thedailymirror--2020-05-14--Tory MPs delete tweets sharing far-right smears about Keir Starmer

A Tory health minister has deleted a tweet in which she shared a doctored video a far-right conspiracy theory about Labour leader Keir Starmer .
Nadine Dorries shared a clip from an anonymous Twitter account which featured a heavily edited video of Mr Starmer during his time as the Director of Public Prosecutions ( DPP ) .
It was also shared , and deleted , by two other Conservative MPs , Lucy Allan and Maria Caufield .
Mr Starmer was DPP until 2013 , and ordered a restructuring of how the Crown Prosecution Service ( CPS ) dealt with grooming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been failed .
In the unedited clip , which you can watch below , Mr Starmer is seen explaining why the system he inherited to prosecute people sexually abusing children was n't fit for purpose .
But the edited video instead cuts bits from the video and claims to show in its own words “ why he [ Starmer ] didn ’ t prosecute grooming gangs when he was head if [ sic ] the Crown Prosecution Service ” .
The account which posted the edited clip has since been deleted .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his predecessors when discussing how the cases were handled “ The approach taken in the past was the wrong approach , ” Mr Starmer said .
“ It was based on a number of assumptions , which don ’ t withstand scrutiny .
“ The guidelines change that , and they require the police and prosecutors to focus intensely on the allegation actually being made , and not so much on the weaknesses or vulnerabilities that are invariably there in some of the victims that come forward.
” Before Ms Dorries deleted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This is a doctored video tweeted by far-right social media account .
`` As a government minister , we hope Nadine Dorries acknowledges this and takes it down .
In the undoctored clip , Mr Starmer adds : “ The assumptions that were made included the assumption that a victim of child sexual abuse will swiftly report what happened to them to the police , will be able to give a coherent and consistent account , first time .
That they themselves will not have engaged in any offending or other behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misused drugs or alcohol at any stage.
” “ Those assumptions do not withstand scrutiny .
They have got to change.
” Telford MP Lucy Allan deleted her Tweet but did not apologise .
Instead , she said : `` There was a total failure by the authorities to understand # cse # grooming , a dismissive attitude towards victims , and a belief that victims brought it on themselves . ''
Which as many on Twitter have pointed out was the point Mr Starmer was making .
Maria Caulfield 's account disappeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telling those who tried to view her page told that she had been suspended for breaching the site 's rules .
Shadow minister Dr Rosena Allin Khan said it was : `` Disgraceful that a Government Minister and Tory MPs shared a smear about the Labour leader from a far-right account , without questioning it 's accuracy .
`` Why did this happen ?
Because the urge to score a political point beat the urge to seek the truth .
Shocking . ''
He tweeted : “ You had time to do this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Health during a public health crisis .
“ It ’ s either malevolence or stupidity .
Probably both .
”

Nadine Dorries, Lucy Allan and Maria Caufield all shared the tweet from the now-deleted anonymous account
A Tory health minister has deleted a tweet in which she shared a doctored video a far-right conspiracy theory about Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Nadine Dorries shared a clip from an anonymous Twitter account which featured a heavily edited video of Mr Starmer during his time as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
It was also shared, and deleted, by two other Conservative MPs, Lucy Allan and Maria Caufield.
The three MPs were giving a dressing down by Downing St after the incident.
Mr Starmer was DPP until 2013, and ordered a restructuring of how the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dealt with grooming gang cases and admitted that victims had been failed.
In the unedited clip, which you can watch below, Mr Starmer is seen explaining why the system he inherited to prosecute people sexually abusing children wasn't fit for purpose.
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But the edited video instead cuts bits from the video and claims to show in its own words “why he [Starmer] didn’t prosecute grooming gangs when he was head if [sic] the Crown Prosecution Service”.
The account which posted the edited clip has since been deleted.
The original clip reveals Mr Starmer is critical of his predecessors when discussing how the cases were handled
“The approach taken in the past was the wrong approach,” Mr Starmer said.
“It was based on a number of assumptions, which don’t withstand scrutiny.
“The guidelines change that, and they require the police and prosecutors to focus intensely on the allegation actually being made, and not so much on the weaknesses or vulnerabilities that are invariably there in some of the victims that come forward.”
Before Ms Dorries deleted the tweet a Labour source said: "This is a doctored video tweeted by far-right social media account.
"As a government minister, we hope Nadine Dorries acknowledges this and takes it down.
In the undoctored clip, Mr Starmer adds: “The assumptions that were made included the assumption that a victim of child sexual abuse will swiftly report what happened to them to the police, will be able to give a coherent and consistent account, first time. That they themselves will not have engaged in any offending or other behaviour, and that they will not have misused drugs or alcohol at any stage.”
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“Those assumptions do not withstand scrutiny. They have got to change.”
Telford MP Lucy Allan deleted her Tweet but did not apologise.
Instead, she said: "There was a total failure by the authorities to understand #cse #grooming, a dismissive attitude towards victims, and a belief that victims brought it on themselves."
Which as many on twitter have pointed out was the point Mr Starmer was making.
Maria Caulfield's account disappeared from Twitter shortly after sharing the same tweet.
Shadow minister Dr Rosena Allin Khan said it was: "Disgraceful that a Government Minister and Tory MPs shared a smear about the Labour leader from a far-right account, without questioning it's accuracy.
"Why did this happen? Because the urge to score a political point beat the urge to seek the truth. Shocking."
Labour MP Wes Streeting said Ms Dorries was spreading “fake news”.
He tweeted: “You had time to do this despite being a Minister in the Department of Health during a public health crisis.
“It’s either malevolence or stupidity. Probably both.”
A Downing Street spokesman: "These Tweets have rightly been deleted.
"The MPs involved have been spoken to by the Whips’ Office and reminded of their responsibility to check the validity of information before they post on social media sites."


thedailymirror--2020-05-14--TUI announces dramatic holiday plans which will transform buffets and kids' club

Buffets are set to be `` reduced to a minimum '' while childcare could be organised by countries , TUI has warned .
As the popular holiday firm gears up to welcome travellers back to its hotels , it has issued a detailed 10-point plan outlining how it will operate .
For many set to travel abroad this summer , many of the attractions may no longer be available .
We take a look at TUI 's new plans for holidays post-pandemic .
Only events , sports and entertainment involving small numbers of guests will be possible across its 400 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open and an evening programme of events will take place in outdoor areas only .
Team sports will replaced by other activities such as golf and tennis , whilst football tournaments will be scrapped .
And they will have less participants but run more frequently .
Spas will also have to be adapted in line with health requirements , meaning less treatments on offer and no saunas .
More outdoor activities will be made available but with smaller groups .
And more private tours will also be on offer .
And Kids ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new standards in line with the requirements of the destinations and guests ' countries of origin . ''
This could mean clubs could be limited by size or organised according to nationality .
In public areas such as restaurants , tables will be set 1.5 metres apart and will only be cleaned after guests have left them .
They will have limited capacity to ensure social distancing rules are followed , but the opening hours will be extended .
And the hugely popular buffets will have to be served to you by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Staff will have to wear masks when serving food and drinks to guests .
Holidaymakers will be encouraged to check-in online via the hotel 's website or their smartphone .
More private transfers will be offered and vehicles will be cleaned for every journey .
In public areas such as in the restaurants , corridors or gyms , all staff members will be required to keep a distance of 1.5 to two metres between them and the guests .
The number of disinfectant dispensers will be significantly increased .
All rooms will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of guests .
The most frequently used areas , such as bathrooms , and most used devices and appliances like TV remote controls `` will receive particular attention '' .
And staff will `` work together in fixed teams to reconstruct possible infection chains . ''
The holiday chain says it will train all employees in its own hotels .
All tickets will be electronic and passengers will have to undergo temperature checks .
Travellers will be required to maintain an adequate distance from each other in the airport , at passport control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wear face masks .
Boarding and leaving the plane will be staggered to avoid queues in jet bridges and aisles .
More staff will be available to speed up the process .
TUI says its aircraft are fitted with an highly effective filtering systems to ensure air quality .
More transfer buses will be made available to carry smaller groups .
Food and beverages should be preordered and all sales must be cashless to prevent physical contact .
If the plane is n't full , seats will be assigned apart .
Guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screened before boarding , along with crew .
This is likely to include a temperature scan .
Until August 31 , cruise ships will run with with maximum 1,000 guests , allowing for more distance on board .
There will be no self-service restaurants and every third seat will be occupied in theatres in order to maintain distance .
The number of people in the spa or gym will also be limited .
Frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned every 30 minutes .
There will be more medical staff on board and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing devices .
Each port will have procedures in place for handling possible positive cases of coronavirus .
The travel operator has said the plan will be introduced across TUI Blue , Robinson and TUI Magic Life and its hotel partners .
In a statement on its website , the UK firm said : `` It is part of a more comprehensive package of measures that covers all of the tour operator 's service components , from retail , flights and transfers to hotel stays , local excursions and cruises . ''
Sebastian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group executive board responsible for holiday experiences , said : “ Customer surveys clearly indicate that safety and hygiene will be of paramount importance for holidaymakers after the lockdown ” , '' With our group-wide , integrated health and safety management system , we can ensure that our hotels meet guests ’ high expectations and offer the best possible protection against infections during these unusual times .
'We are laying the foundations for an agile and safe return to business so we can be ready to offer our unique holiday experiences again as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tour operator was forced to halt the majority of their flights due to the coronavirus outbreak .
At the end of last month the company cancelled all beach holidays involving travel on or before 11 June .
And cruises have also been affected as the has company postponed the launch of Tui River Cruises sailings until 26 November .

