thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sends PSG warning to Man City

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Manchester City about Manchester United 's recent pedigree of turning first-leg results around .
United suffered a 3-1 defeat to Pep Guardiola 's men in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final - as Bernardo Silva , Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal stunned the Red Devils in a one sided first half .
Marcus Rashford halved the deficit late on but United will need to win at the Etihad Stadium for the second time this season if they want to face either Aston Villa or Leicester at Wembley .
One thing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the memory of knocking Paris Saint-Germain out the Champions League in the last-16 round last season .
PSG had won 2-0 in Manchester , with Paul Pogba sent off , before a sensational trip the Parc des Princes saw Romelu Lukaku nab a brace before Rashford 's stoppage time penalty sent United through .
And Solskjaer has sent a timely reminder to Guardiola and City about their PSG heroics .
The Norwegian said : `` We 've shown before we have been down from a home tie and turned it around .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to believe that we can put on a performance .
`` Even though it 's a steep mountain to climb , we can still climb it . ''
Solskjaer bemoaned United 's first half performance - where they conceded three goals in 21 minutes .
From their first goal and especially the second we struggled to get to grips with them , '' Solskjaer said .
`` A good reaction second half , but first half until they scored it is was back and forth .
We did n't cope with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't deal with their system well enough , we know they can play that way .
They played that way last season and beat Chelsea 5-0 .
`` First goal there is nothing we can do , second is sloppy and the third we just did n't recover .
`` With Matic and his experience ( coming on in the second half ) he had more presence .
It was more about wanting the ball and believing , passing the ball .
`` From their goal to half time that 's the worst @ @ @ @ @

Man Utd were thumped 3-0 in the first half of the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final to Man City - although Marcus Rashford pulled one back
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Manchester City about Manchester United's recent pedigree of turning first-leg results around.
United suffered a 3-1 defeat to Pep Guardiola's men in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final - as Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal stunned the Red Devils in a one sided first half.
Marcus Rashford halved the deficit late on but United will need to win at the Etihad Stadium for the second time this season if they want to face either Aston Villa or Leicester at Wembley.
One thing the Red Devils have on their side in the memory of knocking Paris Saint-Germain out the Champions League in the last-16 round last season.
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PSG had won 2-0 in Manchester, with Paul Pogba sent off, before a sensational trip the Parc des Princes saw Romelu Lukaku nab a brace before Rashford's stoppage time penalty sent United through.
And Solskjaer has sent a timely reminder to Guardiola and City about their PSG heroics.
The Norwegian said: "We've shown before we have been down from a home tie and turned it around.
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"PSG is the latest example and we have to believe that we can put on a performance.
"Even though it's a steep mountain to climb, we can still climb it."
Solskjaer bemoaned United's first half performance - where they conceded three goals in 21 minutes.
From their first goal and especially the second we struggled to get to grips with them," Solskjaer said. "A good reaction second half, but first half until they scored it is was back and forth. We didn't cope with the setback well enough.
"We didn't deal with their system well enough, we know they can play that way. They played that way last season and beat Chelsea 5-0.
"First goal there is nothing we can do, second is sloppy and the third we just didn't recover.
"With Matic and his experience (coming on in the second half) he had more presence. It was more about wanting the ball and believing, passing the ball.
"From their goal to half time that's the worst we've played."


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Labour leadership candidates - where they stand on Brexit policies and more

