thedailymirror--2020-06-12--Boris Johnson urges public to 'stay away' from 'hijacked' protests

Boris Johnson has urged people to `` stay away '' from protests this weekend - saying they had been `` hijacked by extremists . ''
Black Lives Matter organisers cancelled a planned protest in London 's Hyde Park this weekend over fears it would be hijacked by far-right groups .
Mr Johnson , who has frequently been criticised for using racially charged language and offensive terms in articles and speeches , admitted there is `` much work to do '' in fighting racism .
And Mr Johnson admitted some of Winston Churchill 's opinions were `` unacceptable '' - but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past '' .
In a Twitter thread , the Prime Minister defended his predecessor as a `` hero . ''
A protective box has been erected around the statue of Churchill in Parliament Square , while scaffolding and boards were put up around the Cenotaph after the monuments were targeted last weekend .
Mr Johnson wrote : `` It is absurd and shameful that this national monument should today be at risk of attack by violent protestors .
`` Yes , he sometimes expressed opinions that were and are unacceptable to us today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he fully deserves his memorial .
`` We can not now try to edit or censor our past .
We can not pretend to have a different history . ''
There have been widespread calls for statues of historical figures who profited from slavery and espoused racist views to be removed , after a statue of slaver Edward Colston was torn down last week .
Mr Johnson said : `` The statues in our cities and towns were put up by previous generations '' They had different perspectives , different understandings of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teach us about our past , with all its faults .
`` To tear them down would be to lie about our history , and impoverish the education of generations to come . ''
It was reported this morning that any violence at this weekend 's protests would be swiftly punished - with courts told to prepare to jail perpetrators within 24 hours .
Mr Johnson added : `` Whatever progress this country has made in fighting racism - and it has been huge - we all recognise that there is much more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is clear that the protests have been sadly hijacked by extremists intent on violence .
The attacks on the police and indiscriminate acts of violence which we have witnessed over the last week are intolerable and they are abhorrent . ''
He added : `` The only responsible course of action is to stay away from these protests . ''
London Mayor Sadiq Khan pleaded with the public to stay at home amid concerns that further protests in London , particularly by far-right groups which `` advocate hatred and division '' , could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LDN said a planned protest in Hyde Park on Saturday was cancelled , although a similar event on Friday will still go ahead .
`` We want the protests to be a safe space for people to attend however we do n't think it 'll be possible with people like them present , '' an Instagram post said .

The Prime Minister said Winston Churchill was a "hero" - but admitted some of his opinions were "unacceptable"
Boris Johnson urges public to 'stay away' from protests warning they've been 'hijacked'
Boris Johnson has urged people to "stay away" from protests this weekend - saying they had been "hijacked by extremists."
Black Lives Matter organisers cancelled a planned protest in London's Hyde Park this weekend over fears it would be hijacked by far-right groups.
Mr Johnson, who has frequently been criticised for using racially charged language and offensive terms in articles and speeches, admitted there is "much work to do" in fighting racism.
And Mr Johnson admitted some of Winston Churchill's opinions were "unacceptable" - but says we "cannot edit our past".
In a Twitter thread, the Prime Minister defended his predecessor as a "hero."
A protective box has been erected around the statue of Churchill in Parliament Square, while scaffolding and boards were put up around the Cenotaph after the monuments were targeted last weekend.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Mr Johnson wrote: "It is absurd and shameful that this national monument should today be at risk of attack by violent protestors.
"Yes, he sometimes expressed opinions that were and are unacceptable to us today, but he was a hero, and he fully deserves his memorial.
"We cannot now try to edit or censor our past. We cannot pretend to have a different history."
There have been widespread calls for statues of historical figures who profited from slavery and espoused racist views to be removed, after a statue of slaver Edward Colston was torn down last week.
Mr Johnson said: "The statues in our cities and towns were put up by previous generations
"They had different perspectives, different understandings of right and wrong. But those statues teach us about our past, with all its faults.
"To tear them down would be to lie about our history, and impoverish the education of generations to come."
It was reported this morning that any violence at this weekend's protests would be swiftly punished - with courts told to prepare to jail perpetrators within 24 hours.
Mr Johnson added: "Whatever progress this country has made in fighting racism - and it has been huge - we all recognise that there is much more work to do.
"But it is clear that the protests have been sadly hijacked by extremists intent on violence. The attacks on the police and indiscriminate acts of violence which we have witnessed over the last week are intolerable and they are abhorrent."
He added: "The only responsible course of action is to stay away from these protests."
London Mayor Sadiq Khan pleaded with the public to stay at home amid concerns that further protests in London, particularly by far-right groups which "advocate hatred and division", could lead to violence and disorder.
BLM LDN said a planned protest in Hyde Park on Saturday was cancelled, although a similar event on Friday will still go ahead.
"We want the protests to be a safe space for people to attend however we don't think it'll be possible with people like them present," an Instagram post said.


thedailymirror--2020-06-12--Leno fires warning to Arsenal's rivals ahead of Premier League restart

Bernd Leno has fired a warning to Arsenal 's rivals as they chase down a European spot .
The Premier League season was halted with the Gunners languishing down in ninth spot , eight points behind fourth-placed Chelsea .
However , Mikel Arteta 's men can boost their hopes if they win their game in hand when they return to action against Manchester City on Wednesday .
City 's spot in next season 's Champions League is up in the air , having taken their case to Court of Arbitration for Sport in a bid to have their ban overturned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help Arsenal 's cause .
Keeper Leno has warned the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United that they have not given up hope of gatecrashing the Champions League spots .
He told DFB : `` It ’ s a great way to start because we have to go full throttle right from the off – they ’ re an absolutely top team .
`` It ’ ll be strange to play again after such a long time out and with such little time to prepare , but I ’ m optimistic about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope we can get into Europe .
We ’ re not ruling out the Champions League places because we might get it with just fifth place , given Man City ’ s possible ban .
`` We were in decent form before the break , I just hope we can get back to that when we return and end up in a European spot . ''

The Gunners resume their campaign on Wednesday against Manchester City, but they have a lot of ground to make up on their rivals
Bernd Leno has fired a warning to Arsenal's rivals as they chase down a European spot.
The Premier League season was halted with the Gunners languishing down in ninth spot, eight points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
However, Mikel Arteta's men can boost their hopes if they win their game in hand when they return to action against Manchester City on Wednesday.
City's spot in next season's Champions League is up in the air, having taken their case to Court of Arbitration for Sport in a bid to have their ban overturned.
Failure to reverse the decision would help Arsenal's cause.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Keeper Leno has warned the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United that they have not given up hope of gatecrashing the Champions League spots.
He told DFB: "It’s a great way to start because we have to go full throttle right from the off – they’re an absolutely top team.
"It’ll be strange to play again after such a long time out and with such little time to prepare, but I’m optimistic about the rest of the season.
"I hope we can get into Europe. We’re not ruling out the Champions League places because we might get it with just fifth place, given Man City’s possible ban.
"We were in decent form before the break, I just hope we can get back to that when we return and end up in a European spot."


thedailymirror--2020-06-13--Arsene Wenger compares Arsenal legends Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp

Arsene Wenger has hailed Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp has the most gifted players he has coached - but insists he could n't split the Arsenal legends .
Henry and Bergkamp spearheaded Arsenal 's Invincibles side in 2004 as the Gunners won the Premier League without tasting defeat .
Henry went on to become the club 's greatest ever scorer before leaving for Barcelona while Bergkamp will also be remembered as one of the most talented footballers of his generation .
And when asked who the best player he had coached was , Wenget told beIN Sports : `` Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yeah , too many !
I don ’ t know .
You know , because it ’ s always different to choose one . ''
And when prompted on who made Henry the player he was , Wenger added : `` Thierry Henry would say Dennis Bergkamp . ''
Wenger , who left Arsenal in 2018 , was speaking a week before the restart of the current Premier League season following the coronavirus crisis .
And the 70-year-old believes the pandemic will serve only to make the rich clubs richer .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs weaker and the strong clubs stronger , '' he said .
`` And it has made us realise that what is taken for granted can be interrupted at any moment ... and realise as well that we could live without it [ football ] .
`` It ’ s a very important part in our lives , but health came first and it gave us a good opportunity ... to see the weak points of the structure of the game .
“ We live in a world today that ’ s focused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the leagues are dying ; the Premier League will survive , I don ’ t worry for the Premier League .
`` You worry more for the out of 92 clubs , you have 65 clubs who lose money and behind closed doors they open the stadium – they lose money to play the game .
`` So it is where football has to re-think how to we help these clubs to survive ... because we need an elite but we need as well a basis where young players have a chance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these people to survive . ''