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The leading tour operator has revealed detailed plans on how many popular aspects of its hotels are set to change in order to ensure travellers are kept safe
TUI announces dramatic holiday plans which will transform buffets and kids' club
Buffets are set to be "reduced to a minimum" while childcare could be organised by countries, TUI has warned.
As the popular holiday firm gears up to welcome travellers back to its hotels, it has issued a detailed 10-point plan outlining how it will operate.
For many set to travel abroad this summer, many of the attractions may no longer be available.
We take a look at TUI's new plans for holidays post-pandemic.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Entertainment
Only events, sports and entertainment involving small numbers of guests will be possible across its 400 hotels.
No night clubs will be open and an evening programme of events will take place in outdoor areas only.
Team sports will replaced by other activities such as golf and tennis, whilst football tournaments will be scrapped.
And they will have less participants but run more frequently.
Image: TUI) TUI)
Spas will also have to be adapted in line with health requirements, meaning less treatments on offer and no saunas.
More outdoor activities will be made available but with smaller groups.
And more private tours will also be on offer.
And Kids' Clubs "will be organised according to new standards in line with the requirements of the destinations and guests' countries of origin."
This could mean clubs could be limited by size or organised according to nationality.
Image: TUI) TUI)
Restaurants
In public areas such as restaurants, tables will be set 1.5 metres apart and will only be cleaned after guests have left them.
They will have limited capacity to ensure social distancing rules are followed, but the opening hours will be extended.
And the hugely popular buffets will have to be served to you by a member of staff with no self-service option.
Image: TUI) TUI)
Staff will have to wear masks when serving food and drinks to guests.
Hotel organisation
Holidaymakers will be encouraged to check-in online via the hotel's website or their smartphone.
More digital services to reduce unnecessary touchpoints.
More private transfers will be offered and vehicles will be cleaned for every journey.
In public areas such as in the restaurants, corridors or gyms, all staff members will be required to keep a distance of 1.5 to two metres between them and the guests.
Image: TUI) TUI)
The number of disinfectant dispensers will be significantly increased.
All rooms will be thoroughly deep cleaned before the arrival of guests.
The most frequently used areas, such as bathrooms, and most used devices and appliances like TV remote controls "will receive particular attention".
And staff will "work together in fixed teams to reconstruct possible infection chains."
The holiday chain says it will train all employees in its own hotels.
Image: TUI) TUI)
Flights
All tickets will be electronic and passengers will have to undergo temperature checks.
Travellers will be required to maintain an adequate distance from each other in the airport, at passport control and luggage collection .
Passengers will have to wear face masks.
Boarding and leaving the plane will be staggered to avoid queues in jet bridges and aisles.
More staff will be available to speed up the process.
TUI says its aircraft are fitted with an highly effective filtering systems to ensure air quality.
Image: The Boeing Company) The Boeing Company)
More transfer buses will be made available to carry smaller groups.
Food and beverages should be preordered and all sales must be cashless to prevent physical contact.
If the plane isn't full, seats will be assigned apart.
Cruises
Guests must complete health questionnaires and will be screened before boarding, along with crew. This is likely to include a temperature scan.
Image: TUI) TUI)
Until August 31, cruise ships will run with with maximum 1,000 guests, allowing for more distance on board.
There will be no self-service restaurants and every third seat will be occupied in theatres in order to maintain distance.
A maximum of ten children in Kids' Club.
The number of people in the spa or gym will also be limited.
Frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned every 30 minutes.
There will be more medical staff on board and the ship will maintain a supply of Covid-19 testing devices.
Each port will have procedures in place for handling possible positive cases of coronavirus.
The travel operator has said the plan will be introduced across TUI Blue, Robinson and TUI Magic Life and its hotel partners.
Image: WalesOnline/ WS) WalesOnline/ WS)
In a statement on its website, the UK firm said: "It is part of a more comprehensive package of measures that covers all of the tour operator's service components, from retail , flights and transfers to hotel stays, local excursions and cruises."
Sebastian Ebel, the member of Tui's group executive board responsible for holiday experiences, said: “Customer surveys clearly indicate that safety and hygiene will be of paramount importance for holidaymakers after the lockdown”,
"With our group-wide, integrated health and safety management system, we can ensure that our hotels meet guests’ high expectations and offer the best possible protection against infections during these unusual times.
'We are laying the foundations for an agile and safe return to business so we can be ready to offer our unique holiday experiences again as soon as possible".
The UK tour operator was forced to halt the majority of their flights due to the coronavirus outbreak.
At the end of last month the company cancelled all beach holidays involving travel on or before 11 June.
And cruises have also been affected as the has company postponed the launch of Tui River Cruises sailings until 26 November.


thedailymirror--2020-05-14--Parents build daughter incredible princess castle bunk bed - saving hundreds

Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree loved the idea of getting their daughter a castle-themed bunk bed - but baulked at the cost of buying one .
The nursing assistants saw prices in the thousands when they looked into it - but rather than giving up , decided to build one themselves instead .
`` My husband had seen some beds for sale online and started shopping around as he wanted to do something special for our daughter , Izzy , who will be three in July , '' Mary , from Tennessee , told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk .
`` The prices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outrageous - up to thousands of dollars for a nice one .
He is pretty handy with woodworking as he used to do some amateur work with a construction crew when he was younger , but picked up a lot of knowledge . ''
So rather than spending the money - Jim got to work himself .
`` He finished the project before lockdown .
It took him a couple of months working on it because he could only work on it on his days off , '' Mary said .
“ Jim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ section slides out , so when she gets older or wants to change it up it can be taken out and a desk could be put there and she could sleep on the top bunk .
“ The materials were 2x4 timber and plywood , and all the decorative bits , such as the trim and such , he cut out of plywood and sanded .
“ The spindles are store-bought and just cut down .
The materials for the bed probably cost between $ 350 ( £282 ) and $ 500 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tools used . ''
`` The ladder goes up to the top bunk and is secured to the wall for safety .
My husband is a big guy and he wanted to make sure it was well made and very safe , '' Mary said .
“ It warms our heart to be able to give her the things we couldn ’ t even have dreamed of when we were just poor kids growing up , and we have so much pride and feel so accomplished in turning this old house into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space and being creative is key !
” And the finished bed works perfectly to make use of space in their home - even including a toy stacking area .
“ We bought our home about 3 years ago when we found out we were going to have a baby .
We didn ’ t have much money but found a cute small home close to my work that was a rental but the owners were selling , '' Mary said .
“ The house needed a lot of work but Jim and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget-friendly projects to improve it . ''
And the good news is Izzy loves it too .
“ Izzy loves her bed , especially the cubby play area with the windows !
She was so happy to have her big girl bed.
” She added : “ We are older parents working in a high-stress field , so making our house a warm inviting place for us and our daughter is the key to our happiness . ''

Two nursing assistants have built their daughter a stunning castle-themed bunk bed themselves, after discovering it would cost thousands to buy one for her pre-made
Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree loved the idea of getting their daughter a castle-themed bunk bed - but baulked at the cost of buying one.
The nursing assistants saw prices in the thousands when they looked into it - but rather than giving up, decided to build one themselves instead.
"My husband had seen some beds for sale online and started shopping around as he wanted to do something special for our daughter, Izzy, who will be three in July," Mary, from Tennessee, told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk.
"The prices to purchase a castle bunk bed are outrageous - up to thousands of dollars for a nice one. He is pretty handy with woodworking as he used to do some amateur work with a construction crew when he was younger, but picked up a lot of knowledge."
Image: Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals) Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals)
So rather than spending the money - Jim got to work himself.
"He finished the project before lockdown. It took him a couple of months working on it because he could only work on it on his days off," Mary said.
“Jim built the lower platform first. This section slides out, so when she gets older or wants to change it up it can be taken out and a desk could be put there and she could sleep on the top bunk.
“The materials were 2x4 timber and plywood, and all the decorative bits, such as the trim and such, he cut out of plywood and sanded.
“The spindles are store-bought and just cut down. The materials for the bed probably cost between $350 (£282) and $500 (£403) if you count the paint and tools used."
Image: Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals) Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals)
"The ladder goes up to the top bunk and is secured to the wall for safety. My husband is a big guy and he wanted to make sure it was well made and very safe," Mary said.
“It warms our heart to be able to give her the things we couldn’t even have dreamed of when we were just poor kids growing up, and we have so much pride and feel so accomplished in turning this old house into our home. Optimising every bit of space and being creative is key!”
Image: Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals) Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals) Image: Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals) Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals)
And the finished bed works perfectly to make use of space in their home - even including a toy stacking area.
“We bought our home about 3 years ago when we found out we were going to have a baby. We didn’t have much money but found a cute small home close to my work that was a rental but the owners were selling," Mary said.
“The house needed a lot of work but Jim and I have slowly done many time-saving, budget-friendly projects to improve it."
Image: Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals) Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals) Image: Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals) Mary and Jim Garrett-Crabtree/LateDeals)
And the good news is Izzy loves it too.
“Izzy loves her bed, especially the cubby play area with the windows! She was so happy to have her big girl bed.”
She added: “We are older parents working in a high-stress field, so making our house a warm inviting place for us and our daughter is the key to our happiness."


thedailymirror--2020-05-14--Man Utd set up coronavirus testing station in training ground car park