A battle for the soul of the Labour Party is under way after six MPs pulled the trigger on their bids to become the leader .
Keir Starmer and Rebecca Long-Bailey are the bookies ' favourites followed by Lisa Nandy , Jess Phillips , Clive Lewis and Emily Thornberry .
All six are now rushing furiously to set out their stalls as they compete for the nominates of 22 MPs or MEPs , plus 5 % of local parties or union affiliates .
Whoever becomes leader will be key to whether Labour abandons the politics of Jeremy Corbyn or tries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's image .
So where do the candidates stand on the key issues ?
We 've looked at how they compare so far .
Brexit : Has accepted the Brexit debate is now over and that the UK will leave the EU on January 31 .
A key architect of Labour ’ s controversial second referendum policy , Starmer has since said the party should have taken a “ stronger ” position on Brexit one way or the other and done more to challenge the idea that the Tories would “ get Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s election stance on limited continued migration from the EU after Brexit under certain conditions , such as helping to fill shortages in the NHS and other key professions .
But in 2016 he called for immigration to be reduced after Brexit , even though Corbyn had ruled out a cap on arrivals .
Key Policies : Starmer has stressed that any future trade deal needs to protect the economy , jobs , workers ’ rights and the environment .
He has campaigned against the privatisation of the criminal justice service and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only with the Commons ’ consent .
Wants state schools so good that private ones are irrelevant .
Personal politics : First became a Labour activist as a teenager and , as a lawyer , fought for left-wing causes .
Became an MP in 2015 and was quickly appointed to Corbyn ’ s front bench , although was always seen as a centrist .
He has pitched to the left to launch his bid to be leader , warning Labour not to oversteer ” to the right .
Why Labour lost : Believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s defeat , Corbyn ’ s leadership was the main one .
Has also identified Brexit , anti-Semitism and the feeling that the manifesto was “ overloaded ” .
He is known to be concerned about factionalism and is keen to build bridges between the party ’ s wings .
Starmer admits the public lost trust in Labour .
Labour ’ s Future : Thinks Britain needs a “ radical ” Labour government but accepts their manifesto was too broad .
He says he wants businesses to succeed but that they have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcome concerns about being another white male North London leader , but he ’ s seen as the grown-up in the room .
She is seen as a moderate within the party .
Has been a critic of Jeremy Corbyn from the beginning and back Owen Smith in the leadership contest .
Brexit : Brexit has already proved a bit of a stumbling block for Phillips who backed a second referendum .
She was forced to U-turn after saying in a TV interview with the BBC that she could campaign for the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clarified saying : “ I can ’ t see a campaign to rejoin winning support in the next Labour manifesto.
” Immigration : She was a vocal critic of the Government ’ s immigration bill because of the income threshold but also because she said that it would leave some victims of domestic violence vulnerable .
Key Policies : Phillips campaigned against the closure of schools on Friday afternoons to save money – and even brought her son to sit on the steps of Number 10 when his school was closed .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the growth of food banks .
She also wants prisons and probation back under public ownership .
Personal Politics : The Birmingham MP is a proud feminist and before being elected worked in women ’ s refugees , helping domestic abuse victims .
She received her party membership for her 14th birthday , was a councillor at 30 and became an MP at 33 .
Phillips quit the party over the Iraq war .
She has declared that politics “ needs an honest voice ” .
Why Labour lost : A long-term critic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would “ knife ” him in the front rather than the back .
However she has said the party has lost people ’ s trust and that had begun under previous leaders .
But she also hit out at the manifesto pledges saying voters did not believe Labour could deliver on them .
Labour ’ s future : Has said Labour needs a leader who would be able to “ take on ” Boris Johnson .
She said : “ I ’ m able to reach people and get people to trust me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with me .
I think that ’ s what politics needs.
” She warned the party against “ trying to please every- one ” , which she said had usually meant “ we have pleased no one ” .
CLIVE LEWIS , 48 , ex-journalist , Norwich South .
He is firmly on the left of the party and sees himself as from the same `` tradition '' as Jeremy Corbyn .
Brexit : Lewis has been a vocal supporter of staying in the EU and was part of a left wing group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corbyn , Hate Brexit ” slogan .
Immigration : He is in favour of a more liberal immigration policy .
He backs freedom of movement and has said the party is guilty of “ moral failure ” for not defending migrants ’ rights .
Key Policies : He supports proportional representation and reform of the House of Lords .
Tackling climate change is a big part of his agenda .
He supports the party ’ s Green New Deal and wants the UK to become world leaders in green technology , creating manufacturing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Personal Politics : Lewis is on the left of the party .
He says he is a “ socialist from the same broad tradition of the party as Jeremy ” .
But he has hit out at the “ pointless factional warfare and culture of command and control that has crippled our party ” .
His pitch is “ take the best of the Corbyn project , unite the party and country ” .
Why Labour lost : He has argued that Labour ’ s “ indecisiveness and triangulation ” on Brexit cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that while Corbyn ’ s stint broke with New Labour “ in terms of policy and personnel , the party was never able to communicate this fact to voters in our heartlands ” .
Labour ’ s future : The Norwich MP believes that Labour needs to work with other progressive parties including standing aside in certain seats .
He said the reforms of the party did not go far enough under Jeremy Corbyn and he would like to give members more power .
REBECCA LONG BAILEY , 40 , ex-solicitor , Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2015 and has been fiercely loyal since .
Brexit : She was initially against a second referendum , arguing privately that it would be “ very divisive ” .
But before the election she admitted “ going on a journey ” and backed the plan for a fresh vote .
She represents a Northern Leave-voting seat and says she had concerns Labour was “ veering away ” from getting a good deal .
Immigration : Has accepted that Brexit , anti-Semitism and economic credibility were key reasons behind the party ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corbyn would bear responsibility , he would “ go down in history ” for his radical policies and she gave him “ 10 out of 10 ” as leader .
Friends say she is struggling to come to terms with his failure .
Key Policies : First became engaged with politics as a child when she witnessed the instability felt by her father as a dock worker in Thatcher ’ s Britain .
She didn ’ t join the Labour party until 2010 .
Quickly became the protegée of Shadow Chancellor John Donnell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to show she ’ s her own woman to win .
Personal politics : As the architect of Labour ’ s Green New Deal plan to slash emissions and provide jobs in renewable industries , climate change will be at the heart of her campaign .
She said she would “ stay true ” to the radical course set by Jeremy Corbyn and is likely to be the continuity candidate while fighting against inequality .
Why Labour lost : Has pledged that Labour will never again put “ controls on immigration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did under Ed Miliband .
But insisted she still wants a “ fair ” system — without a nod towards the “ dangerous ” far right .
She plans to set out the case for immigration as positive , calling the continuation of free movement the “ million dollar question ” .
Labour ’ s Future : Likely to be similar to Labour under Corbyn — unless she is bold .
She is backed by many of his allies and has insisted his policies were “ principled and popular ” .
Likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she is prepared to press the nuclear button — and has tried to scotch critics ’ claims she is the continuity candidate .
Lisa Nandy , worked in politics and the charity sector before becoming a councillor .
When she was elected in 2010 she work with Tessa Jowell and then went on to be shadow charities minister and then shadow energy minister .
Brexit : Despite representing a Leave-voting seat , Nandy has been open about voting Remain .
She was one of the most vocal critics of Labour ’ s second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying it ignored the reasons why people voted Leave .
Likely to be a major champion of workers ’ rights .
Immigration : Has never been afraid of acknowledging voters ’ concerns about immigration having an impact on their lives .
While she is likely to support some continued free movement from the EU – NHS workers , for example – she has said decisions about the future of immigration should be in the hands of local communities .
Key Policies : She is keen for more investment in towns and the infrastructure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach to the NHS that supports families across the board rather than waiting until they are in crisis .
She ’ s a fierce champion of tackling inequality and plans to address voters ’ concerns over national security .
Personal politics : Considered to be on the soft left but has urged the party not to abandon its radicalism .
Became an MP in 2010 after four years as a councillor .
Her key pitch has been restoring economic prosperity to Britain ’ s towns after decade of Tory austerity .
Many feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Labour heartlands .
Why Labour lost : Says she has a “ deeper understanding ” of what has gone wrong for Labour after a decade as Wigan MP and thinks Labour doesn ’ t “ speak for people like [ her constituents ] anymore ” .
She also blames the broadband pledge , Labour ’ s handling of anti-Semitism and the failure of its Brexit policy .
Acknowledges anger at Corbyn .
Wants to “ root ” the party back into every community to reunite the electoral coalition that last propelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , climate change and giving back more economic independence to communities are top of her list .
Emily Thornberry , 59 , elected MP for Islington South and Funsbury in 2005 .
She is the longest serving MP of the candidates .
Brexit : Backed Remain during the referendum and represents a Remain seat .
She was a supporter of a second referendum and became more vocal this year in speaking out for another vote , including dressing in the EU flag and speaking at People ’ s Vote rallies .
Immigration : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not die in a ditch ” to protect free movement across Europe .
She has been critical of the hostile environment created by the Tories , including calling for then-Home Secretary Amber Rudd to quit over her handling of the 2018 Windrush scandal .
Key Policies : Thornberry been Shadow Foreign Secretary since 2016 and went toe-to-toe with Boris Johnson over journalist Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe being imprisoned in Iran when he was Foreign Secretary .
A serial critic of Donald Trump , including his recent actions in Iran .
Thornberry wants the UK to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy .
Personal politics : Cites her upbringing and family as inspiring her politics .
“ I was born into the Labour Party , ” she once said , claiming she delivered leaflets by the “ age I could reach the letter box ” .
Before being elected as an MP in 2005 , she was a human-rights barrister .
Why Labour lost : She was opposed to the December General Election and warned Corbyn ’ s office it was an “ act of catastrophic political folly ” .
She has said after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tried to deliver “ too much ” , leading voters to believe the party was making unrealistic promises .
Publicly , she has been very loyal to Corbyn .
Labour ’ s Future : Says she has proven she can take on the PM at the despatch box .
Believes she has the “ political nous and strategic vision ” to reunite Labour .
She says the next leader needs to “ gain the trust of the public , give hope to our declining towns and smaller cities and never again waste @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Four candidates are vying to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader. Here we look at how they compare so far on the key areas of policy - including Brexit, immigration, left-wing policies and the party's election strategy
Labour leadership candidates - where they stand on Brexit policies and more
A battle for the soul of the Labour Party is under way with four MPs battling to replace Jeremy Corbyn as leader.
Keir Starmer and Rebecca Long-Bailey are the bookies' favourites followed by Lisa Nandy and Emily Thornberry.
All four are now rushing furiously to set out their stalls as they compete for the nominates of 22 MPs or MEPs, plus 5% of local parties or union affiliates.
Whoever becomes leader will be key to whether Labour abandons the politics of Jeremy Corbyn or tries to reshape it in a new chief's image.
So where do the candidates stand on the key issues? We've looked at how they compare so far.
KEIR STARMER, 57, ex-Director of Public Prosecutions, Holborn & St Pancras
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Brexit: Has accepted the Brexit debate is now over and that the UK will leave the EU on January 31.
A key architect of Labour’s controversial second referendum policy, Starmer has since said
the party should have taken a “stronger” position on Brexit one way or the other and done more to challenge the idea that the Tories would “get Brexit done”.
Immigration: Backed Labour’s election stance on limited continued migration from the EU after Brexit under certain conditions, such as helping to fill shortages in the NHS and other key professions.
But in 2016 he called for immigration to be reduced after Brexit, even though Corbyn had ruled out a cap on arrivals.
Key Policies: Starmer has stressed that any future trade deal needs to protect the economy, jobs, workers’ rights and the environment.
He has campaigned against the privatisation of the criminal justice service and called for military action to be taken only with the Commons’ consent.
Wants state schools so good that private ones are irrelevant.
Personal politics: First became a Labour activist as a teenager and, as a lawyer, fought for left-wing causes.
Became an MP in 2015 and was quickly appointed to Corbyn’s front bench, although was always seen as a centrist.
He has pitched to the left to launch his bid to be leader, warning Labour not to oversteer” to the right.
Why Labour lost: Believes that of the issues behind Labour’s defeat, Corbyn’s leadership was the main one.
Has also identified Brexit, anti-Semitism and the feeling that the manifesto was “overloaded”.
He is known to be concerned about factionalism and is keen to build bridges between the party’s wings. Starmer admits the public lost trust in Labour.
Labour’s Future: Thinks Britain needs a “radical” Labour government but accepts their manifesto was too broad.
He says he wants businesses to succeed but that they have to play by the rules.
He must overcome concerns about being another white male North London leader, but he’s seen as the grown-up in the room.
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REBECCA LONG BAILEY, 40, ex-solicitor, Salford and Eccles. Nominated as a candidate in 2015 and has been fiercely loyal since.
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Brexit: She was initially against a second referendum, arguing privately that it would be “very divisive”. But before the election she admitted “going on a journey” and backed the plan for a fresh vote.
She represents a Northern Leave-voting seat and says she had concerns Labour was “veering away” from getting a good deal.
Immigration: Has accepted that Brexit, anti-Semitism and economic credibility were key reasons behind the party’s election defeat.
She said that while Corbyn would bear responsibility, he would “go down in history” for his radical policies and she gave him “10 out of 10” as leader.
Friends say she is struggling to come to terms with his failure.
Key Policies: First became engaged with politics as a child when she witnessed the instability felt by her father as a dock worker in Thatcher’s Britain.
She didn’t join the Labour party until 2010. Quickly became the protegée of Shadow Chancellor John Donnell, the Corbynites’ favourite. But will have to show she’s her own woman to win.
Personal politics: As the architect of Labour’s Green New Deal plan to slash emissions and provide jobs in renewable industries, climate change will be at the heart of her campaign.
She said she would “stay true” to the radical course set by Jeremy Corbyn and is likely to be the continuity candidate while fighting against inequality.
Why Labour lost: Has pledged that Labour will never again put “controls on immigration” on a mug, as it did under Ed Miliband. But insisted she still wants a “fair” system — without a nod towards the “dangerous” far right.
She plans to set out the case for immigration as positive, calling the continuation of free movement the “million dollar question”.
Labour’s Future: Likely to be similar to Labour under Corbyn — unless she is bold. She is backed by many of his allies and has insisted his policies were “principled and popular”.
Likely to be tougher on national security — saying she is prepared to press the nuclear button — and has tried to scotch critics’ claims she is the continuity candidate.
LISA NANDY, worked in politics and the charity sector before becoming a councillor. When she was elected in 2010 she work with Tessa Jowell and then went on to be shadow charities minister and then shadow energy minister.
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Brexit: Despite representing a Leave-voting seat, Nandy has been open about voting Remain.
She was one of the most vocal critics of Labour’s second referendum position, calling it divisive and saying it ignored the reasons why people voted Leave.
Likely to be a major champion of workers’ rights.
Immigration: Has never been afraid of acknowledging voters’ concerns about immigration having an impact on their lives.
While she is likely to support some continued free movement from the EU – NHS workers, for example – she has said decisions about the future of immigration should be in the hands of local communities.
Key Policies: She is keen for more investment in towns and the infrastructure that connects them.
Nandy wants an approach to the NHS that supports families across the board rather than waiting until they are in crisis.
She’s a fierce champion of tackling inequality and plans to address voters’ concerns over national security.
Personal politics: Considered to be on the soft left but has urged the party not to abandon its radicalism.
Became an MP in 2010 after four years as a councillor.
Her key pitch has been restoring economic prosperity
to Britain’s towns after decade of Tory austerity. Many feel she has her finger on the pulse of the Labour heartlands.
Why Labour lost: Says she has a “deeper understanding” of what has gone wrong for Labour after a decade as Wigan MP and thinks Labour doesn’t “speak for people like [her constituents] anymore”.
She also blames the broadband pledge, Labour’s handling of
anti-Semitism and the failure of its Brexit policy. Acknowledges anger at Corbyn.
Labour’s Future: Believes Labour needs to “do things differently”.
Wants to “root” the party back into every community to reunite the electoral coalition that last propelled the party to power.
Tackling inequality, climate change and giving back more economic independence to communities are top of her list.
EMILY THORNBERRY, 59, elected MP for Islington South and Funsbury in 2005. She is the longest serving MP of the candidates.
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Brexit: Backed Remain during the referendum and represents a Remain seat.
She was a supporter of a second referendum and became more vocal this year in speaking out for another vote, including dressing in the EU flag and speaking at People’s Vote rallies.
Immigration: She said the Labour Party would “not die in a ditch” to protect free movement across Europe.
She has been critical of the hostile environment created by the Tories, including calling for then-Home Secretary Amber Rudd to quit over her handling of the 2018 Windrush scandal.
Key Policies: Thornberry been Shadow Foreign Secretary since 2016 and went toe-to-toe with Boris Johnson over journalist Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe being imprisoned in Iran when he was Foreign Secretary.
A serial critic of Donald Trump , including his recent actions in Iran.
Thornberry wants the UK to lead the world in achieving a zero-carbon economy.
Personal politics: Cites her upbringing and family as inspiring her politics.
“I was born into the Labour Party,” she once said, claiming she delivered leaflets by the “age I could reach the letter box”. Before being elected as an MP in 2005, she was a human-rights barrister.
Why Labour lost: She was opposed to the December General Election and warned Corbyn’s office it was an “act of catastrophic political folly”.
She has said after the defeat that the manifesto was unrealistic and tried to deliver “too much”, leading voters to believe the party was making unrealistic promises.
Publicly, she has been very loyal to Corbyn.
Labour’s Future: Says she has proven she can take on the PM at the despatch box.
Believes she has the “political nous and strategic vision” to reunite Labour.
She says the next leader needs to “gain the trust of the public, give hope to our declining towns and smaller cities and never again waste the opportunity to take back power”.
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JESS PHILLIPS, 38, managed women’s refuges, Birmingham Yardley .
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She is seen as a moderate within the party. Has been a critic of Jeremy Corbyn from the beginning and back Owen Smith in the leadership contest.
Brexit: Brexit has already proved a bit of a stumbling block for Phillips who backed a second referendum.
She was forced to U-turn after saying in a TV interview with the BBC that she could campaign for the UK to rejoin the EU.
She later clarified saying: “I can’t see a campaign to rejoin winning support in the next Labour manifesto.”
Immigration: She was a vocal critic of the Government’s immigration bill because of the income threshold but also because she said that it would leave some victims of domestic violence vulnerable.
Key Policies: Phillips campaigned against the closure of schools on Friday afternoons to save money – and even brought her son to sit on the steps of Number 10 when his school was closed.
She is against Scottish independence and has attacked the growth of food banks. She also wants prisons and probation back under public ownership.
Personal Politics: The Birmingham MP is a proud feminist and before being elected worked in women’s refugees, helping domestic abuse victims.
She received her party membership for her 14th birthday, was a councillor at 30 and
became an MP at 33.
Phillips quit the party over the Iraq war. She has declared that politics “needs an honest voice”.
Why Labour lost: A long-term critic of Corbyn, Phillips once said she would “knife” him in the front rather than the back.
However she has said the party has lost people’s trust and that had begun under previous leaders.
But she also hit out at the manifesto pledges saying voters did not believe Labour could deliver on them.
Labour’s future: Has said Labour needs a leader who would be able to “take on” Boris Johnson .
She said: “I’m able to reach people and get people to trust me even when they don’t agree with me. I think that’s what politics needs.”
She warned the party against “trying to please every- one”, which she said had usually meant “we have pleased no one”.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Pep Guardiola explains what Man City learned from Man Utd Premier League defeat

