thedailymirror--2020-09-12--AJ Pritchard and girlfriend Abbie Quinnen enjoy romantic stroll along beach

No wonder all the ladies wanted to foxtrot with Strictly hunk AJ Pritchard .
But fellow professional dancer Abbie Quinnen , 23 , gets him all to herself .
She has been dating 25-year-old AJ for the past 18 months after working on his tour .
The tanned pair were pictured enjoying a romantic stroll on a Turkish beach .
AJ wore a jazzy pair of swimshorts while Abbie flaunted her fab figure in a skimpy scarlet bikini – scoring a perfect ten .
Their Turkish jaunt comes a month after the couple enjoyed a romantic staycation at Combermere Abbey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Curtis .
The gorgeous pair told fans via Instagram that they were reliving their first date as they enjoyed ice cream and cocktails .
In the snaps , that appeared on both of their social media profiles , the lovebirds relived their first date and enjoyed cocktails at the luxurious destination Following their Cheshire getaway , the group headed down to Cornwall where AJ enjoyed his first surf lesson and they tucked into some lavish seaside meals .
Since announcing his departure from Strictly Come Dancing , AJ appears to have turned his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spending time with family and friends .
He is rumoured to be one of the contestants for this year 's series of I 'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here , and has made no secret of `` becoming the new Ant and Dec '' with his BFF sibling .
AJ said : `` We would love to be that presenting duo , like them .
`` We want to bring our brand — that all-singing , all-dancing Saturday night style of family entertainment , a bit like Bruce Forsyth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the 'Jungle ' this year - which will be a coronavirus-friendly Welsh castle - he will be one step closer to befriending and getting tips from his presenter idols .
But he will need to face a lot of fears , too .
Appearing on the Steph Show , he told Steph McGovern : `` Well , let me put it like this , I ’ ve just cleaned out the loft as my mum has a list of jobs for us to do .
`` The amount of spiders up there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So , if anything like that did happen , it would be hilarious – that ’ s for sure ! ''

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: The former Strictly Come Dancing star showed off his chiseled torso as he walked with his equally toned partner of 18 months along the beach in Turkey
No wonder all the ladies wanted to foxtrot with Strictly hunk AJ Pritchard.
But fellow professional dancer Abbie Quinnen, 23, gets him all to herself.
She has been dating 25-year-old AJ for the past 18 months after working on his tour.
The tanned pair were pictured enjoying a romantic stroll on a Turkish beach.
AJ wore a jazzy pair of swimshorts while Abbie flaunted her fab figure in a skimpy scarlet bikini – scoring a perfect ten.
Their Turkish jaunt comes a month after the couple enjoyed a romantic staycation at Combermere Abbey in Cheshire with AJ's dancer brother Curtis.
The gorgeous pair told fans via Instagram that they were reliving their first date as they enjoyed ice cream and cocktails.
In the snaps, that appeared on both of their social media profiles, the lovebirds relived their first date and enjoyed cocktails at the luxurious destination
Following their Cheshire getaway, the group headed down to Cornwall where AJ enjoyed his first surf lesson and they tucked into some lavish seaside meals.
Since announcing his departure from Strictly Come Dancing, AJ appears to have turned his attention to keeping healthy during the lockdown and spending time with family and friends.
He is rumoured to be one of the contestants for this year's series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, and has made no secret of "becoming the new Ant and Dec" with his BFF sibling.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
AJ said: "We would love to be that presenting duo, like them.
"We want to bring our brand — that all-singing, all-dancing Saturday night style of family entertainment, a bit like Bruce Forsyth."
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If he does make it in to the 'Jungle' this year - which will be a coronavirus-friendly Welsh castle - he will be one step closer to befriending and getting tips from his presenter idols.
But he will need to face a lot of fears, too.
Appearing on the Steph Show, he told Steph McGovern: "Well, let me put it like this, I’ve just cleaned out the loft as my mum has a list of jobs for us to do.
"The amount of spiders up there, I was screaming my head off. So, if anything like that did happen, it would be hilarious – that’s for sure!"


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Vinnie Jones believes he had a supernatural visit from late wife Tanya

Vinnie Jones has told of the experience that made him believe his late wife Tanya had visited him on the night she died .
Tanya Jones died on July 6 last year at the age of 53 , after a six-year battle with three forms of cancer .
She had first been diagnosed in 2013 .
Vinnie kissed her on the head and whispered , `` I love you , I love you '' as she slipped away .
The former footballer and actor has told of an experience which he still ca n't fully explain , seeing a lingering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night she died .
`` The night Tans died we were all sitting outside in the back garden ... it was around midnight , a still , overcast night , no moonlight .
`` One by one , people were heading inside to bed , and I told them I ’ d be in in a little while .
I wanted to smoke and watch the darkness and be alone .
`` As I sat there , I noticed above me a white light .
I knew it could n't be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but there it was – a simple white light above me .
`` I already knew that when you lose someone you can start to look for things , for signs , so I was on guard .
I never believed in any of that stuff and I was n't about to start now .
`` But that white light was there , and there was no denying it .
It definitely was n't a star and it was n't a helicopter , or a plane , it was too low .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my grief and desperation I said to the light , 'Is that you , babe ? '
`` The light shone above me ; it did n't waver , or change .
Was it Tans ?
There was only one way to find out .
`` I thought about all the times she 'd say , 'Where 's my kiss ? '
and I 'd throw her one to catch .
`` So that 's what I did , right there in that dark garden – I threw one last kiss up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Suddenly , the light swerved , and dipped , and hovered , and then it flew – zoom !
– it flew and swerved and then it disappeared away from me in that garden , and left me , once again alone . ''
He added : `` I 've since checked and re-checked the weather forecast for that night and it was overcast in Los Angeles ... the sun did n't appear until noon the next day . ''
In his new book , Lost Without You : Loving and Losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest account of his grief .
If you 're struggling and need to talk , the Samaritans operates a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively , you can email Jo @ samaritans.org if you 'd prefer to write down how you feel .
You are not alone .

Vinnie Jones has told that he believes he was visited by late wife Tanya on the night that she died, following her six-year cancer battle
Vinnie Jones has told of the experience that made him believe his late wife Tanya had visited him on the night she died.
Tanya Jones died on July 6 last year at the age of 53, after a six-year battle with three forms of cancer.
She had first been diagnosed in 2013.
Vinnie kissed her on the head and whispered, "I love you, I love you" as she slipped away.
The former footballer and actor has told of an experience which he still can't fully explain, seeing a lingering light over their Los Angeles house on the night she died.
"The night Tans died we were all sitting outside in the back garden... it was around midnight, a still, overcast night, no moonlight.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"One by one, people were heading inside to bed, and I told them I’d be in in a little while. I wanted to smoke and watch the darkness and be alone.
"As I sat there, I noticed above me a white light. I knew it couldn't be a star because of the cloud cover, but there it was – a simple white light above me.
"I already knew that when you lose someone you can start to look for things, for signs, so I was on guard. I never believed in any of that stuff and I wasn't about to start now.
"But that white light was there, and there was no denying it. It definitely wasn't a star and it wasn't a helicopter, or a plane, it was too low.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
"I don't know why, but in my grief and desperation I said to the light, 'Is that you, babe?'
"The light shone above me; it didn't waver, or change. Was it Tans? There was only one way to find out.
"I thought about all the times she'd say, 'Where's my kiss?' and I'd throw her one to catch.
"So that's what I did, right there in that dark garden – I threw one last kiss up to the white light above me.
Image: Tim Graham/Getty Images) Tim Graham/Getty Images)
"Suddenly, the light swerved, and dipped, and hovered, and then it flew – zoom! – it flew and swerved and then it disappeared away from me in that garden, and left me, once again alone."
He added: "I've since checked and re-checked the weather forecast for that night and it was overcast in Los Angeles... the sun didn't appear until noon the next day."
In his new book, Lost Without You: Loving and Losing Tanya, Vinnie gives a heartfelt and honest account of his grief.
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operates a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email Jo@samaritans.org if you'd prefer to write down how you feel. You are not alone.


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Face masks could be giving wearers coronavirus immunity, experts suggest

Face masks could be inadvertently giving wearers immunity from coronavirus by acting as a type of crude 'vaccine ' , experts have suggested .
The researchers behind the theory say wearing a face mask could make people less sick , or asymptomatic , because the coverings reduce the infectious dose they are exposed to .
If the theory is proven , masks could become a universal form of inoculation that would generate immunity , according to experts .
Repeated exposure to small amounts of Covid-19 may train the body to recognise the disease and fight it off , effectively immunising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by scientists from the University of California , will unlikely be proven beyond a reasonable doubt because it would require exposing people with and without masks to the virus in clinical trials , a breach of ethics .
Have you been affected by coronavirus ?
Email your story to webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
The theory was published in the New England Journal of Medicine .
The experts stressed that it is just a theory and warned mask wearers not to become complacent or try to catch the virus in the hopes that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an infectious disease physician , wrote in the paper : `` You can have this virus but be asymptomatic .
`` So if you can drive up rates of asymptomatic infection with masks , maybe that becomes a way to variolate the population . ''
She told the Sunday Telegraph : “ To test the variolation hypothesis , we will need more studies comparing the strength and durability of SARS-CoV-2–specific T-cell immunity between people with asymptomatic infection and those with symptomatic infection , as well as a demonstration of the natural slowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high proportion of asymptomatic infections .
“ However , it is true that the proportion of asymptomatic infection being increased by masking might increase the proportion of the population who achieve at least short-term immunity to the virus while we await a vaccine.
” Critics worry the theory could result in complacency or unnecessary risks .
Saskia Popescu , an infectious disease epidemiologist based in Arizona who was not involved in the research , told the New York Times : `` It seems like a leap .
We do n't have a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want people to follow all the other prevention strategies .
`` That means staying vigilant about avoiding crowds , physical distancing and hand hygiene - behaviors that overlap in their effects , but ca n't replace one another . ''
Today the UK recorded almost another 3,500 cases of the deadly virus as officials grapple with an accelerating R-rate .

