thedailymirror--2020-02-15--ADVERTORIAL: Racing expert who picked 20/1 winner reveals this Saturday's pick - plus get a free £25

ADVERTORIAL: Racing expert who picked 20/1 winner reveals this Saturday's pick - plus get a free £25 bet

Haydock ’ s Grand National Trial ( 15:15 ) is the feature handicap this weekend and with Storms Ciara and Dennis doing their worst the going will be heavy .
Haydock ’ s heavy ground is notoriously heavy , and it could really pay to side with a lightly weighted runner .
One that catches the eye is the 11-year-old Smooth Stepper who gets in here off 10-0 ( 9-11 in the long handicap ) but even the 3lb extra he has to carry means he ’ s still running off a handicap mark of 136 , which is below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 138 .
That victory also came on heavy ground and over three mile two furlongs and given he carries such a low weight I think he can run a massive race at a huge price .
And don ’ t forget , Betfair Sportsbook are offering a free bet of up to £25 for every winner at 3/1 or over during ITV racing on Saturday ( free bet matching original stake , max £25 ) .
Smooth Stepper has won at this time of year in the past and his last run at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got outpaced after a mistake at one stage he rallied over the last two fences to give the strong impression that he probably needs this marathon test .
Alex Hales ’ charge also has that prominent running style that suits Haydock and it could well be that connections decide to take advantage of his low weight by trying to kick on a long way out in the hope that they have a lot of these beaten and cling on down the home straight .
He also has the benefit of being relatively fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the main one being horses who have had some pretty hard races .
In all the 33-1 is worth an each-way bet .
Over at Wincanton , Tom Symonds runs Song For Someone and he could well take some catching in the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle at 14:45 .
Last time at Ascot he led the field for a long way and it was only a genuine Champion Hurdle contender Thomas Darby who could get past him .
Indeed , that form was franked when Pic D ’ Orhy , who was down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win the Betfair Hurdle for us last week .
This track suits his front-running style and with his stamina assured at the trip it could be a case that he has a lot of these beaten before they turn for home .
With prices as they are he has to be backed win only .
In the 14:35 at Lingfield , Kachy makes his seasonal debut over his less than optimal trip of six furlongs .
This could well be the time to take him on and one who will benefit from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mohareb .
Michael Appleby ’ s four-year-old stays seven well and this stamina could be key to cutting down the field inside the final two furlongs .
His recent run when third behind the German-trained winner Gamgoom over six at Chelmsford last week was an unlucky one as he was continually denied and finished strongly .
This race is set-up perfectly to play to Mohareb ’ s strengths and with only seven runners declared the suggestion is a win only bet .

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Betfair’s Alan Thompson scored a stunning long shot winner last weekend and he is looking for more big race success at Haydock, Wincanton and Lingfield today
Haydock’s Grand National Trial (15:15) is the feature handicap this weekend and with Storms Ciara and Dennis doing their worst the going will be heavy.
Haydock’s heavy ground is notoriously heavy, and it could really pay to side with a lightly weighted runner.
One that catches the eye is the 11-year-old Smooth Stepper who gets in here off 10-0 (9-11 in the long handicap) but even the 3lb extra he has to carry means he’s still running off a handicap mark of 136, which is below his highest and last winning mark of 138. That victory also came on heavy ground and over three mile two furlongs and given he carries such a low weight I think he can run a massive race at a huge price.
And don’t forget, Betfair Sportsbook are offering a free bet of up to £25 for every winner at 3/1 or over during ITV racing on Saturday (free bet matching original stake, max £25).
Smooth Stepper has won at this time of year in the past and his last run at Sandown was full of promise – having got outpaced after a mistake at one stage he rallied over the last two fences to give the strong impression that he probably needs this marathon test.
Alex Hales’ charge also has that prominent running style that suits Haydock and it could well be that connections decide to take advantage of his low weight by trying to kick on a long way out in the hope that they have a lot of these beaten and cling on down the home straight.
He also has the benefit of being relatively fresh compared to some of his rivals, the main one being horses who have had some pretty hard races. In all the 33-1 is worth an each-way bet.
Sweet on Song at Wincanton
Over at Wincanton, Tom Symonds runs Song For Someone and he could well take some catching in the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle at 14:45.
Last time at Ascot he led the field for a long way and it was only a genuine Champion Hurdle contender Thomas Darby who could get past him.
Indeed, that form was franked when Pic D’Orhy, who was down the field that day, went on to win the Betfair Hurdle for us last week.
This track suits his front-running style and with his stamina assured at the trip it could be a case that he has a lot of these beaten before they turn for home. With prices as they are he has to be backed win only.
Mohareb could catch Kachy cold
In the 14:35 at Lingfield , Kachy makes his seasonal debut over his less than optimal trip of six furlongs.
This could well be the time to take him on and one who will benefit from the strong pace Kachy will set is Mohareb.
Michael Appleby’s four-year-old stays seven well and this stamina could be key to cutting down the field inside the final two furlongs.
His recent run when third behind the German-trained winner Gamgoom over six at Chelmsford last week was an unlucky one as he was continually denied and finished strongly.
This race is set-up perfectly to play to Mohareb’s strengths and with only seven runners declared the suggestion is a win only bet.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Love Island's Ched confesses he and Jess have 'done bits' as he unveils cheeky code

Love Island 's Ched confessed he and his partner Jess have `` done bits '' during a cheeky coded chat with the boys .
Each morning the boys meet for Breakfast Club - which is a way they can gossip about their sexual antics behind the girls ' backs Ched was welcomed into the group by Mike , Luke T and Finn when they questioned him on what happened in bed with his partner Jess .
Luke told Ched : `` Mike will run you through the code that we have made up . ''
While Mike explained : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - that we use for certain activities .
`` For example if it got a bit frisky in bed , we say tomato .
`` Tomato signifies that you were the one that was being a bit frisky , and for the girls , it 's tomata . ''
`` So Ched , what do you fancy for breakfast this morning ? ''
Luke quizzed .
They all laughed before he revealed what he and Jess have been getting up to in the villa .
Ched cheekily confessed to being the one to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he admitted `` tomato '' to the eager boys .
`` Little bit of tomato , '' while Luke questioned : `` Nice , taste nice ?
I like it .
Well welcome . ''
They each took turns to shake Ched 's hand , before he told the boys , `` I feel privileged '' .
`` We speak of the Breakfast Club only at this table , '' Finn quipped .
In the Beach Hut , Ched said : `` Obviously breakfast being the most important meal of the day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have n't you . ''
`` It 's important , so it needs to be talked about , '' he joked .
The boys revealed they 'd be meeting again tomorrow for the next round of gossip .
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Couples have steamiest night yet after dramatic recoupling
Couples have steamiest night yet after dramatic recoupling
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Love Island's Ched admitted things got 'raunchy' between him and Jess during the boys' Breakfast Club meeting. Mike, Luke T and Finn have all been swapping gossip in code and they brought Ched into the group
Love Island's Ched confesses he and Jess have 'done bits' as he unveils cheeky code
Love Island's Ched confessed he and his partner Jess have "done bits" during a cheeky coded chat with the boys.
Each morning the boys meet for Breakfast Club - which is a way they can gossip about their sexual antics behind the girls' backs
Ched was welcomed into the group by Mike, Luke T and Finn when they questioned him on what happened in bed with his partner Jess.
Luke told Ched: "Mike will run you through the code that we have made up."
While Mike explained: "There are certain words - code words - that we use for certain activities.
"For example if it got a bit frisky in bed, we say tomato.
"Tomato signifies that you were the one that was being a bit frisky, and for the girls, it's tomata."
"So Ched, what do you fancy for breakfast this morning?" Luke quizzed.
They all laughed before he revealed what he and Jess have been getting up to in the villa.
Ched cheekily confessed to being the one to make his move on Jess, as he admitted "tomato" to the eager boys.
"Little bit of tomato," while Luke questioned: "Nice, taste nice? I like it. Well welcome."
They each took turns to shake Ched's hand, before he told the boys, "I feel privileged".
"We speak of the Breakfast Club only at this table," Finn quipped.
In the Beach Hut, Ched said: "Obviously breakfast being the most important meal of the day, you've gotta talk about breakfast haven't you."
"It's important, so it needs to be talked about," he joked.
The boys revealed they'd be meeting again tomorrow for the next round of gossip.
*Love Island continues Sunday night at 9pm on ITV2.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'snub' invite to Prince Andrew's 60th

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly snubbed an invite to Prince Andrew 's birthday , it has been claimed Harry and Meghan will not be making the trip from Canada for his uncle 's 60th birthday on February 19 .
Neil Sean , a UK-based royal correspondent who appears on US TV , told Fox News that `` it 's not very nice for the Queen '' .
He said : `` A mole [ told ] me it ’ s an open secret they declined the invite but it ’ s not very nice for the Queen as , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is [ still ] her son and she wanted her close family around her .
`` The reason given is that they already have commitments on the day but also plan to send a gift/card and a video message to be played at the party . ''
The royal broadcaster claimed the Queen had made plans for a big party for her third child 's birthday , one which would also celebrate his charity work .
But he claims to have been told by a palace source that Her Majesty is now `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family dinner . ''
Andrew has been hit by scandal over his relationship with paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein , his car-crash interview with BBC Newsnight and claims he had sex with Virginia Giuffre when she was aged 17 , which he denies .
Mr Sean said Andrew is expected to show his face for the wedding of his daughter Princess Beatrice on May 29 .
The wedding has become more of a low-key event amid the public outcry , and will not be televised as other royal weddings have been .
And Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't sure whether Harry and Meghan would be at Beatrice 's big day .
He said royal fans would have to `` wait and see if Meghan and Harry attend this event .
He claims a source told him that Beatrice and Meghan `` got on well '' and the elder daughter of Andrew was `` sad she left '' but they have so far been unable to `` keep that friendship going '' .
Prince Andrew was not at Beatrice ’ s engagement party in London in December .
But on February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeping with tradition , the Duke will give Beatrice away at The Chapel Royal in St James 's Palace , Buckingham Palace confirmed .
He did the same for Princess Eugenie when she married Jack Brooksbank at Windsor Castle in 2018 .
The announcement came weeks after Andrew was thrown further into the spotlight when FBI investigators looking at the Epstein case claimed he had failed to make good his promise to assist them in their work .
The duke has said he is “ willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman said Andrew “ has provided zero co-operation ” .
This claim reportedly left the duke “ angry and bewildered ” .
Sources close to him reportedly said he had not received any requests for help from the FBI .
Andrew has strenuously denied all the claims against him .