Pep Guardiola was delighted that his Manchester City stars fared better against fierce rivals Manchester United on Tuesday night .
The reigning Premier League champions suffered a shock defeat to their noisy neighbours in their top-flight showdown at the Etihad last month .
But City had no problems in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford , with Guardiola 's side securing a comfortable 3-1 victory .
And Guardiola told BBC Radio 5 Live : `` The last game ( a 2-1 loss in December ) we could not control when we lost the ball and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We lost the ball in a position which is so dangerous ( for the United goal ) .
We can not forget which team we play .
Tonight we can be more than satisfied to come here to Old Trafford and win .
`` It is not over .
We have one more game and we 'll see what happens .
`` Of course Manchester United can come back .
Last year here they lost to PSG and they qualify ( in the Champions League ) .
They have the shirt which means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's 17th goal of the season kept United 's Carabao Cup hopes alive after City had threatened to end their Wembley dreams in the first leg of their semi-final .
Pep Guardiola 's defending champions were coasting at 3-0 with 20 minutes to go thanks to Bernardo Silva , Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal after embarrassing their hosts with a display of dominant , mercurial football at Old Trafford .
However , one lapse allowed Rashford to score the goal which made it 3-1 to give them a chance in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Etihad barely a month ago in the league .
City boss Guardiola opted to play without a recognised striker , giving Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva licence to push forward centrally .
`` We could have gone in four or five up at halftime , we had the chances .
They pressed us higher in the second half , we got tired but overall we are happy , '' said Bernardo Silva .
`` I enjoyed my role - because it worked and we won .
Pep wanted one more @ @ @ @ @ @

Holders Manchester City took a big step towards a return to the League Cup final with a 3-1 win over Manchester United in their semi-final, first leg at Old Trafford
Pep Guardiola was delighted that his Manchester City stars fared better against fierce rivals Manchester United on Tuesday night.
The reigning Premier League champions suffered a shock defeat to their noisy neighbours in their top-flight showdown at the Etihad last month.
But City had no problems in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford, with Guardiola's side securing a comfortable 3-1 victory.
And Guardiola told BBC Radio 5 Live: "The last game (a 2-1 loss in December) we could not control when we lost the ball and tonight we did it better.
"We lost the ball in a position which is so dangerous (for the United goal). We cannot forget which team we play. Tonight we can be more than satisfied to come here to Old Trafford and win.
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"It is not over. We have one more game and we'll see what happens.
"Of course Manchester United can come back. Last year here they lost to PSG and they qualify (in the Champions League). They have the shirt which means history and pride."
Marcus Rashford's 17th goal of the season kept United's Carabao Cup hopes alive after City had threatened to end their Wembley dreams in the first leg of their semi-final.
Pep Guardiola's defending champions were coasting at 3-0 with 20 minutes to go thanks to Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal after embarrassing their hosts with a display of dominant, mercurial football at Old Trafford.
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However, one lapse allowed Rashford to score the goal which made it 3-1 to give them a chance in three weeks' time, having won at the Etihad barely a month ago in the league.
City boss Guardiola opted to play without a recognised striker, giving Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva licence to push forward centrally.
"We could have gone in four or five up at halftime, we had the chances. They pressed us higher in the second half, we got tired but overall we are happy," said Bernardo Silva.
"I enjoyed my role - because it worked and we won. Pep wanted one more man in the middle."


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Matthew Wright defends himself after flying to Caribbean without wife or baby daughter

Matthew Wright has defended his decision to spend Christmas without his wife or 11 month old daughter .
The TalkRadio host jetted to the Carribean alone for the festive season , leaving Amelia and baby Cassady at home .
After becoming a dad in January last year , Matthew 's solo holiday meant he missed his daughter 's first ever Christmas .
After coming under fire from fans , Matthew , 54 , appeared on This Morning today to explain the brave reason why he did it .
Phillip Schofield asked him : `` You spent Christmas and New Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from your wife and 11-month-old baby . ''
`` On you daughter 's first Christmas .
Why ? ''
Phil wanted to know .
`` Well I imagine more difficult for your wife , '' teased Phil .
Matthew then explained the real reason for the trip was to try and sort his mental health issues .
`` I 've had a lot of mental health issues really over the last year and a half .
A friend 's suicide , problems at Channel 5 , other personal problems , and there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fake story about me losing my job just before Christmas and it knocked me sideways . ''
`` And Amelia just said , you know , 'What 's the point of you being here not sleeping ? ''
Matthew said Amelia told him to go away and do something that was good for him .
So Matthew followed his wife 's advice and booked himself two weeks away to enjoy some winter sun .
`` And it was good for me , '' said Matthew .
However , the former Wright stuff host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being away from his family hit him hard .
`` When it was like Christmas Day I cried my eyes out , '' he admitted .
Holly Willoughby then told Matthew `` your wife gave you the best Christmas gift , which was your mind . ''
`` She did indeed , '' said Matthew .
`` And it done me , I 'm pleased to say , the power of good . ''
Matthew also said he found fishing and walking immensely theraputic .
Matthew hit the headlines in December after false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TalkRadio show .
The broadcaster was said to have been terminated with `` immediate effect '' but he returned to the airwaves days later to insist there was absolutely no truth to suggests he 'd lost his job .
He also revealed TalkRadio bosses handed him a new contract hours before he went on air .
As his show started on December 4 , he explained : `` Well , well , well .
`` Surprise - it 's me here for the next three hours now .
Who knows what 's going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
What the blazes is going on ?
`` With Brexit , the general election , my future ?
It looks like [ the Daily Mail ] got briefed by someone who did n't know .
`` They said I 'd been fired after falling out with producers , not one word of which is true .
`` I think that is self-evident . ''
Wright went on to thank fans for their support after he was bombarded with messages over the false sacking story .
He also explained he 's just signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere any time soon .