Henry and Bergkamp were part of Arsenal's Invincibles side which won the Premier League in 2004 without losing a game
Arsene Wenger has hailed Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp has the most gifted players he has coached - but insists he couldn't split the Arsenal legends.
Henry and Bergkamp spearheaded Arsenal's Invincibles side in 2004 as the Gunners won the Premier League without tasting defeat.
Henry went on to become the club's greatest ever scorer before leaving for Barcelona while Bergkamp will also be remembered as one of the most talented footballers of his generation.
And when asked who the best player he had coached was, Wenget told beIN Sports: "Well you had Bergkamp, Thierry Henry…erm, yeah, too many! I don’t know. You know, because it’s always different to choose one."
And when prompted on who made Henry the player he was, Wenger added: "Thierry Henry would say Dennis Bergkamp."
Wenger, who left Arsenal in 2018, was speaking a week before the restart of the current Premier League season following the coronavirus crisis.
And the 70-year-old believes the pandemic will serve only to make the rich clubs richer.
“I would say it has made the weak clubs weaker and the strong clubs stronger," he said. "And it has made us realise that what is taken for granted can be interrupted at any moment... and realise as well that we could live without it [football].
"It’s a very important part in our lives, but health came first and it gave us a good opportunity... to see the weak points of the structure of the game.
“We live in a world today that’s focused on grouping the elite. In England the leagues are dying; the Premier League will survive, I don’t worry for the Premier League.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
"You worry more for the out of 92 clubs, you have 65 clubs who lose money and behind closed doors they open the stadium – they lose money to play the game.
"So it is where football has to re-think how to we help these clubs to survive... because we need an elite but we need as well a basis where young players have a chance to play and where we have to get these people to survive."


thedailymirror--2020-06-13--Taylor Swift calls for statues of 'racist historical figures' to be taken down

Taylor Swift has issued a statement demanding that lawmakers in her native state of Tennessee take action to remove statues of historic figures linked to racism .
The 30-year-old chart topping star spoke out after a statue of Edward Carmack was pulled down in Nashville , while counter-protestors planned to protect a statue of Ku Klux Klan leader Nathan Bedford Forrest in the Tennessee state capital .
Taking to social media on Friday , Taylor expressed her anger at the existence of statues which depicted historic figures steeped in racism .
She also declared her outrage over US official plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already been pulled down by Black Lives Matter demonstrators .
She wrote : “ As a Tennessean , it makes me sick that there are monuments standing in our state that celebrate racist historical figures who did evil things .
Edward Carmack and Nathan Bedford Forrest were DESPICABLE figures in our state history and should be treated as such .
“ Edward Carmack ’ s statue was sitting in the state Capitol until it was torn down last week in the protests .
The state of Tennessee has vowed to replace it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white supremacist newspaper editor who published pro-lynching editorials and incited the arson of the office of Ida B .
Wells ( who actually deserves a hero ’ s statue for her pioneering work in journalism and civil rights ) .
“ Replacing his statue is a waste of state funds and a waste of an opportunity to do the right thing.
” She went on to explain the deeply controversial history of Nathan Bedford Forrest and oppose statues of him that exist in Tennessee .
She tweeted : “ Nathan Bedford Forrest was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan who , during the Civil War , massacred dozens of black Union soldiers in Memphis .
“ His statue is still standing and July 13th is ‘ Nathan Bedford Forrest Day.
’ Due to social pressure , the state is trying to overrule this , and Tennesseans might no longer have to stomach it .
Fingers crossed.
” She continued : “ Taking down statues isn ’ t going to fix centuries of systemic oppression , violence and hatred that black people have had to endure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step closer to making ALL Tennesseans and visitors to our state feel safe - not just the white ones .
“ We need to retroactively change the status of people who perpetuated hideous patterns of racism from ‘ heroes ’ to ‘ villains.
’ And villains don ’ t deserve statues .
“ I ’ m asking the Capitol Commission and the Tennessee Historical Commission to please consider the implications of how hurtful it would be to continue fighting for these monuments .
“ When you fight to honor racists , you show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where you stand , and you continue this cycle of hurt .
You can ’ t change history , but you can change this.
” Taylor ’ s statement comes after a number of controversial statues have been pulled down by protestors in recent weeks .
A string of confederate statues have been torn down by demonstrators in America who object to the dark past of the subjects being glorified .
In the UK , a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was ripped from its pedestal in Bristol and thrown in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of local petitions to have the bust removed .
While in other nations including New Zealand , statues of historic figures have been pulled down over links to slave trades and mistreatment of indigenous people .
Protests have been held across the globe since the death of George Floyd on 25 May 2020 .
The American father-of-two died while being arrested by police as now ex-officer Derek Chauvin pinned him down with a knee on his next for 8 minutes and 46 seconds .

The Shake It Off singer has spoken out after statues around the world have been pulled down by demonstrators amid protests following the death of American George Floyd
Taylor Swift calls for all statues of 'racist historical figures' to be taken down
Taylor Swift has issued a statement demanding that lawmakers in her native state of Tennessee take action to remove statues of historic figures linked to racism.
The 30-year-old chart topping star spoke out after a statue of Edward Carmack was pulled down in Nashville, while counter-protestors planned to protect a statue of Ku Klux Klan leader Nathan Bedford Forrest in the Tennessee state capital.
Taking to social media on Friday, Taylor expressed her anger at the existence of statues which depicted historic figures steeped in racism.
She also declared her outrage over US official plans to replace some of the statues that have already been pulled down by Black Lives Matter demonstrators.
Image: PA) PA)
She wrote: “As a Tennessean, it makes me sick that there are monuments standing in our state that celebrate racist historical figures who did evil things. Edward Carmack and Nathan Bedford Forrest were DESPICABLE figures in our state history and should be treated as such.
“Edward Carmack’s statue was sitting in the state Capitol until it was torn down last week in the protests. The state of Tennessee has vowed to replace it.
“FYI, he was a white supremacist newspaper editor who published pro-lynching editorials and incited the arson of the office of Ida B. Wells (who actually deserves a hero’s statue for her pioneering work in journalism and civil rights).
“Replacing his statue is a waste of state funds and a waste of an opportunity to do the right thing.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She went on to explain the deeply controversial history of Nathan Bedford Forrest and oppose statues of him that exist in Tennessee.
She tweeted: “Nathan Bedford Forrest was a brutal slave trader and the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan who, during the Civil War, massacred dozens of black Union soldiers in Memphis.
“His statue is still standing and July 13th is ‘Nathan Bedford Forrest Day.’ Due to social pressure, the state is trying to overrule this, and Tennesseans might no longer have to stomach it. Fingers crossed.”
She continued: “Taking down statues isn’t going to fix centuries of systemic oppression, violence and hatred that black people have had to endure but it might bring us one small step closer to making ALL Tennesseans and visitors to our state feel safe - not just the white ones.
Image: PA) PA)
“We need to retroactively change the status of people who perpetuated hideous patterns of racism from ‘heroes’ to ‘villains.’ And villains don’t deserve statues.
“I’m asking the Capitol Commission and the Tennessee Historical Commission to please consider the implications of how hurtful it would be to continue fighting for these monuments.
“When you fight to honor racists, you show black Tennesseans and all of their allies where you stand, and you continue this cycle of hurt. You can’t change history, but you can change this.”
Taylor’s statement comes after a number of controversial statues have been pulled down by protestors in recent weeks.
A string of confederate statues have been torn down by demonstrators in America who object to the dark past of the subjects being glorified.
In the UK, a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was ripped from its pedestal in Bristol and thrown in a nearby harbour by demonstrators last week following years of local petitions to have the bust removed.
While in other nations including New Zealand, statues of historic figures have been pulled down over links to slave trades and mistreatment of indigenous people.
Protests have been held across the globe since the death of George Floyd on 25 May 2020.
The American father-of-two died while being arrested by police as now ex-officer Derek Chauvin pinned him down with a knee on his next for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.


thedailymirror--2020-06-13--Parents accused of torturing their baby to death as tot found with broken bones

A young couple have been charged with torturing their one-year-old baby to death .
The defenceless tot was found unresponsive by police who were called to a Motel 6 in Visalia , California , on Tuesday .
The baby was taken to a hospital where they were found to have a severe head injury and multiple broken bones .
Mum Jasmine Blase , 18 , was arrested and initially charged with “ child abuse and great bodily harm ” .
The child 's dad Ezequiel Ramirez , 23 , was found by Visalia Police who arrested him in Fresno and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby died at Valley Children ’ s Hospital , prosecutors charged the pair with murder and assault on a child causing death , and torture .
Ramirez death penalty or life in prison without parole if convicted while Blase faces life in prison if found guilty .
In a statement on Facebook , a Visalia Police spokesman said : `` Information obtained during the investigation determined Ramirez , along with Jasmine Blase , caused injuries to their one-year-old child , which includes multiple fractured bones and significant head trauma .
`` As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was transported to Valley Children ’ s for testing and treatment .
Based on the testing completed , no brain function was observed and the child has been declared clinically deceased by medical staff .
`` The child remains on life support for determination of donor options . ''
The Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading to the baby 's death .