Manchester United have set up a testing facility in the car park of their Carrington Training Complex to test players and staff for coronavirus ahead of a return to training next week .
The Red Devils are the latest of a number of clubs who are carrying out testing in line with the Premier League 's Project Restart plans to resume the season .
Wolverhampton Wanderers were the first side to test staff for COVID-19 on Monday , when over 10 members of their backroom staff were swabbed .
Wolves have set up a drive-through station at their Compton training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carried out by Premier League-approved medics .
Samples were then sent to London for analysis and returned to the club 's doctor , with further tests to be carried out later this week and at further regular intervals .
Wolves returned to training on Monday for the first time since the Premier League season was suspended in March , while United are set for a staggered return to Carrington starting next week .
Groups of twos or threes are set to conduct sessions with a reduced coaching staff after foreign players who returned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were told to return to the UK two weeks ago .
Odion Ighalo , Bruno Fernandes , Fred , Victor Lindelof and Sergio Romero arrived back in England last week , while the Red Devils squad has been told intensify their personal training sessions , according to the Manchester Evening News .
Victor Lindelof , Paul Pogba , Anthony Martial and Andreas Pereira trained together on Tuesday while maintaining social distancing and Pereira is hoping that larger sessions can take place later this month .
Pereira told Brazilian outlet GloboEsporte last week : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told that if everything is going well , we 'll be back in training on May 18 in groups of six .
If that goes well , a week or two later , we 'll be able to train as a group .
`` There will be six players training initially and there wo n't be much contact between us .
We 'll still be separated and training in different parts of the pitch .
Those precautions have to be followed .
I do n't know who 'll be in my group yet @ @

Red Devils players are set to return to Carringon Training Complex to resume training next week - and they will be tested upon arriving at a station set up in the car park
Manchester United have set up a testing facility in the car park of their Carrington Training Complex to test players and staff for coronavirus ahead of a return to training next week.
The Red Devils are the latest of a number of clubs who are carrying out testing in line with the Premier League's Project Restart plans to resume the season.
Wolverhampton Wanderers were the first side to test staff for COVID-19 on Monday, when over 10 members of their backroom staff were swabbed.
Wolves have set up a drive-through station at their Compton training ground where nose and mouth swabs were carried out by Premier League-approved medics.
Image: Eamonn and James Clarke) Eamonn and James Clarke)
Samples were then sent to London for analysis and returned to the club's doctor, with further tests to be carried out later this week and at further regular intervals.
Wolves returned to training on Monday for the first time since the Premier League season was suspended in March, while United are set for a staggered return to Carrington starting next week.
Groups of twos or threes are set to conduct sessions with a reduced coaching staff after foreign players who returned to their native countries during the pandemic were told to return to the UK two weeks ago.
Odion Ighalo, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Victor Lindelof and Sergio Romero arrived back in England last week, while the Red Devils squad has been told intensify their personal training sessions, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Victor Lindelof, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Andreas Pereira trained together on Tuesday while maintaining social distancing and Pereira is hoping that larger sessions can take place later this month.
Pereira told Brazilian outlet GloboEsporte last week: "We had a meeting and were told that if everything is going well, we'll be back in training on May 18 in groups of six. If that goes well, a week or two later, we'll be able to train as a group.
"There will be six players training initially and there won't be much contact between us. We'll still be separated and training in different parts of the pitch. Those precautions have to be followed. I don't know who'll be in my group yet."


thedailymirror--2020-05-14--Debbie Rowe says Michael Jackson 'not paedo' and calls abuse claims 'bulls**t'

Michael Jackson 's ex-wife Debbie Rowe declared she did n't find it `` inappropriate '' that he shared his bed with young boys and called allegations of child molestation `` bulls**t '' .
Speaking in a canned interview that re-emerged after the singer 's death in 2009 , his ex defended the star against accusations of child molestation .
The interview aired as a one-off special called The Debbie Rowe Interview : The Missing Tapes , made up of footage from the star 's Living with Michael Jackson : Take two documentary .
It was a follow-up aimed at discrediting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael Jackson in which the singer confessed to spending nights alone with young boys .
In the interview , Debbie was asked how she felt about her ex-husband spending so much private time with young boys .
She replied : `` Yeah boys hang out with other boys ...
I 'm not his mother .
I did n't see anything inappropriate about it at all .
`` How would people view it if it was me ?
Or you ?
Would they say it 's inappropriate ?
`` I 'm confused as to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision , the blanket statement that it 's inaproriate .
It 's because they have preconceived ideas that are absolutely incorrect .
Period . ''
When asked if she felt comfortable with Jackson being alone with their children , she added : `` He 's their father and he 's not a paedophile .
[ He would not do anything ] not to his children not to anyone else 's children ... except help them if they needed it ... '' He would n't do anything to hurt a child .
I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can only take the lies for so long and I 've reached my limit .
And that 's why I 'm doing this .
I 'm tired of the lies .
I 'm tired of the bulls**t. '' Debbie was married to the King of Pop for three years and gave birth to Jackson 's three children before they divorced in 1999 .
At the time of the interview , they had been divorced for four years .
Two years after the Bashir documentary , Jackson was put on trial in California on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was eventually cleared of all charges .
However , the allegations resurfaced after his death with the release of another bombshell documentary , Leaving Neverland .
In the film , Wade Robson and James Safechuck recounted their own experiences with Jackson as young boys and both alleged they 'd been sexually abused by the star .

DEBBIE ROWE SAID SHE DIDN'T FIND IT INAPPROPRIATE THAT HER HUSBAND WAS SHARING A BED WITH YOUNG BOYS
DEBBIE ROWE SAID SHE DIDN'T FIND IT INAPPROPRIATE THAT HER HUSBAND WAS SHARING A BED WITH YOUNG BOYS
Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe spoke out in support of the pop superstar after he faced a vicious backlash over Martin Bashir's bombshell documentary in which the singer confessed to spending nights alone with young boys
Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe declared she didn't find it "inappropriate" that he shared his bed with young boys and called allegations of child molestation "bulls**t".
Speaking in a canned interview that re-emerged after the singer's death in 2009, his ex defended the star against accusations of child molestation.
The interview aired as a one-off special called The Debbie Rowe Interview: The Missing Tapes, made up of footage from the star's Living with Michael Jackson: Take two documentary.
It was a follow-up aimed at discrediting Martin Bashir's bombshell programme Living With Michael Jackson in which the singer confessed to spending nights alone with young boys.
In the interview, Debbie was asked how she felt about her ex-husband spending so much private time with young boys.
She replied: "Yeah boys hang out with other boys... I'm not his mother. I didn't see anything inappropriate about it at all.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
"How would people view it if it was me? Or you? Would they say it's inappropriate?
"I'm confused as to where people have come up with the decision, the blanket statement that it's inaproriate. It's because they have preconceived ideas that are absolutely incorrect. Period."
When asked if she felt comfortable with Jackson being alone with their children, she added: "He's their father and he's not a paedophile.
[He would not do anything] not to his children not to anyone else's children... except help them if they needed it...
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"He wouldn't do anything to hurt a child. I'm tired of hearing it... because you can only take the lies for so long and I've reached my limit. And that's why I'm doing this. I'm tired of the lies. I'm tired of the bulls**t."
Debbie was married to the King of Pop for three years and gave birth to Jackson's three children before they divorced in 1999.
At the time of the interview, they had been divorced for four years.
Two years after the Bashir documentary, Jackson was put on trial in California on charges including molesting a minor.
He was eventually cleared of all charges.
However, the allegations resurfaced after his death with the release of another bombshell documentary, Leaving Neverland.
In the film, Wade Robson and James Safechuck recounted their own experiences with Jackson as young boys and both alleged they'd been sexually abused by the star.
Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe declared 'he's not a paedophile' and called abuse claims 'bulls**t'


thedailymirror--2020-05-14--Should you wear a face covering at the supermarket - what government rules say

Earlier this week , the government changed their stance on wearing face coverings during the coronavirus pandemic in the UK .
Until this point they had said there was no need for the general public to wear them when out and about .
But as of Wednesday ( May 12 ) this is no longer the case .
The new advice is that people should `` consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces where you may be more likely to come into contact with people you do not normally meet '' .
According to the experts , enclosed public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and trains , as well shops .
So if you can wear a face covering , you should try and wear one in these places to help limit the spread of the virus .
However there are a few cases in which people are unable to wear face coverings .
A post on gov.uk explains : `` They do not need to be worn outdoors , while exercising , in schools , in workplaces such as offices and retail , by those who may find them difficult to wear , such as children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not use them without assistance , or those who may have problems breathing while wearing a face covering . ''
The advice to wear them was issued after careful consideration of the latest scientific evidence from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) .
As per the evidence , the government confirmed face coverings can help reduce the risk of transmission in some circumstances .
`` Face coverings can help us protect each other and reduce the spread of the disease if you are suffering from coronavirus but not showing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as members of their household , should continue to follow the advice to self-isolate , '' the government 's announcement reads .
`` They may be beneficial in places where it is hard to follow and maintain social distancing measures .
This applies when using public transport , such as trains , buses and metro systems , or when visiting shops . ''
They added : `` The public is being strongly urged not to purchase surgical masks or respirators .
These are prioritised for healthcare workers working in more high-risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Instead the public is encouraged to make face coverings at home , using scarves or other textile items that many will already own . ''
You can learn how to make your own face covering at home here .