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The broadcaster sparked outrage after he spent Christmas alone - leaving his wife and 11 month old daughter at home
Matthew Wright defends himself after flying to Caribbean without wife or baby daughter
Matthew Wright has defended his decision to spend Christmas without his wife or 11 month old daughter.
The TalkRadio host jetted to the Carribean alone for the festive season, leaving Amelia and baby Cassady at home.
After becoming a dad in January last year, Matthew's solo holiday meant he missed his daughter's first ever Christmas.
After coming under fire from fans, Matthew , 54, appeared on This Morning today to explain the brave reason why he did it.
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Phillip Schofield asked him: "You spent Christmas and New Year alone, in the Caribbean, away from your wife and 11-month-old baby."
"On you daughter's first Christmas. Why?" Phil wanted to know.
"It's difficult..." said Matthew.
"Well I imagine more difficult for your wife," teased Phil.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Matthew then explained the real reason for the trip was to try and sort his mental health issues.
"I've had a lot of mental health issues really over the last year and a half. A friend's suicide, problems at Channel 5, other personal problems, and there was a story written about me, a fake story about me losing my job just before Christmas and it knocked me sideways."
"And Amelia just said, you know, 'What's the point of you being here not sleeping?"
Matthew said Amelia told him to go away and do something that was good for him.
So Matthew followed his wife's advice and booked himself two weeks away to enjoy some winter sun.
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"And it was good for me," said Matthew.
However, the former Wright stuff host said when it came to Christmas Day being away from his family hit him hard.
"When it was like Christmas Day I cried my eyes out," he admitted.
Holly Willoughby then told Matthew "your wife gave you the best Christmas gift, which was your mind."
"She did indeed," said Matthew. "And it done me, I'm pleased to say, the power of good."
Matthew also said he found fishing and walking immensely theraputic.
Matthew hit the headlines in December after false reports he had been sacked from his TalkRadio show.
The broadcaster was said to have been terminated with "immediate effect" but he returned to the airwaves days later to insist there was absolutely no truth to suggests he'd lost his job.
He also revealed TalkRadio bosses handed him a new contract hours before he went on air.
As his show started on December 4, he explained: "Well, well, well.
"Surprise - it's me here for the next three hours now. Who knows what's going to happen over the next 180 minutes? What the blazes is going on?
"With Brexit , the general election , my future? It looks like [the Daily Mail] got briefed by someone who didn't know.
"They said I'd been fired after falling out with producers, not one word of which is true.
"I think that is self-evident."
Wright went on to thank fans for their support after he was bombarded with messages over the false sacking story.
He also explained he's just signed a new contract and is not going anywhere any time soon.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Brit teen at centre of Cyprus 'gang rape' case makes emotional first statement

A working holiday in a party resort for a British teenager who had just finished her A-levels turned into a five-month nightmare .
The 19-year-old caught up in the Cyprus gang rape case has finally flown home after a frightening ordeal included four weeks in prison .
A judge gave her a four-month jail sentence , suspended for three years , but she has vowed to appeal .
She and her family boarded an evening British Airways flight from Larnaca to London Heathrow .
The flight was fully booked – but two passengers agreed to take a later plane to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police claimed she made up a sex attack by 12 Israelis in an Ayia Napa budget hotel and she was found guilty of a public nuisance offence .
The woman , from Derbyshire , was filmed as she had consensual sex with one of the group after a holiday romance .
She claimed one of the youths knelt on her shoulders to pin her down during the alleged attack on July 17 last year .
Judge Michalis Papathanasiou refused to accept that she had been raped after she withdrew her statement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who can not be named , paid tribute to her “ wonderful ” parents .
Outside the court in Paralimni , she said : “ I have done nothing wrong and am devoted to carrying on fighting.
” They will now battle to clear her name so she can fulfil her ambition to become a counter-terror police officer .
During her month in a Nicosia jail she had to share a cell with eight other inmates in a prison which houses killers , other violent offenders and thieves .
Her ordeal left her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be heard shouting “ Mr Judge , shame on you , don ’ t you have a daughter ?
” as he told the teenager that she had been found guilty of a “ very serious crime ” .
Judge Papathanasiou said : “ The accused deserves and should be given a second chance .
“ I take into consideration , her emotional state of mind when she gave the false deposition.
” Her mum thanked the public “ in the UK and across the world for the tremendous support ” they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s defence team added : “ This young woman has shown immense bravery , courage and fortitude in coming forward .
“ We can not allow this ‘ blame the victim culture ’ to continue.
” Semi-pro footballer Shimon Yusufov , 19 , has been named as the Israeli man who had consensual sex with the woman .
His lawyer , Nir Yaslovitzh , said : “ She was found guilty of lying and I hope she has learned her lesson.
” Her barrister , Lewis Power QC , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will take this case to the Supreme Court of Cyprus and are prepared to fight this case all the way to the European Court of Human Rights.
” Prime Minister Boris Johnson ’ s spokesman said : “ Our focus has been ensuring the woman can return home .
“ We are very pleased this can happen .
The Foreign Office will be working with Cyprus on how we avoid cases like this .
“ We had numerous concerns about the judicial process in this case , and the woman ’ s right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made these clear to Cypriot authorities .
”

The 19-year-old caught up in the Cyprus gang rape case finally flew home last night after a frightening ordeal included four weeks in prison
A working holiday in a party resort for a British teenager who had just finished her A-levels turned into a five-month nightmare.
The 19-year-old caught up in the Cyprus gang rape case has finally flown home after a frightening ordeal included four weeks in prison.
A judge gave her a four-month jail sentence, suspended for three years, but she has vowed to appeal.
She and her family boarded an evening British Airways flight from Larnaca to London Heathrow.
The flight was fully booked – but two passengers agreed to take a later plane to allow the family to get back sooner.
Police claimed she made up a sex attack by 12 Israelis in an Ayia Napa budget hotel and she was found guilty of a public nuisance offence.
Image: Andy Commins / Daily Mirror) Andy Commins / Daily Mirror) Image: Andy Commins / Daily Mirror) Andy Commins / Daily Mirror)
The woman, from Derbyshire, was filmed as she had consensual sex with one of the group after a holiday romance.
She claimed one of the youths knelt on her shoulders to pin her down during the alleged attack on July 17 last year.
Judge Michalis Papathanasiou refused to accept that she had been raped after she withdrew her statement. Fighting back tears, the teenager, who cannot be named, paid tribute to her “wonderful” parents.
Outside the court in Paralimni, she said: “I have done nothing wrong and am devoted to carrying on fighting.”
They will now battle to clear her name so she can fulfil her ambition to become a counter-terror police officer.
During her month in a Nicosia jail she had to share a cell with eight other inmates in a prison which houses killers, other violent offenders and thieves. Her ordeal left her suffering from PTSD.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Around 100 activists could be heard shouting “Mr Judge, shame on you, don’t you have a daughter?” as he told the teenager that she had been found guilty of a “very serious crime”.
Judge Papathanasiou said: “The accused deserves and should be given a second chance.
“I take into consideration, her emotional state of mind when she gave the false deposition.”
Her mum thanked the public “in the UK and across the world for the tremendous support” they have given the family.
The girl’s defence team added: “This young woman has shown immense bravery, courage and fortitude in coming forward.
“We cannot allow this ‘blame the victim culture’ to continue.”
Semi-pro footballer Shimon Yusufov, 19, has been named as the Israeli man who had consensual sex with the woman.
Image: Andy Commins / Daily Mirror) Andy Commins / Daily Mirror)
His lawyer, Nir Yaslovitzh, said: “She was found guilty of lying and I hope she has learned her lesson.”
Her barrister, Lewis Power QC, said: “We will be appealing the conviction and will take this case to the Supreme Court of Cyprus and are prepared to fight this case all the way to the European Court of Human Rights.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said: “Our focus has been ensuring the woman can return home.
“We are very pleased this can happen. The Foreign Office will be working with Cyprus on how we avoid cases like this.
“We had numerous concerns about the judicial process in this case, and the woman’s right to a fair trial, and we made these clear to Cypriot authorities.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Dean Smith's Carabao Cup message to Aston Villa stars: "Our job is to create history"

Dean Smith is desperate to end Aston Villa ’ s 24-year wait for major silverware after seeing his boyhood team lift the League Cup .
No-one is more aware of Villa ’ s rich history in the League Cup than their very own current manager .
The childhood Villa fan went to the original 1977 Cup final with his dad , before they need two replays to beat Everton .
And he was also at Wembley as Dean Saunders inspired Villa to their 1994 triumph over Manchester United .
Tonight he will be in the dugout at Leicester for Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help the club take another major step towards the final .
It is a competition Villa have won five times but their 1996 win over Leeds remains the club ’ s last major silverware- which Smith is determined to change .
The Villa boss said : “ The League Cup has been a competition where the club has a great history and some of my best memories .
“ I know my history about this football club in this competition and am excited about leading them in the semi-finals .
“ I went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final with my dad .
“ But my dad didn ’ t take me to the Old Trafford replay , where they 3-2 won - it was a school night .
“ I was there watching them against Manchester United when they won 3-1 though despite expecting United to win the treble that season .
“ Going to see any team you follow at Wembley is always special .
But 24 years without a major trophy is a long time .
Our job is to create history .
“ We did that by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s what our role is now , to create a new history for Aston Villa .
“ At the moment the Premier League is a tough battle , but we believe we ’ ve got enough to come through that , and there is an opportunity now to win a cup semi-final and get through to a final.
” Villa crashed of the FA Cup at Championship club Fulham on Saturday but have made good progress in the Carabao Cup where they have beaten Crewe , Brighton , Wolves and Liverpool .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition with talisman Jack Grealish playing an instrumenal role .
He will skipper the visitors tonight at the ground where he scored his first ever top-flight goal in September 2015 .
Smith added : “ It is his best goal-scoring season and he is creating as well .
“ He looks every bit a top Premier League player at the moment .
He is relishing this challenge.
” But Smith admits he is disappointed the EFL have decided to bring in VAR for semi-finals after not using it previously in the competition .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ calls in the Premier League , added : “ I have enjoyed the competition without it .
“ It disappointed me a little bit when I saw it was in action for the semi-finals .
“ We haven ’ t had it in the competition so far and can ’ t remember any moments of controversy .
”