Jasmine Blase, 18, faces life in jail and 23-year-old Ezequiel Ramirez could face the death penalty if they are convicted of murdering the tot who was found with multiple injuries in California
Parents accused of torturing their baby to death as tot found with broken bones
A young couple have been charged with torturing their one-year-old baby to death.
The defenceless tot was found unresponsive by police who were called to a Motel 6 in Visalia, California, on Tuesday.
The baby was taken to a hospital where they were found to have a severe head injury and multiple broken bones.
The child sadly later died, Visalia Times Delta reports.
Mum Jasmine Blase, 18, was arrested and initially charged with “child abuse and great bodily harm”.
Image: Visalia Police) Visalia Police)
The child's dad Ezequiel Ramirez, 23, was found by Visalia Police who arrested him in Fresno and faces the same charge.
After the baby died at Valley Children’s Hospital, prosecutors charged the pair with murder and assault on a child causing death, and torture.
Ramirez death penalty or life in prison without parole if convicted while Blase faces life in prison if found guilty.
In a statement on Facebook, a Visalia Police spokesman said: "Information obtained during the investigation determined Ramirez, along with Jasmine Blase, caused injuries to their one-year-old child, which includes multiple fractured bones and significant head trauma.
"As a result of this trauma, the victim was transported to Valley Children’s for testing and treatment. Based on the testing completed, no brain function was observed and the child has been declared clinically deceased by medical staff.
"The child remains on life support for determination of donor options."
The Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading to the baby's death.


thedailymirror--2020-06-13--'One in five' of UK's coronavirus patients were infected on hospital wards

One in five coronavirus patients in the UK caught the bug while in hospital , Government papers reportedly reveal .
At the peak of the pandemic , transmission via wards accounted for 22 % of Covid-19 cases in hospital and 11 % of deaths , according to the Daily Telegraph .
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , which published the figures yesterday , also says they are `` very likely to be an underestimate '' as they do not include staff or patients attending outpatient appointments .
The data has fuelled concern that hospitals , alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` re-seed '' into the wider community , making it difficult to lift lockdown restrictions .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here It comes as an investigation by the paper claims that health bosses did not give hospitals guidance on social distancing until mid-May .
Public Health England ( PHE ) guidance ordering staff to review ward practices and `` minimise close contact '' was reportedly issued only on May 18 , nearly two months after the UK entered lockdown on March 23 .
The figures have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every hospital and GP practice in an effort to encourage more social distancing between staff .
A letter from NHS England medical director Professor Stephen Powis instructs workers to `` avoid congregating at central work stations '' and take staggered breaks .
All staff , patients and visitors to hospitals will also need to wear face masks from next week .
An NHS spokesman told the Telegraph : `` Hospitals across the country have long-standing , effective mechanisms for infection prevention and control , and the NHS has regularly communicated the guidance which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as supporting trusts with data and a checklist to share learning and help limit the spread of infection .
`` The Government has always been clear that social distancing is recommended for everyone . ''
It comes as separate SAGE research forecast today that the pandemic could cause up to 75,000 deaths in the UK .
The assessment says a further 12,000-25,000 people would die with the virus or other conditions caused by botched care linked to pressures on the NHS during the outbreak .
These immediate extra deaths are due to problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or intensive care capacity linked to hospitals struggling to cope .
Meanwhile , it is estimated that the reproduction rate of coronavirus in England could be above 1 in some parts of England .
The southwest has the highest range at 0.8-1.1 , a SAGE report concludes .
The east of England is at 0.7 - 0.9 , London , the Midlands , the northwest and the southeast at 0.8 - 1.0 , and the northeast and Yorkshire at 0.7 - 1.0 .
However , experts have cautioned against the use of regional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people an infected to pass the disease on to .

Papers from the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) reveal that 22% of Covid-19 patients became infected while in hospital, accounting for 11% of deaths
'One in five' of UK's coronavirus patients were infected on hospital wards
One in five coronavirus patients in the UK caught the bug while in hospital, Government papers reportedly reveal.
At the peak of the pandemic, transmission via wards accounted for 22% of Covid-19 cases in hospital and 11% of deaths, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), which published the figures yesterday, also says they are "very likely to be an underestimate" as they do not include staff or patients attending outpatient appointments.
The data has fuelled concern that hospitals, alongside care homes, are causing Covid-19 to "re-seed" into the wider community, making it difficult to lift lockdown restrictions.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It comes as an investigation by the paper claims that health bosses did not give hospitals guidance on social distancing until mid-May.
Public Health England (PHE) guidance ordering staff to review ward practices and "minimise close contact" was reportedly issued only on May 18, nearly two months after the UK entered lockdown on March 23.
The figures have now prompted NHS England to write to every hospital and GP practice in an effort to encourage more social distancing between staff.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A letter from NHS England medical director Professor Stephen Powis instructs workers to "avoid congregating at central work stations" and take staggered breaks.
All staff, patients and visitors to hospitals will also need to wear face masks from next week.
An NHS spokesman told the Telegraph: "Hospitals across the country have long-standing, effective mechanisms for infection prevention and control, and the NHS has regularly communicated the guidance which is set by PHE, as well as supporting trusts with data and a checklist to share learning and help limit the spread of infection.
"The Government has always been clear that social distancing is recommended for everyone."
It comes as separate SAGE research forecast today that the pandemic could cause up to 75,000 deaths in the UK.
The staggering death toll includes 50,000 patients dying directly due to Covid-19.
The assessment says a further 12,000-25,000 people would die with the virus or other conditions caused by botched care linked to pressures on the NHS during the outbreak.
These immediate extra deaths are due to problems such as lack of staff, equipment or intensive care capacity linked to hospitals struggling to cope.
Meanwhile, it is estimated that the reproduction rate of coronavirus in England could be above 1 in some parts of England.
The southwest has the highest range at 0.8-1.1, a SAGE report concludes.
The east of England is at 0.7 - 0.9, London, the Midlands, the northwest and the southeast at 0.8 - 1.0, and the northeast and Yorkshire at 0.7 - 1.0.
However, experts have cautioned against the use of regional R values which measure the average number of people an infected to pass the disease on to.


thedailymirror--2020-06-13--Bruno Fernandes lifts the lid on 'intense' Man Utd training sessions

Bruno Fernandes is confident he and his Manchester United team-mates will hit the ground running when the Premier League restarts .
The Portuguese midfielder has impressed since joining from Sporting Lisbon in a £47million deal in January .
And despite United losing to Championship promotion hopefuls West Brom on Friday night , Fernandes is confident his side will be ready to take on Tottenham next week .
`` We are really happy , '' he said .
`` Things are really intense , really good .
`` We wait for this moment because we like to play football and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes found the target against the Baggies in a warm-up game but also missed a penalty as United were beaten 2-1 .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men currently lie fifth in the Premier League , three points and one place behind Chelsea who occupy the final Champions League spot .
The coronavirus crisis has forced every top-flight club to make changes to their training routines in order to ensure a safe restart .
Games will be played behind closed doors with crowds not expected at stadia until late in the year .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just to arrive at different hours and not doing the same as we did in the past .
`` But the most important thing is that we can train and that we can be together in the training ground , and to train together . ''
Fernandes scored twice and complete three assists in his five Premier League outings before the pandemic struck .
The defeat by West Brom was the first time he and Paul Pogba linked up in the United midfield following the Frenchman 's return from injury .
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Fernandes hit the ground running when he arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in January and is looking forward to the Premier League restart
Bruno Fernandes is confident he and his Manchester United team-mates will hit the ground running when the Premier League restarts.
The Portuguese midfielder has impressed since joining from Sporting Lisbon in a £47million deal in January.
And despite United losing to Championship promotion hopefuls West Brom on Friday night, Fernandes is confident his side will be ready to take on Tottenham next week.
"We are really happy," he said. "Things are really intense, really good.
"We wait for this moment because we like to play football and we are really enjoying this time."
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
Fernandes found the target against the Baggies in a warm-up game but also missed a penalty as United were beaten 2-1.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men currently lie fifth in the Premier League, three points and one place behind Chelsea who occupy the final Champions League spot.
The coronavirus crisis has forced every top-flight club to make changes to their training routines in order to ensure a safe restart.
Games will be played behind closed doors with crowds not expected at stadia until late in the year.
And Fernandes added: "The difference is just to arrive at different hours and not doing the same as we did in the past.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
"But the most important thing is that we can train and that we can be together in the training ground, and to train together."
Fernandes scored twice and complete three assists in his five Premier League outings before the pandemic struck.
The defeat by West Brom was the first time he and Paul Pogba linked up in the United midfield following the Frenchman's return from injury.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-12--Star Wars legend Harrison Ford 'almost killed' by novice Star Trek actor