A Covid-19 theory detailed by University of California scientists suggests face masks could make people less sick, or asymptomatic, because the coverings reduce the infectious dose they are exposed to
Face masks could be inadvertently giving wearers immunity from coronavirus by acting as a type of crude 'vaccine', experts have suggested.
The researchers behind the theory say wearing a face mask could make people less sick, or asymptomatic, because the coverings reduce the infectious dose they are exposed to.
If the theory is proven, masks could become a universal form of inoculation that would generate immunity, according to experts.
Repeated exposure to small amounts of Covid-19 may train the body to recognise the disease and fight it off, effectively immunising them.
However, the theory detailed by scientists from the University of California, will unlikely be proven beyond a reasonable doubt because it would require exposing people with and without masks to the virus in clinical trials, a breach of ethics.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email your story to webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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The theory was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The experts stressed that it is just a theory and warned mask wearers not to become complacent or try to catch the virus in the hopes that it would build immunity.
Dr Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease physician, wrote in the paper: "You can have this virus but be asymptomatic.
"So if you can drive up rates of asymptomatic infection with masks, maybe that becomes a way to variolate the population."
She told the Sunday Telegraph: “To test the variolation hypothesis, we will need more studies comparing the strength and durability of SARS-CoV-2–specific T-cell immunity between people with asymptomatic infection and those with symptomatic infection, as well as a demonstration of the natural slowing of SARS-CoV-2 spread in areas with a high proportion of asymptomatic infections.
“However, it is true that the proportion of asymptomatic infection being increased by masking might increase the proportion of the population who achieve at least short-term immunity to the virus while we await a vaccine.”
Critics worry the theory could result in complacency or unnecessary risks.
Saskia Popescu, an infectious disease epidemiologist based in Arizona who was not involved in the research, told the New York Times: "It seems like a leap. We don't have a lot to support it.
"We still want people to follow all the other prevention strategies.
"That means staying vigilant about avoiding crowds, physical distancing and hand hygiene - behaviors that overlap in their effects, but can't replace one another."
Today the UK recorded almost another 3,500 cases of the deadly virus as officials grapple with an accelerating R-rate.


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Conor McGregor released without charge as star denies sexual assault allegations

Conor McGregor ’ s representatives came out fighting over sex assault claims against the UFC superstar .
McGregor was reportedly approached by French cops on his £3million yacht over an alleged attempted sex assault and indecent exposure in a bar last Sunday .
Officers spoke to the star in the port of Calvi , on the isle of Corsica , and asked him to attend Tramariccia station .
He reportedly rode there on his bike .
The prosecutor ’ s office said : “ Following a complaint filed on September 10 denouncing acts that could be described as attempted sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Mac Gregor ( sic ) was the subject of a hearing by gendarmerie services.
” A representative for McGregor , 32 , said : “ Conor vigorously denies any accusations of misconduct .
He has been interviewed and released.
” The star ’ s manager Audie Attar said : “ I am furious and issue a strong and clear warning : Conor McGregor is not and will not be a target for those looking to get a headline or payday.
” And McGregor ’ s lawyer Emmanuelle Ramon called the allegations “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released without charges being filed .
The former UFC champ – rumoured to be planning a fight comeback – was held hours before a scheduled 80-mile water bike dash from Corsica to Monaco .
He pulled out of the charity event .
On Friday , a day after the alleged incident , McGregor attended a Calvi bash with fiancée Dee Devlin , 33 .
She runs his finances , travels with him everywhere and they live in Ireland with son Conor Jnr , three , and daughter Croia , one .
McGregor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be worth £90million and has eight million Instagram fans .
His arrest came after a test by anti-doping officials on his yacht .
McGregor tweeted : “ I ’ ve retired !
”

Conor McGregor's career timeline after star retires for third time in four years
Conor McGregor's career timeline after star retires for third time in four years
McGregor was reportedly approached by French cops on his £3million yacht over an alleged attempted sex assault and indecent exposure in a bar
Conor McGregor’s representatives came out fighting over sex assault claims against the UFC superstar.
McGregor was reportedly approached by French cops on his £3million yacht over an alleged attempted sex assault and indecent exposure in a bar last Sunday.
Officers spoke to the star in the port of Calvi, on the isle of Corsica, and asked him to attend Tramariccia station. He reportedly rode there on his bike.
The prosecutor’s office said: “Following a complaint filed on September 10 denouncing acts that could be described as attempted sexual assault and sexual exhibition, Mr Conor Anthony Mac Gregor (sic) was the subject of a hearing by gendarmerie services.”
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French media said a “young woman” had made a complaint.
A representative for McGregor, 32, said: “Conor vigorously denies any accusations of misconduct. He has been interviewed and released.”
The star’s manager Audie Attar said: “I am furious and issue a strong and clear warning: Conor McGregor is not and will not be a target for those looking to get a headline or payday.”
And McGregor’s lawyer Emmanuelle Ramon called the allegations “abusive” and said her client was released without charges being filed.
The former UFC champ – rumoured to be planning a fight comeback – was held hours before a scheduled 80-mile water bike dash from Corsica to Monaco. He pulled out of the charity event.
On Friday, a day after the alleged incident, McGregor attended a Calvi bash with fiancée Dee Devlin, 33. She runs his finances, travels with him everywhere and they live in Ireland with son Conor Jnr, three, and daughter Croia, one.
McGregor, nicknamed The Notorious, is said to be worth £90million and has eight million Instagram fans. His arrest came after a test by anti-doping officials on his yacht. McGregor tweeted: “I’ve retired!”


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Voice of the Sunday Mirror: PM's path is one of negligence bordering on criminal

No one knows better how fragile peace is in Northern Ireland than Jonathan Powell , the man who wrote the Good Friday Agreement .
No one knows better than he that what politicians downplayed as “ The Troubles ” was in reality a bloody , bitter , 30-year civil war which cost thousands of lives .
And no one knows better how easily the balance could tip from uneasy harmony into another violent conflict .
Today he warns Boris Johnson that his fanatical drive towards a no-deal Brexit is recklessly putting peace at risk .
To rip up a done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his Internal Market Bill will wreck international trust in the UK and lead to a hard border between north and south in Ireland .
That will give the island of Ireland ’ s festering terrorism , at the moment largely dormant , the excuse it needs to swap ballot boxes for bombs and bullets .
Mr Johnson ’ s first duty as the UK ’ s prime minister is to keep people safe .
The path he is embarking on is one of negligence bordering on the criminal .
MPs , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the PM is doing .
So is Tony Blair .
And two former Tory PMs , John Major and Theresa May .
Mr Johnson chooses not to hear them .
But there is still time to listen to the warnings from Mr Powell , who knows Northern Ireland far better than him .

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

Boris Johnson has been warned his fanatical drive towards a no-deal Brexit is recklessly putting peace at risk by Jonathan Powell, who penned the Good Friday Agreement
Voice of the Sunday Mirror: PM's path is one of negligence bordering on criminal
No one knows better how fragile peace is in Northern Ireland than Jonathan Powell, the man who wrote the Good Friday Agreement.
No one knows better than he that what politicians downplayed as “The Troubles” was in reality a bloody, bitter, 30-year civil war which cost thousands of lives.
And no one knows better how easily the balance could tip from uneasy harmony into another violent conflict.
Today he warns Boris Johnson that his fanatical drive towards a no-deal Brexit is recklessly putting peace at risk.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
To rip up a done deal with the EU and replace it with his Internal Market Bill will wreck international trust in the UK and lead to a hard border between north and south in Ireland.
That will give the island of Ireland’s festering terrorism, at the moment largely dormant, the excuse it needs to swap ballot boxes for bombs and bullets.
Mr Johnson’s first duty as the UK’s prime minister is to keep people safe. The path he is embarking on is one of negligence bordering on the criminal.
MPs, including many Tory ones, are appalled by what the PM is doing. So is Tony Blair. And two former Tory PMs, John Major and Theresa May. Mr Johnson chooses not to hear them.
But there is still time to listen to the warnings from Mr Powell, who knows Northern Ireland far better than him.


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Caitlyn Jenner wants Kourtney Kardashian to rekindle romance with Scott Disick

Caitlyn Jenner is hoping her former step-daughter Kourtney Kardashian will rekindle her romance with ex Scott Disick now that they 're both single again .
Scott and Kourtney , who share kids Mason , 10 , Penelope , eight , and Reign , five , split in 2015 and both moved on while remaining close friends and dedicated co-parents .
Fans have been desperate to see them get back together ever since they split from their respective partners , and it seems Caitlyn is just as keen .
The 70-year-old said : `` I would hope [ Scott ] can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got all these kids together .
I think always it 's the best for the kids to have a mother and a father that 's right there all the time .
I do n't know if that 's ever gon na work out . ''
While Caitlyn would like to see them back together she recognises it 's completely their choice , and that some of her other children , including Kylie and Brandon , also split from their partners after welcoming children together .
And of course , Caitlyn has welcomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from them all , including Kylie and Kendall 's mum Kris .
She added to Entertainment Tonight : `` So many of [ my kids ] had never gotten married , but had families and all the kids seem to be doing great .
They 're just great kids .
`` Kourtney and Scott are both good parents .
Whether they work it out themselves for a lasting relationship , I do n't know .
That 's a Kourtney question . ''
Amid fans ' hopes , Scott 's ex Sofia Richie recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gotten back together after splitting in May .
In one of Sofia 's latest Instagram stories , she was seen modelling a pair of Vans trainers while sitting on the steps inside a plush looking garden .
She was doing her thing when Scott 's pet sausage dog Hershula runs up to join her .
Little Hersh is clearly a big Sofia fan and ran straight over to get scratches and snuggles .
Scott has had a tough time this year .
As well as the break up , he also headed back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traumas only to furiously leave when a picture of him inside the facility was leaked online .
A trailer for the new episodes of Keeping Up With The Kardashians hinted that Scott knew exactly who was behind the leak .
In the short clip , a furious Scott says : `` There could n't have been a bigger betrayal - she leaked me being there to the press . ''
During a videocall with Kris , Kim , Khloe and Rob , he then adds : `` I do n't trust anybody here @ @

Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Caitlyn wants to see former step-daughter Kourtney back together with the father of her three children
Caitlyn Jenner is hoping her former step-daughter Kourtney Kardashian will rekindle her romance with ex Scott Disick now that they're both single again.
Scott and Kourtney, who share kids Mason, 10, Penelope, eight, and Reign, five, split in 2015 and both moved on while remaining close friends and dedicated co-parents.
Fans have been desperate to see them get back together ever since they split from their respective partners, and it seems Caitlyn is just as keen.
The 70-year-old said: "I would hope [Scott] can kinda get his act together. They've got all these kids together. I think always it's the best for the kids to have a mother and a father that's right there all the time. I don't know if that's ever gonna work out."
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While Caitlyn would like to see them back together she recognises it's completely their choice, and that some of her other children, including Kylie and Brandon, also split from their partners after welcoming children together.
And of course, Caitlyn has welcomed children with three different women and split from them all, including Kylie and Kendall's mum Kris.
She added to Entertainment Tonight : "So many of [my kids] had never gotten married, but had families and all the kids seem to be doing great. They're just great kids.
"Kourtney and Scott are both good parents. Whether they work it out themselves for a lasting relationship, I don't know. That's a Kourtney question."
Image: Getty Images for Calvin Klein) Getty Images for Calvin Klein)
Amid fans' hopes, Scott's ex Sofia Richie recently dropped a huge hint that they'd gotten back together after splitting in May.
In one of Sofia's latest Instagram stories, she was seen modelling a pair of Vans trainers while sitting on the steps inside a plush looking garden.
She was doing her thing when Scott's pet sausage dog Hershula runs up to join her.
Little Hersh is clearly a big Sofia fan and ran straight over to get scratches and snuggles.
Scott has had a tough time this year.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
As well as the break up, he also headed back to rehab to deal with his past traumas only to furiously leave when a picture of him inside the facility was leaked online.
A trailer for the new episodes of Keeping Up With The Kardashians hinted that Scott knew exactly who was behind the leak.
In the short clip, a furious Scott says: "There couldn't have been a bigger betrayal - she leaked me being there to the press."
During a videocall with Kris, Kim, Khloe and Rob, he then adds: "I don't trust anybody here."


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Boris Johnson ripping up EU treaty 'threatens return of violence to Ireland'

Boris Johnson threatens to destroy peace in Ireland , according to the man who wrote the historic Good Friday Agreement .
Jonathan Powell warns today that the PM ’ s decision to rip up Britain ’ s international treaty obligations risks “ tipping us back into violence ” .
In a blistering attack , the former chief of staff to Tony Blair says the move is a “ threat to everything this country stands for ” .
He calls on Tory MPs to rebel in sufficient numbers to block the contentious Internal Market Bill in the Commons .
And he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version of US President Donald Trump , using Brexit to distract from the “ mess ” of his handling of Covid .
The Bill – which ministers admit breaks international law – threatens to wreck any final Brexit deal by tearing up the Northern Ireland protocol , negotiated , agreed and signed by Mr Johnson only last October .
Downing Street says the agreement was “ rushed ” and the new legislation provides essential qualifications to the Brexit withdrawal agreement .
But it has been met with a barrage of shocked derision from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Major , who also unleashed a withering attack today .
Writing for the Sunday Mirror , Mr Powell says : “ He has put the Good Friday Agreement at risk .
By breaking the agreement with the EU he makes it more likely the EU will have to impose a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland .
If that hard border goes up again it will threaten the very basis of the Good Friday Agreement and risk tipping us back into violence.
” Mr Blair and Mr Major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article for The Sunday Times .
They wrote : “ This has wide-ranging ramifications .
It will not only make negotiation with the EU more difficult , but also any trade negotiations with other nations , including the US .
“ Once trust is undermined , distrust becomes prevalent .
This way of negotiating , with reason cast aside in pursuit of ideology and cavalier bombast posing as serious diplomacy , is irresponsible , wrong in principle and dangerous in practice .
“ It raises questions far beyond the impact on Ireland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade deal – crucial though they are .
It questions the very integrity of our nation.
” Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said Mr Johnson ’ s move “ eroded trust ” .
In a call he urged the PM to “ re-engage with EU negotiators urgently ” .
The border is a sensitive and symbolic issue after a conflict which cost at least 3,600 lives .
The 1998 accord brokered by Mr Powell ended three decades of violence which haunt families in Omagh , Enniskillen , Londonderry , Belfast – and many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
Avoiding a hard border with checkpoints is key to the Northern Ireland peace deal .
The NI protocol is a central plank of the EU withdrawal agreement .
Mr Johnson ’ s new Bill would “ eliminate the legal force of parts of the withdrawal agreement ” and give sweeping powers to “ disapply ” parts of it whenever ministers wished .
It effectively tears up the whole basis for talks , already in peril of collapsing .
The row resurrects the Tory civil war over Europe and also threatens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US .
Nancy Pelosi , leader of the House of Representatives , said : “ If the UK violates that treaty and Brexit undermines the Good Friday accord , there will be absolutely no chance of a US-UK agreement passing Congress.
” Mr Powell suggests the PM ’ s “ sidekick ” Dominic Cummings is partly behind the plan which has “ trashed Britain ’ s global reputation ” .
He suggests Tory MPs get rid of him .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is considering amendments to defuse the legislation which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and peers .
The row was fuelled when Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis admitted in the Commons that the Bill would break international law “ in a specific and limited way ” .
A Number 10 spokesman said : “ It is simply wrong to suggest that complying with some highly problematic EU law is more important than preserving peace or the integrity of the UK .
“ We are introducing a safety net to make sure , if we are unable to secure a deal by the end of the year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people of this country .
“ We will continue to protect and uphold the peace settlement created by the Good Friday Agreement and we are determined to ensure the status quo at the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic remains.
“ New name but same goals Since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement brought peace , IRA hardliners have formed splinter groups to keep fighting the war .
And Whitehall security sources say the only reason the mainland has not suffered any serious atrocities is because they lack the strategic capability to mount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IRA and Continuity IRA they continue bombings and shootings in the Province .
Last year CIRA attempted to bomb police in Craigavon , in County Armagh , and Wattle Bridge , County Fermanagh .
And in January they planted a bomb aboard a lorry in the hope the truck was going by North Channel ferry to Scotland .
Police came across it in February in Lurgan .
Like CIRA , the Real IRA was formed from disaffected Provos opposed to the Good Friday pact .
They merged with other militants to form the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Omagh bombing in August 1998 which killed 29 and injured 220 – the Troubles ’ largest single death toll .
And last year they admitted sending letter bombs to British targets – all successfully defused .
The security services believe that although active terrorists in each group only number a handful , they have 800 activists combined .
That is the same size as the Provisional IRA before 1998 .

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Powell warns PM’s decision to rip up our international treaty obligations risks violence and calls him British version of Trump, using Brexit to distract from poor handling of Covid
Boris Johnson threatens to destroy peace in Ireland, according to the man who wrote the historic Good Friday Agreement.
Jonathan Powell warns today that the PM’s decision to rip up Britain’s international treaty obligations risks “tipping us back into violence”.
In a blistering attack, the former chief of staff to Tony Blair says the move is a “threat to everything this country stands for”.
He calls on Tory MPs to rebel in sufficient numbers to block the contentious Internal Market Bill in the Commons.
And he accuses the PM of being a British version of US President Donald Trump, using Brexit to distract from the “mess” of his handling of Covid.
The Bill – which ministers admit breaks international law – threatens to wreck any final Brexit deal by tearing up the Northern Ireland protocol, negotiated, agreed and signed by Mr Johnson only last October.
Downing Street says the agreement was “rushed” and the new legislation provides essential qualifications to the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
But it has been met with a barrage of shocked derision from critics – including ex-PMs Tony Blair and John Major, who also unleashed a withering attack today.
Writing for the Sunday Mirror, Mr Powell says: “He has put the Good Friday Agreement at risk.
By breaking the agreement with the EU he makes it more likely the EU will have to impose a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
If that hard border goes up again it will threaten the very basis of the Good Friday Agreement and risk tipping us back into violence.”
Mr Blair and Mr Major united to condemn the legislation in an article for The Sunday Times.
They wrote: “This has wide-ranging ramifications. It will not only make negotiation with the EU more difficult, but also any trade negotiations with other nations, including the US.
“Once trust is undermined, distrust becomes prevalent. This way of negotiating, with reason cast aside in pursuit of ideology and cavalier bombast posing as serious diplomacy, is irresponsible, wrong in principle and dangerous in practice.
“It raises questions far beyond the impact on Ireland, the peace process and negotiations for a trade deal – crucial though they are. It questions the very integrity of our nation.”
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said Mr Johnson’s move “eroded trust”. In a call he urged the PM to “re-engage with EU negotiators urgently”.
The border is a sensitive and symbolic issue after a conflict which cost at least 3,600 lives.
The 1998 accord brokered by Mr Powell ended three decades of violence which haunt families in Omagh, Enniskillen, Londonderry, Belfast – and many more towns and cities across Ulster and the UK.
Avoiding a hard border with checkpoints is key to the Northern Ireland peace deal. The NI protocol is a central plank of the EU withdrawal agreement.
Mr Johnson’s new Bill would “eliminate the legal force of parts of the withdrawal agreement” and give sweeping powers to “disapply” parts of it whenever ministers wished. It effectively tears up the whole basis for talks, already in peril of collapsing.
The row resurrects the Tory civil war over Europe and also threatens Mr Johnson’s trade deal with the US.
Nancy Pelosi, leader of the House of Representatives, said: “If the UK violates that treaty and Brexit undermines the Good Friday accord, there will be absolutely no chance of a US-UK agreement passing Congress.”
Mr Powell suggests the PM’s “sidekick” Dominic Cummings is partly behind the plan which has “trashed Britain’s global reputation”.
He suggests Tory MPs get rid of him.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is considering amendments to defuse the legislation which is facing stiff opposition from rebel MPs and peers.
The row was fuelled when Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis admitted in the Commons that the Bill would break international law “in a specific and limited way”.
A Number 10 spokesman said: “It is simply wrong to suggest that complying with some highly problematic EU law is more important than preserving peace or the integrity of the UK.
“We are introducing a safety net to make sure, if we are unable to secure a deal by the end of the year, nothing restricts our ability to protect the people of this country.
“We will continue to protect and uphold the peace settlement created by the Good Friday Agreement and we are determined to ensure the status quo at the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic remains.“
New name but same goals
Since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement brought peace, IRA hardliners have formed splinter groups to keep fighting the war.
And Whitehall security sources say the only reason the mainland has not suffered any serious atrocities is because they lack the strategic capability to mount them.
But under names like Real IRA and Continuity IRA they continue bombings and shootings in the Province. Last year CIRA attempted to bomb police in Craigavon, in County Armagh, and Wattle Bridge, County Fermanagh. And in January they planted a bomb aboard a lorry in the hope the truck was going by North Channel ferry to Scotland.
Police came across it in February in Lurgan. Like CIRA, the Real IRA was formed from disaffected Provos opposed to the Good Friday pact. They merged with other militants to form the New IRA.
RIRA carried out the Omagh bombing in August 1998 which killed 29 and injured 220 – the Troubles’ largest single death toll.
And last year they admitted sending letter bombs to British targets – all successfully defused.
The security services believe that although active terrorists in each group only number a handful, they have 800 activists combined.
That is the same size as the Provisional IRA before 1998.