The boyhood Villa boss watched League Cup success at Wembley in 1994 and now wants to end a 24-year wait for silverware at Villa Park
Dean Smith's Carabao Cup message to Aston Villa stars: "Our job is to create history"
Dean Smith is desperate to end Aston Villa’s 24-year wait for major silverware after seeing his boyhood team lift the League Cup.
No-one is more aware of Villa’s rich history in the League Cup than their very own current manager.
The childhood Villa fan went to the original 1977 Cup final with his dad, before they need two replays to beat Everton .
And he was also at Wembley as Dean Saunders inspired Villa to their 1994 triumph over Manchester United .
Tonight he will be in the dugout at Leicester for Villa’s semi-final first leg hoping to help the club take another major step towards the final.
It is a competition Villa have won five times but their 1996 win over Leeds remains the club’s last major silverware- which Smith is determined to change.
Image: 2020 Aston Villa FC) 2020 Aston Villa FC)
The Villa boss said: “The League Cup has been a competition where the club has a great history and some of my best memories.
“I know my history about this football club in this competition and am excited about leading them in the semi-finals.
“I went to the Wembley game in the 1977 final with my dad.
“But my dad didn’t take me to the Old Trafford replay, where they 3-2 won - it was a school night.
“I was there watching them against Manchester United when they won 3-1 though despite expecting United to win the treble that season.
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“Going to see any team you follow at Wembley is always special. But 24 years without a major trophy is a long time. Our job is to create history.
“We did that by winning the play-offs in May. That’s what our role is now, to create a new history for Aston Villa.
“At the moment the Premier League is a tough battle, but we believe we’ve got enough to come through that, and there is an opportunity now to win a cup semi-final and get through to a final.”
Villa crashed of the FA Cup at Championship club Fulham on Saturday but have made good progress in the Carabao Cup where they have beaten Crewe, Brighton , Wolves and Liverpool .
They have scored 16 goals in the competition with talisman Jack Grealish playing an instrumenal role.
He will skipper the visitors tonight at the ground where he scored his first ever top-flight goal in September 2015.
Image: 2020 Aston Villa FC) 2020 Aston Villa FC)
Smith added: “It is his best goal-scoring season and he is creating as well.
“He looks every bit a top Premier League player at the moment. He is relishing this challenge.”
But Smith admits he is disappointed the EFL have decided to bring in VAR for semi-finals after not using it previously in the competition.
Smith, who has bemoaned several VAR calls in the Premier League, added: “I have enjoyed the competition without it.
“It disappointed me a little bit when I saw it was in action for the semi-finals.
“We haven’t had it in the competition so far and can’t remember any moments of controversy.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Brendan Rodgers addresses Leicester transfer interest in Liverpool star Harry Wilson

Brendan Rodgers insists he will add to his Leicester squad where possible after labelling Harry Wilson a `` fantastic talent '' .
The Foxes are looking to hammer home their advantage having enjoyed an excellent first-half of the season .
Currently , Rodgers ' side sit second and have their sights set on a place in next season 's Champions League .
The Northern Irishman added well in the summer with Ayoze Perez and Dennis Praet arriving at the King Power Stadium He is looking to do likewise in January should players be on the market , but was keen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regards to Wilson .
`` We want to add to squad if we can , it all comes down to availability , ” Rodgers told Sky Sports News .
`` We ’ ve got a really strong squad and lots of them are young players evolving .
We want to but if we can ’ t we ’ ll continue with the squad we ’ ve got and look to reinforce in the summer .
`` I know Harry [ Wilson ] very well .
He ’ s a fantastic talent .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other players , especially other players from other teams.
” The Welshman impressed last term with Derby in the Championship and has stepped up effectively with Bournemouth this term .
Wilson is on loan at the Vitality Stadium from Liverpool , but the youngster may not be afforded too many opportunities under Jurgen Klopp leaving him to look elsewhere .
Leicester and Rodgers continue to deal with speculation linking James Maddison with a switch to Manchester United .
The playmaker has been one of the Foxes ' most consistent performers , but his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeat of the move that saw Harry Maguire head to Old Trafford in the summer .
The defender was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's marquee signing having acquired his services for £80m and the Norwegian is now targeting some creativity in midfield with Maddison among his targets .

Leicester are planning to add in the January transfer window and have been linked with Harry Wilson who has an admirer in Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers insists he will add to his Leicester squad where possible after labelling Harry Wilson a "fantastic talent".
The Foxes are looking to hammer home their advantage having enjoyed an excellent first-half of the season.
Currently, Rodgers' side sit second and have their sights set on a place in next season's Champions League.
The Northern Irishman added well in the summer with Ayoze Perez and Dennis Praet arriving at the King Power Stadium
He is looking to do likewise in January should players be on the market, but was keen not to give too much away in regards to Wilson.
"We want to add to squad if we can, it all comes down to availability,” Rodgers told Sky Sports News.
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"We’ve got a really strong squad and lots of them are young players evolving. We want to but if we can’t we’ll continue with the squad we’ve got and look to reinforce in the summer.
"I know Harry [Wilson] very well. He’s a fantastic talent. I don’t speculate or gossip on other players, especially other players from other teams.”
The Welshman impressed last term with Derby in the Championship and has stepped up effectively with Bournemouth this term.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Wilson is on loan at the Vitality Stadium from Liverpool , but the youngster may not be afforded too many opportunities under Jurgen Klopp leaving him to look elsewhere.
Leicester and Rodgers continue to deal with speculation linking James Maddison with a switch to Manchester United .
The playmaker has been one of the Foxes' most consistent performers, but his manager has maintained there will be no repeat of the move that saw Harry Maguire head to Old Trafford in the summer.
The defender was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's marquee signing having acquired his services for £80m and the Norwegian is now targeting some creativity in midfield with Maddison among his targets.


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--BREAKING Boris Johnson says Soleimani had 'Brits' blood on his hands' as PM finally breaks cover

Boris Johnson today condemned Iran 's 'dangerous ' attacks on western troop bases as the PM finally broke cover after two weeks of public no-shows .
But he refused to condemn the US for slaying Iranian General Qasem Soleimani - instead saying the commander had `` the blood of British troops on his hands '' .
And he stopped short of saying Donald Trump 's assassination of Soleimani was illegal , saying the US had a right to defend itself .
Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles from its territory at US-led Coalition troop bases in Iraq in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the killing of Soleimani on Friday .
The UK Prime Minister said no British personnel were injured in the attacks overnight .
But in a statement at PMQs in the Commons , he said : `` Iran should not repeat these reckless and dangerous attacks but must instead pursue urgent de-escalation.
” He added : `` We will do everything we can to prevent an escalation '' .
Mr Johnson was questioned at Prime Minister 's Questions over whether he would condemn Donald Trump for sparking the crisis - or whether the action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Clearly the strict issue of legality is not for the UK to determine because it was not our operation .
`` But I think that most reasonable people would accept that the United States has a right to protect its bases and personnel .
Condemning Soleimani , he added : `` That man had the blood of British troops on his hands , '' he added .
But Mr Corbyn said the Tory leader was `` not putting the security of the UK first '' .
Instead he said the PM was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above the interests of this county '' because he has `` hitched '' himself to the US President in order to get a trade deal .
Mr Johnson dismissed the idea as being a conspiracy - telling MPs he was waiting for the `` bit about little green men to surface '' .
And he himself slammed the Labour leader for , in his words , failing to condemning Iran 's actions .
Hours before the PM 's statement , major airlines canceled Iran and Iraq flights and re-routed others away from both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Dubai-based Emirates and low-cost flydubai were among airlines that canceled flights , as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration barred American carriers from the area .
But several other carriers continued operations over the affected airspace .
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tweeted : `` I condemn the Iranian missile attacks on US & @ coalition forces in Iraq .
# NATO calls on Iran to refrain from further violence .
`` Allies continue to consult & remain committed to our training mission in Iraq . ''
This breaking news story is being @ @

