challenge launched

The pub industry has launched a legal challenge against `` draconian and dramatic '' lockdown restrictions as the Government prepares to lay out its new traffic light system .
The three-tiered system is set to see pubs and restaurants close in the north of England - with more than a dozen nighttime economy organisations arguing it will decimate the industry .
It comes as tough new restrictions were introduced in Scotland from 6pm on Friday .
Across most of the country venues are only allowed to operate indoors between 6am and 6pm and not serve alcohol .
While pubs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to close until October 25 .
Night Time Industries Association , the British Beer and Pub Association , and more , argue that the virus transmission being suppressed by closing venues is not based on any `` tangible scientific evidence '' .
Sacha Lord , the night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester , is leading the challenge , and has called on Downing Street to produce supporting scientific evidence .
`` The vast majority of businesses have put in place impeccable measures to protect their customers , all at an extra cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the government are taking another cheap shot at the hospitality industry , '' he told the Guardian .
He added the pinpointing of the hospitality trade `` can not keep happening and we need to understand why the hospitality trade is being isolated '' .
Michael Kill , chief executive of NTIA , which represents more than 1,400 businesses , added restrictions on the industry appear to be `` disproportionate and unfair '' .
87 more people lost their lives to coronavirus on Saturday - the highest number reported in one day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total death toll now stands at 42 , 825 - with the number of people in hospital increasing across every part of England , rising to 1,167 in the north-west , up from 725 in the previous week .
The government is already facing a challenge to its 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants in England , from nightclub business G-A-Y Group Ltd. A Commons vote on the controversial curfew has been scheduled for Tuesday .
Rishi Sunak has announced a six-month furlough extension for millions of people who remain out of work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the new scheme will support businesses who have been forced to close - and those that remain closed - including in the arts and hospitality sectors .
Labour 's Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said on Thursday 's Question Time he would challenge the proposed closure of pubs and restaurants across northern England using `` whatever means I can '' .
Mr Burnham has argued the Government must extend the full furlough scheme , covering 80 per cent of wages or risk long-term damage to the economy .
`` If [ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be lost , businesses will collapse , the fragile economies of the North will be shattered , ” he said .
“ If it proceeds , the central so-called mission of this Government to level up will be over .
If you are on the minimum wage working in a bar you can ’ t pay two thirds of your rent , two thirds of your bills .
It ’ s discriminatory.
” He was backed by Conservative leader of Bolton Council , David Greenhalgh , who said anything less than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unacceptable '' .

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The night-time industry is concerned further severe restrictions will decimate the already struggling industry and want proof "draconian" measures actually prevent transmission
The pub industry has launched a legal challenge against "draconian and dramatic" lockdown restrictions as the Government prepares to lay out its new traffic light system.
The three-tiered system is set to see pubs and restaurants close in the north of England - with more than a dozen nighttime economy organisations arguing it will decimate the industry.
It comes as tough new restrictions were introduced in Scotland from 6pm on Friday.
Across most of the country venues are only allowed to operate indoors between 6am and 6pm and not serve alcohol.
While pubs and licensed restaurants in certain areas have been forced to close until October 25.
Image: PA) PA)
Night Time Industries Association, the British Beer and Pub Association, and more, argue that the virus transmission being suppressed by closing venues is not based on any "tangible scientific evidence".
Sacha Lord, the night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, is leading the challenge, and has called on Downing Street to produce supporting scientific evidence.
"The vast majority of businesses have put in place impeccable measures to protect their customers, all at an extra cost to their business, yet it feels like the government are taking another cheap shot at the hospitality industry," he told the Guardian.
Image: PA) PA)
He added the pinpointing of the hospitality trade "cannot keep happening and we need to understand why the hospitality trade is being isolated".
Michael Kill, chief executive of NTIA, which represents more than 1,400 businesses, added restrictions on the industry appear to be "disproportionate and unfair".
87 more people lost their lives to coronavirus on Saturday - the highest number reported in one day since early July.
Image: PA) PA)
The UK's total death toll now stands at 42, 825 - with the number of people in hospital increasing across every part of England, rising to 1,167 in the north-west, up from 725 in the previous week.
The government is already facing a challenge to its 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants in England, from nightclub business G-A-Y Group Ltd.
A Commons vote on the controversial curfew has been scheduled for Tuesday.
Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire) Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
Rishi Sunak has announced a six-month furlough extension for millions of people who remain out of work due to lockdown restrictions.
The Chancellor said the new scheme will support businesses who have been forced to close - and those that remain closed - including in the arts and hospitality sectors.
Labour's Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said on Thursday's Question Time he would challenge the proposed closure of pubs and restaurants across northern England using "whatever means I can".
Mr Burnham has argued the Government must extend the full furlough scheme, covering 80 per cent of wages or risk long-term damage to the economy.
"If [the Government] continues with this, jobs will be lost, businesses will collapse, the fragile economies of the North will be shattered,” he said.
“If it proceeds, the central so-called mission of this Government to level up will be over. If you are on the minimum wage working in a bar you can’t pay two thirds of your rent, two thirds of your bills. It’s discriminatory.”
He was backed by Conservative leader of Bolton Council, David Greenhalgh, who said anything less than a return to full furlough is "frankly unacceptable".