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will not be at his uncle's big birthday bash which is 'not very nice for the Queen' who had 'wanted her close family around her', it is claimed
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly snubbed an invite to Prince Andrew's birthday, it has been claimed
Harry and Meghan will not be making the trip from Canada for his uncle's 60th birthday on February 19.
Neil Sean, a UK-based royal correspondent who appears on US TV, told Fox News that "it's not very nice for the Queen".
He said: "A mole [told] me it’s an open secret they declined the invite but it’s not very nice for the Queen as, whatever people say and think, he is [still] her son and she wanted her close family around her.
"The reason given is that they already have commitments on the day but also plan to send a gift/card and a video message to be played at the party."
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The royal broadcaster claimed the Queen had made plans for a big party for her third child's birthday, one which would also celebrate his charity work.
But he claims to have been told by a palace source that Her Majesty is now "understood to be holding only a small family dinner."
Andrew has been hit by scandal over his relationship with paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, his car-crash interview with BBC Newsnight and claims he had sex with Virginia Giuffre when she was aged 17, which he denies.
Mr Sean said Andrew is expected to show his face for the wedding of his daughter Princess Beatrice on May 29.
The wedding has become more of a low-key event amid the public outcry, and will not be televised as other royal weddings have been.
And Mr Neal told Fox News how he wasn't sure whether Harry and Meghan would be at Beatrice's big day.
He said royal fans would have to "wait and see if Meghan and Harry attend this event.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He claims a source told him that Beatrice and Meghan "got on well" and the elder daughter of Andrew was "sad she left" but they have so far been unable to "keep that friendship going".
Prince Andrew was not at Beatrice’s engagement party in London in December.
But on February 7 the Mirror reported that, in keeping with tradition, the Duke will give Beatrice away at The Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, Buckingham Palace confirmed.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
He did the same for Princess Eugenie when she married Jack Brooksbank at Windsor Castle in 2018.
The announcement came weeks after Andrew was thrown further into the spotlight when FBI investigators looking at the Epstein case claimed he had failed to make good his promise to assist them in their work.
The duke has said he is “willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations”.
But FBI federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman said Andrew “has provided zero co-operation”.
This claim reportedly left the duke “angry and bewildered”. Sources close to him reportedly said he had not received any requests for help from the FBI.
Andrew has strenuously denied all the claims against him.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Storm Dennis: Pet owners warned to keep dogs inside during 'distressing' weather

Pet owners have been warned to keep their dogs inside as Storm Dennis approaches and promises to be worse than the last weekend 's blast .
Experts are warning that Storm Dennis will be a “ step up ” from Storm Ciara which devastated the UK last week and brought wet ground , snow and heavy rain .
Dogs Trust warned pet owners to keep their pups indoors as much as possible during the storm .
`` Extreme weather and thunderstorms can be distressing for dogs , '' Catherine Dobbie , veterinary surgeon at Dogs Trust , told The Sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weather , keep your dogs indoors as much as possible . ''
And pet owners posted photos online showing how they would be preparing their pups for the weekend 's weather .
One posted a photo of her dog with a scarf around its head and wrote : `` Storm Dennis , I 'm ready for ya . ''
The Environment Agency is urging people to sign up to its flood warnings service ahead of the arrival of the storm .
Director of Flood Prevention John Curtin said experts are still unsure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that broadly Northern England , the Pennines , Wales , South West England remain at risk .
He said : `` It 's been a long winter already , many places are already saturated , we had a storm last weekend and that 's why we 're most concerned about this weekend coming . ''
Paul Davies , principal meteorologist at the Met Office , said much of the UK can expect between 20mm to 40mm of rain over the weekend , increasing to 50mm to 80mm in some areas .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England , Wales and large parts of Scotland on Saturday , and the entire UK on Sunday .
These include amber warnings stating that flooding could cause a danger to life , power cuts are expected and there is a good chance transport links will be impacted .
Winds of up to 70mph and severe downpours are forecast .
Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said : `` Storm Dennis will bring a disruptive spell of weather over the weekend , and there are warnings in place for strong winds and heavy rain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Wales , northern England and a swathe of southern England - stretching from Andover eastwards - rainfall is expected to be particularly heavy and persistent , and these areas are covered by amber warnings because of the risk of flooding and other disruption . ''

Experts are warning that Storm Dennis will be a “step up” from Storm Ciara which devastated the UK last week - and dog owners have been sharing images of how they're preparing their pets for the forthcoming weather
Pet owners have been warned to keep their dogs inside as Storm Dennis approaches and promises to be worse than the last weekend's blast.
Experts are warning that Storm Dennis will be a “step up” from Storm Ciara which devastated the UK last week and brought wet ground, snow and heavy rain.
Dogs Trust warned pet owners to keep their pups indoors as much as possible during the storm.
"Extreme weather and thunderstorms can be distressing for dogs," Catherine Dobbie, veterinary surgeon at Dogs Trust, told The Sun.
"If you are worried about the weather, keep your dogs indoors as much as possible."
And pet owners posted photos online showing how they would be preparing their pups for the weekend's weather.
Image: Sara Gedye / SWNS) Sara Gedye / SWNS)
One posted a photo of her dog with a scarf around its head and wrote: "Storm Dennis, I'm ready for ya."
The Environment Agency is urging people to sign up to its flood warnings service ahead of the arrival of the storm.
Director of Flood Prevention John Curtin said experts are still unsure exactly where the floods could hit but say that broadly Northern England, the Pennines, Wales, South West England remain at risk.
He said: "It's been a long winter already, many places are already saturated, we had a storm last weekend and that's why we're most concerned about this weekend coming."
Paul Davies, principal meteorologist at the Met Office, said much of the UK can expect between 20mm to 40mm of rain over the weekend, increasing to 50mm to 80mm in some areas.
The Met Office issued severe weather warnings covering England, Wales and large parts of Scotland on Saturday, and the entire UK on Sunday.
These include amber warnings stating that flooding could cause a danger to life, power cuts are expected and there is a good chance transport links will be impacted.
Winds of up to 70mph and severe downpours are forecast.
Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: "Storm Dennis will bring a disruptive spell of weather over the weekend, and there are warnings in place for strong winds and heavy rain.
"In parts of Devon, South Wales, northern England and a swathe of southern England - stretching from Andover eastwards - rainfall is expected to be particularly heavy and persistent, and these areas are covered by amber warnings because of the risk of flooding and other disruption."


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Love Island's raunchiest night yet as Paige and Finn 'have sex' and Ched 'eats' fingers

Winter Love Island saw its raunchiest night of the series so far , as the contestants got steamy between the sheets .
The couples were left shaken up after the dramatic recoupling , which saw `` queen '' Shaughna Phillips get dumped from the Cape Town villa .
But the saucy late night antics immediately kicked in when the couples went to bed .
Viewers were left confused as Paige and Finn were getting hot and heavy underneath the covers following their tearful recoupling speech , convinced they were having sex .
Another penned : `` Finn and Paige are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The sneaky pair did n't seem fussed about hiding the raunchy movements from their co-stars .
Ched left viewers baffled as he began to intimately suck Jess ' fingers during their own racy bedroom antics .
`` Errm why the hell was ched sucking off jess ’ s fingers , '' one questioned .
Another puzzled fan asked : `` Why did I just see ched doing sucking Jess 's fingers '' .
While Luke M , who chose to couple up with Demi over dumped Shaughna , shared a kiss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confessed their feelings for one another hours earlier .
Meanwhile the Islanders were left in tears again as Luke T asked Siannise to be his girlfriend with a Disney themed set-up later on in the episode .
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Couples have steamiest night yet after dramatic recoupling
Couples have steamiest night yet after dramatic recoupling
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Love Island 2020 just got a whole lot steamier, as the contestants got raunchy under the covers after a recoupling
Love Island's raunchiest night yet as Paige and Finn 'have sex' and Ched 'eats' fingers
Winter Love Island saw its raunchiest night of the series so far, as the contestants got steamy between the sheets.
The couples were left shaken up after the dramatic recoupling, which saw "queen" Shaughna Phillips get dumped from the Cape Town villa.
But the saucy late night antics immediately kicked in when the couples went to bed.
Viewers were left confused as Paige and Finn were getting hot and heavy underneath the covers following their tearful recoupling speech, convinced they were having sex.
One wrote: "Paige and Finn ain't wasting time...."
Another penned: "Finn and Paige are having a sneaky s**g under the covers."
The sneaky pair didn't seem fussed about hiding the raunchy movements from their co-stars.
Ched left viewers baffled as he began to intimately suck Jess' fingers during their own racy bedroom antics.
"Errm why the hell was ched sucking off jess’s fingers," one questioned.
Another puzzled fan asked: "Why did I just see ched doing sucking Jess's fingers".
"LOOOL CHED EATING JESS’S FINGERS" a third laughed.
While Luke M, who chose to couple up with Demi over dumped Shaughna, shared a kiss with the redheaded beauty as the pair confessed their feelings for one another hours earlier.
Meanwhile the Islanders were left in tears again as Luke T asked Siannise to be his girlfriend with a Disney themed set-up later on in the episode.
*Love Island continues Sunday night at 9pm on ITV2.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Dumped Love Island star Shaughna's final savage dig at Callum before leaving the villa