Star Wars legend Harrison Ford was ‘ almost killed ’ by a novice Star Trek actor in a near miss road traffic accident .
Star Trek Voyager star Garrett Wang has shared a story in which he almost mowed down Han Solo star Harrison , 77 , while racing to an audition for his own iconic role as Ensign Harry Kim .
The 51-year-old Star Trek actor shared an anecdote during his podcast series The Delta Flyers , in which he and co-star Robert Duncan McNeil , 55 , recount their experiences of working on Star Trek Voyager – which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their first episode , Garrett recalls auditioning for his role as Ensign Kim – and says it almost ended in disaster when he sped into the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood while running late for his audition in 1994 .
He recounts : “ I ’ m actually speeding around the parking lot and I come around this one bend and this guy in a suit walks between two cars right in front of my car so I slam on my breaks .
“ You know when you almost have an accident your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minute ?
“ I lock eyes with this dude in the suit and it ’ s Harrison Ford !
I look at him and I go ‘ Oh my god !
I almost killed Han Solo !
’ I would have been hated by nerds everywhere !
” Garrett explained there was an added irony to the near-miss .
He said : “ I remember reading the Variety paper , our Hollywood trade paper , the next day and on the front page was a photo that said ‘ Harrison Ford at Paramount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screening.
’ “ He was there for that , based on the Tom Clancy novel , wearing that same suit I almost maimed him in .
He could have been a cripple , because of me.
” Garrett and Robert , who played Lieutenant Tom Paris , have been thrilling fans with their behind-the-scenes stories from their days on the set of Star Trek Voyager with their Delta Flyer ’ s podcast .
Each week they re-watch an episode from the Emmy Award Winning series – which ran for seven seasons and 172 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and off the set .
The show starred Kate Mulgrew as Captain Kathryn Janeway and made history for being the first Star Trek series to be fronted by a female captain .
Harrison Ford played Han Solo in five of the nine Star Wars films – first appearing in A New Hope in 1977 and most recently in The Rise of Skywalker in 2019 .
In 2014 , the star had another near death experience while on the set of Star Wars : The Force Awakens .
He was rushed to hospital with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Millennium Falcon fell on him .

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Star Trek Voyager actor Garrett Wang almost mowed down Han Solo star Harrison while speeding to an audition for his own iconic role as Voyager's Ensign Harry Kim
Star Wars legend Harrison Ford was ‘almost killed’ by a novice Star Trek actor in a near miss road traffic accident.
Star Trek Voyager star Garrett Wang has shared a story in which he almost mowed down Han Solo star Harrison, 77, while racing to an audition for his own iconic role as Ensign Harry Kim.
The 51-year-old Star Trek actor shared an anecdote during his podcast series The Delta Flyers, in which he and co-star Robert Duncan McNeil, 55, recount their experiences of working on Star Trek Voyager – which aired between 1995 and 2001.
In their first episode, Garrett recalls auditioning for his role as Ensign Kim – and says it almost ended in disaster when he sped into the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood while running late for his audition in 1994.
Image: Getty Images for 20th Century St) Getty Images for 20th Century St)
He recounts: “I’m actually speeding around the parking lot and I come around this one bend and this guy in a suit walks between two cars right in front of my car so I slam on my breaks.
“You know when you almost have an accident your heart is beating a thousands miles a minute?
“I lock eyes with this dude in the suit and it’s Harrison Ford! I look at him and I go ‘Oh my god! I almost killed Han Solo!’ I would have been hated by nerds everywhere!”
Image: Sky TV) Sky TV) Image: Lucasfilm/Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock) Lucasfilm/Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock)
Garrett explained there was an added irony to the near-miss.
He said: “I remember reading the Variety paper, our Hollywood trade paper, the next day and on the front page was a photo that said ‘Harrison Ford at Paramount Studios for the Clear and Present Danger screening.’
“He was there for that, based on the Tom Clancy novel, wearing that same suit I almost maimed him in. He could have been a cripple, because of me.”
Image: Alan Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock) Alan Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock)
Garrett and Robert, who played Lieutenant Tom Paris, have been thrilling fans with their behind-the-scenes stories from their days on the set of Star Trek Voyager with their Delta Flyer’s podcast.
Each week they re-watch an episode from the Emmy Award Winning series – which ran for seven seasons and 172 episodes – and recall stories from on and off the set.
The show starred Kate Mulgrew as Captain Kathryn Janeway and made history for being the first Star Trek series to be fronted by a female captain.
Image: The Delta Flyers) The Delta Flyers)
Harrison Ford played Han Solo in five of the nine Star Wars films – first appearing in A New Hope in 1977 and most recently in The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
In 2014, the star had another near death experience while on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
He was rushed to hospital with a fractured ankle when a hydraulic door of the Millennium Falcon fell on him.


thedailymirror--2020-06-12--Tyson Fury weighs into Winston Churchill statue row as monument is boarded up

Tyson Fury has called on Boris Johnson to protect the statue of Sir Winston Churchill after it was boxed off over fears it will be targeted this weekend .
The statue , which sits in Parliament Square in London , was graffitied during an anti-racist protest last week .
And ahead of an expected Black Lives Matter march today , the monument , along with others in the capital , has been boarded up .
Fury , who has regularly spoken out about being the subject of racism owing to him being a Traveller , took to social media to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World War .
He wrote : `` This is the great man Sir Winston Churchill , a man who saved millions of lives in the UK and around the world .
`` He made it possible to live in the world we know today , don ’ t forget if Hitler would of won the war there would be no blacks , gypsies or Jews in Europe as he would of killed them all .
`` We owe our lives to this legend of a leader , Sir Winston Churchill I salute you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world heavyweight boxing champion and the Gypsy King .
`` Boris Johnson , grow a pair .
Do not let anyone desecrate our great leader 's monument . ''
Anti-racism protesters , who have staged demonstrations since the death of African American George Floyd , have put statues at the forefront of their challenge to Britain 's imperialist past .
A statue of Edward Colston , who made a fortune in the 17th century from the slave trade , was torn down in the city of Bristol on Sunday .
And Johnson took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to respect Churchill 's statue .
`` It is absurd and shameful that this national monument should today be at risk of attack by violent protesters , '' he wrote .
`` Yes , he sometimes expressed opinions that were and are unacceptable to us today , but he was a hero , and he fully deserves his memorial .
`` We can not now try to edit or censor our past .
We can not pretend to have a different history . ''

The statue of Britain's war-time prime minister has been covered over fears it will be targeted during protest marches in London this weekend
Tyson Fury weighs in on Winston Churchill statue row after monument was boarded up
Tyson Fury has called on Boris Johnson to protect the statue of Sir Winston Churchill after it was boxed off over fears it will be targeted this weekend.
The statue, which sits in Parliament Square in London, was graffitied during an anti-racist protest last week.
And ahead of an expected Black Lives Matter march today, the monument, along with others in the capital, has been boarded up.
Fury, who has regularly spoken out about being the subject of racism owing to him being a Traveller, took to social media to hail Churchill's achievements during the Second World War.
He wrote: "This is the great man Sir Winston Churchill, a man who saved millions of lives in the UK and around the world.
Image: PA) PA)
"He made it possible to live in the world we know today, don’t forget if Hitler would of won the war there would be no blacks, gypsies or Jews in Europe as he would of killed them all.
"We owe our lives to this legend of a leader, Sir Winston Churchill I salute you as a patriot of England and the world heavyweight boxing champion and the Gypsy King.
"Boris Johnson, grow a pair. Do not let anyone desecrate our great leader's monument."
Anti-racism protesters, who have staged demonstrations since the death of African American George Floyd, have put statues at the forefront of their challenge to Britain's imperialist past.
A statue of Edward Colston, who made a fortune in the 17th century from the slave trade, was torn down in the city of Bristol on Sunday.
And Johnson took to Twitter yesterday to appeal to protestors to respect Churchill's statue.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"It is absurd and shameful that this national monument should today be at risk of attack by violent protesters," he wrote.
"Yes, he sometimes expressed opinions that were and are unacceptable to us today, but he was a hero, and he fully deserves his memorial.
"We cannot now try to edit or censor our past. We cannot pretend to have a different history."


thedailymirror--2020-06-12--Statue of Robert Baden-Powell boarded up after appearing on protest target list