thedailymirror--2020-10-11--Sergio Aguero could depart Man City to make room for Lionel Messi transfer

Sergio Aguero could leave Manchester City in a move that would see Lionel Messi join .
The Argentine has been missing from action as a result of injury but Pep Guardiola 's side have missed him .
And he is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad , with Inter Milan looking to snap him up .
They are prepared to offer the former Atletico Madrid star a two-year contract , according to Calcio Mercato .
Inter are desperate to wrestle the Serie A title from Juventus , who have dominated Italian football over the last decade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talents before , with the likes of Christian Eriksen , Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez all making the move to the San Siro .
And City could be prepared to let Aguero go without a fight as they make room for Messi .
During the summer , the six-time Ballon d'Or winner came as a close as he has ever come to calling time on his Barcelona career .
Messi has spent his entire professional career at the Nou Camp but a fallout with the board saw him demand an exit .
City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money available to afford his wages - as well as the manager .
Guardiola and Messi enjoyed a trophy-laden spell during the coach 's time in charge of Los Cules , including the treble .
But ultimately , a transfer never materialised with the Barca board unprepared to sanction his departure .
However , that decision will be out of their hands next year when Messi 's contract expires .
With the 33-year-old still keen on leaving , any chance of a new deal looks slim at best .
And City chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launch an attempt on Messi next year when he becomes a free agent .
He told the Manchester Evening News : `` He 's an amazing talent , he 's somebody that can make a significant impact at any club in the world on and off the pitch immediately .
`` He 's the best player in the world , he 's the best player of his generation .
I think any club in the world would like to explore the possibility of him joining their team .
`` The fact that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play for City just shows you how far the team has come over the last years where the best talent of his generation and potentially saying he wants to come and play for us .
`` It 's hard to guess what could happen .
If you think back to those two weeks where everything played out at Barcelona , it 's almost impossible to guess what will happen next summer . ''

Manchester City were desperate to sign Lionel Messi in the summer with the Argentine keen on leaving Barcelona but a deal was never pulled off despite Pep Guardiola's attempts
Sergio Aguero could leave Manchester City in a move that would see Lionel Messi join.
The Argentine has been missing from action as a result of injury but Pep Guardiola's side have missed him.
And he is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad, with Inter Milan looking to snap him up.
They are prepared to offer the former Atletico Madrid star a two-year contract, according to Calcio Mercato.
Inter are desperate to wrestle the Serie A title from Juventus, who have dominated Italian football over the last decade.
Antonio Conte has eyed Premier League talents before, with the likes of Christian Eriksen, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez all making the move to the San Siro.
Image: 2020 Pool) 2020 Pool)
And City could be prepared to let Aguero go without a fight as they make room for Messi.
During the summer, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner came as a close as he has ever come to calling time on his Barcelona career.
Messi has spent his entire professional career at the Nou Camp but a fallout with the board saw him demand an exit.
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City were the most likely suitors, with the money available to afford his wages - as well as the manager.
Guardiola and Messi enjoyed a trophy-laden spell during the coach's time in charge of Los Cules, including the treble.
But ultimately, a transfer never materialised with the Barca board unprepared to sanction his departure.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
However, that decision will be out of their hands next year when Messi's contract expires.
With the 33-year-old still keen on leaving, any chance of a new deal looks slim at best.
And City chief Oma Berrada has hinted that they could launch an attempt on Messi next year when he becomes a free agent.
He told the Manchester Evening News: "He's an amazing talent, he's somebody that can make a significant impact at any club in the world on and off the pitch immediately.
"He's the best player in the world, he's the best player of his generation. I think any club in the world would like to explore the possibility of him joining their team.
"The fact that it was commented that he wanted to come to play for City just shows you how far the team has come over the last years where the best talent of his generation and potentially saying he wants to come and play for us.
"It's hard to guess what could happen. If you think back to those two weeks where everything played out at Barcelona, it's almost impossible to guess what will happen next summer."