The government issued new coronavirus advice earlier this week about wearing face coverings, here's a reminder of what the rules are
Should you wear a face covering at the supermarket - what government rules say
Earlier this week, the government changed their stance on wearing face coverings during the coronavirus pandemic in the UK.
Until this point they had said there was no need for the general public to wear them when out and about.
But as of Wednesday (May 12) this is no longer the case.
The new advice is that people should "consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces where you may be more likely to come into contact with people you do not normally meet".
According to the experts, enclosed public spaces include public transport such as buses and trains, as well shops.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
So if you can wear a face covering, you should try and wear one in these places to help limit the spread of the virus.
However there are a few cases in which people are unable to wear face coverings.
A post on gov.uk explains: "They do not need to be worn outdoors, while exercising, in schools, in workplaces such as offices and retail, by those who may find them difficult to wear, such as children under two or primary aged children who cannot use them without assistance, or those who may have problems breathing while wearing a face covering."
The advice to wear them was issued after careful consideration of the latest scientific evidence from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
As per the evidence, the government confirmed face coverings can help reduce the risk of transmission in some circumstances.
"Face coverings can help us protect each other and reduce the spread of the disease if you are suffering from coronavirus but not showing symptoms. People with coronavirus symptoms, as well as members of their household, should continue to follow the advice to self-isolate," the government's announcement reads.
"They may be beneficial in places where it is hard to follow and maintain social distancing measures. This applies when using public transport, such as trains, buses and metro systems, or when visiting shops."
They added: "The public is being strongly urged not to purchase surgical masks or respirators. These are prioritised for healthcare workers working in more high-risk environments where the risk is greatest.
"Instead the public is encouraged to make face coverings at home, using scarves or other textile items that many will already own."
You can learn how to make your own face covering at home here.


thedailymirror--2020-05-15--Fabregas recalls making teammate 'so upset' in first Arsenal training session

Cesc Fabregas admits his eagerness to impress at Arsenal meant he upset one of the Gunners first team stars .
The Spaniard moved to north London in 2003 and was highly-rated by Arsene Wenger .
So much so that he was given his debut as a 16-year-old in the League Cup and remains Arsenal 's youngest ever player .
But in training he went to tackle Nwankwo Kanu and the Nigerian did not take kindly to his efforts .
Fabregas was asked by Thierry Henry whether he remembers his first session on Instagram and he responded : `` Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I made a tackle on Kanu as well and he was so upset with me !
`` But this is the good thing , or the bad thing , when you are young and you don ’ t think where you are sometimes .
You just want to play , you are excited and you just want to go there and prove yourself .
`` You don ’ t even realise , 'Oh , I am playing against World Cup winners here ' or something .
In that moment you just want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the passion and the adrenaline gets the best out of you .
`` But it ’ s great and it ’ s nice to hear this from you because it ’ s something that I always wondered how you guys used to see me when I was just like this .
`` And I never really spoke to anyone , I had some comments and stuff from someone , but it ’ s nice to hear that . ''
But Henry reassured the World Cup winner that he needed that mentality to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly winning trophies .
`` Listen Cesc , '' he said .
`` At the end of the day , as long as you can impress your teammates and you can look at them in their eyes when you go back into the dressing room .
`` And for me , anyone that can help me to win something , it is amazing .
But if the guy can come on our level and be a leader and have a brain and play the way you played , it was a no brainer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I wasn ’ t the coach , but the way we were , the coach knew we accepted you straight away because winners accept winners .
That ’ s basically it .
If you ’ re not a winner , you ’ ve got to go . ''

Cesc Fabregas moved to Arsenal in 2003 and set about establishing himself in the first team but upset one of his team-mates in the process
Cesc Fabregas admits his eagerness to impress at Arsenal meant he upset one of the Gunners first team stars.
The Spaniard moved to north London in 2003 and was highly-rated by Arsene Wenger.
So much so that he was given his debut as a 16-year-old in the League Cup and remains Arsenal's youngest ever player.
But in training he went to tackle Nwankwo Kanu and the Nigerian did not take kindly to his efforts.
Fabregas was asked by Thierry Henry whether he remembers his first session on Instagram and he responded: "Of course. I remember as well that day I made a tackle on Kanu as well and he was so upset with me!
"But this is the good thing, or the bad thing, when you are young and you don’t think where you are sometimes. You just want to play, you are excited and you just want to go there and prove yourself.
"You don’t even realise, 'Oh, I am playing against World Cup winners here' or something. In that moment you just want to try to do your best and sometimes the passion and the adrenaline gets the best out of you.
"But it’s great and it’s nice to hear this from you because it’s something that I always wondered how you guys used to see me when I was just like this.
"And I never really spoke to anyone, I had some comments and stuff from someone, but it’s nice to hear that."
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
But Henry reassured the World Cup winner that he needed that mentality to be accepted into an Arsenal side that were regularly winning trophies.
"Listen Cesc," he said. "At the end of the day, as long as you can impress your teammates and you can look at them in their eyes when you go back into the dressing room.
"And for me, anyone that can help me to win something, it is amazing. But if the guy can come on our level and be a leader and have a brain and play the way you played, it was a no brainer.
"And you played straight away. I wasn’t the coach, but the way we were, the coach knew we accepted you straight away because winners accept winners. That’s basically it. If you’re not a winner, you’ve got to go."


thedailymirror--2020-05-15--Ex-Pizza Express chair slammed for claims 'coronavirus pandemic is propaganda'

The former chairman of Channel 4 and Pizza Express has been slammed for suggesting the pandemic is Government `` propaganda '' and the resultant 'double recession ' will kill more than the virus .
Entrepreneur Luke Johnson caused controversy when implying on Thursday 's episode of BBC 's Question Time Britain could 've potentially avoided lockdown all together .
Nicknamed 'Cool Hand Luke ' after the 1960s Paul Newman film , the 58-year-old claimed only 350 people below the age of 60 and without `` other morbidities '' have died from Covid-19 in the UK .
`` You are more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 400 people a year that drown .
We have to get things a bit in context .
`` Every death is tragic but believe me we are already in the largest recession for 300 years .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
`` In fact , it ’ s not one recession , the Bank of England have said the economy will shrink by 14 % .
That ’ s the equivalent of two recessions .
It ’ s a depression , '' he continued .
`` And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have two million more unemployed people within the year .
`` Imagine the agony of two million more people .
How many deaths might flow from that ?
`` How many deaths have been flowing because of the fact we ’ ve got half as many A & E appointments at the moment ?
`` Cancer patients not being seen , people with heart disease not being seen , and the collateral damage of this campaign of fear and lockdown has to be taken into account .
`` Very soon I believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus , '' he added .
Asked by host Fiona Bruce if he believed the UK should not have gone into lockdown , Mr Johnson said Sweden has `` done alright '' .
He said Boris Johnson 's claims on Sunday Britain had avoided half a million deaths thanks to measures taken was 'scaremongering ' .
And said it was 'ludicrous ' to suggest the UK had avoided '10 times ' the amount of deaths of Sweden .
Ms Bruce said economic forecasts suggest Sweden 's economy will likely shrink by 6-9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'of sorts ' .
Mr Johnson said that is still better than the UK , whose economy is `` in the toilet '' .
Ms Bruce clarified deaths of those under 65 in total related to coronavirus is over 4,000 and emphasised just because people have morbidities does n't mean they were `` going to die anyway , they just have other conditions they live with '' .
Professor of Global Public Health , Devi Sridhar said : `` We keep putting the economy versus public health and I think that 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same side .
Containment and public health is good for the economy . ''
She said that 's been proven by countries who acted early and `` locked down fast , that actually took the drastic measures to contain the virus and are able to open up now . ''
Professor Sridhar went on to say , Sweden actually has `` one of the highest death rates per million in the world and far higher than neighbouring countries '' .
She said the country 's government has even admitted `` they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We 've had 60,000 estimated deaths , we are probably 10 % of our way through this if we think we reach some kind of immunity at 80 % , '' she continued .
`` We basically have to lose eight times that amount .
Actually , the figures are slightly lower than what 's estimated but are still incredibly high .
`` We would lose a lot of people if we took that strategy rather than trying to suppress the outbreak , wait for a therapeutic , wait for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key to stopping the virus is actually monitoring where exactly it is and sharing information effectively about where it is worst , as many other nations have done .
`` People are fearful because they do n't know where the virus is and they are looking around at their neighbouring countries and seeing other countries seem to be on top of it . ''
Writing on Twitter in response to Mr Johnson , Umaar Kazmi said : `` This is irresponsible and a lie .
`` I will listen to doctors and health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it would seem , simply wants to make money regardless of the tragic human cost .
`` Human life is worth more than his profits . ''
Alvin Brennar said : `` Thinking of his own bank balance . ''
Another Twitter user said : `` What he means is I ’ m losing money and I don ’ t want to !
`` I don ’ t care how many people die as long as my businesses are turning a profit . ''
However , some agreed with Mr Johnson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ making the very point I 've been banging on about for weeks .
`` The human misery of economic depression and mass unemployment will greatly exceed anything Coronavirus could ever inflict . ''