Dumped Love Island star Shaughna Phillips could n't resist taking one final swipe at cheating ex Callum before she left the villa .
The brunette beauty was axed during recouping after Luke Mabbott decided to couple up with Demi instead of her .
As Shaughna was packing her stuff up whilst getting ready to leave the villa , she seemed to have forgotten to pack her pair of trainers .
That 's when Callum was on hand to offer her some help by bringing her the shoes so she did n't forget them .
But instead of taking the footwear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the opportunity to make one final dig at the snakey scaffolder .
Once Callum handed her the trainers , she said : `` Oh s**t thank you .
`` What would I do without you Callum ?
Probably would still be f***ing here .
I 'm joking . ''
As the only single girl left she was immediately voted off the show , leaving the other islanders in tears .
Her pal from day one Paige Turley felt the loss the most , unable to stop herself breaking down as they embraced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Finn Tapp , Siannise Fudge and Demi Jones were also crying as they said their goodbyes .
Looking back on her time on the show , Shaughna wishes she 'd dumped Callum when she first started to suspect he was n't that into her - and then she would have had more time to get to know Luke M. She said : `` If I had my time again I ’ d definitely have ditched Callum sooner than Casa Amor , which would then have left me with some ‘ openness ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed I liked Luke M a lot sooner than I did . ''
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Love Island's Shaughna's one last savage dig at Callum before leaving the villa for good
Love Island's Shaughna's one last savage dig at Callum before leaving the villa for good
The brunette beauty was tonight dumped during recouping after Luke Mabbott decided to couple up with Demi instead of her - and Shaughna couldn't resist having a pop at ex Callum
Dumped Love Island star Shaughna Phillips couldn't resist taking one final swipe at cheating ex Callum before she left the villa.
The brunette beauty was axed during recouping after Luke Mabbott decided to couple up with Demi instead of her.
As Shaughna was packing her stuff up whilst getting ready to leave the villa, she seemed to have forgotten to pack her pair of trainers.
That's when Callum was on hand to offer her some help by bringing her the shoes so she didn't forget them.
But instead of taking the footwear from him quietly, Shaughna decided to take the opportunity to make one final dig at the snakey scaffolder.
Once Callum handed her the trainers, she said: "Oh s**t thank you.
"What would I do without you Callum? Probably would still be f***ing here. I'm joking."
As the only single girl left she was immediately voted off the show, leaving the other islanders in tears.
Her pal from day one Paige Turley felt the loss the most, unable to stop herself breaking down as they embraced by the fire pit.
Other Islanders including Finn Tapp, Siannise Fudge and Demi Jones were also crying as they said their goodbyes.
Looking back on her time on the show, Shaughna wishes she'd dumped Callum when she first started to suspect he wasn't that into her - and then she would have had more time to get to know Luke M.
She said: "If I had my time again I’d definitely have ditched Callum sooner than Casa Amor, which would then have left me with some ‘openness’ and then I’d have probably noticed I liked Luke M a lot sooner than I did."
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thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Harry Dunn: Car seen driving 'on wrong side of road' near RAF base where he died

A police investigation has been launched after a video on social media appeared to show a car being driven on the wrong side of the road outside an RAF base near where teenager Harry Dunn died .
Northamptonshire Police said it is `` aware of footage shared on social media on Friday relating to a near-miss close to RAF Croughton '' and `` a full investigation is being carried out and witnesses are sought '' .
Mr Dunn , 19 , died when his motorbike collided with a car outside the US military base in Northamptonshire on August 27 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said the video suggests `` a further tragedy is inevitable '' .
Harry 's mother Charlotte Charles and father Tim Dunn earlier said they had seen `` no evidence '' of the Government reviewing its options after an extradition request for Anne Sacoolas was refused last month .
Ms Sacoolas , 42 , the wife of an intelligence official based at RAF Croughton , claimed diplomatic immunity and was able to return to her home country , sparking an international controversy .
Ms Charles has questioned the leadership of the Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her son 's alleged killer back to the UK .
She told the PA news agency she felt as if her family had to drag the Government `` through a hedgerow backwards '' to take steps to achieve justice for the teenager .
His mother said : `` It is so important to my family that no-one suffers the way we have .
`` I will not let Harry 's death be in vain .
`` I want his legacy to be that diplomats will stay and face the consequences of their crimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that we will get an ambulance to us when we need it and not when it 's too late , and to ensure that road safety in and around bases is significantly improved both for the American personnel and local residents .
`` You would have thought that these would be issues that were important to the Government , too , and they would take urgent steps to work with us and to sort things and reassure the people .
But not a bit of it . ''
The video came to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adderley met the base 's US Air Force Colonel Bridget McNamara on Thursday to talk about safety .
A joint statement , which was issued after the meeting , said Mr McNamara had `` provided a detailed brief of all the proactive measures that the base continues to do to help those living on the base adjust to UK driving standards '' .
Mr Adderley said : `` It was clear from the meeting that the base already had a significant number of measures in place in ensuring driver safety . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see .
A `` shocked '' Mr Seiger said the family did not know about the meeting and `` should have been there '' .

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Car seen 'on wrong side of road' metres from where Harry Dunn died
Car seen 'on wrong side of road' metres from where Harry Dunn died
Harry Dunn, 19, died after he was hit by a car allegedly being driven by Anne Sacoolas next to US military base RAF Croughton last August. She fled the UK citing diplomatic immunity from prosecution
Harry Dunn: Car seen driving 'on wrong side of road' near RAF base where he died
A police investigation has been launched after a video on social media appeared to show a car being driven on the wrong side of the road outside an RAF base near where teenager Harry Dunn died.
Northamptonshire Police said it is "aware of footage shared on social media on Friday relating to a near-miss close to RAF Croughton" and "a full investigation is being carried out and witnesses are sought".
Mr Dunn, 19, died when his motorbike collided with a car outside the US military base in Northamptonshire on August 27.
Radd Seiger, the Dunn family spokesman, said the video suggests "a further tragedy is inevitable".
Harry's mother Charlotte Charles and father Tim Dunn earlier said they had seen "no evidence" of the Government reviewing its options after an extradition request for Anne Sacoolas was refused last month.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Ms Sacoolas, 42, the wife of an intelligence official based at RAF Croughton, claimed diplomatic immunity and was able to return to her home country, sparking an international controversy.
Ms Charles has questioned the leadership of the Prime Minister and a lack of action in bringing her son's alleged killer back to the UK.
She told the PA news agency she felt as if her family had to drag the Government "through a hedgerow backwards" to take steps to achieve justice for the teenager.
His mother said: "It is so important to my family that no-one suffers the way we have.
"I will not let Harry's death be in vain.
"I want his legacy to be that diplomats will stay and face the consequences of their crimes and not be allowed to run away, that we will get an ambulance to us when we need it and not when it's too late, and to ensure that road safety in and around bases is significantly improved both for the American personnel and local residents.
"You would have thought that these would be issues that were important to the Government, too, and they would take urgent steps to work with us and to sort things and reassure the people. But not a bit of it."
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The video came to light after Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley met the base's US Air Force Colonel Bridget McNamara on Thursday to talk about safety.
A joint statement, which was issued after the meeting, said Mr McNamara had "provided a detailed brief of all the proactive measures that the base continues to do to help those living on the base adjust to UK driving standards".
Mr Adderley said: "It was clear from the meeting that the base already had a significant number of measures in place in ensuring driver safety."
He described this as "encouraging" to see.
A "shocked" Mr Seiger said the family did not know about the meeting and "should have been there".