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Voice of the Sunday People: Fox-hunting has no place in civilised society

Hunting foxes and other wild animals with packs of hounds is banned in Britain .
But for too long loopholes have continued to be exploited .
Most civilised people probably think that this barbaric so-called sport is a thing of the past .
It isn ’ t .
While the majority of hunts involve upstanding members of rural communities , evidence suggests that quite a few are still carrying on as if nothing has happened .
Some act blatantly , some hope they will not get caught , some operate through the scantly disguised cover of “ drag ” hunting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the countryside for dogs and horse riders to follow .
Often – we don ’ t know how often because when the hunters get away with murder they are not going to shout it out – it ends in the pursuit of live animals .
Creatures who die in terror as they are ripped to bits in acts of savagery masquerading as pleasure .
The problem is that much of the evidence comes from anti-hunt campaigners whose passion is too easily dismissed as unreliable zealotry .
Extremist saboteurs hinder rather than help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relaxing , as many Tory MPs want .
It was Tory policy to allow fox hunting again , till shamed Theresa May was forced to drop it .
But now Tory-controlled Shropshire council has given £50,000 in public money to five hunts in the county to help them survive the Covid pandemic .
While there is no suggestion these hunts are guilty of breaking the law , this is an immoral use of taxpayers ’ money .
Not least when there are many other deserving demands on public funds .
This pursuit has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain is heading into a jobs crisis on a catastrophic scale .
Economic forecasters from the Bank of England downwards predict that 2.5-4million will be without work within months .
We need a plan and fast .
Today the TUC issues a detailed blueprint to create 600,000 new , socially needed jobs .
The body was a key architect of the furlough .
The Government listened .
It worked .

This barbaric act is banned in Britain, but for too long loopholes have continued to be exploited
Voice of the Sunday People: Fox-hunting has no place in civilised society
Hunting foxes and other wild animals with packs of hounds is banned in Britain.
But for too long loopholes have continued to be exploited.
Most civilised people probably think that this barbaric so-called sport is a thing of the past. It isn’t.
While the majority of hunts involve upstanding members of rural communities, evidence suggests that quite a few are still carrying on as if nothing has happened.
Some act blatantly, some hope they will not get caught, some operate through the scantly disguised cover of “drag” hunting – where an artificial scent is trailed around the countryside for dogs and horse riders to follow.
Often – we don’t know how often because when the hunters get away with murder they are not going to shout it out – it ends in the pursuit of live animals.
Creatures who die in terror as they are ripped to bits in acts of savagery masquerading as pleasure.
The problem is that much of the evidence comes from anti-hunt campaigners whose passion is too easily dismissed as unreliable zealotry.
Extremist saboteurs hinder rather than help.
Legislation needs tightening up – not relaxing, as many Tory MPs want.
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It was Tory policy to allow fox hunting again, till shamed Theresa May was forced to drop it.
But now Tory-controlled Shropshire council has given £50,000 in public money to five hunts in the county to help them survive the Covid pandemic.
While there is no suggestion these hunts are guilty of breaking the law, this is an immoral use of taxpayers’ money.
Not least when there are many other deserving demands on public funds.
This pursuit has no place in any civilised society.
Image: PA) PA)
Britain is heading into a jobs crisis on a catastrophic scale.
Economic forecasters from the Bank of England downwards predict that 2.5-4million will be without work within months.
We need a plan and fast.
Today the TUC issues a detailed blueprint to create 600,000 new, socially needed jobs.
The body was a key architect of the furlough. The Government listened. It worked.
It’s time to listen again.


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Tories bail out 'barbaric fox hunters' with £50,000 cash to survive coronavirus

A Tory council has given £50,000 to support despised hunters through the Covid crisis .
MPs and campaigners have slammed Shropshire County Council ’ s “ disgraceful ” use of public funds .
While the businesses receiving funds are drag hunts , they are surrounded by controversy .
The council has declined to disclose hunts involved – classed as businesses under the Government ’ s emergency rate relief scheme .
Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said : “ It is outrageous that public money is going to support fox hunting .
Our rural communities have suffered a decade of austerity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They need proper support , not propping up a barbaric practice that should be consigned to history books.
” The Hunting Act of 2004 outlawed the killing of wild animals including foxes , deer and hares with packs of dogs .
But campaigners accuse hunts of exploiting loopholes which allow drag hunting – where dogs follow an artificial scent but can pick up a real scent .
So the “ sport ” is still considered barbaric by many because , even though it doesn ’ t operate like traditional hunting , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals on their course and can still cause damage and kill .
Rob Pownall , who uncovered the Shropshire grants with a Freedom of Information request , said : “ It ’ s disgraceful councils have used taxpayer-backed funds to support registered hunts.
” There is no suggestion they are killing foxes .
But Mr Pownall is a leading member of the Keep the Ban Group which is contacting other councils to find out how widespread the practice might be .
Campaigner Eduardo Gonçalves added : “ Local taxpayers will be furious to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the privileged few who think killing foxes is fun.
” Many hunts are suspected of carrying on as though the law hasn ’ t changed , with little police enforcement .
It is thought up to 10,000 fox cubs are killed every year by young hounds being taught to hunt .
When found , they are classed as accidents .
Police have probed incidents of deer being torn to pieces , with hunts saying they could not stop it .
Shropshire County Council leader Peter Nutting said the cash was part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s small businesses .
He said : “ If the businesses met the criteria there was a legal obligation to award funding.
” Finance director James Walton said : “ The council has provided business grants in line with government eligibility criteria and so , if the business is in receipt of Small Business Rate Relief , they are eligible for a Small Business Grant for Covid-19 .
”

EXCLUSIVE : Shropshire County Council have declined to identify the hunts they have helped survive the last few months... using cash straight from the public purse
A Tory council has given £50,000 to support despised hunters through the Covid crisis.
MPs and campaigners have slammed Shropshire County Council’s “disgraceful” use of public funds.
While the businesses receiving funds are drag hunts, they are surrounded by controversy.
The council has declined to disclose hunts involved – classed as businesses under the Government’s emergency rate relief scheme.
Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said: “It is outrageous that public money is going to support fox hunting. Our rural communities have suffered a decade of austerity and now face more economic pain.
“They need proper support, not propping up a barbaric practice that should be consigned to history books.”
The Hunting Act of 2004 outlawed the killing of wild animals including foxes, deer and hares with packs of dogs. But campaigners accuse hunts of exploiting loopholes which allow drag hunting – where dogs follow an artificial scent but can pick up a real scent.
So the “sport” is still considered barbaric by many because, even though it doesn’t operate like traditional hunting, the hounds can end up flushing out innocent animals on their course and can still cause damage and kill.
Rob Pownall, who uncovered the Shropshire grants with a Freedom of Information request, said: “It’s disgraceful councils have used taxpayer-backed funds to support registered hunts.”
There is no suggestion they are killing foxes. But Mr Pownall is a leading member of the Keep the Ban Group which is contacting other councils to find out how widespread the practice might be.
Campaigner Eduardo Gonçalves added: “Local taxpayers will be furious to learn their hard-earned money is frittered away on the privileged few who think killing foxes is fun.”
Many hunts are suspected of carrying on as though the law hasn’t changed, with little police enforcement.
It is thought up to 10,000 fox cubs are killed every year by young hounds being taught to hunt. When found, they are classed as accidents.
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Police have probed incidents of deer being torn to pieces, with hunts saying they could not stop it.
Shropshire County Council leader Peter Nutting said the cash was part of a £91million government package for the county’s small businesses.
He said: “If the businesses met the criteria there was a legal obligation to award funding.”
Finance director James Walton said: “The council has provided business grants in line with government eligibility criteria and so, if the business is in receipt of Small Business Rate Relief, they are eligible for a Small Business Grant for Covid-19.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Strictly's Nicola Adams 'will be first female contestant to not wear a dress'