Former Channel 4 and Pizza Express chairman Luke Johnson claimed the Government has created a "campaign of fear" surrounding Covid-19 and Britain's worst recession for 300 years will kill more
The former chairman of Channel 4 and Pizza Express has been slammed for suggesting the pandemic is Government "propaganda" and the resultant 'double recession' will kill more than the virus.
Entrepreneur Luke Johnson caused controversy when implying on Thursday's episode of BBC's Question Time Britain could've potentially avoided lockdown all together.
Nicknamed 'Cool Hand Luke' after the 1960s Paul Newman film, the 58-year-old claimed only 350 people below the age of 60 and without "other morbidities" have died from Covid-19 in the UK.
"You are more likely to drown. There’s 400 people a year that drown. We have to get things a bit in context.
"Every death is tragic but believe me we are already in the largest recession for 300 years.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"In fact, it’s not one recession, the Bank of England have said the economy will shrink by 14%. That’s the equivalent of two recessions. It’s a depression," he continued.
"And I wouldn’t be surprised if we have two million more unemployed people within the year.
"Imagine the agony of two million more people. How many deaths might flow from that?
"How many deaths have been flowing because of the fact we’ve got half as many A&E appointments at the moment?
Image: BBC) BBC)
"Cancer patients not being seen, people with heart disease not being seen, and the collateral damage of this campaign of fear and lockdown has to be taken into account.
"Very soon I believe lockdown will be causing more deaths than the virus," he added.
Asked by host Fiona Bruce if he believed the UK should not have gone into lockdown, Mr Johnson said Sweden has "done alright".
He said Boris Johnson's claims on Sunday Britain had avoided half a million deaths thanks to measures taken was 'scaremongering'.
And said it was 'ludicrous' to suggest the UK had avoided '10 times' the amount of deaths of Sweden.
Ms Bruce said economic forecasts suggest Sweden's economy will likely shrink by 6-9%, and they had a lockdown 'of sorts'.
Mr Johnson said that is still better than the UK, whose economy is "in the toilet".
Ms Bruce clarified deaths of those under 65 in total related to coronavirus is over 4,000 and emphasised just because people have morbidities doesn't mean they were "going to die anyway, they just have other conditions they live with".
Professor of Global Public Health, Devi Sridhar said: "We keep putting the economy versus public health and I think that's a mistake.
"These are both on the same side. Containment and public health is good for the economy."
She said that's been proven by countries who acted early and "locked down fast, that actually took the drastic measures to contain the virus and are able to open up now."
Image: BBC) BBC)
Professor Sridhar went on to say, Sweden actually has "one of the highest death rates per million in the world and far higher than neighbouring countries".
She said the country's government has even admitted "they have not protected the elderly and vulnerable".
"We've had 60,000 estimated deaths, we are probably 10% of our way through this if we think we reach some kind of immunity at 80%," she continued.
"We basically have to lose eight times that amount. Actually, the figures are slightly lower than what's estimated but are still incredibly high.
"We would lose a lot of people if we took that strategy rather than trying to suppress the outbreak, wait for a therapeutic, wait for a vaccine."
She added that the key to stopping the virus is actually monitoring where exactly it is and sharing information effectively about where it is worst, as many other nations have done.
"People are fearful because they don't know where the virus is and they are looking around at their neighbouring countries and seeing other countries seem to be on top of it."
Writing on Twitter in response to Mr Johnson, Umaar Kazmi said: "This is irresponsible and a lie.
"I will listen to doctors and health experts, not a venture capitalist who, it would seem, simply wants to make money regardless of the tragic human cost.
"Human life is worth more than his profits."
Alvin Brennar said: "Thinking of his own bank balance."
Another Twitter user said: "What he means is I’m losing money and I don’t want to!
"I don’t care how many people die as long as my businesses are turning a profit."
However, some agreed with Mr Johnson.
One person said: "Finally someone making the very point I've been banging on about for weeks.
"The human misery of economic depression and mass unemployment will greatly exceed anything Coronavirus could ever inflict."


thedailymirror--2020-05-15--Maddison believes he's answered his biggest critics amid Man Utd transfer links

James Maddison claims he has answered his critics who previously questioned whether he could adapt to the defensive side of the game .
The Leicester playmaker has become a star at the King Power and was linked with a move to Manchester United .
His influence in the final third has been hugely impressive and resulted in a first England call up .
But questions have been asked about whether he does enough without the ball but Maddison is adamant , with the help of Brendan Rodgers , he has taken huge strides forward in that element of his game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it at Leicester , ” he told Thierry Henry in a chat for Puma .
“ We ’ re in the Champions League places , which is very promising .
Fingers crossed we can finish the games so we can secure a good season .
“ Rodgers sets his team out in a way I love , and he ’ s got me pressing harder .
“ Eighteen months ago , if you were asking , ‘ What are the question marks about James Maddison ?
’ you ’ d be saying , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
’ or ‘ He just wants to be a number 10.
’ “ But he [ Rodgers ] has changed me into a number eight and I ’ m better at the defensive side now.
” Maddison has been part of a Foxes side that have exceeded all expectation this term .
But they will be disappointed by their Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to relegation threatened Aston Villa .
And the 23-year-old admits the reverse gave him renewed desire to go on a win silverware .
“ I have a trophy cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no trophies in it , ” Maddison said , “ We got to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup and when we were knocked out in the last minute by Aston Villa , it was a feeling I ’ d never felt before .
That was when I realised I wanted to win trophies .
“ We ’ re in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup , so fingers crossed .
”

James Maddison is still improving as a player and has highlighted one area of his game that he feels he's particularly excelled in following links with Man Utd
James Maddison claims he has answered his critics who previously questioned whether he could adapt to the defensive side of the game.
The Leicester playmaker has become a star at the King Power and was linked with a move to Manchester United.
His influence in the final third has been hugely impressive and resulted in a first England call up.
But questions have been asked about whether he does enough without the ball but Maddison is adamant, with the help of Brendan Rodgers, he has taken huge strides forward in that element of his game.
“I’m really enjoying it at Leicester,” he told Thierry Henry in a chat for Puma.
Image: Plumb Images) Plumb Images)
“We’re in the Champions League places, which is very promising. Fingers crossed we can finish the games so we can secure a good season.
“Rodgers sets his team out in a way I love, and he’s got me pressing harder.
“Eighteen months ago, if you were asking, ‘What are the question marks about James Maddison?’ you’d be saying, ‘Can he do the defensive work?’ or ‘He just wants to be a number 10.’
“But he [Rodgers] has changed me into a number eight and I’m better at the defensive side now.”
Maddison has been part of a Foxes side that have exceeded all expectation this term.
Image: PA) PA)
But they will be disappointed by their Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to relegation threatened Aston Villa.
And the 23-year-old admits the reverse gave him renewed desire to go on a win silverware.
“I have a trophy cabinet at home, but there’s no trophies in it,” Maddison said,
“We got to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup and when we were knocked out in the last minute by Aston Villa, it was a feeling I’d never felt before. That was when I realised I wanted to win trophies.
“We’re in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, so fingers crossed.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-15--Tristan Thompson breaks silence after admitting to taking paternity test

Tristan Thompson has broken his silence after admitting that he took a paternity test after it was claimed that he had fathered a third child .
The NBA star has sent a legal letter , along with ex Khloe Kardashian , to the woman amid the furore but his latest public post has changed the focus of his attention .
The United States has been in lockdown in many states with social distancing the norm across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic .
With the restrictions slowly being lifted , the basketball star took to Twitter to share his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to restore normality .
Despite the US having the largest death rate in the world from the Covid-19 outbreak , President Trump has been keen to get people back to work and kick-start the economy again .
With this in mind , Tristan has urged caution in his tweet .
He wrote : `` I ’ m hearing things are starting to open back up in Ohio .
I hope everyone stays safe during these crazy times . ''
It has been crazy times for Tristan in recent days after it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The paternity test came back negative and he has sent a legal letter to his accuser , Kimberly Alexander , to `` immediately stop defaming them with malicious defamatory lies and specious fabrications . ''
Kimberly has requested Tristan takes a second test which his attorney has agreed the sports star will take on the grounds the results were sent off to an AABB-accredited lab , according to E !
News .
In a new letter obtained by E !
News , Tristan 's attorney wrote : `` After it was indisputably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the most reputable labs that Mr Thompson is not your child 's father , we thought that would be the end of this .
`` Instead , you have continued to spread outrageous lies about my clients , including ridiculous fictional conspiracy theories that you conjured up claiming that my clients supposedly somehow falsified the paternity test results since members of the Kardashian family had previously used the same trustworthy lab . ''
Kimberly was further threatened with a courtroom battle if she did n't back down , with the prospect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kardashians .
The Kardashian 's lawyer accused Kimberly of wanting `` 15 minutes of fame '' in a brutal put down in the legal letter .
He added : `` It is obvious that the reason you are spreading these lies about my clients is because you want your 15 minutes of fame .
My clients will not tolerate your despicable conduct . ''
`` It has been proven that Mr Thompson is not the father of your child and we demand that you stop claiming that he is , and that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test results .
`` It is defamatory per se to falsely assert that someone is a deadbeat dad who allegedly does not support his children , and to falsely accuse my clients of faking paternity test results . ''
Tristan has two children from previous relationships .
The basketball star raises his daughter True , two , with his ex-girlfriend Khloe .
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NBA star Tristan Thompson has looked to take the heat off his paternity test allegations by speaking out about the "crazy times" of the coronavirus lockdown
Tristan Thompson has broken his silence after admitting that he took a paternity test after it was claimed that he had fathered a third child.
The NBA star has sent a legal letter, along with ex Khloe Kardashian, to the woman amid the furore but his latest public post has changed the focus of his attention.
The United States has been in lockdown in many states with social distancing the norm across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With the restrictions slowly being lifted, the basketball star took to Twitter to share his thoughts as the first tentative steps are taken to restore normality.
Despite the US having the largest death rate in the world from the Covid-19 outbreak, President Trump has been keen to get people back to work and kick-start the economy again.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
With this in mind, Tristan has urged caution in his tweet.
He wrote: "I’m hearing things are starting to open back up in Ohio. I hope everyone stays safe during these crazy times."
It has been crazy times for Tristan in recent days after it was alleged that he was the father again.
The paternity test came back negative and he has sent a legal letter to his accuser, Kimberly Alexander, to "immediately stop defaming them with malicious defamatory lies and specious fabrications."
Kimberly has requested Tristan takes a second test which his attorney has agreed the sports star will take on the grounds the results were sent off to an AABB-accredited lab, according to E! News.
In a new letter obtained by E! News, Tristan's attorney wrote: "After it was indisputably established by a paternity test performed by one of the most reputable labs that Mr Thompson is not your child's father, we thought that would be the end of this.
"Instead, you have continued to spread outrageous lies about my clients, including ridiculous fictional conspiracy theories that you conjured up claiming that my clients supposedly somehow falsified the paternity test results since members of the Kardashian family had previously used the same trustworthy lab."
Image: realtristan13/Instagram) realtristan13/Instagram)
Kimberly was further threatened with a courtroom battle if she didn't back down, with the prospect of a multi-million-dollar legal battle with the Kardashians.
The Kardashian's lawyer accused Kimberly of wanting "15 minutes of fame" in a brutal put down in the legal letter.
He added: "It is obvious that the reason you are spreading these lies about my clients is because you want your 15 minutes of fame. My clients will not tolerate your despicable conduct."
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"It has been proven that Mr Thompson is not the father of your child and we demand that you stop claiming that he is, and that he and M. Kardashian somehow falsified the paternity test results.
"It is defamatory per se to falsely assert that someone is a deadbeat dad who allegedly does not support his children, and to falsely accuse my clients of faking paternity test results."
Tristan has two children from previous relationships.
The basketball star raises his daughter True, two, with his ex-girlfriend Khloe.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-14--Henry recalls his favourite Arsenal goal and the 'weird' coincidences behind it