A statue of Scouts founder Robert Baden-Powell has been boarded up over fears of vandalism .
The monument in Poole , Dorset , was scheduled to be put into storage yesterday due to concerns about Baden-Powell 's associations with the Nazis and the Hitler Youth .
But the removal was delayed after a crowd of people - some wearing Scout uniforms - gathered around the statue and vowed to protect it .
It comes after a petition calling for the memorial in Poole Quay to stay in place gained more than 36,000 signatures .
Mark Howell , deputy leader of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The safest thing and most protective thing would be to lift it out and put it into secure storage .
Sign up to get the Mirror 's biggest and best stories delivered straight to your inbox at www.mirror.co.uk/email '' It has become clear that some people feel that is giving in to protesters and we should just leave it to be vandalised , which is ridiculous because our obligation is to protect it for the future .
`` The more valid point that people have been raising is that the council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` My assurance is that it would go back but I am not going to be at the council forever .
`` So it gives people more security for the long-term future if we board it up . ''
Mr Howell added that scaffolding panels will be erected around the statue , which overlooks Brownsea Island , where Baden-Powell held his first experimental camp in 1907 .
`` It is a response by us to concerns that have been widely expressed that people do n't want to see it physically taken out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying the best we can to protect it and keep it in situ , '' he continued .
Baden-Powell 's statue is one of a number across the UK which have been identified as potential targets by protesters , after a bronze monument of slave trader Edward Colston was torn down at a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol last week .
It comes as protests sparked by the death of George Floyd , an unarmed black man , in police custody in the US city of Minneapolis enter their third weekend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is among those who gathered to protect the statue after hearing about the potential threat .
`` I have been camping out like Scouts do - I was a Scout for all the years that I could , '' Mr Davies said .
`` It is something that is close to my heart .
When I saw this happening , I set my tent up and I 've been here since .
`` I do n't think people understand the good of the Scout movement .
People are failing to see the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it is on the list of statues . ''
Mr Davies added that he and other protesters are happy to talk to campaigners who feel it should be removed .
`` Poole is a tourist town - we are not looking for trouble , '' he added .
The World Organisation of the Scout Movement ( WOSM ) says it is following reports about the possible removal of the statue .
In a statement on Friday , the organisation said Baden-Powell , who was born in 1857 , had lived `` in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Scouting offers an inclusive environment to bring young people of all races , cultures and religions together , and creates opportunities for dialogue about how to promote peace , justice and equality , '' the WOSM said .
`` The movement that was founded in 1907 on Brownsea Island stands strong in its promotion of diversity and inclusion which are cornerstones of Scouting 's values , while denouncing all forms of racism , discrimination , inequality and injustice . ''
Dorset Police confirmed that the figure has been `` identified as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has not advised the council to remove it .

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A monument to Scouts founder Robert Baden-Powell in Poole, Dorset, has been boarded up over fears it will become a target for protesters due to his alleged associations with the Nazis
Statue of Robert Baden-Powell boarded up after appearing on protest target list
A statue of Scouts founder Robert Baden-Powell has been boarded up over fears of vandalism.
The monument in Poole, Dorset, was scheduled to be put into storage yesterday due to concerns about Baden-Powell's associations with the Nazis and the Hitler Youth.
But the removal was delayed after a crowd of people - some wearing Scout uniforms - gathered around the statue and vowed to protect it.
It comes after a petition calling for the memorial in Poole Quay to stay in place gained more than 36,000 signatures.
Mark Howell, deputy leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council said: "The safest thing and most protective thing would be to lift it out and put it into secure storage.
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Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"It has become clear that some people feel that is giving in to protesters and we should just leave it to be vandalised, which is ridiculous because our obligation is to protect it for the future.
"The more valid point that people have been raising is that the council might not put it back in there.
"My assurance is that it would go back but I am not going to be at the council forever.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
"So it gives people more security for the long-term future if we board it up."
Mr Howell added that scaffolding panels will be erected around the statue, which overlooks Brownsea Island, where Baden-Powell held his first experimental camp in 1907.
"It is a response by us to concerns that have been widely expressed that people don't want to see it physically taken out of the ground, so we are trying the best we can to protect it and keep it in situ," he continued.
Baden-Powell's statue is one of a number across the UK which have been identified as potential targets by protesters, after a bronze monument of slave trader Edward Colston was torn down at a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol last week.
It comes as protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in police custody in the US city of Minneapolis enter their third weekend.
Image: PA) PA)
Dan Davies, 37, from Poole, is among those who gathered to protect the statue after hearing about the potential threat.
"I have been camping out like Scouts do - I was a Scout for all the years that I could," Mr Davies said.
"It is something that is close to my heart. When I saw this happening, I set my tent up and I've been here since.
Image: PA) PA)
"I don't think people understand the good of the Scout movement. People are failing to see the goodness.
"It is a risk that it is on the list of statues."
Mr Davies added that he and other protesters are happy to talk to campaigners who feel it should be removed.
"Poole is a tourist town - we are not looking for trouble," he added.
The World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) says it is following reports about the possible removal of the statue.
In a statement on Friday, the organisation said Baden-Powell, who was born in 1857, had lived "in a different era with different realities".
"Scouting offers an inclusive environment to bring young people of all races, cultures and religions together, and creates opportunities for dialogue about how to promote peace, justice and equality," the WOSM said.
"The movement that was founded in 1907 on Brownsea Island stands strong in its promotion of diversity and inclusion which are cornerstones of Scouting's values, while denouncing all forms of racism, discrimination, inequality and injustice."
Dorset Police confirmed that the figure has been "identified as a potential target", but says it has not advised the council to remove it.


thedailymirror--2020-06-12--Victoria Beckham enrages LGBTQ fans after plugging £90 Gay Pride charity T-shirt

Victoria Beckham has angered some of her fans in the LGBTQ+ community after plugging an expensive £90 t-shirt in aid of gay pride .
The 46-year-old former Spice Girl took to social media on Friday to show off her simple white t-shirt that featured letters in rainbow colours .
The logo on the front of the t-shirt reads : “ Listen Without Prejudice ” and is a reference to the 1990 George Michael album of the same name .
Vicky revealed that the t-shirt was a collaboration with charity AKT which hopes to create “ safe homes and better futures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from sales benefiting the charity .
Striking a pose for social media , Victoria wrote alongside her selfie : “ I ’ ve always felt a deep connection to the LGBTQ+ community and am proud to help support their continued message of positive change and inclusivity .
“ My Pride t-shirt this year features the name of @ georgemofficial ’ s iconic 1990 album , released exactly 30 years ago and used with the blessing of his estate .
“ He was a true icon and the album , his music , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind and listen to one another - something I wholeheartedly believe in and a message I live by every day.
” She added : “ 25 % of all sales of this shirt will go to @ aktcharity and its work to combat LGBTQ+ youth homelessness in the UK .
kisses xx VB.
” Despite pointing out that the collaboration was aiming to encourage kindness among followers , Vicky found herself on the receiving end of a biting backlash over her post .
Members of the LGBTQ+ community turned on the star , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs £90 but only sends 25 % of proceeds to charity .
One critic , Gay Times journalist Nick Levine , raged : “ The Spice Girls and George Michael are personal heroes of mine but this is disappointing .
Why is it just “ 25 % of sales ” going to an LGBTQ charity ?
No business should be making a profit from a Pride tie-in.
” Another blasted : “ Who the tuck will pay 95 quid for a cheap white shirt ?
Not me .
And I buy a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ typed : “ $ 130.00 for a T-Shirt ?
Then only 25 % goes to charity ?
Truly shameful to make money off of George and the LGBTQIA community like that.
” A follower on Twitter accused the star of : “ helping herself and failing fashion label at the same time .
The charity should be receiving a much larger cut at £95 a pop.
” And one of the many others raged at the star : “ Victoria !
Consider your target market .
There is no justification for charging £95 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ T-shirt is for community/ wanting to support .
And charging £95 is not reflecting the inclusive message it ’ s meaning to portray .
It is against what George stood for.
” Victoria has been on the receiving end of bad press for weeks after plans to furlough staff using taxpayer money rather than from her £350 million fortune sparked fury .
The struggling fashion designer was forced into a humiliating U-turn following a deafening backlash – although reports suggested the star felt she had been unfairly treated by her critics .