thedailymirror--2020-10-11--Mbappe sends honest message to Ronaldo after Nations League meeting

Kylian Mbappe has sent an honest message to Cristiano Ronaldo on social media after France and Portugal clashed in the Nations League .
The World Cup winner from 2018 and the victors from the first-ever Nations League came face to face at the Stade de France .
It promised to be a tasty affair - however , it was anything but .
Both teams seemed to cancel each other out , resulting in a 0-0 draw .
Neither country went with a weaker line-up , either , with France playing the likes of Mbappe , Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ronaldo , Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva - as well as Bruno Fernandes .
Of the two teams , perhaps the most pressure is on the shoulders of Mbappe and Ronaldo .
The two are commonly regarded as some of the best players in the world .
Mbappe , at just 21 , is known as the top talent coming through the ranks after helping France win the World Cup , as well as a plethora of trophies at Paris Saint-Germain .
Whereas Ronaldo , at 35 , is on the other end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one at that - laying claim to countless Champions League , Premier League , La Liga titles - as well as many cups .
And Mbappe had nothing but respect for the Juventus forward , taking to social media to call him : `` Idol . ''
The post on Twitter earned over 250K likes , as well as 50K retweets .
The Frenchman has talked out about his adulation for Ronaldo in the past .
`` He is a hero from my childhood and it was amazing to meet him when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But I am a competitor and a person who is very competitive and all I want to do is win , win , win .
So it does n't really matter who is in front of us , we want to win .
`` I admired him when I was younger , but that ended .
Now I go to the Bernabeu to play and to win .
`` From someone who has won five Ballons d'Or you can learn a lot .
He 's a great player , but I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I think he is very similar and is at practically the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo . ''

France and Portugal played out a dull 0-0 in the Nations League despite some of the best attacking talents on show, including Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo
Kylian Mbappe has sent an honest message to Cristiano Ronaldo on social media after France and Portugal clashed in the Nations League.
The World Cup winner from 2018 and the victors from the first-ever Nations League came face to face at the Stade de France.
It promised to be a tasty affair - however, it was anything but.
Both teams seemed to cancel each other out, resulting in a 0-0 draw.
Neither country went with a weaker line-up, either, with France playing the likes of Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba.
Portugal went with a frontline including Ronaldo, Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva - as well as Bruno Fernandes.
Of the two teams, perhaps the most pressure is on the shoulders of Mbappe and Ronaldo.
The two are commonly regarded as some of the best players in the world.
Mbappe, at just 21, is known as the top talent coming through the ranks after helping France win the World Cup, as well as a plethora of trophies at Paris Saint-Germain.
Whereas Ronaldo, at 35, is on the other end of his career - and an incredible one at that - laying claim to countless Champions League, Premier League, La Liga titles - as well as many cups.
And Mbappe had nothing but respect for the Juventus forward, taking to social media to call him: "Idol."
The post on Twitter earned over 250K likes, as well as 50K retweets.
The Frenchman has talked out about his adulation for Ronaldo in the past.
"He is a hero from my childhood and it was amazing to meet him when I visited Valdebebas," he said.
"But I am a competitor and a person who is very competitive and all I want to do is win, win, win. So it doesn't really matter who is in front of us, we want to win.
"I admired him when I was younger, but that ended. Now I go to the Bernabeu to play and to win.
"From someone who has won five Ballons d'Or you can learn a lot. He's a great player, but I have those here too.
" Neymar is here and I think he is very similar and is at practically the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo."