Strictly Come Dancing recruit Nicola Adams will be ditching dresses on the show , reports say .
The Olympic boxing champ is said to have asked BBC bosses if she can instead dance in trouser suits because she feels more comfortable in them .
Nicola 's already made headlines after it was announced that she would be one half of Strictly 's first ever competing same-sex couple .
This means she will be dancing with another woman , professional Katya Jones reportedly already throwing her name into the ring .
Last year saw pros Johannes Radebe and Graziano di Prima @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Ice welcomed their own same-sex couple in the shape of Ian `` H '' Watkins and Matt Evers .
Now it 's said that Nicola has asked if she can swerve the traditional dresses .
A source told The Sun : `` Anyone who knows Nicola will be aware that her wardrobe consists of jeans and trousers so it would be really unnatural for her to wear a dress .
`` As far as the Strictly bosses are concerned , it 's a personal choice and they want her to feel comfortable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They 've got lots of ideas for themes and will be sure to incorporate some sparkle into her trouser suits . ''
The insider also told that Nicola is `` more than grateful that the producers are making her feel relaxed . ''
Mirror Online has contacted Nicola 's rep for comment , while the BBC declined to comment .
Nicola 's told in recent weeks about how she agreed to put her name down for the show if she could dance with another woman .
`` They wanted to know if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she said , `` and I said , 'Yeah , I 'll do it , but I want to dance with another female . '
`` It 's really important , and it ’ s a big step for the show as well .
`` It 's nice to see that we 're able to move on .
I just ca n't wait to get some dancing done . ''
Strictly 2020 is shaping up to be one of the biggest - and most star-studded - yet .
You can check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George , Caroline Quentin and Maisie Smith are among the big names that will be putting on their dancing shoes .
Jamie Laing will be there too , having sat out last year 's show due to injury .

Here is the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line up
Here is the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line up
Strictly's Nicola Adams is reported to have ditched the traditional dresses worn by female contestants on the show, as she makes history by dancing in its first same sex couple
Strictly's Nicola Adams 'will be first female contestant to not wear a dress'
Strictly Come Dancing recruit Nicola Adams will be ditching dresses on the show, reports say.
The Olympic boxing champ is said to have asked BBC bosses if she can instead dance in trouser suits because she feels more comfortable in them.
Nicola's already made headlines after it was announced that she would be one half of Strictly's first ever competing same-sex couple.
This means she will be dancing with another woman, professional Katya Jones reportedly already throwing her name into the ring.
Last year saw pros Johannes Radebe and Graziano di Prima perform a routine together, while Dancing on Ice welcomed their own same-sex couple in the shape of Ian "H" Watkins and Matt Evers.
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Now it's said that Nicola has asked if she can swerve the traditional dresses.
A source told The Sun: "Anyone who knows Nicola will be aware that her wardrobe consists of jeans and trousers so it would be really unnatural for her to wear a dress.
"As far as the Strictly bosses are concerned, it's a personal choice and they want her to feel comfortable taking part."
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They added: "They've got lots of ideas for themes and will be sure to incorporate some sparkle into her trouser suits."
The insider also told that Nicola is "more than grateful that the producers are making her feel relaxed."
Mirror Online has contacted Nicola's rep for comment, while the BBC declined to comment.
Nicola's told in recent weeks about how she agreed to put her name down for the show if she could dance with another woman.
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"They wanted to know if I wanted to be on the show," she said, "and I said, 'Yeah, I'll do it, but I want to dance with another female.'
"It's really important, and it’s a big step for the show as well.
"It's nice to see that we're able to move on. I just can't wait to get some dancing done."
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Strictly 2020 is shaping up to be one of the biggest - and most star-studded - yet.
You can check out the full line-up here.
Max George, Caroline Quentin and Maisie Smith are among the big names that will be putting on their dancing shoes.
Jamie Laing will be there too, having sat out last year's show due to injury.


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Teen killers of children face life in jail in huge shake-up of sentencing laws

Teenage killers of children will face a lifetime behind bars in the biggest shake-up of sentencing for 20 years .
A move to include 18 to 20-year-olds in whole life orders is one of the sweeping changes unveiled today by the Government .
Other teen killers ’ life sentences will no longer be reviewed every two years .
This will spare their victims ’ families having to relive their heartbreaking ordeals repeatedly .
It means murderer Sean Mercer , who shot 11-year-old Liverpool lad Rhys Jones in 2007 , will have to serve the full 22-year minimum term handed down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applies to the killers of sales manager Garry Newlove , beaten to death the same year by youths he confronted vandalising his wife ’ s car in Warrington , Cheshire .
Currently lifers under 18 when they committed their crimes can go to court half way through their sentences to reduce their tariffs .
They can repeat this every two years , forcing grieving relatives to keep making distressing victim-impact statements .
That right will be removed once the first bid fails .
Lowering the whole life order age limit means child-killing terrorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hashem Abedi who was 20 when his brother killed 22 in the Manchester Arena bombing , evaded a whole life order .
New powers will halt the automatic release of cons radicalised in jail and give 15 to 17-year-old murderers two thirds of adult sentences .
Serious offenders serving four to seven years for rape , manslaughter or GBH will not be freed half way through sentences .
Time allowed for electronic tags will be doubled from one to two years and maximum home curfews will be extended from 16 to 23 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are delivering a system that is more equipped than ever to crack down on crime , which the public can have confidence in to keep them safe .
”

EXCLUSIVE: The proposed amends would mean 18 - 20 year olds will also serve full life orders - stopping their victims' families from repeatedly being involved in distressing court appeals process
Teen killers of children to face life behind bars in huge shake-up of sentencing laws
Teenage killers of children will face a lifetime behind bars in the biggest shake-up of sentencing for 20 years.
A move to include 18 to 20-year-olds in whole life orders is one of the sweeping changes unveiled today by the Government.
Other teen killers’ life sentences will no longer be reviewed every two years. This will spare their victims’ families having to relive their heartbreaking ordeals repeatedly.
It means murderer Sean Mercer, who shot 11-year-old Liverpool lad Rhys Jones in 2007, will have to serve the full 22-year minimum term handed down when he was 16.
The same applies to the killers of sales manager Garry Newlove, beaten to death the same year by youths he confronted vandalising his wife’s car in Warrington, Cheshire.
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Currently lifers under 18 when they committed their crimes can go to court half way through their sentences to reduce their tariffs.
They can repeat this every two years, forcing grieving relatives to keep making distressing victim-impact statements.
That right will be removed once the first bid fails.
Lowering the whole life order age limit means child-killing terrorists could be banged up for life.
Hashem Abedi who was 20 when his brother killed 22 in the Manchester Arena bombing, evaded a whole life order.
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New powers will halt the automatic release of cons radicalised in jail and give 15 to 17-year-old murderers two thirds of adult sentences.
Serious offenders serving four to seven years for rape, manslaughter or GBH will not be freed half way through sentences.
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Time allowed for electronic tags will be doubled from one to two years and maximum home curfews will be extended from 16 to 23 hours.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said: “We are delivering a system that is more equipped than ever to crack down on crime, which the public can have confidence in to keep them safe.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell leaving Question of Sport in shake-up

Sue Barker is leaving A Question of Sport after 23 years in a move that will stun her army of fans .
Sue , 64 , who earns around £200,000 at the Beeb , is going as the BBC axes the current format .
Team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are also following her out the door in a massive revamp .
The move will disappoint millions of viewers of the world ’ s longest- running TV sports quiz .
Former tennis player Sue took over as host of QS from commentator David Coleman in 1997 .
Rugby legend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 54 , have been her team skippers for 16 and 12 years .
All three are now preparing to record their last episode at the end of this month – with a new-look show set to return with a different team next year .
It comes just weeks after a cull of pundits including Matt Le Tissier , Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas on Sky Sports show Soccer Saturday .
The show ’ s presenter Jeff Stelling also claimed “ ageism is alive and well ” after ITV announced Clive Tyldesley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ channel ’ s main football commentator in July .
In the same month Strictly judge Arlene Phillips , 77 , launched an investigation into her shock departure from the BBC series amid an ageism row – claims the BBC firmly denied .
Last night a BBC spokesman said : “ We would like to thank Sue for her enormous contribution as the show ’ s longest reigning host and Matt and Phil for their excellent captaincy .
“ Together they have ensured A Question of Sport remains a firm favourite with BBC One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ semis of Wimbledon in 1977 and had a close friendship with Cliff Richard – told recently of her pride in hosting QS , which first aired way back in 1970 .
She said : “ QS has been such a huge part of my life , from watching it with my family growing up through my tennis-playing days , and then , of course , as the presenter.
” The BBC did not reveal if Sue will carry on working on their coverage of the Wimbledon tournament .

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EXCLUSIVE: Team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are also following 64-year-old Sue - who earns £200k at the BBC - out of the door in a shock revamp
Sue Barker is leaving A Question of Sport after 23 years in a move that will stun her army of fans.
Sue, 64, who earns around £200,000 at the Beeb, is going as the BBC axes the current format.
Team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are also following her out the door in a massive revamp.
A source told the Sunday Mirror: “It is a big shock.”
The move will disappoint millions of viewers of the world’s longest- running TV sports quiz. Former tennis player Sue took over as host of QS from commentator David Coleman in 1997.
Rugby legend Matt, 47, and cricketer Phil, 54, have been her team skippers for 16 and 12 years.
All three are now preparing to record their last episode at the end of this month – with a new-look show set to return with a different team next year.
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It comes just weeks after a cull of pundits including Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas on Sky Sports show Soccer Saturday.
The show’s presenter Jeff Stelling also claimed “ageism is alive and well” after ITV announced Clive Tyldesley, 65, would be dropped as the channel’s main football commentator in July.
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In the same month Strictly judge Arlene Phillips, 77, launched an investigation into her shock departure from the BBC series amid an ageism row – claims the BBC firmly denied.
Last night a BBC spokesman said: “We would like to thank Sue for her enormous contribution as the show’s longest reigning host and Matt and Phil for their excellent captaincy.
“Together they have ensured A Question of Sport remains a firm favourite with BBC One audiences.”
Sue – who reached the semis of Wimbledon in 1977 and had a close friendship with Cliff Richard – told recently of her pride in hosting QS, which first aired way back in 1970.
She said: “QS has been such a huge part of my life, from watching it with my family growing up through my tennis-playing days, and then, of course, as the presenter.”
The BBC did not reveal if Sue will carry on working on their coverage of the Wimbledon tournament.