The Prime Minister said Qasem Soleimani had "the blood of British troops on his hands" as he refused to condemn the US for killing the Iranian general - or say whether the strike was illegal
Boris Johnson today condemned Iran's 'dangerous' attacks on western troop bases as the PM finally broke cover over the Middle East crisis.
But he refused to condemn the US for slaying Iranian General Qasem Soleimani - instead saying the commander had "the blood of British troops on his hands".
And he stopped short of saying Donald Trump's assassination of Soleimani was illegal, saying the US had a right to defend itself.
Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles from its territory at US-led Coalition troop bases in Iraq in the early hours today - retaliation for the killing of Soleimani on Friday.
US officials said 15 missiles were fired, with 10 striking the Ain al-Asad base 100 miles west of Baghdad, one striking a base in Irbil in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, and another four missing their targets.
Speaking after two weeks of public no-shows, the UK Prime Minister said no British personnel were injured in the attacks overnight.
But in a statement at PMQs in the Commons, he said: "Iran should not repeat these reckless and dangerous attacks but must instead pursue urgent de-escalation.”
He added: "We will do everything we can to prevent an escalation".
Donald Trump tweeted "all is well" after last night's attack in the first sign the US President could be heeding calls for de-escalation in the region.
During PMQs Defence Secretary Ben Wallace tweeted to confirm that UK personnel were killed in last night's attack.
He said: "All U.K. personnel are safe following last night’s attack in Iraq but it is now vital we move forward through dialogue. Further volatility only benefits Daesh and other terrorist groups who will seek to capitalise on instability."
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Mr Johnson was questioned at Prime Minister's Questions over whether he would condemn Donald Trump for sparking the crisis - or whether the action was illegal.
But he said: "Clearly the strict issue of legality is not for the UK to determine because it was not our operation.
"But I think that most reasonable people would accept that the United States has a right to protect its bases and personnel.
The PM said Gen Soleimani had supplied "improvised explosive devices to terrorists, which I'm afraid killed and maimed British troops", adding: "That man had the blood of British troops on his hands."
But Mr Corbyn said the Tory leader was "not putting the security of the UK first".
Instead he said the PM was "prioritising his relationship with President Trump" above the security of the UK because he has "hitched" himself to the US President in order to get a trade deal.
Mr Johnson dismissed the idea as being a conspiracy - telling MPs he was waiting for the "bit about little green men to surface".
And he himself slammed the Labour leader for, in his words, failing to condemning Iran's actions.
He added: "This is of course a leader of the Opposition who famously received £10,000 from the Iranian Press TV, he should be in absolutely no doubt that we are determined to guarantee with everything that we can the safety and the security of the people of Iraq - whereas he, of course, would disband Nato."
But the Prime Minister did agree with Jeremy Corbyn's plea for Iranian officials to be allowed into New York to attend the UN Security Council for peace talks.
Mr Johnson said: "The US has a duty under international law to allow people to visit the UN, and that is indeed a position the UK supports."
A spokesman for Jeremy Corbyn said later: "The issue is not the record of Qassem Soleimani... the issue is he was a top-ranking Government official of an internationally recognised government who was killed by the US in a third country and that is clearly illegal under international law.
"The only circumstances in which it could be justified legally was if there was evidence of an imminent threat to US forces [from those] under the control of Soleimani. There's no such evidence... If that was produced by the US government then that would have to be taken seriously."
On last night's Iranian missile attacks the spokesman added: "Jeremy called for restraint immediately after the assassination and we want to see an end to all violence and a de-escalation, so clearly Jeremy has made clear that there should be no military action whether from Iran or the US. That's the only way to prevent slipping into a wider conflagration. "Clearly we oppose any escalation, any retaliation and have called for a de-escalation and an end to violence and a withdrawal of all foreign trips that are in the Middle East without the permission of sovereign recognised governments."
There have been mixed signals from Tehran on whether further strikes could be expected.
Foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran "took and concluded proportionate measures in self-defence" against the bases which had launched the attack on Gen Soleimani and "we do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression".
But Iranian president Hassan Rouhani tweeted: "Our final answer to his assassination will be to kick all US forces out of the region."
And Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made clear that the ballistic missile strikes were a "slap" rather than a full retaliation.
"Last night they received a slap," he said. "These military actions are not sufficient (for revenge).
"What is important is that the corrupt presence of America in this region comes to an end."
Hours before the PM's statement, major airlines canceled Iran and Iraq flights and re-routed others away from both countries' airspace.
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Germany's Lufthansa, Dubai-based Emirates and low-cost flydubai were among airlines that canceled flights, as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration barred American carriers from the area.
But several other carriers continued operations over the affected airspace.
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tweeted: "I condemn the Iranian missile attacks on US & @coalition forces in Iraq. #NATO calls on Iran to refrain from further violence.
"Allies continue to consult & remain committed to our training mission in Iraq."
Mr Johnson's appearance today came after he was blasted for a no-show last night when MPs first debated the mounting Iran crisis.
The Prime Minister sent Defence Secretary Ben Wallace for a Commons grilling on the US drone strike which killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani last week.
Mr Johnson had not been seen in public this year - forcing Downing Street to bat away questions about his new found camera shyness yesterday.
Speaking at the Despatch Box last night, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn urged Mr Wallace to “tell us where the Prime Minister is and what is he doing that is so much more important than addressing Parliament on the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani - an extremely dangerous and aggressive act that risks starting yet another deadly war in the Middle East?”
Before today, Mr Johnson was last photographed in public 12 days ago - and has remained unseen despite rising tensions in the Middle East.
He was last spotted at St Lucia airport in the Caribbean on December 27 as he stopped off with girlfriend Carrie Symonds.
The couple were on their way to their £20,000-a-week paradise bolt hole on the private island of Mustique, where they enjoyed a Christmas holiday.


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Uber and Hyundai join forces to develop flying taxi - and you could hail one by 2023

Uber and Hyundai have joined forces to develop a flying taxi - and you could be hailing one within three years .
The tech giants unveiled the futuristic electric air taxi concept at the CES technology conference in Las Vegas this week .
Eric Allison , head of Uber Elevate , said : “ We ’ ve been making steady progress towards a goal of launching Uber Air by 2023.
” The self-flying electric car is designed to carry up to four passengers with a pilot and fly on trips of up to 60 miles ( 100 km ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and during peak hours will need around five to seven minutes to recharge , according to Hyundai .
And while the air taxi will initially be controlled by a pilot , Hyundai believes that in the near future , the vehicles could be autonomous .
As part of the partnership , Hyundai will produce and deploy the air taxis , while Uber will provide airspace support services , connections to ground transport , and the customer interface .
Mr Allison added : “ We believe Hyundai has the potential to build Uber Air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aerospace industry , producing high quality , reliable aircraft at high volumes to drive down passenger costs per trip.
” According to Uber , the air taxis will initially launch in three cities - Los Angeles , Dallas , and Melbourne .
Once the taxis are up and running , they could help to alleviate the pain of sitting in a traffic jam .
Jaiwon Shin , Executive Vice President and Head of Urban Air Mobility Division at Hyundai Motor Company , added : “ We are looking at the dawn of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skies above our cities .
`` Urban Air Mobility will liberate people from grid-lock and reclaim time for people to invest in activities they care about and enjoy .
”

Unveiling the futuristic electric air taxi concept at the CES technology conference in Las Vegas this week, Uber has announced an ambitious timetable for takeoff
Uber Air flying taxi unveiled by Hyundai - and you could hail one by 2023
Uber and Hyundai have joined forces to develop a flying taxi - and you could be hailing one within three years.
The tech giants unveiled the futuristic electric air taxi concept at the CES technology conference in Las Vegas this week.
Eric Allison, head of Uber Elevate, said: “We’ve been making steady progress towards a goal of launching Uber Air by 2023.”
The self-flying electric car is designed to carry up to four passengers with a pilot and fly on trips of up to 60 miles (100 km).
It will be 100% electric, and during peak hours will need around five to seven minutes to recharge, according to Hyundai.
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And while the air taxi will initially be controlled by a pilot, Hyundai believes that in the near future, the vehicles could be autonomous.
As part of the partnership, Hyundai will produce and deploy the air taxis, while Uber will provide airspace support services, connections to ground transport, and the customer interface.
Mr Allison added: “We believe Hyundai has the potential to build Uber Air vehicles at rates unseen in the current aerospace industry, producing high quality, reliable aircraft at high volumes to drive down passenger costs per trip.”
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According to Uber, the air taxis will initially launch in three cities - Los Angeles, Dallas, and Melbourne.
Once the taxis are up and running, they could help to alleviate the pain of sitting in a traffic jam.
Jaiwon Shin, Executive Vice President and Head of Urban Air Mobility Division at Hyundai Motor Company, added: “We are looking at the dawn of a completely new era that will open the skies above our cities.
"Urban Air Mobility will liberate people from grid-lock and reclaim time for people to invest in activities they care about and enjoy.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Magnum launch world's first ruby chocolate ice cream and it's available at Tesco

If you 've already started your January health kick , we suggest you look away now .
Luxury ice cream brand Magnum has launched the world 's first ruby chocolate frozen treat that 's set to tempt sweet-toothed shoppers everywhere .
The new Magnum Ruby is made with white chocolate ice cream with a raspberry sauce swirl , which is richly coated in ruby chocolate .
And it 's already available in supermarkets , with Tesco selling a three-pack for £3.69 in stores and online .
Hungry shoppers can also pick up a box of six mini sticks for £3.89 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ruby is the world 's fourth type of chocolate - after dark , milk and white - and was created by high-quality chocolate producer Barry Callebaut , who spent over a decade perfecting the recipe .
Crafted with ruby bean , the naturally present flavour and colour tone of the chocolate means that it 's free from artificial colours and fruit flavourings .
It boasts a fruity berry flavour with tangy notes .
Magnum is the first brand to pair its ice cream with ruby chocolate , meaning shoppers all over the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The new frozen treat is even wrapped in ruby-coloured packaging with striking gold foil details .
You 'll need to be quick , though , as it 's expected to sell out quickly .
Find your nearest Tesco using the online store finder tool .
Meanwhile , Iceland selling Cadbury ’ s Creme Egg choc cakes nearly four months before Easter .

Premium ice cream brand Magnum's latest frozen treat is sumptuously covered in the fourth type of chocolate, ruby
Magnum launch world's first ruby chocolate ice cream and it's available at Tesco
If you've already started your January health kick, we suggest you look away now.
Luxury ice cream brand Magnum has launched the world's first ruby chocolate frozen treat that's set to tempt sweet-toothed shoppers everywhere.
The new Magnum Ruby is made with white chocolate ice cream with a raspberry sauce swirl, which is richly coated in ruby chocolate.
And it's already available in supermarkets, with Tesco selling a three-pack for £3.69 in stores and online .
Hungry shoppers can also pick up a box of six mini sticks for £3.89 and a single stick for £2.
Ruby is the world's fourth type of chocolate - after dark, milk and white - and was created by high-quality chocolate producer Barry Callebaut, who spent over a decade perfecting the recipe.
Crafted with ruby bean, the naturally present flavour and colour tone of the chocolate means that it's free from artificial colours and fruit flavourings. It boasts a fruity berry flavour with tangy notes.
Magnum is the first brand to pair its ice cream with ruby chocolate, meaning shoppers all over the UK will be the first to try it.
The new frozen treat is even wrapped in ruby-coloured packaging with striking gold foil details.
You'll need to be quick, though, as it's expected to sell out quickly.
Find your nearest Tesco using the online store finder tool .
Meanwhile, Iceland selling Cadbury’s Creme Egg choc cakes nearly four months before Easter .