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Woman, 50, knocked unconscious and left for dead for mobile phone and £16

A defenceless woman was knocked unconscious by thugs who stole her phone and £16 in a robbery that was so violent she had no memory of being attacked .
Mikako Pearse was making her way to work when she was ambushed and robbed by two men at Kingswood station in western Sydney , Australia on Wednesday morning .
She was punched so hard that when she regained consciousness she has no recollection of what happened but managed to stagger the 300 metres to her home where her horrified husband called police , 9news reports .
Officers discovered the robbery had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near the station .
Harrowing footage released by police to help Mikako 's her attackers shows her walking to the station before the pair approach her from behind and one man punches her and she falls to the ground .
The pair can be seen picking up her backpack which contains her phone and a purse with $ 30 ( £16 ) before they flee - leaving her unconscious .
Mikako is seen coming around and staggering back home .
She was treated in hospital and has since been discharged .
The 50-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so traumatised that she feels unable to return to work or even walk to the station at all .
He added he was `` too scared '' to let her out of is sight .
`` Mikako was covered in blood , all over her shirt and jacket , and dripping blood from a cut on her cheek , '' he said .
`` She had blood running all over her face , I had to get a towel to try and stop the bleeding .
`` She has no memory from when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got home . ''
He added that they both believed she as safe walking to the station and that his beautiful wife `` did n't deserve this to happen '' .
Appealing for information to find her attackers , he said : `` Someone has attacked my wife and I was n't there to protect her .
`` I just want them caught .
Help me get these guys . ''
Detective Inspector Jason Pietruszka said : `` This was a one-punch attack on a defenceless 50-year-old woman .
`` Her injuries that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she 's been robbed and assaulted until CCTV footage was seen and depicted the event .
`` It 's awful and these people need to be held to account .
`` These people need to be taken off the street .
`` The injuries are one thing , they will heal , the trauma of what she went though may last a long time . ''

Mikako Pearse was punched so hard she has no memory of the attack that happened when she was ambushed and robbed by two men at Kingswood station in western Sydney
Woman, 50, knocked unconscious and left for dead for mobile phone and £16
A defenceless woman was knocked unconscious by thugs who stole her phone and £16 in a robbery that was so violent she had no memory of being attacked.
Mikako Pearse was making her way to work when she was ambushed and robbed by two men at Kingswood station in western Sydney, Australia on Wednesday morning.
She was punched so hard that when she regained consciousness she has no recollection of what happened but managed to stagger the 300 metres to her home where her horrified husband called police, 9news reports.
Officers discovered the robbery had taken place when they checked CCTV footage near the station.
Harrowing footage released by police to help Mikako's her attackers shows her walking to the station before the pair approach her from behind and one man punches her and she falls to the ground.
Image: 9News) 9News)
The pair can be seen picking up her backpack which contains her phone and a purse with $30 (£16) before they flee - leaving her unconscious.
Mikako is seen coming around and staggering back home.
She was treated in hospital and has since been discharged.
The 50-year-old's husband Jeffrey said his wife is so traumatised that she feels unable to return to work or even walk to the station at all.
Image: 9News) 9News)
He added he was "too scared" to let her out of is sight.
"Mikako was covered in blood, all over her shirt and jacket, and dripping blood from a cut on her cheek," he said.
"She had blood running all over her face, I had to get a towel to try and stop the bleeding.
"She has no memory from when the guys attacked her until when she got home."
Image: 9News) 9News)
He added that they both believed she as safe walking to the station and that his beautiful wife "didn't deserve this to happen".
Appealing for information to find her attackers, he said: "Someone has attacked my wife and I wasn't there to protect her.
"I just want them caught. Help me get these guys."
Detective Inspector Jason Pietruszka said: "This was a one-punch attack on a defenceless 50-year-old woman.
"Her injuries that she suffered, she was not aware she's been robbed and assaulted until CCTV footage was seen and depicted the event
."It's awful and these people need to be held to account.
"These people need to be taken off the street.
"The injuries are one thing, they will heal, the trauma of what she went though may last a long time."


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Love Island fans in tears as Luke asks Siannise to be his girlfriend in Disney quest

Love Island aired heartwarming scenes on Valentine 's Day as Luke T asked Siannise Fudge to be his girlfriend , in an all out proposal .
Luke pulled off an emotional and adorable Disney style quest , knowing Siannise was obsessed with all things Disney princesses .
He asked his pal Luke M and other Islanders for help , while keeping it all a secret from his partner .
Soon , all of the Islanders were in on it , with some of the girls distracting Siannise with a pampering session .
After getting dressed up , Luke M kicked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waited on the bed .
Luke told her of the quest she would be following around the villa , answering questions and finding clues .
She quickly began to shake and tear up , realising something was going on .
After being presented with a jewelled crown made out of card and stick-on gems , she placed it on her head before being directed to Mike and Priscilla .
After that she faced more questions from Jess and Ched , while the other Islanders continued to follow them around the villa .
Luke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say to Siannise when she arrived to their posts , with Paige and Finn the last to speak with her .
A tearful Siannise finally found Luke T by the daybeds , as the others crowded around them .
It 's then that he confessed he wanted to make his intentions for after the villa clear to her .
As Siannise wiped away tears and reeled from the shock , he asked her if she wanted to be his girlfriend to which she obviously said yes .
Their fellow Islanders congratulated the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were in tears over the sweet scenes .
One fan said : `` No I am sobbing at Siannise and Luke T. How f***ing sweet !
!
I can ’ t cope . ''
Another said : `` Omg Luke T in floods of tears at you and Siannise .
That proposal will go down in love island history . ''
Love Island airs every night at 9pm on ITV2 .

everyone in tears again as Luke asks siannise to be gf with sweet disney themed gesture
everyone in tears again as Luke asks siannise to be gf with sweet disney themed gesture
Love Island 2020 favourite Luke T broke hearts on Friday night, with how he asked Siannise Fudge to be his girlfriend
Love Island fans in tears as Luke asks Siannise to be his girlfriend in Disney quest
Love Island aired heartwarming scenes on Valentine's Day as Luke T asked Siannise Fudge to be his girlfriend, in an all out proposal.
Luke pulled off an emotional and adorable Disney style quest, knowing Siannise was obsessed with all things Disney princesses.
He asked his pal Luke M and other Islanders for help, while keeping it all a secret from his partner.
Soon, all of the Islanders were in on it, with some of the girls distracting Siannise with a pampering session.
After getting dressed up, Luke M kicked things off as a nervous Luke T waited on the bed.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Luke told her of the quest she would be following around the villa, answering questions and finding clues.
She quickly began to shake and tear up, realising something was going on.
After being presented with a jewelled crown made out of card and stick-on gems, she placed it on her head before being directed to Mike and Priscilla.
Image: ITV) ITV)
After that she faced more questions from Jess and Ched, while the other Islanders continued to follow them around the villa.
Luke had been texting the Islanders different speeches to say to Siannise when she arrived to their posts, with Paige and Finn the last to speak with her.
A tearful Siannise finally found Luke T by the daybeds, as the others crowded around them.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It's then that he confessed he wanted to make his intentions for after the villa clear to her.
As Siannise wiped away tears and reeled from the shock, he asked her if she wanted to be his girlfriend to which she obviously said yes.
Their fellow Islanders congratulated the pair, as viewers at home confessed they were in tears over the sweet scenes.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One fan said: "No I am sobbing at Siannise and Luke T. How f***ing sweet !! I can’t cope."
Another said: "Omg Luke T in floods of tears at you and Siannise. That proposal will go down in love island history."
Love Island airs every night at 9pm on ITV2.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Couple's Valentine's meal interrupted as police swoop on restaurant to arrest them

A couple 's plans for a romantic lunch were interrupted on Valentine 's Day as police swooped in to arrest them in connection with a burglary .
Officers were lying in wait for the pair , a man and a woman in their thirties , as they strolled to their reservation at a top restaurant in Bruton Street in Mayfair , central London , on Friday .
The Metropolitan Police said their burglary squad had been led to the exclusive location after finding CCTV footage of the male suspect booking a table on the same day he is suspected of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Detectives had been keen to question the man and woman about a couple of residential burglaries , including the theft of high-value clothes and handbags from an address in Bruton Lane on February 3 .
Police said the male suspect was spotted on CCTV which showed him `` calmly '' visiting the restaurant in the late morning , minutes before allegedly breaking into a female victim 's home .
Officers visited the restaurant and `` could not believe their luck '' when they were told the man had booked a table for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information set the scene for a February 14 bust that ended with the couple 's celebration being spoiled and them being led away in handcuffs outside the restaurant .
The man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and the woman on suspicion of handling stolen goods after a designer handbag was seized from her , police said .
The pair were taken to a central London police station at around 1.30pm on Friday , where they remain .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Tom Pilgrim, Sam Elliott)

Officers had no time for love when the pair were enjoying their date in Mayfair as the Met's burglary squad pounced to them lead away in handcuffs outside a trendy restaurant
Couple's Valentine's meal interrupted as police swoop on restaurant to arrest them
A couple's plans for a romantic lunch were interrupted on Valentine's Day as police swooped in to arrest them in connection with a burglary.
Officers were lying in wait for the pair, a man and a woman in their thirties, as they strolled to their reservation at a top restaurant in Bruton Street in Mayfair, central London, on Friday.
The Metropolitan Police said their burglary squad had been led to the exclusive location after finding CCTV footage of the male suspect booking a table on the same day he is suspected of breaking into a home just minutes away.
Detectives had been keen to question the man and woman about a couple of residential burglaries, including the theft of high-value clothes and handbags from an address in Bruton Lane on February 3.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Police said the male suspect was spotted on CCTV which showed him "calmly" visiting the restaurant in the late morning, minutes before allegedly breaking into a female victim's home.
Officers visited the restaurant and "could not believe their luck" when they were told the man had booked a table for two on Valentine's Day.
The information set the scene for a February 14 bust that ended with the couple's celebration being spoiled and them being led away in handcuffs outside the restaurant.
The man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and the woman on suspicion of handling stolen goods after a designer handbag was seized from her, police said.
The pair were taken to a central London police station at around 1.30pm on Friday, where they remain.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Rat 'killed family's budgie and stole its head leaving decapitated body behind'