thedailymirror--2020-10-11--Iconic Goldfinger Bond girl Margaret Nolan has died

She starred in 1964 film Goldfinger and was in the iconic credits of the movie and helped publicise the film , dancing in a gold bikini while painted head to toe in gold .
Though she will always be associated with this image , Margaret did not play the role on screen as Shirley Eaton played the gold-painted Bond girl in the film .
Film director Edgar Wright shared the news of her passing on Twitter in a lengthy tribute to the actress , who also starred in the Beatles ' Hard Day 's Night movie and a series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : `` It 's my sad duty to report that actress and artist , the magnificent Margaret Nolan has passed away .
`` She was the middle of Venn diagram of everything cool in the 60 's ; having appeared with the Beatles , been beyond iconic in Bond and been part of the Carry On cast too . ''
Edgar continued : `` She was the gold painted model in the iconic Goldfinger title sequence and poster ( she also played Dink in the movie ) , she appeared in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carry On Girls , No Sex Please We 're British & many others , frequently sending up her own glamourpuss image . ''
The film director continued to list some of the famous projects that Margaret was involved in .
He added : `` She also appeared in five Spike Milligan Q series , Steptoe & Son , The Likely Lads , Morecambe & Wise and The Sweeney .
`` She became deeply involved in political theatre and more recently created visual art ; deconstructed her own glamour modelling in a series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a personal note about working with Margaret last year .
He wrote : `` I worked with her last year as she plays a small role in Last Night In Soho .
`` She was so funny , sharp and , as you might imagine , full of the most amazing stories .
`` I ’ m so glad I got to know her .
My heart goes out to her family and all that loved her .
She will be much missed . ''
Margaret 's son , Oscar Deeks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 .
She was born on October 29 , 1943 in Somerset but grew up in London .
Margaret began her career as a glamour model , going by the name Vicky Kennedy in the early ’ 60s , but switched back to her birth name once she began acting .
She turned down the chance to travel around the world for two years to promote the Bond film as the Goldfinger model so that she could pursue her acting career .
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Film director Edgar Wright has tweeted his sadness at the passing of Margaret Nolan, who starred in Goldfinger as well as Beatles movies and Carry On films
Margaret Nolan dead: James Bond girl who starred in Goldfinger passes away at 76
James Bond girl Margaret Nolan has died aged 76.
She starred in 1964 film Goldfinger and was in the iconic credits of the movie and helped publicise the film, dancing in a gold bikini while painted head to toe in gold.
Though she will always be associated with this image, Margaret did not play the role on screen as Shirley Eaton played the gold-painted Bond girl in the film.
Film director Edgar Wright shared the news of her passing on Twitter in a lengthy tribute to the actress, who also starred in the Beatles' Hard Day's Night movie and a series of Carry On films.
The 46-year-old filmmaker tweeted: "It's my sad duty to report that actress and artist, the magnificent Margaret Nolan has passed away.
"She was the middle of Venn diagram of everything cool in the 60's; having appeared with the Beatles, been beyond iconic in Bond and been part of the Carry On cast too."
Edgar continued: "She was the gold painted model in the iconic Goldfinger title sequence and poster (she also played Dink in the movie), she appeared in the classic A Hard Day's Night, Carry On Girls, No Sex Please We're British & many others, frequently sending up her own glamourpuss image."
The film director continued to list some of the famous projects that Margaret was involved in.
He added: "She also appeared in five Spike Milligan Q series, Steptoe & Son, The Likely Lads, Morecambe & Wise and The Sweeney.
"She became deeply involved in political theatre and more recently created visual art; deconstructed her own glamour modelling in a series of photomontages."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Edgar concluded his tribute with a personal note about working with Margaret last year.
He wrote: "I worked with her last year as she plays a small role in Last Night In Soho.
"She was so funny, sharp and, as you might imagine, full of the most amazing stories.
"I’m so glad I got to know her. My heart goes out to her family and all that loved her. She will be much missed."
Margaret's son, Oscar Deeks, confirmed that she passed away on October 5.
She was born on October 29, 1943 in Somerset but grew up in London.
Margaret began her career as a glamour model, going by the name Vicky Kennedy in the early ’60s, but switched back to her birth name once she began acting.
She turned down the chance to travel around the world for two years to promote the Bond film as the Goldfinger model so that she could pursue her acting career.
The Goldfinger campaign led to a photoshoot with Playboy magazine and then a slew of Carry On movies in the early '70s
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thedailymirror--2020-10-11--Councils urged to ban hunts from their land as campaigners say foxes still die