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Kevin De Bruyne opens up on Man City's 15-minute plan to humiliate Man Utd

Kevin De Bruyne has revealed it took just 15 minutes to hatch the tactical plan that humiliated Manchester United .
Pep Guardiola 's Manchester City side beat local rivals United 3-1 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final – without starting with strikers Sergio Aguero or Gabriel Jesus .
Guardiola 's plan to play without a recognised striker allowed them to tear into United , with De Bruyne revealing the meeting was done and dusted in a quarter of an hour .
Asked if it took a lot of preparation to play without a striker , De Bruyne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That 's about it .
“ We did n't train on Monday , then in the morning [ the day of the game ] we did .
But it 's not like we never did it before .
“ We did it already , sometimes against teams who prefer to play man against man - United , I think Barcelona the way we did it in the first year .
So we 've done it a couple of times.
” Guardiola went with a front three of Riyad Mahrez , Raheem Sterling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep , underpinned by a midfield trio of Rodri , Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan .
United were unable to get to grips with the system , as well as City 's superior movement and passing , conceding three goals before half-time to lose the initiative in the tie .
De Bruyne added : “ We played a lot of times already that way , against Arsenal .
Obviously they tried to play man against man in the midfield , so it 's a little bit difficult for us , because wherever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ With Bernardo dropping , it 's four against three in the midfield , so they have to choose what they do if they put the defender there .
“ There 's more options , more space in behind .
If not , Bernardo 's going to be free and that 's what we tried to exploit .
“ Overall we played well .
In the second-half they tried to put us under a little bit more pressure , we made one mistake and they got a goal out of it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a lot of chances .
I think we should have scored more , but in the end 3-1 is a good advantage .
”

Kevin De Bruyne was instrumental as Manchester City ripped rivals Manchester United apart in the first half of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford
Kevin De Bruyne has revealed it took just 15 minutes to hatch the tactical plan that humiliated Manchester United .
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side beat local rivals United 3-1 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final – without starting with strikers Sergio Aguero or Gabriel Jesus.
Guardiola's plan to play without a recognised striker allowed them to tear into United, with De Bruyne revealing the meeting was done and dusted in a quarter of an hour.
Asked if it took a lot of preparation to play without a striker, De Bruyne said: “We did 15 minutes. That's about it.
“We didn't train on Monday, then in the morning [the day of the game] we did. But it's not like we never did it before.
“We did it already, sometimes against teams who prefer to play man against man - United, I think Barcelona the way we did it in the first year. So we've done it a couple of times.”
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Guardiola went with a front three of Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva, the latter dropping deep, underpinned by a midfield trio of Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.
United were unable to get to grips with the system, as well as City's superior movement and passing, conceding three goals before half-time to lose the initiative in the tie.
De Bruyne added: “We played a lot of times already that way, against Arsenal . Obviously they tried to play man against man in the midfield, so it's a little bit difficult for us, because wherever we run they tried to follow us.
Image: PA) PA)
“With Bernardo dropping, it's four against three in the midfield, so they have to choose what they do if they put the defender there.
“There's more options, more space in behind. If not, Bernardo's going to be free and that's what we tried to exploit.
“Overall we played well. In the second-half they tried to put us under a little bit more pressure, we made one mistake and they got a goal out of it.
“But I don't think they had a lot of chances. I think we should have scored more, but in the end 3-1 is a good advantage.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--First look at Laura Whitmore's lavish Love Island stay with enviable wardrobe

Laura Whitmore has given fans a look at her incredibly luxe Love Island stay .
The host was drafted in last minute to replace Caroline Flack after the former presenter stepped down from her TV duties and multi-million pound contract .
Flack , 40 , was charged with assault by beating after an alleged row broke out at her north London home with her boyfriend Lewis Burton , 27 , and led to her arrest .
Laura has just touched down in Cape Town , South Africa and she was ecstatic with her new luxurious abode .
Dresses and flowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her wardrobe which was flung open .
Filled with excitement , the telly star was filmed running around her new home for the upcoming weeks and exploring everything that is hers to keep .
The Irish bombshell slipped herself into a new dress - not even taking the time to rip off the tickets while she checked out here and there in her new home .
Hordes of make-up , a hair brush and a big good luck card decorated the table beneath the mirror in the large living room .
Excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and down as she settled herself into her new life as the Love Island presenter .
In the video , the reality presenter was miming into her brand new Love Island toothbrush .
It 's rumoured she will be paid £500,000 to host the first ever winter series .
This year 's singletons will be staying in a splendid £5.3million villa .
The cast has already been criticised as fans were unhappy with the lack of age range in the contestants taking part in the reality show .
It comes after Laura @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` brilliant host '' and she opened up about her hopes on doing her `` justice '' with her own appearance on the show .
Also , the Irish beauty shed some light on Caroline as she shared the star was receiving a lot of support from friends and family amid her courtroom battle .
She told The Sun : “ I know she ’ s got a strong network of people around her who are supporting her throughout all of this . ''
Laura added : “ She has been incredibly gracious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role for the winter series .
“ She ’ s a brilliant host and I just hope that I can give the role the justice it deserves while she is taking some time off .
”

Laura has just touched down in Cape Town, South Africa and it's no wonder she was ecstatic with her new luxurious abode
First look at Laura Whitmore's lavish Love Island stay with enviable wardrobe
Laura Whitmore has given fans a look at her incredibly luxe Love Island stay.
The host was drafted in last minute to replace Caroline Flack after the former presenter stepped down from her TV duties and multi-million pound contract.
Flack, 40, was charged with assault by beating after an alleged row broke out at her north London home with her boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27, and led to her arrest.
Laura has just touched down in Cape Town, South Africa and she was ecstatic with her new luxurious abode.
Dresses and flowing blouses in every colour were hung up in her wardrobe which was flung open.
Image: thewhitmore/Instagram) thewhitmore/Instagram)
Filled with excitement, the telly star was filmed running around her new home for the upcoming weeks and exploring everything that is hers to keep.
The Irish bombshell slipped herself into a new dress - not even taking the time to rip off the tickets while she checked out here and there in her new home.
Hordes of make-up, a hair brush and a big good luck card decorated the table beneath the mirror in the large living room.
Image: thewhitmore/Instagram) thewhitmore/Instagram)
Excited Laura leaped onto the bed and danced up and down as she settled herself into her new life as the Love Island presenter.
In the video, the reality presenter was miming into her brand new Love Island toothbrush.
It's rumoured she will be paid £500,000 to host the first ever winter series.
Image: thewhitmore/Instagram) thewhitmore/Instagram)
This year's singletons will be staying in a splendid £5.3million villa.
The cast has already been criticised as fans were unhappy with the lack of age range in the contestants taking part in the reality show.
It comes after Laura complimented her Love Island predecessor as a "brilliant host" and she opened up about her hopes on doing her "justice" with her own appearance on the show.
Image: thewhitmore/Instagram) thewhitmore/Instagram)
Also, the Irish beauty shed some light on Caroline as she shared the star was receiving a lot of support from friends and family amid her courtroom battle.
She told The Sun : “I know she’s got a strong network of people around her who are supporting her throughout all of this."
Laura added: “She has been incredibly gracious and supportive of me taking on the role for the winter series.
“She’s a brilliant host and I just hope that I can give the role the justice it deserves while she is taking some time off.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--JD Wetherspoon pubs now let you build your own dream breakfast

You ca n't go wrong with a Spoons breakfast .
It 's delicious , it 's cheap and it cures a hangover in the very place which it was created .
The bargain fry ups have become a staple in British diets , with the traditional option offering a fried egg , bacon , sausage , baked beans , two hash browns , tomatoes and a slice of toast for around a fiver .
Oh , and there 's vegetarian and vegan alternatives too .
But if you 've ever tried to ditch the mushrooms or simply could n't face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the night before , our dear friend JD Wetherspoon has now taken things to another level .
The pubs with the finest carpets in the land has introduced a 'build your own breakfast ' option allowing customers full customisation to create the ultimate fry up .
There 's seven components to pick from , with sausages ( both meaty and veggie ) , bacon , eggs , hash browns , mushrooms , baked beans , tomatoes and toast on offer .
You can also choose the amount of servings dished up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to order a plate of hash browns , no one is judging you here .
The option is available on the Wetherspoons app , with Tyla reporting it 's currently being trialled in 100 branches , so you 'll have to check if there 's one near you .
It says pubs are taking part across the country , including The Paramount in Manchester , The Moon Under Water in Oxford and The Grey Friar in Preston .
It 's already going down a storm with customers on social media , as one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your own breakfast at Spoons now ... .
what an incredible time to be alive . ''
Another wrote : `` Spoons do a build your own breakfast for £3.65 and it ’ s unbelievable . ''
A third said : `` Just read that Spoons now do a build-your-own breakfast .
`` Invite is open for anyone to join me in ordering a 7 item brekkie of nothing but hash browns . ''
See you there .