Members of the LGBTQ+ have slammed the former Spice Girl for plugging a £90 t-shirt with many arguing more than 25% of sales should go to benefit LGBT+ charities
Victoria Beckham has angered some of her fans in the LGBTQ+ community after plugging an expensive £90 t-shirt in aid of gay pride.
The 46-year-old former Spice Girl took to social media on Friday to show off her simple white t-shirt that featured letters in rainbow colours.
The logo on the front of the t-shirt reads: “Listen Without Prejudice” and is a reference to the 1990 George Michael album of the same name.
Vicky revealed that the t-shirt was a collaboration with charity AKT which hopes to create “safe homes and better futures for lgbtq+ young people” with proceeds from sales benefiting the charity.
Image: victoriabeckham/Twitter) victoriabeckham/Twitter)
Striking a pose for social media, Victoria wrote alongside her selfie: “I’ve always felt a deep connection to the LGBTQ+ community and am proud to help support their continued message of positive change and inclusivity.
“My Pride t-shirt this year features the name of @georgemofficial’s iconic 1990 album, released exactly 30 years ago and used with the blessing of his estate.
“He was a true icon and the album, his music, and this t-shirt are reminders to always be kind and listen to one another - something I wholeheartedly believe in and a message I live by every day.”
Image: victoriabeckham/Twitter) victoriabeckham/Twitter)
She added: “25% of all sales of this shirt will go to @aktcharity and its work to combat LGBTQ+ youth homelessness in the UK. kisses xx VB.”
Despite pointing out that the collaboration was aiming to encourage kindness among followers, Vicky found herself on the receiving end of a biting backlash over her post.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community turned on the star, blasting her for plugging a t-shirt that costs £90 but only sends 25% of proceeds to charity.
One critic, Gay Times journalist Nick Levine, raged: “The Spice Girls and George Michael are personal heroes of mine but this is disappointing. Why is it just “25% of sales” going to an LGBTQ charity? No business should be making a profit from a Pride tie-in.”
Another blasted: “Who the tuck will pay 95 quid for a cheap white shirt? Not me. And I buy a lot of charity merch.”
A further fan typed: “$130.00 for a T-Shirt?Then only 25% goes to charity? Truly shameful to make money off of George and the LGBTQIA community like that.”
A follower on Twitter accused the star of: “helping herself and failing fashion label at the same time. The charity should be receiving a much larger cut at £95 a pop.”
And one of the many others raged at the star: “Victoria! Consider your target market. There is no justification for charging £95 for a T-shirt. This kind of T-shirt is for community/ wanting to support. And charging £95 is not reflecting the inclusive message it’s meaning to portray. It is against what George stood for.”
Victoria has been on the receiving end of bad press for weeks after plans to furlough staff using taxpayer money rather than from her £350 million fortune sparked fury.
The struggling fashion designer was forced into a humiliating U-turn following a deafening backlash – although reports suggested the star felt she had been unfairly treated by her critics.


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thedailymirror--2020-06-12--British Airways dubbed 'national disgrace' by MPs over plan to cut 12,000 jobs

British Airways has been dubbed a “ national disgrace ” by MPs for announcing 12,000 job cuts after the coronavirus struck .
A report accuses the airline of a “ calculated attempt to take advantage of the pandemic to cut jobs and weaken the terms and conditions of its remaining employees ” .
BA , and parent company IAG , proposes to axe more than one in four workers before re-hiring some on lesser contracts .
Some workers face pay cuts of 75 % , it is claimed .
BA blamed the proposed job losses on a coronavirus slump in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , led by chief executive Willie Walsh , of “ exploiting ” the crisis .
The Commons Transport Committee report follows a probe into the impact of Covid-19 on the aviation industry .
Tory chair Huw Merriman said : “ This wanton destruction of a loyal workforce can not appear to go without sanction by Government , Parliament or passengers who may choose differently in future .
We view it as a national disgrace.
” BA said in a statement : “ We find ourselves in the deepest crisis ever faced by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making but one we must address.
” Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said : “ The case the company makes for sacking 12,000 and trashing the wages of those who stay on the workforce is full of holes because it is a transparent effort to generate profits out of a crisis .
“ BA is fooling nobody .
Never before has the country witnessed such brutal industrial thuggery .
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A report accuses the national airline of 'calculated attempt to take advantage of the pandemic to cut jobs and weaken the terms and conditions of its remaining employees'
British Airways dubbed 'national disgrace' by MPs over plan to cut 12,000 jobs
British Airways has been dubbed a “national disgrace” by MPs for announcing 12,000 job cuts after the coronavirus struck.
A report accuses the airline of a “calculated attempt to take advantage of the pandemic to cut jobs and weaken the terms and conditions of its remaining employees”.
BA, and parent company IAG, proposes to axe more than one in four workers before re-hiring some on lesser contracts.
Some workers face pay cuts of 75%, it is claimed.
BA blamed the proposed job losses on a coronavirus slump in passenger numbers.
But critics accuse IAG, led by chief executive Willie Walsh, of “exploiting” the crisis.
The Commons Transport Committee report follows a probe into the impact of Covid-19 on the aviation industry.
Tory chair Huw Merriman said: “This wanton destruction of a loyal workforce cannot appear to go without sanction by Government, Parliament or passengers who may choose differently in future. We view it as a national disgrace.”
BA said in a statement: “We find ourselves in the deepest crisis ever faced by the industry. A crisis not of our making but one we must address.”
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said: “The case the company makes for sacking 12,000 and trashing the wages of those who stay on the workforce is full of holes because it is a transparent effort to generate profits out of a crisis.
“BA is fooling nobody. Never before has the country witnessed such brutal industrial thuggery.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-12--ADVERTORIAL: Saturday horse racing: Tips for The Irish 1000 Guineas, Sandown and Newbury

Sometimes the best bets are often those staring you right in the face .
The The Irish Guineas ( 19:15 , The Curragh ) throws up one of these in the form of Albigna .
She is the highest rated horse in the field , a Group 1 winner , running for a trainer in red-hot form , and unlucky in defeat last time out .
This filly looks the one to beat in this and should be a lot shorter in the betting , yet we can back her at 7/4 with the Betfair Sportsbook .
Yes , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t trained on as three-year-olds , but this filly was a big two-year-old who hadn ’ t filled her frame out and was long odds-on to improve during the winter and through this season .
Her jockey Shane Foley reckons she ’ s the best horse he ’ s sat on – and he ’ s ridden plenty of good ones – and the general vibes coming out of the stable is very positive .
I could easily see her being backed into close to evens so the 7/4 has to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interested to see Marcus Tregoning 's Impressor in the 14:05 at Sandown as he ran a race full of promise when last seen behind Kenzai Warrior , who is considered a Group 1 horse .
Impressor finished third to him at Newmarket when last seen in November .
He was beaten just over a length but that doesn ’ t tell the full story .
He raced alone that day away from the main field , got very lonely and ended up looking around inside the final furlong .
That eventually cost him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tricky one but I expect him to be better than that mark based on physical improvement and that his run last time can be marked up a lot .
Tregoning ’ s horses tend to improve with time so there ’ s plenty to like about him and for me he ’ s the one to beat .
Over at Newbury in the 15:00 , Cabeletta has an amazing pedigree , being by Mastercraftsman out Allegretto , and is bred to be a classic winner .
Her debut win last season was good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the improvement over the winter combined with the pedigree that will be driving her price .
I can see her getting really short in the market so I ’ d take a price as soon as you can .
The stable is in form and with Ryan Moore ( who was booked at the five-day stage to ride something else ) taking the ride , we have a very potent package .
Remember , Roger Varian trained her sire to classic glory and I think the omens are that she is very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generous Exchange offer ever returns for Royal Ascot next week .
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Sometimes the best bets are often those staring you right in the face.
The The Irish Guineas (19:15, The Curragh) throws up one of these in the form of Albigna. She is the highest rated horse in the field, a Group 1 winner, running for a trainer in red-hot form, and unlucky in defeat last time out.
This filly looks the one to beat in this and should be a lot shorter in the betting, yet we can back her at 7/4 with the Betfair Sportsbook.
Yes, there are plenty of occasions when two-year-olds haven’t trained on as three-year-olds, but this filly was a big two-year-old who hadn’t filled her frame out and was long odds-on to improve during the winter and through this season.
Her jockey Shane Foley reckons she’s the best horse he’s sat on – and he’s ridden plenty of good ones – and the general vibes coming out of the stable is very positive. I could easily see her being backed into close to evens so the 7/4 has to be taken ASAP.
Impressor to impress
I’m very interested to see Marcus Tregoning's Impressor in the 14:05 at Sandown as he ran a race full of promise when last seen behind Kenzai Warrior, who is considered a Group 1 horse. Impressor finished third to him at Newmarket when last seen in November.
He was beaten just over a length but that doesn’t tell the full story. He raced alone that day away from the main field, got very lonely and ended up looking around inside the final furlong. That eventually cost him.
A mark of 99 is a tricky one but I expect him to be better than that mark based on physical improvement and that his run last time can be marked up a lot. Tregoning’s horses tend to improve with time so there’s plenty to like about him and for me he’s the one to beat.
Pedigree points to a win
Over at Newbury in the 15:00, Cabeletta has an amazing pedigree, being by Mastercraftsman out Allegretto, and is bred to be a classic winner.
Her debut win last season was good but not amazing, but it’s the improvement over the winter combined with the pedigree that will be driving her price. I can see her getting really short in the market so I’d take a price as soon as you can.
The stable is in form and with Ryan Moore (who was booked at the five-day stage to ride something else) taking the ride, we have a very potent package. Remember, Roger Varian trained her sire to classic glory and I think the omens are that she is very useful too.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-12--'BA has become "national disgrace" during crisis,' says Voice of the Mirror