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--At least 24 people killed by catastrophic wildfires turning sky ominous orange

Beneath an ominous orange sky , the Golden Gate Bridge is shrouded in thick smoke amid wildfires in the US that have killed at least 24 people .
Dozens more are missing as the west coast of America battles some of the worst wildfires in the nation ’ s history .
The smoke and ash was so dense by the bridge in San Francisco , California , most of the midday sun was blocked out .
Half a million residents in Oregon , a tenth of the state ’ s population , are under evacuation orders as hundreds of firefighters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge blazes that are on the verge of joining up .
The state ’ s biggest city , Portland , is one of the places under threat .
Distressed mum Beatriz Gomez Bolanos , 41 , has told of her family ’ s frightening drive to safety through fires burning on both sides of their car .
She instructed her four children to close their eyes as they made their escape .
Beatriz said : “ Everything is gone .
We have to start again from nothing , but we are alive.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is mostly destroyed .
A dad said that when he saw the smoke he raced back to his home to save his children .
The family are now left with just the clothes on their backs .
Reports yesterday said the air quality across swathes of the west coast including in Portland , Seattle , San Francisco and Los Angeles , is among the worst in the world , affecting tens of millions of people .
The fires have already destroyed more than 2.6 million acres in California alone .

Dozens more are missing as half a million residents in Oregon are under evacuation orders as hundreds of firefighters struggle to battle more than a dozen huge blazes on verge of joining up
At least 24 people killed by catastrophic wildfires turning sky an ominous orange
Beneath an ominous orange sky, the Golden Gate Bridge is shrouded in thick smoke amid wildfires in the US that have killed at least 24 people.
Dozens more are missing as the west coast of America battles some of the worst wildfires in the nation’s history.
The smoke and ash was so dense by the bridge in San Francisco, California, most of the midday sun was blocked out.
Half a million residents in Oregon, a tenth of the state’s population, are under evacuation orders as hundreds of firefighters struggle to battle more than a dozen huge blazes that are on the verge of joining up.
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The state’s biggest city, Portland, is one of the places under threat.
Distressed mum Beatriz Gomez Bolanos, 41, has told of her family’s frightening drive to safety through fires burning on both sides of their car.
She instructed her four children to close their eyes as they made their escape.
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Beatriz said: “Everything is gone. We have to start again from nothing, but we are alive.”
The small town of Phoenix in Oregon is mostly destroyed.
A mobile home park, houses and shops are charred remains.
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A dad said that when he saw the smoke he raced back to his home to save his children.
The family are now left with just the clothes on their backs.
Reports yesterday said the air quality across swathes of the west coast including in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles, is among the worst in the world, affecting tens of millions of people.
The fires have already destroyed more than 2.6 million acres in California alone.


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--James Bond star pays tribute to Diana Rigg - the only woman 007 ever married

She was the only woman ever to marry James Bond – and the only one to make the 007 hardman cry .
And now actor George Lazenby has been in tears again at the sad news his leading lady Diana Rigg has passed away .
George , 81 , said he and Dame Diana , who died on Thursday aged 82 , shared a very special chemistry when they starred together in On Her Majesty ’ s Secret Service .
He told the Sunday Mirror : “ I think Diana and I created some magic .
She was a Shakespearean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an actor .
But I think we made it work.
” Australian George only got to play James Bond once , in the 1969 movie , opposite Diana playing villain ’ s daughter Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo Draco .
In the film she wins the secret agent ’ s heart and they tie the knot .
But Bond ’ s beautiful bride is assassinated as they drive away from the wedding .
It was filmed on location in Estoril , Portugal , and Switzerland – where George and Diana spent months on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I think all of us went a bit stir crazy up there , but it was fun skiing with her and shooting on the snow and ice .
“ We filmed a stock car chase on the ice and I remember Diana really driving that thing like a race car professional .
“ But that was Diana – a professional in every way.
” He added : “ I went back last year to celebrate 50 years of the movie .
They have a museum up there dedicated to Diana and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come , but in the end couldn ’ t make it.
” Bond fans have made videos of Mr and Mrs 007 ’ s relationship , including one set to the movie ’ s Louis Armstrong theme tune We Have All The Time In The World .
George said : “ There is a montage sequence I ’ ve seen of me falling in love with Diana…Most guys would have fallen in love with her.
” There are rumours the pair didn ’ t get on , with Diana reportedly eating garlic just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But George dismissed them .
He said : “ Much was made of our supposed differences .
We got along fine .
You can ’ t shoot a whole movie for months and not get on .
“ I ’ ve seen interviews with Diana where she commented on my behaviour and inexperience .
Well , she was right .
But she also said she was proud of the film and the role she played.
” George paid an emotional tribute to his friend on Instagram this week and admitted her passing had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sunday Mirror : “ Seeing all the tributes to Diana moved me .
She certainly did her bit for women in film .
“ She was great as Emma Peel in The Avengers – a great Bond Woman audition.
” Diana , born Enid Rigg in Doncaster , was a huge star of stage and screen .
Her theatre career saw her working for the Royal Shakespeare Company , appearing nude on Broadway and picking up a string of acting awards .
Her breakthrough TV role was as secret agent Emma in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patrick Macnee as John Steed .
She won a Bafta for her part in Mother Love in 1989 and an Emmy for her role as Mrs Danvers in a 1997 adaptation of Daphne De Maurier ’ s Rebecca .
In 2013 she acted alongside her daughter Rachael Stirling in Doctor Who and gained a whole new fan base when she started playing sharp-tongued Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones .
Her big-screen debut was On Her Majesty ’ s Secret Service .
George believes the film may have inspired Daniel Craig ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m pleased to have been the only Bond to have married .
“ I thought that was a great emotional core to the character – something I think Daniel Craig might have been inspired by .
When his movie , No Time To Die comes out , I understand he has an ongoing meaningful relationship with his leading lady .
But Diana and I set the example .
“ Now , upon hearing of Dame Diana ’ s death , I weep again .
Our film will last for all the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ succeeded Sean Connery to play Bond , added : “ I ’ d read the Ian Fleming novel and Tracy was a blonde .
“ I ’ d heard if Sean was doing it , they were going to get Brigitte Bardot to play her .
“ But Diana was great for me .
We certainly had chemistry.
” When Diana ’ s character dies in On Her Majesty ’ s Secret Service , Bond weeps : “ It ’ s quite alright , really , she ’ s having a rest.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by critics , but is now championed by fans and directors .
George said : “ When she died , I cried .
But the director told me ‘ James Bond doesn ’ t cry.
’ “ Last year , I saw the movie at a show in London ’ s British Film Institute .
Our film got a standing ovation .
I heard heavyweights like Chris Nolan , Steven Soderbergh and Edgar Wright love our movie .
“ I am glad of my choice to make Bond cry .
Bond should have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bride .
It was a memorable movie moment.
” Before he played Bond , George ’ s acting experience was limited to the Big Fry – a Milk Tray Man-type character created to promote rival chocolate brand Fry ’ s .
But he says Diana helped him to raise his acting game .
George said : “ You ’ ve got to remember , I was a male model at the time .
“ But everyone said I had the one thing that could make me think I could take over from Sean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
“ I wanted it badly and I worked hard for it .
Endless auditions , learning how to walk like Prince Philip , talk like him too , and look and dress like Sean Connery .
I threw myself into it and never hesitated .
“ I think I ’ ve gotten better through the years with training and experience .
It helped to work alongside great actors like Telly Savalas and , of course , Diana Rigg.
” Diana , made a dame in 1994 for services to drama , passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Daughter Rachael said : “ She died of cancer diagnosed in March and spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life , full of love , laughter and deep pride in her profession .
I will miss her beyond words.
” Tributes poured in from the acting world .
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard said : “ For half her life Diana was the most beautiful woman in the room , but she was what used to be called a trouper .
“ She went to work with her sleeves rolled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her talent was luminous.
” Game of Thrones star John Bradley , who played Samwell Tarly , said : “ Diana Rigg was just wonderful .
“ But you all knew that already .
Everybody did .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Former James Bond George Lazenby says he shared a very special chemistry with his leading lady Diana Rigg who passed away last week aged 82
James Bond star pays emotional tribute to Diana Rigg - the only woman 007 ever married
She was the only woman ever to marry James Bond – and the only one to make the 007 hardman cry.
And now actor George Lazenby has been in tears again at the sad news his leading lady Diana Rigg has passed away.
George, 81, said he and Dame Diana, who died on Thursday aged 82, shared a very special chemistry when they starred together in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “I think Diana and I created some magic. She was a Shakespearean actress, I wasn’t even an actor. But I think we made it work.”
Australian George only got to play James Bond once, in the 1969 movie, opposite Diana playing villain’s daughter Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo Draco.
In the film she wins the secret agent’s heart and they tie the knot. But Bond’s beautiful bride is assassinated as they drive away from the wedding.
It was filmed on location in Estoril, Portugal, and Switzerland – where George and Diana spent months on the snow-capped mountain of Schilthorn.
He said: “I think all of us went a bit stir crazy up there, but it was fun skiing with her and shooting on the snow and ice.
“We filmed a stock car chase on the ice and I remember Diana really driving that thing like a race car professional.
“But that was Diana – a professional in every way.”
He added: “I went back last year to celebrate 50 years of the movie. They have a museum up there dedicated to Diana and me. Diana was nearly going to come, but in the end couldn’t make it.”
Bond fans have made videos of Mr and Mrs 007’s relationship, including one set to the movie’s Louis Armstrong theme tune We Have All The Time In The World.
George said: “There is a montage sequence I’ve seen of me falling in love with Diana…Most guys would have fallen in love with her.”
There are rumours the pair didn’t get on, with Diana reportedly eating garlic just to annoy him in romantic scenes.
But George dismissed them. He said: “Much was made of our supposed differences. We got along fine. You can’t shoot a whole movie for months and not get on.
“I’ve seen interviews with Diana where she commented on my behaviour and inexperience. Well, she was right. But she also said she was proud of the film and the role she played.”
George paid an emotional tribute to his friend on Instagram this week and admitted her passing had moved him to tears.
He told the Sunday Mirror: “Seeing all the tributes to Diana moved me. She certainly did her bit for women in film.
“She was great as Emma Peel in The Avengers – a great Bond Woman audition.” Diana, born Enid Rigg in Doncaster, was a huge star of stage and screen.
Her theatre career saw her working for the Royal Shakespeare Company, appearing nude on Broadway and picking up a string of acting awards.
Her breakthrough TV role was as secret agent Emma in 1960s TV series The Avengers, opposite Patrick Macnee as John Steed. She won a Bafta for her part in Mother Love in 1989 and an Emmy for her role as Mrs Danvers in a 1997 adaptation of Daphne De Maurier’s Rebecca.
In 2013 she acted alongside her daughter Rachael Stirling in Doctor Who and gained a whole new fan base when she started playing sharp-tongued Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones.
Her big-screen debut was On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
George believes the film may have inspired Daniel Craig’s Bond.
He said: “I’m pleased to have been the only Bond to have married.
“I thought that was a great emotional core to the character – something I think Daniel Craig might have been inspired by. When his movie, No Time To Die comes out, I understand he has an ongoing meaningful relationship with his leading lady. But Diana and I set the example.
“Now, upon hearing of Dame Diana’s death, I weep again. Our film will last for all the time in the world.”
George, who succeeded Sean Connery to play Bond, added: “I’d read the Ian Fleming novel and Tracy was a blonde.
“I’d heard if Sean was doing it, they were going to get Brigitte Bardot to play her.
“But Diana was great for me. We certainly had chemistry.”
When Diana’s character dies in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Bond weeps: “It’s quite alright, really, she’s having a rest.”
The iconic moment was at first hammered by critics, but is now championed by fans and directors.
George said: “When she died, I cried. But the director told me ‘James Bond doesn’t cry.’
“Last year, I saw the movie at a show in London’s British Film Institute. Our film got a standing ovation. I heard heavyweights like Chris Nolan, Steven Soderbergh and Edgar Wright love our movie.
“I am glad of my choice to make Bond cry. Bond should have cried over the death of his new bride. It was a memorable movie moment.”
Before he played Bond, George’s acting experience was limited to
the Big Fry – a Milk Tray Man-type character created to promote rival chocolate brand Fry’s.
But he says Diana helped him to raise his acting game. George said: “You’ve got to remember, I was a male model at the time.
“But everyone said I had the one thing that could make me think I could take over from Sean Connery – arrogance. And I did!
“I wanted it badly and I worked hard for it. Endless auditions, learning how to walk like Prince Philip, talk like him too, and look and dress like Sean Connery. I threw myself into it and never hesitated.
“I think I’ve gotten better through the years with training and experience. It helped to work alongside great actors like Telly Savalas and, of course, Diana Rigg.” Diana, made a dame in 1994 for services to drama, passed away at home surrounded by her family.
Daughter Rachael said: “She died of cancer diagnosed in March and spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and deep pride in her profession. I will miss her beyond words.”
Tributes poured in from the acting world. Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard said: “For half her life Diana was the most beautiful woman in the room, but she was what used to be called a trouper.
“She went to work with her sleeves rolled up and a smile for everyone. Her talent was luminous.”
Game of Thrones star John Bradley, who played Samwell Tarly, said: “Diana Rigg was just wonderful.
“But you all knew that already. Everybody did.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-12--BGT's steamy dance duo Aaron and Jasmine storm through to final after tense vote