A mum claims her family 's pet budgie was killed by a rat which stole its head before fleeing their home leaving its tiny footprints behind .
Niki Trepak found the decapitated body of Elsa at their family home in Crosland Moor , Huddersfield , but his head had disappeared .
The 37-year-old , who has a host of her own parrots and also runs a bird rescue charity , said she found rat footprints in Elsa 's cage after she made the gruesome doscovery .
She said the loss of Elsa , has devastated her daughter Olivia , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character even though he 's male , Examiner Live reports .
Niki believes the rat came from a long abandoned St Luke 's Hospital site , which is just two streets away from her , which is being developed into new homes .
She wrote on Facebook : `` People of Crosland Moor check your house for rats .
`` Since St Luke ’ s construction has started people have been getting rats !
“ I found my budgie decapitated this morning with rat foot prints on the cage .
Niki 's fiance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he has also recently had problems with rats and has caught one in a trap .
Meanwhile , Lindsay Smith , who runs a cat sanctuary close by in Lockwood , agreed with Niki that the area had a big problem with rats .
However Kirklees Council said that its pest control team had not been made aware of any increase in rats in the two areas .
One person commenting on Niki 's Facebook post that warns of the rat problems said they believed the rodents were travelling through old sewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said there was a rats issue in Lockwood .
A spokesperson for Avant Homes , who are set to build more than 200 homes on the site , said they were unaware of any rat issue .
They said : “ Initial groundworks have begun at our Fitzwilliam Grange development where we are clearing the site in preparation for development , in accordance with our planning permission .
“ These works involve removing and crushing the concrete foundations of former buildings and clearing their surrounds .
`` This phase of works is expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Nick Lavigueur, Lorraine King)

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Residents living in Croland Moor and Lockwood in Huddersfield, claim there has been an increase in rats since development work started on the site of a former psychiatric hospital
Rat 'killed family's budgie and stole its head leaving decapitated body behind'
A mum claims her family's pet budgie was killed by a rat which stole its head before fleeing their home leaving its tiny footprints behind.
Niki Trepak found the decapitated body of Elsa at their family home in Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, but his head had disappeared.
The 37-year-old, who has a host of her own parrots and also runs a bird rescue charity, said she found rat footprints in Elsa's cage after she made the gruesome doscovery.
She said the loss of Elsa, has devastated her daughter Olivia, who named the bird after the popular Frozen character even though he's male, Examiner Live reports.
Niki believes the rat came from a long abandoned St Luke's Hospital site, which is just two streets away from her, which is being developed into new homes.
Image: ExaminerLive WS) ExaminerLive WS)
She wrote on Facebook: "People of Crosland Moor check your house for rats.
"Since St Luke’s construction has started people have been getting rats!
“I found my budgie decapitated this morning with rat foot prints on the cage.
“Fly high over rainbow bridge Elsa!”
Image: Huddersfield Examiner) Huddersfield Examiner)
Niki's fiance Anthony Scaife, who lives nearby, said he has also recently had problems with rats and has caught one in a trap.
Meanwhile, Lindsay Smith, who runs a cat sanctuary close by in Lockwood, agreed with Niki that the area had a big problem with rats.
However Kirklees Council said that its pest control team had not been made aware of any increase in rats in the two areas.
One person commenting on Niki's Facebook post that warns of the rat problems said they believed the rodents were travelling through old sewers from the now demolished hospital.
Another said there was a rats issue in Lockwood.
A spokesperson for Avant Homes, who are set to build more than 200 homes on the site, said they were unaware of any rat issue.
They said: “Initial groundworks have begun at our Fitzwilliam Grange development where we are clearing the site in preparation for development, in accordance with our planning permission.
“These works involve removing and crushing the concrete foundations of former buildings and clearing their surrounds.
"This phase of works is expected to be complete by the end of June.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Rio and Kate Ferdinand hold hands on romantic Valentine's Day date in London

Rio and Kate Ferdinand have been spotted holding hands on a romantic Valentine 's day date in London .
The former England footballer and his stunning wife Kate , 28 , were snapped looking totally smitten with each other as they headed out to lunch .
The loved-up pair enjoyed a romantic meal at swanky Scott 's Restaurant in London this afternoon before heading out for a stroll around the streets of the capital .
Kate looked sensational as she wrapped up in a stylish long black coat in a bid to fend off the chilly weather .
The former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair of figure-hugging skinny jeans and a polo-neck jumper .
The stunner finished off the chic ensemble with a designer cross-body handbag , and a pair of heeled ankle boots .
Kate 's wore her luscious locks in waves which framed her face perfectly , and accentuated her envious features with smoky eye makeup and a nude lip .
Rio also looked the picture of suave as he strolled alongside his doting wife .
The former footie star completed his stylish outfit with some chunky white trainers and skinny jeans .
The smitten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at one another after their romantic valentines lunch .
This comes after Kate confessed it was `` confusing '' when she saw Rio cry over his late wife .
Looking back , the former TOWIE star admitted she found it `` difficult '' seeing her now-husband break down over his late love Rebecca in documentary Rio Ferdinand : Becoming Mum and Dad .
Swept up in the honeymoon period of her romance with the footballer at the time the show aired in 2017 , Kate said she was n't prepared to watch her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had filmed the heartbreaking documentary in 2016 which depicted his struggle to come to terms with his wife 's death following her battle with cancer .
In a new interview , Kate dished she was overwhelmed with confusion as she watched the man she had fallen in love with crying over another woman .
She told Giovanna Fletcher 's podcast Happy Mum , Happy Baby : `` The man you 're in love with is crying and he 's grieving .
And I do n't think when it come out I 'd met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children properly then so it was like : 'Wow , this is a lot . '
'' The reality star said it come as a shock to her because she did n't really know much about the documentary before she watched it in full .
She further explained : `` I was a bit confused if I 'm honest , because I was in the honeymoon period with Rio and I knew he 'd filmed this documentary like the year before .
`` But I did n't really know too much about it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch and it was hard . ''
Years later , the Instagram star joined her new husband to film their documentary Rio and Kate : Becoming A Step Family .

Never before seen footage of Rio and Kate's luxury wedding
Never before seen footage of Rio and Kate's luxury wedding
The former England footballer and his stunning wife were spotted looking smitten after having lunch at swanky Scott's Restaurant in the capital today
Rio and Kate Ferdinand have been spotted holding hands on a romantic Valentine's day date in London.
The former England footballer and his stunning wife Kate, 28, were snapped looking totally smitten with each other as they headed out to lunch.
The loved-up pair enjoyed a romantic meal at swanky Scott's Restaurant in London this afternoon before heading out for a stroll around the streets of the capital.
Kate looked sensational as she wrapped up in a stylish long black coat in a bid to fend off the chilly weather.
The former TOWIE star kept things casual in a pair of figure-hugging skinny jeans and a polo-neck jumper.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
The stunner finished off the chic ensemble with a designer cross-body handbag, and a pair of heeled ankle boots.
Kate's wore her luscious locks in waves which framed her face perfectly, and accentuated her envious features with smoky eye makeup and a nude lip.
Rio also looked the picture of suave as he strolled alongside his doting wife.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Father-of-three Rio mirrored Kate's casual demeanor as he donned a long-line navy coat.
The former footie star completed his stylish outfit with some chunky white trainers and skinny jeans.
The smitten lovebirds were pictured holding hands and smiling at one another after their romantic valentines lunch.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
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This comes after Kate confessed it was "confusing" when she saw Rio cry over his late wife.
Looking back, the former TOWIE star admitted she found it "difficult" seeing her now-husband break down over his late love Rebecca in documentary Rio Ferdinand: Becoming Mum and Dad.
Swept up in the honeymoon period of her romance with the footballer at the time the show aired in 2017, Kate said she wasn't prepared to watch her love cry over his ex.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Rio had filmed the heartbreaking documentary in 2016 which depicted his struggle to come to terms with his wife's death following her battle with cancer.
In a new interview, Kate dished she was overwhelmed with confusion as she watched the man she had fallen in love with crying over another woman.
She told Giovanna Fletcher's podcast Happy Mum, Happy Baby: "The man you're in love with is crying and he's grieving. And I don't think when it come out I'd met the children or I was with the children properly then so it was like: 'Wow, this is a lot.'"
The reality star said it come as a shock to her because she didn't really know much about the documentary before she watched it in full.
She further explained: "I was a bit confused if I'm honest, because I was in the honeymoon period with Rio and I knew he'd filmed this documentary like the year before.
"But I didn't really know too much about it and I found it really difficult to watch and it was hard."
Years later, the Instagram star joined her new husband to film their documentary Rio and Kate: Becoming A Step Family.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Emily Thornberry knocked out Labour leadership race as she fails to make ballot