Thierry Henry has labelled his FA Cup winner against Leeds in 2012 as his favourite Arsenal goal .
The Gunners legend returned for a short loan spell and scored on his first game back .
He had left for Barcelona in 2007 after eight years in north London where he became one of the club 's greatest players .
The Frenchman claims when he scored his goal he felt like a fan .
But when he slotted the ball past Andy Lonergan he was wearing the No 12 shirt despite being synonymous with No 14 .
That set about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 .
No matter where you looked you could n't escape the figure - be it minutes , goals , appearances or even the year .
`` The comeback goal , you know when I came back to play against Leeds for Arsenal , '' Henry said in an Instagram Live .
`` It was weird because I scored the goal as a fan .
I never had the chance , you played for Barcelona because you [ Fabregas ] were a fan when you were young , you went back , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the meaning .
It was kind of weird .
`` I came back with number 12 , that ’ s my number actually .
Fourteen is not my number .
I took the number 14 at Arsenal because Christopher Wreh had number 12 , so I didn ’ t want to take it off him .
`` That ’ s the reason , I didn ’ t want to take it off him .
That ’ s why when I came back , number 12 because of Marco van Basten at Euro 88 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I scored with 12 minutes to go on the clock , 78th minute .
That was my 12th game against Leeds , that was my 12th goal , I ’ m wearing number 12 and we were just turning into 2012 . ''

Thierry Henry scored on his Arsenal return in 2012 while wearing the No 12 shirt - a fact that hasn't gone unnoticed by the Frenchman
Thierry Henry recalls his favourite Arsenal goal - and the 'weird' coincidences behind it
Thierry Henry has labelled his FA Cup winner against Leeds in 2012 as his favourite Arsenal goal.
The Gunners legend returned for a short loan spell and scored on his first game back.
He had left for Barcelona in 2007 after eight years in north London where he became one of the club's greatest players.
The Frenchman claims when he scored his goal he felt like a fan.
But when he slotted the ball past Andy Lonergan he was wearing the No 12 shirt despite being synonymous with No 14.
That set about a strange sequence of events involving the number 12.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
No matter where you looked you couldn't escape the figure - be it minutes, goals, appearances or even the year.
"The comeback goal, you know when I came back to play against Leeds for Arsenal," Henry said in an Instagram Live.
"It was weird because I scored the goal as a fan. I never had the chance, you played for Barcelona because you [Fabregas] were a fan when you were young, you went back, it’s different.
"And also the meaning. It was kind of weird.
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"I came back with number 12, that’s my number actually. Fourteen is not my number. I took the number 14 at Arsenal because Christopher Wreh had number 12, so I didn’t want to take it off him.
"That’s the reason, I didn’t want to take it off him. That’s why when I came back, number 12 because of Marco van Basten at Euro 88.
"But you have to understand, I scored with 12 minutes to go on the clock, 78th minute. That was my 12th game against Leeds, that was my 12th goal, I’m wearing number 12 and we were just turning into 2012."


thedailymirror--2020-05-14--How Kate Garraway's family and friends pulled together as Derek battles Covid-19

Kate Garraway has been open with her feelings as her husband Derek Draper battles for his life in hospital .
The 53-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter has stood down from her breakfast show role since her husband was hospitalised after contracting coronavirus .
Derek , 52 , has been in intensive care in a medically induced coma with his family pulling together for Kate as she comes to terms with his daily battle .
Her family have been anxiously awaiting good news since Derek went into hospital at the end of March .
Kate has stayed at home with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 10 , and she shared a sweet video of her son showing off his family represented in Lego form .
In it , he showed that dad Derek is on a pedestal in the centre of the piece with the family all around him , including Kate and the grandparents .
This is not the only time that there has been a public show of strength for Kate during this deeply worrying time for the family .
The former I 'm A Celebrity star has been posting weekly videos of her Clap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her famous pals send kind wishes in the comments .
The videos also show the community in which Kate lives in as her neighbours join her in paying tribute to the frontline staff in the NHS who are facing the Covid-19 outbreak full on .
The TV presenter has thanked fans for their messages during this time , writing in a heartfelt Instagram post : `` '' I wanted to send a huge thank you to all of you who have sent me such wonderful messages wishing Derek well .
It has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am sorry I have not been able to reply to them individually , as I am sure you will understand that I am focusing on my family and Derek right now . ''
She went on : `` In quieter moments I am reading all of your messages and they are so comforting and wonderful to read . ''
GMB presenter Ben Shepherd has been vocal in his support of Kate , as her TV family pulls together around her .
Speaking about how Kate is getting comfort from having chats with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words are getting through .
He said : `` One of our colleagues , Kate Garraway , has said that one of the things that has been really comforting for her is the fact that the staff are taking her phone in the evenings and she can talk to her husband .
`` She has no idea if he 's responding but it certainly gives her a sense of comfort and there is the hope that it is .
`` It is an incredibly touching and personal thing to do to take that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these patients . ''
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Kate Garraway has been giving a weekly update to her husband Derek's battle with coronavirus as he fights for his life in intensive care after being hospitalised
Kate Garraway has been open with her feelings as her husband Derek Draper battles for his life in hospital.
The 53-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter has stood down from her breakfast show role since her husband was hospitalised after contracting coronavirus.
Derek, 52, has been in intensive care in a medically induced coma with his family pulling together for Kate as she comes to terms with his daily battle.
Her family have been anxiously awaiting good news since Derek went into hospital at the end of March.
Kate has stayed at home with her children Darcey, 14, and William, 10, and she shared a sweet video of her son showing off his family represented in Lego form.
Image: James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock) James Gourley/ITV/Shutterstock)
In it, he showed that dad Derek is on a pedestal in the centre of the piece with the family all around him, including Kate and the grandparents.
This is not the only time that there has been a public show of strength for Kate during this deeply worrying time for the family.
The former I'm A Celebrity star has been posting weekly videos of her Clap for Carers, which have seen many of her famous pals send kind wishes in the comments.
The videos also show the community in which Kate lives in as her neighbours join her in paying tribute to the frontline staff in the NHS who are facing the Covid-19 outbreak full on.
The TV presenter has thanked fans for their messages during this time, writing in a heartfelt Instagram post: ""I wanted to send a huge thank you to all of you who have sent me such wonderful messages wishing Derek well. It has meant the world to me.
"I am sorry I have not been able to reply to them individually, as I am sure you will understand that I am focusing on my family and Derek right now."
Image: ITV) ITV)
She went on: "In quieter moments I am reading all of your messages and they are so comforting and wonderful to read."
GMB presenter Ben Shepherd has been vocal in his support of Kate, as her TV family pulls together around her.
Speaking about how Kate is getting comfort from having chats with her husband in the hope that her words are getting through.
Image: ENTERPRISE NEWS AND PICTURES) ENTERPRISE NEWS AND PICTURES)
He said: "One of our colleagues, Kate Garraway, has said that one of the things that has been really comforting for her is the fact that the staff are taking her phone in the evenings and she can talk to her husband.
"She has no idea if he's responding but it certainly gives her a sense of comfort and there is the hope that it is.
"It is an incredibly touching and personal thing to do to take that phone and be there for the families of these patients."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


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thedailymirror--2020-05-14--Sports clubs at risk of administration in coronavirus crisis, warns think tank