Britain 's Got Talent 's head judge Amanda Holden had the final say in who went through to the finals on Saturday 's show .
And she chose seductive dance duo Aaron and Jasmine , whose fiery chemistry on the dancefloor she had already applauded following their performance .
This means the remaining acts who performed on the night are up for the public vote to find out who will go through to the final .
Aaron and Jasmine beat ten-year-old singer Souparnika Nair , comedian Allen Finnegan , magician Damien O ’ Brien , school choir Class Dynamix , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and daughter singing duo Honey and Sammy , and gothic dance troupe Coven .
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Sign up for the Mirror 's daily newsletter for all the juiciest news Hosts Ant and Dec announced that the Coven , Aaron and Jasmine and Souparnika Nair were in the top three but that only one act would win the judges ' vote .
Casting his vote , David said : `` This is very hard these are three very different acts ...
I have to go with the act I felt electrified by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Alesha Dixon voted for the Coven having hailed them as `` the best performance of the night '' .
Ashley Banjo voted for `` the most complete and successful performance of the night '' which he felt was the Coven .
But head judge Amanda had the final say , and she chose Aaron and Jasmine , who hugged each other and sobbed with joy .
`` We have dedicated our lives to this , and it 's so nice to show it and share it with the world . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ duo into a trio , I would very much like to dance with you guys , '' joked David .
As the act performed earlier on in the show , Amanda cheered : `` Yeah ! ''
as the paired writhed and very nearly locked lips .
`` More fire ! ''
gushed Alesha Dixon , `` That was hot , and I loved it ! ''
Amanda chimed in : `` It was so super sexy !
`` The chemistry between you two , even though I know their is n't , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just wishes you would just get on with it ! ''
But the duo , who live together , insisted they are just good friends .
*Britain 's Got Talent will return next Saturday at 8pm on ITV .

Britain's Got Talent's judges sent sexy dance duo Aaron and Jasmine into the live final, with the other acts now competing for the public vote
BGT's steamy dance duo Aaron and Jasmine storm through to final after tense vote
Britain's Got Talent's head judge Amanda Holden had the final say in who went through to the finals on Saturday's show.
And she chose seductive dance duo Aaron and Jasmine, whose fiery chemistry on the dancefloor she had already applauded following their performance.
This means the remaining acts who performed on the night are up for the public vote to find out who will go through to the final.
Aaron and Jasmine beat ten-year-old singer Souparnika Nair, comedian Allen Finnegan, magician Damien O’Brien, school choir Class Dynamix, dog act Amanda and Miracle, mother and daughter singing duo Honey and Sammy, and gothic dance troupe Coven.
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Hosts Ant and Dec announced that the Coven, Aaron and Jasmine and Souparnika Nair were in the top three but that only one act would win the judges' vote.
Casting his vote, David said: "This is very hard these are three very different acts... I have to go with the act I felt electrified by, and that's Aaron and Jasmine."
Alesha Dixon voted for the Coven having hailed them as "the best performance of the night".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Ashley Banjo voted for "the most complete and successful performance of the night" which he felt was the Coven.
But head judge Amanda had the final say, and she chose Aaron and Jasmine, who hugged each other and sobbed with joy.
"We have dedicated our lives to this, and it's so nice to show it and share it with the world."
"If you ever consider making the duo into a trio, I would very much like to dance with you guys," joked David.
As the act performed earlier on in the show, Amanda cheered: "Yeah!" as the paired writhed and very nearly locked lips.
"More fire!" gushed Alesha Dixon, "That was hot, and I loved it!"
Amanda chimed in: "It was so super sexy!
"The chemistry between you two, even though I know their isn't, is incredible.
"I think everyone just wishes you would just get on with it!"
But the duo, who live together, insisted they are just good friends.
*Britain's Got Talent will return next Saturday at 8pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--UK coronavirus hospital death toll rises by five as cases on the up

The UK 's hospital death toll from coronavirus has climbed by 5 today with new cases surging across the country .
There were 3,497 new infections of Covid-19 across the UK on Saturday with cases likely to jump again when official figures are released later today .
Hospital admissions and hospital deaths have remained low despite the sudden uptick in coronavirus cases .
Yesterday there were 8 deaths of patients in the UK 's hospitals .
All deaths were in England , with none reported in Wales , Northern Ireland and Scotland - although Scotland recorded its highest increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid warnings that the UK needs to act fast to stop coronavirus cases growing out of control , with a delay of even a few days potentially `` dangerous '' , according to an academic who advises the Government .
Peter Openshaw , professor of experimental medicine , Imperial College London , said a `` trickle '' of cases can turn into a `` cascade '' , adding that if people do not abide by the `` rule of six '' now then the country faces going back into `` hard lockdown '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over an increase in Covid-19 cases in care homes , prompting the Government to send an alert to care providers to highlight the rising rates and to call for action .
The letter , which was sent on Friday , urges care bosses to `` take the necessary action to prevent and limit outbreaks '' , pointing out that in the last three days there had been an increase in notifications of coronavirus cases in care homes .
The Government 's new rule of six can seem `` somewhat irrational '' at times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider lockdown , a top scientist has said .
From Monday , it will be illegal for people in England to meet in groups of more than six , inside or outside .
Fines can be issued to anyone found flouting the rules , starting at £100 , but which could climb to £3,200 .
Professor Peter Openshaw , professor of experimental medicine at Imperial College London and an adviser to the Government on respiratory viruses said the rule `` does seem somewhat irrational in some of the detail and I can appreciate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I 'm afraid it 's going to cause pain and suffering for us all to go back to some degree of lockdown but I 'm afraid if we do n't do this now we 're going to be right back in hard lockdown .
Questioned further on what he meant by `` irrational '' , Prof Openshaw explained to Sky 's Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme : `` I think people have been complaining widely about the fact that you can carry on doing things like exercising in groups and doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but yet you ca n't have both a grandmother and a grandfather come to visit your home if you 're a family-of-five .
`` It is inevitably going to create those difficulties which are hard to explain . ''