Despite the unprecedented economic challenges , many firms have done their best to support their staff .
Then there is the approach taken by British Airways .
A report by MPs lays bare today how British Airways ( BA ) is exploiting Covid to lay off a quarter of its workforce and re-employ the rest on worse pay and conditions .
This is more galling when the company is sitting on £8billion of reserves and has secured £300million in government support .
It has paid out £3.6bn to shareholders while its chief executive Willie Walsh has trousered £33m in salary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has had a disastrous time but this does not excuse such appalling behaviour .
The cross-party transport committee says the firm is a “ national disgrace ” .
The company which carries the Union Jack on its tailfin should be the standard bearer for the best of British business .
BA is in danger of becoming synonymous with the worst .
Government ministers keep telling us coronavirus does not discriminate .
Each day brings fresh evidence that is not the case .
A study by Public Health England has found that black and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the virus .
Figures published yesterday show fatalities from Covid-19 are twice as high in the poorest areas of England than in the richest ones .
What the Conservatives refuse to admit is their policies are responsible .
By failing to tackle poverty and injustice they have left millions of households more vulnerable .
Protecting at-risk communities should be at the centre of the Government ’ s efforts .
Yet they have still to publish any action plan for people from black and Asian backgrounds .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

British Airways has exploited coronavirus Covid-19 to lay off a quarter of its workforce but still paid out £3.6billion to its shareholders, a report by MPs claims
Voice of the Mirror: British Airways has become 'national disgrace' during coronavirus crisis
Despite the unprecedented economic challenges, many firms have done their best to support their staff.
Then there is the approach taken by British Airways.
A report by MPs lays bare today how British Airways (BA) is exploiting Covid to lay off a quarter of its workforce and re-employ the rest on worse pay and conditions.
This is more galling when the company is sitting on £8billion of reserves and has secured £300million in government support.
It has paid out £3.6bn to shareholders while its chief executive Willie Walsh has trousered £33m in salary, bonuses and pension payments.
Aviation has had a disastrous time but this does not excuse such appalling behaviour.
The cross-party transport committee says the firm is a “national disgrace”.
This newspaper completely agrees.
The company which carries the Union Jack on its tailfin should be the standard bearer for the best of British business. BA is in danger of becoming synonymous with the worst.
Most at risk
Government ministers keep telling us coronavirus does not discriminate.
Each day brings fresh evidence that is not the case. A study by Public Health England has found that black and Asian Britons are more likely to die from the virus.
Figures published yesterday show fatalities from Covid-19 are twice as high in the poorest areas of England than in the richest ones.
What the Conservatives refuse to admit is their policies are responsible. By failing to tackle poverty and injustice they have left millions of households more vulnerable.
Protecting at-risk communities should be at the centre of the Government’s efforts.
Yet they have still to publish any action plan for people from black and Asian backgrounds.


thedailymirror--2020-06-12--Joe Swash's excitement at seeing a woman's boobs makes Stacey Solomon jealous

Gogglebox fans were left in stitches as Joe Swash told Stacy Solomon not to get jealous after admitting he is looking forward to seeing a woman 's breasts .
The Dancing On Ice winner , 38 , appeared on the celebrity version of the hit Channel 4 show with girlfriend Stacey tonight .
As the pair watch the telly on their sofa , Joe asks Stacey : `` How can you be jealous of someone I do n't even know ? ''
Stacey then went on to insist that she 's not jealous , before Joe said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sat next to you while they 've revealed a man with a penis the size of a donkey 's . ''
Stacey then said : `` Yeah , but I was n't getting excited about it , was I ? ''
To which Joe said : `` And I do n't feel insecure . ''
Stacey then raised her voice , stating : `` I do n't feel insecure .
I just think it 's weird . ''
Joe then went on to shock Gogglebox viewers after admitting he was looking forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I hope she 's got nice boobs . ''
Stacey called her man a `` pervert '' before asking him why he hopes to see that on TV .
Joe explained : `` Because it means that I 've gone through this whole programme and there 's a pay off at the end of it .
Do n't play this .
I want to see the boobs . ''
Earlier on in the show , fans were very distracted by his orange-tinged complexion - which was at odds with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Joe Swash needs to keep awayyyy from the fake tan !
# Gogglebox . ''
While another wrote : `` Joe Swash got his fake tan done with a pressure washer # Gogglebox . ''
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Dancing On Ice winner Joe, 38, appeared on the celebrity version of hit Channel 4 show Gogglebox with girlfriend Stacey tonight
Joe Swash's excitement at seeing a woman's boobs on TV makes Stacey Solomon jealous
Gogglebox fans were left in stitches as Joe Swash told Stacy Solomon not to get jealous after admitting he is looking forward to seeing a woman's breasts.
The Dancing On Ice winner, 38, appeared on the celebrity version of the hit Channel 4 show with girlfriend Stacey tonight.
As the pair watch the telly on their sofa, Joe asks Stacey: "How can you be jealous of someone I don't even know?"
Stacey then went on to insist that she's not jealous, before Joe said: "I've sat here, and I've sat next to you while they've revealed a man with a penis the size of a donkey's."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Stacey then said: "Yeah, but I wasn't getting excited about it, was I?"
To which Joe said: "And I don't feel insecure."
Stacey then raised her voice, stating: "I don't feel insecure. I just think it's weird."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Joe then went on to shock Gogglebox viewers after admitting he was looking forward to seeing a woman's boobs.
He said: "I hope she's got nice boobs."
Stacey called her man a "pervert" before asking him why he hopes to see that on TV.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Joe explained: "Because it means that I've gone through this whole programme and there's a pay off at the end of it. Don't play this. I want to see the boobs."
Earlier on in the show, fans were very distracted by his orange-tinged complexion - which was at odds with his very fair hands.
One tweeted: "Joe Swash needs to keep awayyyy from the fake tan! #Gogglebox."
While another wrote: "Joe Swash got his fake tan done with a pressure washer #Gogglebox."
*Celebrity Gogglebox returns next Friday at 9pm on Channel 4
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-06-12--Legendary 'Tell Laura I Love Her' Welsh singer Ricky Valance dies aged 84

Welsh singer Ricky Valance has died aged 84 following a battle against dementia .
An agent for the Tell Laura I Love Her star confirmed the sad news on Friday .
Ricky was born in Ynysddu , Monmouthshire , Wales in April 1939 and was named David Spencer and began a career in music after initially serving in the military .
His single Tell Laura I Love Her was a number one hit in 1960 , and released songs in the ‘ 60s , ’ 70s and ‘ 80s – while a re-release of his song was released in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The BBC report his agent announcing on Friday : “ [ Ricky ] had been diagnosed with dementia and had been in hospital since before the start of lockdown.
” Tell Laura I Love Her was a controversial song upon it ’ s release – with the lyrics detailing the story of a boy called Tommy who loved a girl called Laura .
The track spent 16 weeks at the in the charts – three of which were at the number one spot .
Although he enjoyed success with the single , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK top 50 .
Ricky is survived by his wife , Evelyn , and the two lived in Skegness in Lincolnshire since 2015 .
He had previously lived in Spain where he performed on the Costa Blanca .
Fans of the singer have taken to social media to mourn his passing .
One fan tweeted : `` Ricky Valance , RIP .
Great singer from Wales .
His Tell Laura I love her song was tear jerking . ''
While another commented : “ Another one gone .
RIP .
Hope Laura @ @ @ @ @ @

The Welshman's agent has confirmed the chart topping legend has died having been in hospital since before lockdown began and following a battle against dementia
Welsh singer Ricky Valance has died aged 84 following a battle against dementia.
An agent for the Tell Laura I Love Her star confirmed the sad news on Friday.
Ricky was born in Ynysddu, Monmouthshire, Wales in April 1939 and was named David Spencer and began a career in music after initially serving in the military.
His single Tell Laura I Love Her was a number one hit in 1960, and released songs in the ‘60s, ’70s and ‘80s – while a re-release of his song was released in 2016 to mark it’s 55th anniversary.
The BBC report his agent announcing on Friday: “[Ricky] had been diagnosed with dementia and had been in hospital since before the start of lockdown.”
Tell Laura I Love Her was a controversial song upon it’s release – with the lyrics detailing the story of a boy called Tommy who loved a girl called Laura.
The track spent 16 weeks at the in the charts – three of which were at the number one spot.
Image: POLLY THOMAS) POLLY THOMAS)
Although he enjoyed success with the single, only two of his other songs reached the UK top 50.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and the two lived in Skegness in Lincolnshire since 2015.
He had previously lived in Spain where he performed on the Costa Blanca.
Image: Hand out) Hand out)
Fans of the singer have taken to social media to mourn his passing.
One fan tweeted: "Ricky Valance, RIP. Great singer from Wales. His Tell Laura I love her song was tear jerking."
While another commented: “Another one gone. RIP. Hope Laura is waiting for you.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-12--JK Rowling urged to meet with transgender children following offensive comments