Dozens of professional sports clubs could plunge into administration amid the coronavirus lockdown , a report warns today .
The futures of football , rugby and cricket clubs have been thrown into doubt after seasons were suspended , according to the Onward think tank .
Its analysis of professional sports clubs ' accounts reveals ending the season early would cost lower-tier football clubs an average £1.8million in TV and gate receipt income – 56 % of revenue .
The resumption of matches behind closed doors would leave EFL clubs with 30 % less revenue on average , it says .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rugby Super League , rugby union Premiership and county cricket clubs studies , two-thirds ( 62 clubs ) recorded an operating loss in their most recent accounts – exposing the precarious finances of clubs going into the crisis , the study warns .
It cites evidence to a parliamentary select committee hearing this month where MPs heard the English Football League faces losses of £200million , the England and Wales Cricket Board £380million , and the Rugby Football Union £122 million if the autumn internationals are cancelled .
The think tank 's 45-page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How to save sporting institutions from collapse during the pandemic ' – calls on ministers to act “ to protect the clubs that are the pride of many communities , which will be needed to bring the country back together again once the crisis is over.
” Onward played a key role in the Tories ' general election victory after inventing the term “ Workington Man ” to identify traditional Labour voters across the North and Midlands .
Its director Will Tanner said : “ The Government ’ s majority was built on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towns in the North and the Midlands , where sport is not so much entertainment as a religion .
“ These clubs are not rich – in fact , most are loss-making .
“ Even if play resumes , the suspension of the season risks relegating dozens of clubs to the tides of history .
“ Before the planned June restart , ministers should take immediate action to protect sports clubs that are the pride of many communities , and which will be needed to bring the country back together again once this @ @ @ @ @

The Onward group, which helped the Conservative Party demolish Labour's Red Wall at the general election, issued the alert
Sports clubs at risk of administration in coronavirus crisis, warns think tank
Dozens of professional sports clubs could plunge into administration amid the coronavirus lockdown, a report warns today.
The futures of football, rugby and cricket clubs have been thrown into doubt after seasons were suspended, according to the Onward think tank.
Its analysis of professional sports clubs' accounts reveals ending the season early would cost lower-tier football clubs an average £1.8million in TV and gate receipt income – 56% of revenue.
The resumption of matches behind closed doors would leave EFL clubs with 30% less revenue on average, it says.
Of the 92 English football league, rugby Super League, rugby union Premiership and county cricket clubs studies, two-thirds (62 clubs) recorded an operating loss in their most recent accounts – exposing the precarious finances of clubs going into the crisis, the study warns.
Image: SNS Group) SNS Group)
It cites evidence to a parliamentary select committee hearing this month where MPs heard the English Football League faces losses of £200million, the England and Wales Cricket Board £380million, and the Rugby Football Union £122 million if the autumn internationals are cancelled.
The think tank's 45-page report, 'A sporting chance – How to save sporting institutions from collapse during the pandemic' – calls on ministers to act “to protect the clubs that are the pride of many communities, which will be needed to bring the country back together again once the crisis is over.”
Onward played a key role in the Tories' general election victory after inventing the term “Workington Man” to identify traditional Labour voters across the North and Midlands.
Image: National Institutes of Health/AF) National Institutes of Health/AF)
Its director Will Tanner said: “The Government’s majority was built on the back of rugby league and football towns in the North and the Midlands, where sport is not so much entertainment as a religion.
“These clubs are not rich – in fact, most are loss-making.
“Even if play resumes, the suspension of the season risks relegating dozens of clubs to the tides of history.
“Before the planned June restart, ministers should take immediate action to protect sports clubs that are the pride of many communities, and which will be needed to bring the country back together again once this pandemic is over.”
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/mirror-politics-newsletter-e-mail-21978800


thedailymirror--2020-05-14--Major mental health problems among NHS virus heroes spike 88% as colleagues die

As the nation once again clapped for carers last night , the terrible toll the coronavirus fight is taking on our frontline NHS workers ’ mental health was revealed .
Hundreds of thousands of people joined the eighth weekly celebration of the nation ’ s carers including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds , but mental health charity the Laura Hyde Foundation said increasing numbers are suffering problems so acute they need clinical treatment .
The charity , which provides mental health support to medical and emergency services staff , said it had seen an 88 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms of serious conditions , including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder .
The charity claims many NHS trusts don ’ t provide adequate mental health support for staff , while many workers fear reprisals from bosses if they admit they are not coping .
So far more than 160 frontline NHS and care workers have died during the pandemic .
In Clacton-on-Sea hundreds lined the streets to pay their respects to “ superhuman ” GP Dr Karamat Ullah Mirza , who died from Covid-19 after serving his community for decades .
The 84-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1966 , had “ enormous determination ” , his wife Estelle Mirza said .
“ He would fight to the end of the Earth for his patients and was so dedicated to them.
” They were married for 48 years .
In Derby , family and friends paid tribute to Norman Austria , 61 , who passed away on Wednesday after several weeks of battling the disease .
Mr Austria , originally from the Philippines , worked at the Royal Derby Hospital and was described as a “ loved and respected ” colleague @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , said he was a “ wonderful husband ” .
He is the fourth staff member from UHDB to die .
Alanzo Smith , 62 , from Chingford , North East London , died on Sunday at the University College Hospital in London .
His twin brother Spurgeon said Alanzo had been in hospital since April 14 .
He said Alanzo ’ s family had last seen him a week before he died .
Alanzo moved to the UK from Jamaica aged 14 .
“ He would go in even when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Spurgeon .
Alanzo had worked at the Barnet , Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust for 22 years .
Dr Thaung Htaik , 65 , a consultant in general medicine , died earlier this week .
The grandfather-of-three worked at the Great Western Hospitals Trust in Swindon , Wilts .
His family said he was a “ beloved husband , father and grandfather.
” The Laura Hyde Foundation is now calling on the government to ensure sufficient support to health care staff around the country , warning of a mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months even as Covid-19 cases drop .
Liam Barnes , the charity ’ s CEO , said : “ We are seeing a lot of symptoms of grief , guilt , or perceived weakness .
“ NHS staff are telling us , ‘ I feel like I ’ ve let my family down by being away from them ’ , ‘ I feel I ’ m failing in my job because patients are dying all around me and I ’ m not allowed to let their family see them ’ .
“ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , vomiting and shaking , anxiety of going back into the ward because of the level of trauma associated with that environment - all classic symptoms of mental health issues .
“ This is only just the start .
We ’ re about to see a peak in mental health issues in the NHS in the next six to 12 months.
” He added : “ NHS trusts , like any other large employer , needs to provide a minimum level of mental health support for staff .
“ But while there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t , there is no standard .
`` And there is still a stigma attached to mental health issues which mean many staff members feel they can not go to their trust to discuss their problems.
” Today ( Friday ) it is launching a campaign called ‘ No Mask for Mental Health ’ to reminding the nation that once lockdown lifts , and the risks of catching the disease begin to fall , life doesn ’ t simply go back to normal for those who ’ ve worked tirelessly to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circumstances .
In one TV advert for the campaign a stressed nurse looking after dying Covid-19 patients asks : “ How do I choose who to stay with ?
They ’ re both going .
I don ’ t want either of them to be alone.I ’ ve never felt this helpless .
I ’ ll never get my head round it .
I ’ m a paediatrician for god ’ s sake .
I ’ m not used to all this death .
Why does anyone think this isn ’ t bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already this morning .
I ’ ll have a wee cry myself this evening .
another day , another battle.
” As well a TV and radio campaign to raise awareness of the mental toll of the coronavirus outbreak on medical professionals , the charity has also released filters on Instagram and Snapchat featuring an upside-down rainbow smile , for people to show their support for NHS staff .
Jennifer Hawkins , the foundation ’ s clinical lead and a mental health nurse , said that since the start of the coronavirus crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from desperate workers asking for help .
She said : “ What we hear is , ‘ Please help me , I don ’ t know where to turn , I don ’ t know where to go .
“ These are professionals who love their job but are underworked , don ’ t have the equipment they need , and are being put in situations where they shouldn ’ t be .
“ We are seeing high levels of anxiety , depression , separation anxiety and stress , and the more serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , such as bipolar and severe anxiety disorders .
“ It makes me frustrated and upset for the individual that it has come to this .
Why should they have to become unwell before they get the help they need ?
” Ms Hawkins said that while NHS staff appreciate the support of the public and weekly claps , for many being labelled a ‘ hero ’ can put them under great pressure .
She said : “ The clapping has undoubtedly raised morale , but they don ’ t really want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s important to remember that they are human beings , with the same fears and worries as everyone else .
“ It ’ s very difficult for them to live up to those expectations of being a hero .
“ If the public would like to do more to champion NHS workers , they can join us in demanding that every trust provide proper mental health support for their staff , so they can get support in confidence without fear of reprisals .
`` We ’ re not asking for anything extra , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide for their staff , but what many NHS workers who most need it right now don ’ t have.
” • To donate to the Laura Hyde Foundation , visit the charity 's website • To use the Instragram filter , click here