Emily Thornberry was knocked out of the fight to be Labour leader after failing to secure enough nominations ahead of the midnight deadline .
She needed the backing of just three more Constituency Labour Parties to make it onto the ballot as the penultimate stage of the contest entered its last day .
But the shadow foreign secretary was short of just two nominations tonight after the final Constituency Labour Parties made their decisions .
After the last CLP had held its meeting she was still short while the last union to declare - the left-wing TSSA - became the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Starmer , Ms Nandy and Ms Long-Bailey will all be on the ballot of 600,000-odd members when it begins tomorrow .
In part of a last-ditch effort to win over supporters , Ms Thornberry announced she would bring in public sector pension reforms if she took Labour into Downing Street .
The opposition frontbencher told Politics Home she planned to give workers access to their pension pots before they retire in a move designed to ease Government debt and boost the economy .
It came after the Jewish Labour Movement nominated Lisa Nandy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post .
Despite describing herself as a Zionist at a JLM hustings last night , Rebecca Long-Bailey won just 1.4 % of their votes - trailing in last place .
Thornberry - who insists she spoke out loudly against anti-Semitism both publicly and in private during the last three years - lagged behind with just 1.9 % .
JLM national chair Mike Katz said : “ Lisa Nandy understands that without a change in the culture of our party , our party might have no future.
” Earlier this week Ms Thornberry accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-Semitism in a feisty exchange during a leadership debate .
She defended the role both she and Keir Starmer had played in highlighting the issue within Jeremy Corbyn 's shadow cabinet .
But she told the shadow business secretary she did not remember her speaking out and demanding more of a role for the shadow cabinet in tackling the issue which has dogged the Labour Party over the past few years .
`` It ought to be said that Keir and I were both in the shadow Cabinet and would regularly , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular report to the shadow Cabinet , '' she told a Newsnight audience .
Asked whether Rebecca Long Bailey also spoke out , Ms Thornberry replied : `` No , I do n't think Rebecca did but Keir and I did .
Rebecca interjected saying : `` I did , I think you 'll find . ''
During the debate Ms Long Bailey said Labour had to be the `` gold standard '' on the issue as an `` anti-racist party '' and backed an independent process .
She said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this issue robustly in the way that we should have done . ''
Meanwhile Ms Long-Bailey laid into her rivals for the top job .
The Salford MP , who trails frontrunner and Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer in the leadership race , insisted she was “ the only candidate that has a worked-out path to power ” .
Claiming she has “ great respect and admiration for the other candidates ” , she said while backbench hopeful Lisa Nandy “ has laid out a solid analysis of why we lost ...
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the answer is ” .
She hailed Mr Starmer ’ s “ rigorous and detailed at the Despatch Box ” .
But , appearing to blame him for Labour ’ s second Brexit referendum policy , she added : “ He helped us win a lot of votes in Parliament last year .
“ But we didn ’ t win the election - and that was partly to do with Brexit and partly because too many voters thought we looked like just another bunch of politicians in Westminster.
” Instead , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Mr Corbyn , Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott .
Insisting she was the person to carry on their work , Mrs Long-Bailey said : “ I ’ ve learned so much from Jeremy , John and Diane .
“ They helped our party and our movement rediscover its heart and soul .

Mr Starmer, Ms Nandy and Ms Long-Bailey will all be on the ballot of 600,000-odd members when it begins tomorrow
Emily Thornberry knocked out Labour leadership race as she fails to make ballot
Emily Thornberry was knocked out of the fight to be Labour leader after failing to secure enough nominations ahead of the midnight deadline.
She needed the backing of just three more Constituency Labour Parties to make it onto the ballot as the penultimate stage of the contest entered its last day.
But the shadow foreign secretary was short of just two nominations tonight after the final Constituency Labour Parties made their decisions.
After the last CLP had held its meeting she was still short while the last union to declare - the left-wing TSSA - became the fifth to back Keir Starmer.
Mr Starmer, Ms Nandy and Ms Long-Bailey will all be on the ballot of 600,000-odd members when it begins tomorrow.
In part of a last-ditch effort to win over supporters, Ms Thornberry announced she would bring in public sector pension reforms if she took Labour into Downing Street.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The opposition frontbencher told Politics Home she planned to give workers access to their pension pots before they retire in a move designed to ease Government debt and boost the economy.
It came after the Jewish Labour Movement nominated Lisa Nandy, narrowly pipping Keir Starmer to the post.
Despite describing herself as a Zionist at a JLM hustings last night, Rebecca Long-Bailey won just 1.4% of their votes - trailing in last place.
Thornberry - who insists she spoke out loudly against anti-Semitism both publicly and in private during the last three years - lagged behind with just 1.9%.
JLM national chair Mike Katz said: “Lisa Nandy understands that without a change in the culture of our party, our party might have no future.”
Earlier this week Ms Thornberry accused Rebecca Long Bailey of staying silent over anti-Semitism in a feisty exchange during a leadership debate.
She defended the role both she and Keir Starmer had played in highlighting the issue within Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet.
But she told the shadow business secretary she did not remember her speaking out and demanding more of a role for the shadow cabinet in tackling the issue which has dogged the Labour Party over the past few years.
"It ought to be said that Keir and I were both in the shadow Cabinet and would regularly, the two of us, call for a regular report to the shadow Cabinet," she told a Newsnight audience.
Asked whether Rebecca Long Bailey also spoke out, Ms Thornberry replied: "No, I don't think Rebecca did but Keir and I did.
Rebecca interjected saying: "I did, I think you'll find."
She replied: "Sorry, I don't remember."
During the debate Ms Long Bailey said Labour had to be the "gold standard" on the issue as an "anti-racist party" and backed an independent process.
She said: "We can never stop apologising for not tackling this issue robustly in the way that we should have done."
Meanwhile Ms Long-Bailey laid into her rivals for the top job.
The Salford MP, who trails frontrunner and Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer in the leadership race, insisted she was “the only candidate that has a worked-out path to power”.
Claiming she has “great respect and admiration for the other candidates”, she said while backbench hopeful Lisa Nandy “has laid out a solid analysis of why we lost ... I’ve not heard from her yet what the answer is”.
She hailed Mr Starmer’s “rigorous and detailed at the Despatch Box”.
But, appearing to blame him for Labour’s second Brexit referendum policy, she added: “He helped us win a lot of votes in Parliament last year.
“But we didn’t win the election - and that was partly to do with Brexit and partly because too many voters thought we looked like just another bunch of politicians in Westminster.”
Instead, she heaped praise on the outgoing party hierarchy, including Mr Corbyn, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott.
Insisting she was the person to carry on their work, Mrs Long-Bailey said: “I’ve learned so much from Jeremy, John and Diane.
“They helped our party and our movement rediscover its heart and soul.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Voice of the Mirror: Tory threat to justice as Johnson wages war on judiciary

For years , Britain could boast a legal system which gave access to justice regardless of your background or income .
That basic right has been steadily eroded by the Tories since they came to power a decade ago .
The cuts to legal aid have left people without legal representation even though they are victims of injustice and wrongdoing .
Boris Johnson is now going one step further by threatening to wage war on the judiciary .
His new Attorney General , Suella Braverman , has criticised human rights laws on employment , housing and welfare .
We face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chilling legal regime that leaves millions of people with no protection against rogue bosses , unscrupulous landlords and punitive benefit decisions .
The courts have stood up for the disabled when the Tories tried to cut their benefits and they have protected Parliament when Johnson tried to silence MPs .
It is deeply alarming the Government is now trying to seek revenge by further curtailing the right to justice and undermining the independence of judges .
With the departure of Meghan and Harry , it has been left to the Duke and Duchess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next generation of the Royal Family .
Kate and William are trying to use their privileged position to champion causes such as mental health and early years development .
Kate has launched an ambitious plan to help the nation ’ s children .
We should welcome any move which helps shine a light on the importance of giving kids the best start in life .
But we should also recognise that the royals are limited in how far they can stray into politics .
If we really want to help children , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we need the Government to act .
The Masked Singer has proved to be a surprise TV hit .
Keeping people guessing about the identity of the performers has hit just the right note .

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Brexit minister refuses THREE TIMES to say she'd vote for Theresa May to save her leadership
Brexit minister refuses THREE TIMES to say she'd vote for Theresa May to save her leadership
Boris Johnson's new Attorney General, Suella Braverman, has criticised human rights laws on employment, housing and welfare. We face having elected or appointed judges and a chilling legal regime
Voice of the Mirror: Tory threat to justice as Johnson wages war on judiciary
For years, Britain could boast a legal system which gave access to justice regardless of your background or income.
That basic right has been steadily eroded by the Tories since they came to power a decade ago. The cuts to legal aid have left people without legal representation even though they are victims of injustice and wrongdoing.
Boris Johnson is now going one step further by threatening to wage war on the judiciary.
His new Attorney General, Suella Braverman, has criticised human rights laws on employment, housing and welfare. We face having elected or appointed judges and a chilling legal regime that leaves millions of people with no protection against rogue bosses, unscrupulous landlords and punitive benefit decisions.
The courts have stood up for the disabled when the Tories tried to cut their benefits and they have protected Parliament when Johnson tried to silence MPs.
Image: Leon Neal) Leon Neal)
It is deeply alarming the Government is now trying to seek revenge by further curtailing the right to justice and undermining the independence of judges.
Kids need help
With the departure of Meghan and Harry, it has been left to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to carry the standard for the next generation of the Royal Family.
Kate and William are trying to use their privileged position to champion causes such as mental health and early years development.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Kate has launched an ambitious plan to help the nation’s children. We should welcome any move which helps shine a light on the importance of giving kids the best start in life.
But we should also recognise that the royals are limited in how far they can stray into politics. If we really want to help children, especially the four million living in poverty, we need the Government to act.
Hidden hit
Image: ITV) ITV)
The Masked Singer has proved to be a surprise TV hit.
Keeping people guessing about the identity of the performers has hit just the right note.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Kate Middleton's crusade for kids as she shares memories of 'amazing granny'