Prof Openshaw: 'We need to act very quickly to stop COVID-19 growing exponentially'
Prof Openshaw: 'We need to act very quickly to stop COVID-19 growing exponentially'
There were 3,497 new cases of Covid-19 across the UK on Saturday with cases likely to jump again when official figures are released later today
The UK's hospital death toll from coronavirus has climbed by 5 today with new cases surging across the country.
All five patient deaths occurred at hospitals in England, with Wales and Scotland reporting no new fatalities. Northern Ireland also reported no new deaths.
A total of 244 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours - the highest daily figure since May 6. The number of cases in Wales rose by 162 while Northern Ireland reported 87 positive tests.
There were 3,497 new infections of Covid-19 across the UK on Saturday with cases likely to jump again when official figures for England are released later today.
Hospital admissions and hospital deaths have remained low despite the sudden uptick in coronavirus cases.
Yesterday there were 8 deaths of patients in the UK's hospitals.
All deaths were in England, with none reported in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland - although Scotland recorded its highest increase in new cases since May.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
It comes amid warnings that the UK needs to act fast to stop coronavirus cases growing out of control, with a delay of even a few days potentially "dangerous", according to an academic who advises the Government.
Peter Openshaw, professor of experimental medicine, Imperial College London, said a "trickle" of cases can turn into a "cascade", adding that if people do not abide by the "rule of six" now then the country faces going back into "hard lockdown".
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
His comments come as concerns grow over an increase in Covid-19 cases in care homes, prompting the Government to send an alert to care providers to highlight the rising rates and to call for action.
The letter, which was sent on Friday, urges care bosses to "take the necessary action to prevent and limit outbreaks", pointing out that in the last three days there had been an increase in notifications of coronavirus cases in care homes.
The Government's new rule of six can seem "somewhat irrational" at times, but the alternative could be a wider lockdown, a top scientist has said.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
From Monday, it will be illegal for people in England to meet in groups of more than six, inside or outside.
Fines can be issued to anyone found flouting the rules, starting at £100, but which could climb to £3,200.
Professor Peter Openshaw, professor of experimental medicine at Imperial College London and an adviser to the Government on respiratory viruses said the rule "does seem somewhat irrational in some of the detail and I can appreciate that".
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
However, he added: "I'm afraid it's going to cause pain and suffering for us all to go back to some degree of lockdown but I'm afraid if we don't do this now we're going to be right back in hard lockdown.
Questioned further on what he meant by "irrational", Prof Openshaw explained to Sky's Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme: "I think people have been complaining widely about the fact that you can carry on doing things like exercising in groups and doing sports and getting together for special events, but yet you can't have both a grandmother and a grandfather come to visit your home if you're a family-of-five.
"It is inevitably going to create those difficulties which are hard to explain."


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--UK heading for 'winter of discontent' unless workers are protected from Covid-19

A senior union figure has warned unless members working in schools are properly protected Britain is heading for a 'winter of discontent . '
As the infection rate climbs and more schools report cases Roger McKenzie - tipper to be the next boss of UNISON - says the union will support any members who walk out over health and safety concerns .
Writing in today 's Sunday Mirror , Mr McKenzie said : `` With a growing amount of infections in a growing amount of schools and nothing being done to protect members it is only a matter of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the responsibility of this negligent government . ''
He accused the government of negligence and warned 'someone will die ' unless proper protective gear is given to staff .
There are around 1.3m members of UNISON with 250,000 working in schools - cleaners , teaching assistants and other staff .
And a mass walkout would mean many were unable to remain open .
Writing for the Sunday Mirror , Mr McKenzie says ... With the Tory government ’ s chaotic testing programme on the brink of collapse as the private sector fails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases rise .
All of this leads to a winter of discontent not through strikes , but walkouts over health and safety issues brought on by this crisis – and I will make sure we support any member that refuses to return to an unsafe workplace .
Poorly paid UNISON members in the care sector and schools face delays to testing and risks to their own health as lucrative private contracts for testing fail .
With a growing amount of infections in a growing amount of schools and nothing being done to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time before someone dies .
That will be the responsibility of this negligent government .
With the R rate rising and the Governments own scientific advisors now agreeing with Independent SAGE and UCU 's concerns on transmission in universities , to care homes , hospitals and Local Authorities preparing to cope with the next wave of the public health crisis – this government has once again failed us .
The latest lockdown rules in England to curb a resurgence of coronavirus by making it illegal for groups of more than six to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It will be UNISON members in every sector who will have to pickup the pieces again of failed Tory dogma and the sheer incompetence of Boris Johnson ’ s government .
Our members in the NHS kept us safe despite the lack of PPE and government planning– now they will have to do it all again set to have to do it all over again .
The failure of testing , the rising spread of coronavirus as schools , universities and colleges reopen means that our members in education have been put at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government insisting on the removal of the furlough scheme and many people unable to afford to self isolate with the lack of decent sick pay – this risk is particularly pronounced in our privatised and outsourced sectors .
In the workplace across sectors we see employers trying to exploit the covid crisis to drive down pay and terms and conditions , and force workers back into the office too soon .
We can not wait until I am General Secretary for UNISON to speak out – our members and Branches need support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessments , to support to refuse to work in unsafe conditions , to support demanding better sick pay , to support to continue working from home .
We need a cross union campaign to ensure that our members are properly protected at work - and we need Labour to be saying much more in opposition about how they will support us .
It was good to see Labour highlighting that test and trace is on the verge of collapse ( when has it ever been stable ? )
but they need to speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service workers who are paying the price of these Tory failures - sometimes with their lives .
We need a campaign to bring public health measures like test and trace back into the public sector where they can be properly accountable and run under democratic control .
If elected , supporting members and campaigning in this way would be my priority - our members can not afford to wait - so my priority is to stand up and ensure they are protected right now .

EXCLUSIVE: Roger McKenzie, assistant general secretary of UNISON, says Britain is heading for a series of walkouts over health and safety issues due to the coronavirus crisis
UK heading for 'winter of discontent' unless workers are protected from Covid-19
A senior union figure has warned unless members working in schools are properly protected Britain is heading for a 'winter of discontent.'
As the infection rate climbs and more schools report cases Roger McKenzie - who is running to be the next boss of UNISON - says he believes the union should support any members who walk out over health and safety concerns.
Writing in today's Sunday Mirror, Mr McKenzie said: "With a growing amount of infections in a growing amount of schools and nothing being done to protect members it is only a matter of time before someone dies.
"That will be the responsibility of this negligent government."
He accused the government of negligence and warned 'someone will die' unless proper protective gear is given to staff.
There are around 1.3m members of UNISON with 250,000 working in schools - cleaners, teaching assistants and other staff.
And a mass walkout would mean many were unable to remain open.
Writing for the Sunday Mirror, Mr McKenzie says...
With the Tory government’s chaotic testing programme on the brink of collapse as the private sector fails to meet the rising need as coronavirus cases rise.
All of this leads to a winter of discontent not through strikes, but walkouts over health and safety issues brought on by this crisis – and I will make sure we support any member that refuses to return to an unsafe workplace.
Poorly paid UNISON members in the care sector and schools face delays to testing and risks to their own health as lucrative private contracts for testing fail.
With a growing amount of infections in a growing amount of schools and nothing being done to protect members it is only a matter of time before someone dies. That will be the responsibility of this negligent government.
With the R rate rising and the Governments own scientific advisors now agreeing with Independent SAGE and UCU's concerns on transmission in universities, to care homes, hospitals and Local Authorities preparing to cope with the next wave of the public health crisis – this government has once again failed us.
Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Alamy Stock Photo)
The latest lockdown rules in England to curb a resurgence of coronavirus by making it illegal for groups of more than six to meet is a demonstration of this failure.
It will be UNISON members in every sector who will have to pickup the pieces again of failed Tory dogma and the sheer incompetence of Boris Johnson’s government.
Our members in the NHS kept us safe despite the lack of PPE and government planning– now they will have to do it all again set to have to do it all over again.
The failure of testing, the rising spread of coronavirus as schools, universities and colleges reopen means that our members in education have been put at risk as we warned.
Combined with the government insisting on the removal of the furlough scheme and many people unable to afford to self isolate with the lack of decent sick pay – this risk is particularly pronounced in our privatised and outsourced sectors.
In the workplace across sectors we see employers trying to exploit the covid crisis to drive down pay and terms and conditions, and force workers back into the office too soon.
We cannot wait until I am General Secretary for UNISON to speak out – our members and Branches need support right now, from support with risk assessments, to support to refuse to work in unsafe conditions, to support demanding better sick pay, to support to continue working from home.
We need a cross union campaign to ensure that our members are properly protected at work - and we need Labour to be saying much more in opposition about how they will support us.
It was good to see Labour highlighting that test and trace is on the verge of collapse (when has it ever been stable?) but they need to speak out much louder in support of public service workers who are paying the price of these Tory failures - sometimes with their lives.
We need a campaign to bring public health measures like test and trace back into the public sector where they can be properly accountable and run under democratic control.
If elected, supporting members and campaigning in this way would be my priority - our members cannot afford to wait - so my priority is to stand up and ensure they are protected right now.