Animal rights campaigners today urged councils to ban hunts from their land .
Fox hunting was outlawed in February 2005 following a vote in Parliament .
But trail hunting , where where riders and hounds follow a scent along a pre-determined route , is allowed .
It is meant to replicate a traditional hunt but without a fox being chased , maimed or killed .
But activists claim it is simply cover for hunts to pursue and kill foxes – and want hunts stopped from using council-owned land .
The League Against Cruel Sports says it has compiled 677 reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of the public during the last fox hunting and cub hunting season alone .
Campaigns director Chris Luffingham said : “ Despite the fox hunting ban , 294 hunts are still operating in the British countryside , and yet sadly they are still chasing and brutally killing foxes which their hounds literally tear apart .
“ We need to deny the hunts the land they need for their cruel bloodsport so we ’ re calling on the public to contact their local councils and propose they take a stand and ban hunting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year banned trail hunting on its property .
The League hopes other local authorities will follow .
In 2017 , it urged National Trust members to vote to ban trail hunts using its land .
But the attempt was foiled by 299 votes , with 30,686 members voting for the proposal and 30,985 against .
Mr Luffingham added : “ Now that hunting season is upon us again , I am concerned about the damage it will do to the environment , people , wildlife and our relationship with nature .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accused campaigners of trying to wage “ class war ” .
Countryside Alliance chief executive Tim Bonner said : “ It demonstrates a staggering lack of self-awareness by the League Against Cruel Sports that they would seriously seek to waste vital council time and public resources during a pandemic on unjustly attacking people following trails across the countryside .
“ Yet again , opponents of trail hunting are putting forward bogus , spurious claims to justify their class war agenda .
“ Where these challenges do appear , we will stand up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A Local Government Association source said : “ It ’ s down to the individual councils as to whether this is an issue in their area and action needs to be taken.
” Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said : “ Fifteen years ago Labour banned fox hunting in a huge victory for animal welfare .
“ Now the ban needs to be strengthened , so we can consign this outdated practice to the history books for good . ''

But the Countryside Alliance accused the League Against Cruel Sports of waging class war
Councils urged to ban hunts from their land as campaigners say foxes still die
Animal welfare campaigners today urged councils to ban hunts from their land.
Fox hunting was outlawed in February 2005 following a vote in Parliament.
But trail hunting, where where riders and hounds follow a scent along a pre-determined route, is allowed.
It is meant to replicate a traditional hunt but without a fox being chased, maimed or killed.
But activists claim it is simply cover for hunts to pursue and kill foxes – and want hunts stopped from using council-owned land.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The League Against Cruel Sports says it has compiled 677 reports of suspected illegal fox hunting witnessed by members of the public during the last fox hunting and cub hunting season alone.
Campaigns director Chris Luffingham said: “Despite the fox hunting ban, 294 hunts are still operating in the British countryside, and yet sadly they are still chasing and brutally killing foxes which their hounds literally tear apart.
Image: ITV) ITV)
“We need to deny the hunts the land they need for their cruel bloodsport so we’re calling on the public to contact their local councils and propose they take a stand and ban hunting on their land.”
Nottinghamshire County Council last year banned trail hunting on its property.
The League hopes other local authorities will follow.
In 2017, it urged National Trust members to vote to ban trail hunts using its land.
But the attempt was foiled by 299 votes, with 30,686 members voting for the proposal and 30,985 against.
Mr Luffingham added: “Now that hunting season is upon us again, I am concerned about the damage it will do to the environment, people, wildlife and our relationship with nature.
Image: PA) PA)
“It’s time to ban hunting on public land.”
But hunt supporters attacked the plan – and accused campaigners of trying to wage “class war”.
Countryside Alliance chief executive Tim Bonner said: “It demonstrates a staggering lack of self-awareness by the League Against Cruel Sports that they would seriously seek to waste vital council time and public resources during a pandemic on unjustly attacking people following trails across the countryside.
“Yet again, opponents of trail hunting are putting forward bogus, spurious claims to justify their class war agenda.
“Where these challenges do appear, we will stand up for rural communities and ensure trail hunting continues.”
A Local Government Association source said: “It’s down to the individual councils as to whether this is an issue in their area and action needs to be taken.”
Labour called for a beefed-up law to protect animals.
Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said: “Fifteen years ago Labour banned fox hunting in a huge victory for animal welfare.
Image: PCross) PCross)
“Now the ban needs to be strengthened, so we can consign this outdated practice to the history books for good."