With three young children of her own , the Duchess of Cambridge clearly knows how sound early development plays a vital role in shaping a youngster ’ s future .
And the 38-year-old royal has told of her determination to help others improve the lives of British kids by drawing on her experiences of growing up in a loving , caring family .
In her biggest interview to date , Kate revealed how a granny devoted precious time to her , which she believes played a part in forging her personality .
She spoke about her landmark national survey to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early years development , heralded as the largest and most important of its kind ever .
One of her main goals is to build a support network that not only helps children but also new mums after learning that one of the main causes of death in young mothers is suicide .
Kate told parental blogger Giovanna Fletcher on her Happy Mum , Happy Baby podcast : “ It ’ s going to take a long time , I ’ m talking about a generational change , but hopefully this is the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the importance of early childhood development .
“ It ’ s not just about happy , healthy children .
This is for lifelong consequences and outcomes.
” Speaking about how she and Prince William are bringing up George , six , Charlotte , four , and 21-month-old Louis , Kate added : “ If I take the experience from my own childhood , coupled with what I know now and what I ’ ve learnt from the experts in the early years sector , I think there ’ s a few things that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One is quality of relationships .
I had an amazing granny who devoted a lot of time to us , playing with us , doing arts and crafts and gardening , and I try to incorporate a lot of the experiences that she gave us into the experiences that I give my children now .
“ There are also the environments you spend time in as well , a happy home , a safe environment .
“ As children , we spent a lot of time outside and it ’ s something I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it ’ s so great for physical and mental wellbeing and laying [ developmental ] foundations.
” More than 200,000 people have completed Kate ’ s Five Big Questions on the Under-Fives survey .
The Duchess said : “ I think if you look at who ’ s caring and nurturing children in the most vital period to the age of five , parents and carers are right at the heart of that , and families are right at the heart of that .
“ Although I ’ ve spoken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s so important to listen to families .
What we ’ re doing with the survey is asking people what is it that matters for them in raising their children.
” The podcast was the first Kate has taken part in .
It airs today from 4pm .
Bestselling author Giovanna , 35 , who is wed to McFly star Tom Fletcher , spoke with the Duchess at the Birmingham launch of her survey on January 29 .
They had already visited a nursery in Stockwell , South London together , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We were just chatting .
I love listening to it back , I love her honest answers , how articulate and intelligent she is about early years and passionate and playful she is when talking about her own kids .
“ I had never heard her speak so openly before , so personally.
” Over the past month , Kate has toured the UK visiting nurseries , schools , a science park and a women ’ s prison to talk to dozens of people about how the initial stages of life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The Duchess of Cambridge said time with her grandmother was an aspect of her younger years that "really stood out" for her and that it was part of her childhood she would like Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, to experience
With three young children of her own, the Duchess of Cambridge clearly knows how sound early development plays a vital role in shaping a youngster’s future.
And the 38-year-old royal has told of her determination to help others improve the lives of British kids by drawing on her experiences of growing up in a loving, caring family.
In her biggest interview to date, Kate revealed how a granny devoted precious time to her, which she believes played a part in forging her personality.
She spoke about her landmark national survey to examine the importance of children’s early years development, heralded as the largest and most important of its kind ever.
One of her main goals is to build a support network that not only helps children but also new mums after learning that one of the main causes of death in young mothers is suicide.
Kate told parental blogger Giovanna Fletcher on her Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast: “It’s going to take a long time, I’m talking about a generational change, but hopefully this is the first small step… to start a conversation on the importance of early childhood development.
“It’s not just about happy, healthy children. This is for lifelong consequences and outcomes.”
Speaking about how she and Prince William are bringing up George, six, Charlotte, four, and 21-month-old Louis, Kate added: “If I take the experience from my own childhood, coupled with what I know now and what I’ve learnt from the experts in the early years sector, I think there’s a few things that really stand out for me.
“One is quality of relationships. I had an amazing granny who devoted a lot of time to us, playing with us, doing arts and crafts and gardening, and I try to incorporate a lot of the experiences that she gave us into the experiences that I give my children now.
“There are also the environments you spend time in as well, a happy home, a safe environment.
“As children, we spent a lot of time outside and it’s something I’m really passionate about.
“I think it’s so great for physical and mental wellbeing and laying [developmental] foundations.”
More than 200,000 people have completed Kate’s Five Big Questions on the Under-Fives survey. The Duchess said: “I think if you look at who’s caring and nurturing children in the most vital period to the age of five, parents and carers are right at the heart of that, and families are right at the heart of that.
“Although I’ve spoken to scientists and the service providers, it’s so important to listen to families. What we’re doing with the survey is asking people what is it that matters for them in raising their children.”
The podcast was the first Kate has taken part in. It airs today from 4pm. Bestselling author Giovanna, 35, who is wed to McFly star Tom Fletcher, spoke with the Duchess at the Birmingham launch of her survey on January 29. They had already visited a nursery in Stockwell, South London together, to talk about motherhood.
Mum-of-three Giovanna said: “We were just chatting. I love listening to it back, I love her honest answers, how articulate and intelligent she is about early years and passionate and playful she is when talking about her own kids.
“I had never heard her speak so openly before, so personally.”
Over the past month, Kate has toured the UK visiting nurseries, schools, a science park and a women’s prison to talk to dozens of people about how the initial stages of life are the most important for wellbeing later.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte joins race to sign Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is hoping to make Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang his latest capture from the Premier League .
Arsenal captain Aubameyang is into the final 18 months of his Gunners deal , and is said to have reservations about committing his long-term future to the club at the age of 30 .
Arsenal look unlikely to finish in the top four this season , forcing Aubameyang - who has never played in European football 's premier competition for the Gunners - to consider his future in north London .
Barcelona have also been linked with a move for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to have turned their attentions to Inter forward Lautaro Martinez .
That could pave the way for Aubameyang to move to Italy , where he would partner former Manchester United and Everton forward Romelu Lukaku in what would be a mouthwatering attack that would also be playing Champions League football .
Arsenal are ready to take a tough stance on Aubameyang 's future if he does n't commit to a new Gunners deal , with the forward having already rejected an offer from the club said to be worth around £350,000 a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is taking the view that no Arsenal player will now be allowed to enter the final 12 months of their contract in order to avoid a repeat of the situation which saw the club lose Aaron Ramsey to Juventus on a free transfer .
However , despite the little amount of time left on Aubameyang 's contract , the fee they will quote Conte and Inter could prove to be a stumbling block .
The Gunners are set to ask for around £70million from Inter if they want to team Aubameyang up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christian Eriksen and Ashley Young .

The Gunners skipper will be out of contract at the end of next season, and he could depart the club in the summer to ensure that Arsenal receive a fee for his services
Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is hoping to make Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang his latest capture from the Premier League.
Arsenal captain Aubameyang is into the final 18 months of his Gunners deal, and is said to have reservations about committing his long-term future to the club at the age of 30.
Arsenal look unlikely to finish in the top four this season, forcing Aubameyang - who has never played in European football's premier competition for the Gunners - to consider his future in north London.
Barcelona have also been linked with a move for the Gabonese forward, but they are now said to have turned their attentions to Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
That could pave the way for Aubameyang to move to Italy, where he would partner former Manchester United and Everton forward Romelu Lukaku in what would be a mouthwatering attack that would also be playing Champions League football.
Arsenal are ready to take a tough stance on Aubameyang's future if he doesn't commit to a new Gunners deal, with the forward having already rejected an offer from the club said to be worth around £350,000 a week.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Head of football Raul Sanllehi is taking the view that no Arsenal player will now be allowed to enter the final 12 months of their contract in order to avoid a repeat of the situation which saw the club lose Aaron Ramsey to Juventus on a free transfer.
However, despite the little amount of time left on Aubameyang's contract, the fee they will quote Conte and Inter could prove to be a stumbling block.
The Gunners are set to ask for around £70million from Inter if they want to team Aubameyang up with his former Premier League rivals Lukaku, Christian Eriksen and Ashley Young.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Jose Mourinho pleads with FA over controversial Dele Alli coronavirus video

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho feels that any ban slapped on Dele Alli after his controversial coronavirus video would be `` unnecessary '' as he pleaded with the FA to go easy on the midfielder .
The England star has apologised after posting a clip on Snapchat in which he suggested that an Asian man in his vicinity had the deadly virus .
He is expected to face a one-match ban , similar to the one picked up by Manchester City 's Bernardo Silva following an ill-advised social media post earlier this season .
“ I feel that [ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in relation to these decisions , I am nobody , '' said Mourinho at a press conference prior to Sunday 's trip to Aston Villa .
“ It is unnecessary because the player understands the naivety of the situation , the player is a good guy , the player even in the dressing room has a big Asian friend that he loves .
“ He learned the lesson immediately with the embarrassment .
I don ’ t feel we need more than that .
“ Of course I spoke with him but for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he was very sorry about the mistake .
“ It was not his intention to hurt or offend .
He immediately regretted it , recognised it was a young guy mistake and he apologised .
`` He regrets it and to have the humility to apologise is remarkable because sometimes young people make mistakes and don ’ t realise .
“ I have a son and daughter basically the same age as Dele .
I know what social media is like for this generation and when you ’ re a public person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careful .
“ Dele is a great guy .
The last thing he is is anything connected with racism or disrespect .
Absolutely not .
These are mistakes that young people sometimes make .
End of story.
” Mourinho added that Tottenham are considering going on a pre-season tour of Asia in the summer , but would “ need guarantees of safety for our people '' before they committed to it .