The breakfasts at Spoons have just got even better after the chain of pubs introduced an option for customers to build their own fry ups at locations round the country
JD Wetherspoon pubs now let you build your own dream breakfast
You can't go wrong with a Spoons breakfast. It's delicious, it's cheap and it cures a hangover in the very place which it was created.
The bargain fry ups have become a staple in British diets, with the traditional option offering a fried egg, bacon, sausage, baked beans, two hash browns, tomatoes and a slice of toast for around a fiver.
Oh, and there's vegetarian and vegan alternatives too.
But if you've ever tried to ditch the mushrooms or simply couldn't face an egg with a stomach doing flips from the night before, our dear friend JD Wetherspoon has now taken things to another level.
The pubs with the finest carpets in the land has introduced a 'build your own breakfast' option allowing customers full customisation to create the ultimate fry up.
There's seven components to pick from, with sausages (both meaty and veggie), bacon, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, baked beans, tomatoes and toast on offer.
You can also choose the amount of servings dished up for each, so if you just want to order a plate of hash browns, no one is judging you here.
The option is available on the Wetherspoons app, with Tyla reporting it's currently being trialled in 100 branches, so you'll have to check if there's one near you.
It says pubs are taking part across the country, including The Paramount in Manchester, The Moon Under Water in Oxford and The Grey Friar in Preston.
It's already going down a storm with customers on social media, as one tweeted: "There's a build your own breakfast at Spoons now.... what an incredible time to be alive."
Another wrote: "Spoons do a build your own breakfast for £3.65 and it’s unbelievable."
A third said: "Just read that Spoons now do a build-your-own breakfast.
"Invite is open for anyone to join me in ordering a 7 item brekkie of nothing but hash browns."
See you there.


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Iran missile attack: Crisis could lead to nuclear war, Russian politician warns

The Middle East crisis could lead to nuclear war , the Russian parliament has been told as tensions heighten following an Iranian attack on US bases .
A senior politician said that if the situation continues to escalate , it would have devastating effects .
Two US airbases in Iraq were struck by Iranian missiles in the early hours of the morning as the ongoing crisis deepens .
It follows the assassination of Qassem Soleimani - who led Iran 's elite Quds force - on Friday in an airstrike in Baghdad ordered by US President Donald Trump .
For the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today Vladimir Dzhabarov , the deputy chairman of Russia 's foreign affairs committee warned : “ Mutual strikes by the U.S. and Iran could lead to a full-scale war in the region .
`` If Washington realizes it can ’ t achieve its goal , there ’ s the danger of a nuclear war.
” Chairman Konstantin Kosachev added , the Moscow Times reports : “ There ’ s a chance to break the vicious circle of mutual violence at this stage and steer the situation toward a political path . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while France has condemned the Iranian attacks .
More than a million Iranians took to the streets of cities across the country for the general 's funeral chanting `` death to America '' , with leaders pledging a devastating revenge to drive US troops from the region .
But following the strikes Iran 's foreign minister Javad Zarif appeared to suggest the matter was over , describing the retaliation as `` concluded '' .
However Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei doubled down on calls to expel the US from the region - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ominously said `` revenge is a different issue '' .

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Vladimir Dzhabarov, the deputy chairman of Russia's foreign affairs committee, said that if the situation continues to escalate, it would have devastating effects
The Middle East crisis could lead to nuclear war, the Russian parliament has been told as tensions heighten following an Iranian attack on US bases.
A senior politician said that if the situation continues to escalate, it would have devastating effects.
Two US airbases in Iraq were struck by Iranian missiles in the early hours of the morning as the ongoing crisis deepens.
It follows the assassination of Qassem Soleimani - who led Iran's elite Quds force - on Friday in an airstrike in Baghdad ordered by US President Donald Trump .
Vladimir Dzhabarov, the deputy chairman of Russia's foreign affairs committee warned: "Mutual strikes by the U.S. and Iran could lead to a full-scale war in the region.
For the latest on the crisis, click here
Image: Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS) Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS)
"If Washington realizes it can’t achieve its goal, there’s the danger of a nuclear war.”
Chairman Konstantin Kosachev added, the Moscow Times reports: “There’s a chance to break the vicious circle of mutual violence at this stage and steer the situation toward a political path."
The EU has called for a ceasefire , while France has condemned the Iranian attacks.
Image: fars agency) fars agency)
More than a million Iranians took to the streets of cities across the country for the general's funeral chanting "death to America", with leaders pledging a devastating revenge to drive US troops from the region.
But following the strikes Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif appeared to suggest the matter was over, describing the retaliation as "concluded".
However Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei doubled down on calls to expel the US from the region - a position Iran has long held - and ominously said "revenge is a different issue".


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Labour leadership: Rosena Allin-Khan pledges discount membership for NHS staff

Deputy leader hopeful Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has vowed to push for discount Labour Party membership for NHS staff .
The MP unveiled her pledge as she pushed to get nominations to beat rival Angela Rayner to the top job .
The A & E doctor said she wanted colleagues in the health service to have a “ tangible ” say in their future as the NHS remains under threat from Boris Johnson .
She told the Mirror she would consider a special rate for NHS workers similar to that already afforded to the armed services .
Labour membership costs £4.38 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discount .
Ms Allin-Khan told reporters in Westminster : `` I have a plan to grow our membership .
`` I really think that as the NHS is going to be up for grabs under the Tories , that the people who work in the frontline of our NHS are front and centre in the conversation about how we stand up for them .
`` So I think it would be really good to offer a subsidised subscription to the Labour Party for NHS staff .
`` So that the healthcare assistants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face all have a say in how we fight for their party .
`` And if that works , that 's something we could roll out across the board . ''
Labour MPs hoping to become the party 's next deputy leader set out their stalls to colleagues this morning in Westminster as the contest for the two top jobs ramps up .
The first deputy leadership hustings took place before the Parliamentary Labour Party ( PLP ) on Wednesday morning , hours after MPs seeking to replace Jeremy Corbyn as leader made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became known during the election for her Love Actually parody video , accepts she is the underdog in a the battle to succeed Tom Watson .
But she says she has “ been really honoured to see people so supportive and liking the sort of the fresh campaigning approach.
” She said she wanted to see a break with the factionalism and in fighting in Labour .
“ If you have to go to a food bank to feed your child , if you are a mother with cancer and you have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inoperable , if all you have for work is zero hours contracts , full of insecurity .
“ You do n't think about left , right or centre - but actually it ’ s the Labour values that are what people care about.
” Among others in the race for the deputy post is shadow education secretary Angela Rayner , widely seen as the frontrunner .
Labour 's only MP in Scotland , Ian Murray along with Dawn Butler and Richard Burgon , and shadow Europe minister Khalid Mahmood , are also vying @ @ @ @

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The deputy leader candidate - an A&E doctor - said she wants NHS workers to have a 'tangible' say in their future as the service is put up for grabs by Boris Johnson in a trade deal
Deputy leader hopeful Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has vowed to push for discount Labour Party membership for NHS staff.
The MP unveiled her pledge as she pushed to get nominations to beat rival Angela Rayner to the top job.
The A&E doctor said she wanted colleagues in the health service to have a “tangible” say in their future as the NHS remains under threat from Boris Johnson .
She told the Mirror she would consider a special rate for NHS workers similar to that already afforded to the armed services. Labour membership costs £4.38 a month but several groups get a discount.
Ms Allin-Khan told reporters in Westminster: "I have a plan to grow our membership.
"I really think that as the NHS is going to be up for grabs under the Tories, that the people who work in the frontline of our NHS are front and centre in the conversation about how we stand up for them.
"So I think it would be really good to offer a subsidised subscription to the Labour Party for NHS staff.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
"So that the healthcare assistants, the receptionists, people at the coal face all have a say in how we fight for their party.
"And if that works, that's something we could roll out across the board."
Labour MPs hoping to become the party's next deputy leader set out their stalls to colleagues this morning in Westminster as the contest for the two top jobs ramps up.
The first deputy leadership hustings took place before the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) on Wednesday morning, hours after MPs seeking to replace Jeremy Corbyn as leader made their pitches.
Dr Allin-Khan, who became known during the election for her Love Actually parody video, accepts she is the underdog in a the battle to succeed Tom Watson.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
But she says she has “been really honoured to see people so supportive and liking the sort of the fresh campaigning approach.”
She said she wanted to see a break with the factionalism and in fighting in Labour.
“If you have to go to a food bank to feed your child, if you are a mother with cancer and you have to wait so long it spreads and becomes inoperable, if all you have for work is zero hours contracts, full of insecurity.
“You don't think about left, right or centre - but actually it’s the Labour values that are what people care about.”
Among others in the race for the deputy post is shadow education secretary Angela Rayner, widely seen as the frontrunner.
Labour's only MP in Scotland, Ian Murray is standing and reportedly told MPs he was "the cockroach who survived Labour’s nuclear holocaust".
Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon - who has won the backing of Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell - made a continuity pitch saying "let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater" on policy.
He added: "Our last two manifestos offer real solutions to the problems our communities face."
Dawn Butler and and shadow Europe minister Khalid Mahmood are also vying for the job.
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- 1/3 Rebecca Long-Bailey - 4/1
- 4/1 Lisa Nandy - 6/1
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But Angela Rayner is seen as far and away the frontrunner.
One backer said Ms Rayner also made a plea to "build up the membership" to deploy people into areas like marginal seats. And they said all the candidates for deputy addressed what Labour got wrong in the election.
"I think she's got a really good base of support," another Rayner backer said. "It's that message that she will organise, organise, organise a winning machine in terms of the Labour Party."
Asked if Angela Rayner had won the contest before it had even begun, Ms Allin-Khan told the Mirror: "If I listened to anyone in my life telling me that I'm an outsider and didn't have a chance, I wouldn't be standing here talking to you.
"She's a fabulous candidate, she has a much bigger platform than myself, but we all have different things to offer."
Ms Allin-Khan admitted it could "all end next week" if she fails to get 22 nominations from MPs and MEPs. But she said: "Fundamentally I think the good thing would be to have a real broad spectrum on the ballot paper because that is what is going to be key in order to inform the debate."