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As the country thanks its frontline coronavirus heroes, the mental toll is revealed as the Laura Hyde Foundation says increasing numbers are suffering problems so acute they need clinical treatment.
As the nation once again clapped for carers last night, the terrible toll the coronavirus fight is taking on our frontline NHS workers’ mental health was revealed.
Hundreds of thousands of people joined the eighth weekly celebration of the nation’s carers including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds, but mental health charity the Laura Hyde Foundation said increasing numbers are suffering problems so acute they need clinical treatment.
The charity, which provides mental health support to medical and emergency services staff, said it had seen an 88 per cent spike in calls from frontline workers presenting symptoms of serious conditions, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The charity claims many NHS trusts don’t provide adequate mental health support for staff, while many workers fear reprisals from bosses if they admit they are not coping.
Image: Copyright unknown) Copyright unknown)
So far more than 160 frontline NHS and care workers have died during the pandemic.
In Clacton-on-Sea hundreds lined the streets to pay their respects to “superhuman” GP Dr Karamat Ullah Mirza, who died from Covid-19 after serving his community for decades.
The 84-year-old, who came to the UK in 1966, had “enormous determination”, his wife Estelle Mirza said.
“He would fight to the end of the Earth for his patients and was so dedicated to them.”
They were married for 48 years.
In Derby, family and friends paid tribute to Norman Austria, 61, who passed away on Wednesday after several weeks of battling the disease.
Mr Austria, originally from the Philippines, worked at the Royal Derby Hospital and was described as a “loved and respected” colleague.
Shirley, his wife of 40 years, said he was a “wonderful husband”. He is the fourth staff member from UHDB to die.
Alanzo Smith, 62, from Chingford, North East London, died on Sunday at the University College Hospital in London.
Image: PA) PA)
His twin brother Spurgeon said Alanzo had been in hospital since April 14.
He said Alanzo’s family had last seen him a week before he died.
Alanzo moved to the UK from Jamaica aged 14.
“He would go in even when he was off work, he was dedicated” said Spurgeon.
Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror) Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)
Alanzo had worked at the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust for 22 years.
Dr Thaung Htaik, 65, a consultant in general medicine, died earlier this week. The grandfather-of-three worked at the Great Western Hospitals Trust in Swindon, Wilts.
His family said he was a “beloved husband, father and grandfather.”
The Laura Hyde Foundation is now calling on the government to ensure sufficient support to health care staff around the country, warning of a mental health crisis among NHS staff over the coming months even as Covid-19 cases drop.
Liam Barnes, the charity’s CEO, said: “We are seeing a lot of symptoms of grief, guilt, or perceived weakness.
“NHS staff are telling us, ‘I feel like I’ve let my family down by being away from them’, ‘I feel I’m failing in my job because patients are dying all around me and I’m not allowed to let their family see them’.
“They are reporting sleeping too much, sickness, vomiting and shaking, anxiety of going back into the ward because of the level of trauma associated with that environment - all classic symptoms of mental health issues.
Image: PA) PA)
“This is only just the start. We’re about to see a peak in mental health issues in the NHS in the next six to 12 months.”
He added: “NHS trusts, like any other large employer, needs to provide a minimum level of mental health support for staff.
“But while there are some trusts which provide it, others don’t, there is no standard.
"And there is still a stigma attached to mental health issues which mean many staff members feel they cannot go to their trust to discuss their problems.”
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Today (Friday) it is launching a campaign called ‘No Mask for Mental Health’ to reminding the nation that once lockdown lifts, and the risks of catching the disease begin to fall, life doesn’t simply go back to normal for those who’ve worked tirelessly to care for others under the most difficult circumstances.
In one TV advert for the campaign a stressed nurse looking after dying Covid-19 patients asks: “How do I choose who to stay with? They’re both going. I don’t want either of them to be alone.I’ve never felt this helpless. I’ll never get my head round it. I’m a paediatrician for god’s sake. I’m not used to all this death. Why does anyone think this isn’t bad!? Three other nurses have cried already this morning. I’ll have a wee cry myself this evening. another day, another battle.”
As well a TV and radio campaign to raise awareness of the mental toll of the coronavirus outbreak on medical professionals, the charity has also released filters on Instagram and Snapchat featuring an upside-down rainbow smile, for people to show their support for NHS staff.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Jennifer Hawkins, the foundation’s clinical lead and a mental health nurse, said that since the start of the coronavirus crisis they had received more than 2,000 calls from desperate workers asking for help.
She said: “What we hear is, ‘Please help me, I don’t know where to turn, I don’t know where to go.
“These are professionals who love their job but are underworked, don’t have the equipment they need, and are being put in situations where they shouldn’t be.
“We are seeing high levels of anxiety, depression, separation anxiety and stress, and the more serious conditions that can happen when these escalate, such as bipolar and severe anxiety disorders.
Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.)
“It makes me frustrated and upset for the individual that it has come to this. Why should they have to become unwell before they get the help they need?”
Ms Hawkins said that while NHS staff appreciate the support of the public and weekly claps, for many being labelled a ‘hero’ can put them under great pressure.
She said: “The clapping has undoubtedly raised morale, but they don’t really want to be called heroes.
"It’s important to remember that they are human beings, with the same fears and worries as everyone else.
“It’s very difficult for them to live up to those expectations of being a hero.
“If the public would like to do more to champion NHS workers, they can join us in demanding that every trust provide proper mental health support for their staff, so they can get support in confidence without fear of reprisals.
"We’re not asking for anything extra, it is what any caring employer would provide for their staff, but what many NHS workers who most need it right now don’t have.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-14--'Tory cash for NHS digital shake-up failed to match ambitions', says watchdog

Tory ministers failed to pump in enough cash to a digital overhaul of the NHS , a watchdog reveals today .
The Government earmarked £4.7billion to transform digital services in healthcare in a bid to make them “ paperless ” .
But in a damning , 60-page report drawn-up before the coronavirus outbreak , the National Audit Office says : “ Recent investment in digital transformation has not been sufficient to deliver the national ambitions.
” A senior MP warned the failure to update systems quickly enough has left the NHS at risk of a massive cyber attack .
Progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and “ recent investment in digital transformation has been inadequate ” , the study warns .
It says NHS England and NHS Improvement estimated up to £8.1billion will be needed between 2019-20 and 2023-24 to hit targets – including £3billion pumped in by trusts between 2019-20 and 2028-29 .
But the report suggests the estimates are based on limited data – and it is uncertain if even that level of funding would be sufficient , coupled with a risk trusts would be unwilling or unable to fund the money needed from them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` better understanding '' of the required investment in the NHS was needed to help improve its digital infrastructure .
It adds : “ The NHS has not made the expected progress since 2014 , including against a headline target to achieve a ‘ paperless ’ NHS.
” NAO chief Gareth Davies said : “ The track record for digital transformation in the NHS has been poor , with key targets such as a ‘ paperless ’ NHS by 2018 not being achieved .
“ Local NHS organisations in particular face significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competing demands on their resources.
” Commons Public Accounts Committee chairwoman Meg Hillier said : “ The Department of Health and Social Care knows what a digital revolution could mean for NHS patients .
“ However it hasn ’ t drawn up the detailed plans needed to make one happen .
“ NHS systems were originally supposed to be sharing data seamlessly by 2005 .
“ Fifteen years later , the NHS hasn ’ t even established a complete set of standards for trusts and the IT industry to follow .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been learnt from previous failed IT strategies .
“ Meanwhile , continuing dependence on obsolete systems leaves the NHS open to another WannaCry style cyber-attack .
”

A report from the National Audit Office says progress has been slow and "recent investment in digital transformation has been inadequate"
'Tory cash for NHS digital shake-up failed to match ambitions', says watchdog
Tory ministers failed to pump in enough cash to a digital overhaul of the NHS, a watchdog reveals today.
The Government earmarked £4.7billion to transform digital services in healthcare in a bid to make them “paperless”.
But in a damning, 60-page report drawn-up before the coronavirus outbreak, the National Audit Office says: “Recent investment in digital transformation has not been sufficient to deliver the national ambitions.”
A senior MP warned the failure to update systems quickly enough has left the NHS at risk of a massive cyber attack.
Progress “has been slower than expected” and “recent investment in digital transformation has been inadequate”, the study warns.
It says NHS England and NHS Improvement estimated up to £8.1billion will be needed between 2019-20 and 2023-24 to hit targets – including £3billion pumped in by trusts between 2019-20 and 2028-29.
But the report suggests the estimates are based on limited data – and it is uncertain if even that level of funding would be sufficient, coupled with a risk trusts would be unwilling or unable to fund the money needed from them.
The public spending watchdog's report says a "better understanding" of the required investment in the NHS was needed to help improve its digital infrastructure.
It adds: “The NHS has not made the expected progress since 2014, including against a headline target to achieve a ‘paperless’ NHS.”
NAO chief Gareth Davies said: “The track record for digital transformation in the NHS has been poor, with key targets such as a ‘paperless’ NHS by 2018 not being achieved.
Image: PA) PA)
“Local NHS organisations in particular face significant challenges, including outdated IT systems and competing demands on their resources.”
Commons Public Accounts Committee chairwoman Meg Hillier said: “The Department of Health and Social Care knows what a digital revolution could mean for NHS patients.
“However it hasn’t drawn up the detailed plans needed to make one happen.
Image: PA) PA)
“NHS systems were originally supposed to be sharing data seamlessly by 2005.
“Fifteen years later, the NHS hasn’t even established a complete set of standards for trusts and the IT industry to follow.
“The NAO report shows that not enough has been learnt from previous failed IT strategies.
“Meanwhile, continuing dependence on obsolete systems leaves the NHS open to another WannaCry style cyber-attack.”
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/mirror-politics-newsletter-e-mail-21978800