JK Rowling has been urged to meet transgender children following her offensive comments on the LGBTQ community .
A charity which supports transgender children has asked the Harry Potter mastermind , 54 , to meet some of the young people it works with .
The invitation comes after the author sparked a row with her rather controversial opinion on the issue .
Charity Mermaids has published a statement challenging views expressed by the star after she said she had been motivated to address transgender issues by what she sees as an increasingly misogynistic society .
JK also said that her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault partly made her want to speak out .
Rowling fiercely denied accusations of transphobia but sparked a fresh wave of outrage with some of the comments she made in the message .
One of the most criticised lines from the essay is when the author expresses her belief certain trans women should not be allowed to use female changing rooms .
She wrote : `` When you throw open the doors of bathrooms and changing rooms to any man who believes or feels he ’ s a woman – and , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certificates may now be granted without any need for surgery or hormones – then you open the door to any and all men who wish to come inside .
That is the simple truth . ''
She also took issue with a headline on an online article discussing “ people who menstruate ” .
The actor reacted with : `` I ’ m sure there used to be a word for those people .
Someone help me out .
Wumben ?
Wimpund ?
Woomud ?
” Now , Mermaids said in its statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for many trans people and their families to read .
The charity has reached out to the 54-year-old to give her an opportunity to see it from their point of view .
The statement reads : `` For our part , all we are asking , is that you meet with transgender young people and listen to them with an open mind and an open heart , rather than talk over them '' .
In the lengthy statement , the Harry Potter author was also accused of sharing `` uncorroborated and inaccurate information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and non-binary people '' .
`` In short , biology is not as binary or as simple as we often assume and just because you feel no disparity between your given gender identity and who you are , that does not mean that other people do not nor qualify you to act as a ‘ gender sorting hat ’ for other people . ''
Harry Potter actors Emma Watson , Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint have since come shared their support for transgender people following Rowling 's harmful comments .
Emma took to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loves and appreciates all of her transgender followers .
`` Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren ’ t who they say they are .
`` I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people around the world see you , respect you and love you for who you are '' she added .
Daniel Radcliffe also took the opportunity to slam the author 's offensive essay .
He waded in on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are women . ''

JK Rowling has been urged to meet transgender children following her offensive comments on the LGBTQ community.
A charity which supports transgender children has asked the Harry Potter mastermind, 54, to meet some of the young people it works with.
The invitation comes after the author sparked a row with her rather controversial opinion on the issue.
Charity Mermaids has published a statement challenging views expressed by the star after she said she had been motivated to address transgender issues by what she sees as an increasingly misogynistic society.
JK also said that her previous experiences of domestic abuse and sexual assault partly made her want to speak out.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Rowling fiercely denied accusations of transphobia but sparked a fresh wave of outrage with some of the comments she made in the message.
One of the most criticised lines from the essay is when the author expresses her belief certain trans women should not be allowed to use female changing rooms.
She wrote: "When you throw open the doors of bathrooms and changing rooms to any man who believes or feels he’s a woman – and, as I’ve said, gender confirmation certificates may now be granted without any need for surgery or hormones – then you open the door to any and all men who wish to come inside. That is the simple truth."
She also took issue with a headline on an online article discussing “people who menstruate”.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The actor reacted with: "I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”
Now, Mermaids said in its statement that Rowling’s comments were difficult for many trans people and their families to read.
The charity has reached out to the 54-year-old to give her an opportunity to see it from their point of view.
The statement reads: "For our part, all we are asking, is that you meet with transgender young people and listen to them with an open mind and an open heart, rather than talk over them".
Image: PA) PA)
In the lengthy statement, the Harry Potter author was also accused of sharing "uncorroborated and inaccurate information which severely damages the lives of trans and non-binary people".
"In short, biology is not as binary or as simple as we often assume and just because you feel no disparity between your given gender identity and who you are, that does not mean that other people do not nor qualify you to act as a ‘gender sorting hat’ for other people."
Harry Potter actors Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint have since come shared their support for transgender people following Rowling's harmful comments.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Emma took to Twitter this week to state that she loves and appreciates all of her transgender followers.
"Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are.
"I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people around the world see you, respect you and love you for who you are" she added.
Daniel Radcliffe also took the opportunity to slam the author's offensive essay.
He waded in on the transgender row by insisting "transgender women are women."


thedailymirror--2020-06-12--Police impose strict conditions ahead of Black Lives Matters protests in London

Met Police have told those planning on joining or opposing the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that they must be off the streets by 5pm on Saturday .
Protesters have been told they must stick to the planned route that will run from Hyde Park to Whitehall to avoid a repeat of last week 's violent clashes with police .
The force fear the anti-racism protests - that were sparked by the death of George Floyd in the US last month - could be hijacked by counter-demonstrations by far-right groups .
On Saturday , those affiliated to the Black Lives Matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barrier erected on Whitehall , while far-right protesters must remain to the south of the line .
Organisers of one demonstration planned for Saturday cancelled the event over fears of conflict with far-right protesters , but the Met think thousands of people will still attend .
The conditions were set under section 12 of the Public Order Act .
On Friday , statues in Parliament Square including Winston Churchill , Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were boarded up to prevent them being targeted by either side .
Last week , the statue of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was defaced with the words `` was a racist '' .
Met Commander Bas Javid , brother of former chancellor Sajid , said he understood the depth of feeling of protesters , but asked people not to come to London while shutdown rules are still in force .
`` If you were planning to come to London , I again would urge you to reconsider , but if you are still intent , please familiarise yourself with what the conditions are , '' he said .
`` Please keep yourself safe by complying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The protests , sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 , saw clashes between protesters and police in London , while in Bristol a statue of Edward Colston was pulled down and dumped in the harbour .
Anti-racism group Hope Not Hate has said football gangs from West Ham , Chelsea , Millwall , Sheffield Wednesday , Hull and Spurs are among the groups planning on coming to London .
Far right group Britain First has also said its members will attend .
On Friday , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing focus on removing statues in the wake of the toppling of slave-trader Edward Colston in Bristol on June 7 .
More than 60 other statues are now listed as targets on a website called Topple the Racists .
The Prime Minister said to take statues down would `` be to lie about our history '' .
Boris Johnson , in a series of social media posts , said : `` We can not pretend to have a different history .
`` Those statues teach us about our past , with all its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports suggested violent protesters could be jailed within 24 hours after Justice Secretary Robert Buckland and Home Secretary Priti Patel drew up plans based on the response to the 2011 London riots .
Anybody caught vandalising , causing criminal damage or assaulting police officers could be quickly processed through magistrates ' courts with extended opening hours , according to The Times .

Protesters from Black Lives Matter and several right-wing groups have been told they must stick to the planned route that will run from Hyde Park to Whitehall to avoid a repeat of last week's violent clashes - and there's a cut off time too
Met Police have told those planning on joining or opposing the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that they must be off the streets by 5pm on Saturday.
Protesters have been told they must stick to the planned route that will run from Hyde Park to Whitehall to avoid a repeat of last week's violent clashes with police.
The force fear the anti-racism protests - that were sparked by the death of George Floyd in the US last month - could be hijacked by counter-demonstrations by far-right groups.
On Saturday, those affiliated to the Black Lives Matter protests must remain north of a police barrier erected on Whitehall, while far-right protesters must remain to the south of the line.
Organisers of one demonstration planned for Saturday cancelled the event over fears of conflict with far-right protesters, but the Met think thousands of people will still attend.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The conditions were set under section 12 of the Public Order Act.
On Friday, statues in Parliament Square including Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were boarded up to prevent them being targeted by either side.
Last week, the statue of the UK's war-time Prime Minister memorial was defaced with the words "was a racist".
Met Commander Bas Javid, brother of former chancellor Sajid, said he understood the depth of feeling of protesters, but asked people not to come to London while shutdown rules are still in force.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"If you were planning to come to London, I again would urge you to reconsider, but if you are still intent, please familiarise yourself with what the conditions are," he said.
"Please keep yourself safe by complying with government guidance on social distancing."
The protests, sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, saw clashes between protesters and police in London, while in Bristol a statue of Edward Colston was pulled down and dumped in the harbour.
Anti-racism group Hope Not Hate has said football gangs from West Ham, Chelsea, Millwall, Sheffield Wednesday, Hull and Spurs are among the groups planning on coming to London.
Image: PA) PA)
Far right group Britain First has also said its members will attend.
On Friday, the Prime Minister expressed his dismay at the growing focus on removing statues in the wake of the toppling of slave-trader Edward Colston in Bristol on June 7.
More than 60 other statues are now listed as targets on a website called Topple the Racists.
The Prime Minister said to take statues down would "be to lie about our history".
Boris Johnson, in a series of social media posts, said: "We cannot pretend to have a different history.
"Those statues teach us about our past, with all its faults."
The news comes as reports suggested violent protesters could be jailed within 24 hours after Justice Secretary Robert Buckland and Home Secretary Priti Patel drew up plans based on the response to the 2011 London riots.
Anybody caught vandalising, causing criminal damage or assaulting police officers could be quickly processed through magistrates' courts with extended opening hours, according to The Times.