The Tottenham boss says he has held an "easy conversation" with the midfielder following the video posted on Snapchat, and feels that a ban for him isn't necessary
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho feels that any ban slapped on Dele Alli after his controversial coronavirus video would be "unnecessary" as he pleaded with the FA to go easy on the midfielder.
The England star has apologised after posting a clip on Snapchat in which he suggested that an Asian man in his vicinity had the deadly virus .
He is expected to face a one-match ban, similar to the one picked up by Manchester City's Bernardo Silva following an ill-advised social media post earlier this season.
“I feel that [a ban] would be unnecessary, but in relation to these decisions, I am nobody," said Mourinho at a press conference prior to Sunday's trip to Aston Villa.
“It is unnecessary because the player understands the naivety of the situation, the player is a good guy, the player even in the dressing room has a big Asian friend that he loves.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
“He learned the lesson immediately with the embarrassment. I don’t feel we need more than that.
“Of course I spoke with him but for me it was quite an easy conversation because he was very sorry about the mistake.
“It was not his intention to hurt or offend. He immediately regretted it, recognised it was a young guy mistake and he apologised.
"He regrets it and to have the humility to apologise is remarkable because sometimes young people make mistakes and don’t realise.
Image: BBC sport) BBC sport)
“I have a son and daughter basically the same age as Dele. I know what social media is like for this generation and when you’re a public person you have to be very, very careful.
“Dele is a great guy. The last thing he is is anything connected with racism or disrespect. Absolutely not. These are mistakes that young people sometimes make. End of story.”
Mourinho added that Tottenham are considering going on a pre-season tour of Asia in the summer, but would “need guarantees of safety for our people" before they committed to it.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Mikel Arteta makes Nicolas Pepe admission as Arsenal star struggles to justify price tag

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has conceded that Nicolas Pepe 's club record transfer fee has hindered him during his first season in English football .
Previous Gunners boss Unai Emery approved the £72million purchase of Pepe from Lille last summer , but the Ivory Coast international has so far scored just three goals in 21 Premier League appearances for the Gunners .
The 24-year-old has begun to find a regular place in the starting line-up under Arteta , but the Spaniard says that he still has a long way to go if he is to find consistency .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in a difficult position straight away because he ’ s going to be compared to players of that calibre , ” Arteta said on Friday .
“ He was in France and was one of the biggest stars in the league .
He had an incredible year .
“ Now he comes here and a lot of people didn ’ t even know him and you paid that price tag .
“ So for him to put his brain into this picture and solve all this is not easy .
And he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite his reservations , Arteta remains convinced that Pepe will prove a success .
“ It ’ s not easy to adapt to this league but he ’ s putting in the effort and he ’ s willing to do it , ” the Arsenal boss continued .
“ And it will come out .
“ First of all he needs the right structure behind him to be able to provide the moments of quality and winning games , whether it ’ s assists , goals , dribbles or whatever it is .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ much clearer picture of the things that are happening on the pitch , why they are happening and how he can solve them .
I think he ’ s in the process of doing that .
“ I hope we can see it from now to the end of the season .
”

ARTETA DETAILS WHAT ARSENAL GOT UP TO OVER THE WINTER BREAK
ARTETA DETAILS WHAT ARSENAL GOT UP TO OVER THE WINTER BREAK
The Ivorian arrived at Arsenal from Lille for a club record £72million in the summer, but he has scored just three Premier League goals in 21 appearances for the club
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has conceded that Nicolas Pepe's club record transfer fee has hindered him during his first season in English football.
Previous Gunners boss Unai Emery approved the £72million purchase of Pepe from Lille last summer, but the Ivory Coast international has so far scored just three goals in 21 Premier League appearances for the Gunners.
The 24-year-old has begun to find a regular place in the starting line-up under Arteta, but the Spaniard says that he still has a long way to go if he is to find consistency.
“The price that we paid for him puts him in a difficult position straight away because he’s going to be compared to players of that calibre,” Arteta said on Friday.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
“He was in France and was one of the biggest stars in the league. He had an incredible year.
“Now he comes here and a lot of people didn’t even know him and you paid that price tag.
“So for him to put his brain into this picture and solve all this is not easy. And he’s a really young player.”
Image: Stuart MacFarlane) Stuart MacFarlane)
Despite his reservations, Arteta remains convinced that Pepe will prove a success.
“It’s not easy to adapt to this league but he’s putting in the effort and he’s willing to do it,” the Arsenal boss continued. “And it will come out.
“First of all he needs the right structure behind him to be able to provide the moments of quality and winning games, whether it’s assists, goals, dribbles or whatever it is.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“Afterwards he needs to have a much clearer picture of the things that are happening on the pitch, why they are happening and how he can solve them. I think he’s in the process of doing that.
“I hope we can see it from now to the end of the season.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Jurgen Klopp calls on Liverpool to fight for a place in history as big guns return

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are prepared to fight for their Champions League crown ahead of a crucial week in their remarkable season .
Following the winter break enjoyed by their senior stars , the Reds resume Premier League action at bottom of the table Norwich City on Saturday .
But even if the Canaries were able to spring a huge surprise then it would be a massive shock if Klopp 's side were to loosen their grip on what will be a first top-flight title in 30 years .
Liverpool 's 22-point lead over Manchester City has led to many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League , which resumes on Tuesday when Klopp takes his side to very same venue where they lifted the trophy last season .
Atletico Madrid 's Wanda Metropolitano will bring back many happy memories for the German , but there will be no time for reminiscing in the Spanish capital , not with a double - and potential treble - to win .
“ That ( defending the Champions League ) is still to prove , '' said Klopp on Friday .
“ I have no clue if we can win the competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go for it .
“ Just to fight for it .
That is how it is .
“ Then it is about luck in certain moments to win anything and that is what we will need for sure.
” To win it again , and indeed to reach a third straight final , will be a tough ask for the Reds though , and Klopp is well aware of the tests that his team could face .
“ There are so many strong teams out there , ” he said .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the season , obviously I don ’ t watch Italian football enough but if Juventus are not ten points ahead then you can see there are some problems .
“ PSG - when they are all fit ... it is just a bomb !
That is just a really strong team .
“ Bayern getting more and more in again , Barcelona you can never discount , Real Madrid , Manchester City , lets not forget , because the Champions League will be one of their big targets .
“ We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the only real problem at this moment is Atletico.
” Despite all those names though , Liverpool 's remarkable form in the last 18 months has led many to make them favourites for the crown , but Klopp is n't getting carried away .
“ I really have no idea if we are the strongest team left in the competition , ” he added .
“ What I know and we showed last year is that we can beat the best .
“ It does n't mean we will , it just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the only thing I have to know .
“ Last year Man City was the best team in the world and we won later the Champions League , so now people are not happy with some things [ at City ] and we are it .
“ But there is always another team which is at the moment the best in the world .
“ Quality will not be the big difference – it is who finds the right mood , the right desire all that stuff can win the decisive challenges and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Having enjoyed their winter break over the past two weeks, Liverpool's senior stars will be back for the trip to Norwich on Saturday before resuming their defence of the Champions League
Jurgen Klopp calls on Liverpool to fight for a place in history as big guns return
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are prepared to fight for their Champions League crown ahead of a crucial week in their remarkable season.
Following the winter break enjoyed by their senior stars, the Reds resume Premier League action at bottom of the table Norwich City on Saturday.
But even if the Canaries were able to spring a huge surprise then it would be a massive shock if Klopp's side were to loosen their grip on what will be a first top-flight title in 30 years.
Liverpool's 22-point lead over Manchester City has led to many people shifting their attentions to the Champions League, which resumes on Tuesday when Klopp takes his side to very same venue where they lifted the trophy last season.
Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano will bring back many happy memories for the German, but there will be no time for reminiscing in the Spanish capital, not with a double - and potential treble - to win.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“That (defending the Champions League) is still to prove," said Klopp on Friday.
“I have no clue if we can win the competition, but we should be ready to go for it.
“Just to fight for it. That is how it is.
“Then it is about luck in certain moments to win anything and that is what we will need for sure.”
To win it again, and indeed to reach a third straight final, will be a tough ask for the Reds though, and Klopp is well aware of the tests that his team could face.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
“There are so many strong teams out there,” he said.
“I said it before Juventus was my favourite before the season, obviously I don’t watch Italian football enough but if Juventus are not ten points ahead then you can see there are some problems.
“PSG - when they are all fit... it is just a bomb! That is just a really strong team.
“Bayern getting more and more in again, Barcelona you can never discount, Real Madrid , Manchester City , lets not forget, because the Champions League will be one of their big targets.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“We have no clue how far we can go and the only real problem at this moment is Atletico.”
Despite all those names though, Liverpool's remarkable form in the last 18 months has led many to make them favourites for the crown, but Klopp isn't getting carried away.
“I really have no idea if we are the strongest team left in the competition,” he added.
“What I know and we showed last year is that we can beat the best.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
“It doesn't mean we will, it just means we can. And that is the only thing I have to know.
“Last year Man City was the best team in the world and we won later the Champions League, so now people are not happy with some things [at City] and we are it.
“But there is always another team which is at the moment the best in the world.
“Quality will not be the big difference – it is who finds the right mood, the right desire all that stuff can win the decisive challenges and we will see who that can be.”