thedailymirror--2020-08-03--No10 confirms travel from London and other cities may be halted if virus spikes

Travel in and out of London could be halted if the coronavirus spikes , Downing Street has confirmed - adding the threat applies to every town and city in England .
Boris Johnson 's spokesman answered questions today over a flurry of reports that travel across the M25 could face restrictions in a second wave .
The spokesman confirmed that could indeed happen if there is a local outbreak of Covid-19 .
But he insisted it 's `` not a new thing '' and `` not something that ’ s specific to London or anywhere else '' .
It came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's schools next month as planned - something experts warn will force new restrictions elsewhere .
Donwing Street did not rule out national lockdown measures but stressed Boris Johnson wants `` local '' measures instead .
The spokesman refused to rule out extending the ban on two households meeting indoors - currently in parts of Greater Manchester , West Yorkshire and Lancashire - to other areas in England .
The spokesman said claims millions of over-50s could be asked to shield were `` inaccurate '' - but did not categorically rule out people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age in some form in the future .
The spokesman pointed to the government 's Contain framework , published two weeks ago , whose small print makes clear travel can be restricted .
The document says ministers could take the powers if necessary to `` address more serious and widespread cases '' if there is a second wave .
These could include `` imposing general restrictions on movement of people ( including requirements to ‘ stay at home ’ , or to prevent people staying away from home overnight stays , or restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) '' .
They could also include `` restricting local or national transport systems – closing them entirely , or introducing capacity limits or geographical restrictions '' .
The document adds travel and movement restrictions could , for example , be applied to certain groups allowing `` key workers '' to continue travelling .
It adds `` regulations would be produced – and approved by Parliament – on a case-by-case basis . ''
The PM 's official spokesman told journalists today : “ If you look at the Contain strategy , which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out within there the possibility of putting gin place restrictions on travel if there ’ s an area which is particularly badly affected .
“ One of the steps within that potentially includes closing down local transport networks .
“ It ’ s there , it ’ s contained in the document , it ’ s not a new thing .
“ We ’ ve informed the public and politicians of that being a potential action that we could take .
“ But to be clear , it ’ s not something that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else .
This is something which , if it were to be used , would be because there had been a specific outbreak in a particular town or city or more localised area.
” People were already advised against non-essential travel in and out of Leicester when local restrictions clamped down on that city last month .
Today the PM 's spokesman made clear other areas of England could have similar restrictions placed on them if needed in the future .
“ But it does set out the possibility of a power to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close local transport networks . ''
It comes after London 's mayor voiced his fury at Boris Johnson after alleged plans to lock down the capital were drawn up without his knowledge .
Sadiq Khanaccused the Prime Minister of `` riding roughshod '' over local leaders after the idea of restricting travel to and fro across the M25 emerged at the weekend .
In a joint letter with London Councils chair Peter John to the PM , Mr Khan said he read the M25 idea in Sunday newspapers with `` great surprise '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been discussed and tested without the involvement or awareness of London ’ s government .
`` This is clearly totally unacceptable and an affront to London and Londoners . ''
According to the Sunday Times , the PM himself `` signed off on tough measures to curb any upsurge of the virus in London '' during a `` war game '' last week .
Tory minister Nadhim Zahawi said today : `` If we see the virus spreading in a particular way in London , as we ’ ve seen in Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreading through people coming into another person ’ s home , then we will discuss that with local leaders and we will not hesitate to act . ''
So far London has been spared a major second outbreak of coronavirus like those seen elsewhere in England .
Of the 26 `` watch list '' areas drawn up by Public Health England on Friday , none are in the capital .
Downing Street today committed to reopening all schools to all pupils full-time in England .
Asked if they 'd reopen fully the PM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding : `` I think you ’ ve heard from the PM on many occasions his absolute commitment to getting children back into school in September and that ’ s vital for their education and their development .
`` We are planning for all pupils in all year groups to return to school full time from the beginning of the Autumn term . ''
He added that `` hypothetically '' some schools might not reopen straight away `` if there was to be a very specific localised lockdown that requires a single school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I did commit to having all pupils in all year groups returning to school full-time from the beginning of term.
” The pledge has raised the grim prospect of pubs or restaurants having to shut , or social contact restricted , in return to keep the virus down .
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty warned on Friday that England has `` probably '' reached the limit of easing lockdown .
Prof Whitty added : `` If we wish to do more things in the future , we may have to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No10 today appeared to hint social contact , not pubs and restaurants , could be the first thing to be scaled back .
Asked what the first thing to stop or close down will be if cases rise , the PM 's spokesman said : `` Decisions will always be based on local evidence and scientific guidance .
`` We have in place a system now for localised lockdowns .
`` You will see that in Greater Manchester and in other areas , the steps we ’ ve taken have been to restrict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the experts considered was responsible for an increase in the prevalence of the virus . ''
Asked if restricting social contact was `` top of the list '' of new restrictions , the spokesman replied : `` You would wish to look at each localised outbreak and assess the facts as to what appeared to be responsible for the increase in the virus .
`` If you look at other parts of the country , action has been taken in regard to some workplaces . ''
Asked if pubs could have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spokesman replied : `` Our approach is a localised one , where you would assess the situation on the ground and take whatever steps were required to slow the spread of the virus .
`` More broadly , we are committed to supporting the hospitality industry , which has had a very tough time .
`` It employs more than 2million people , predominantly young people , and it ’ s important that we continue to support it . ''
The spokesman refused to rule out extending the ban on two households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire and Lancashire .
Instead he said `` at the moment '' the legal ban with £100 fines only applies in those areas .
Asked about reports the ban could extend to the whole nation , he said : `` Our focus is on locating and dealing with outbreaks at a very localised level .
`` That ’ s what we ’ ll continue to do using local data and working with the Joint Biosecurity Centre .
`` We want to identify potential outbreaks at the earliest possible moment and take action to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the PM 's words from Friday where he talked about social contact - I 'd just point you back to those .
I think he said that at the moment , the restrictions on social contact are limited to specific parts of the country which have seen localised flare-ups , but everybody needed to continue to follow the social distancing guidance . ''

The PM's official spokesman confirmed reports that travel in and out of the capital could be halted if there's a new outbreak - but insisted it's 'not a new thing' and 'not something that’s specific to London'
No10 confirms travel from London and other cities may be halted if coronavirus spikes
Travel in and out of London could be halted if the coronavirus spikes, Downing Street has confirmed - adding the threat applies to every town and city in England.
Boris Johnson's spokesman answered questions today over a flurry of reports that travel across the M25 could face restrictions in a second wave.
The spokesman confirmed that could indeed happen if there is a local outbreak of Covid-19. But he insisted it's "not a new thing" and "not something that’s specific to London or anywhere else".
It came as No10 pledged to fully reopen England's schools next month as planned - something experts warn will force new restrictions elsewhere.
Donwing Street did not rule out national lockdown measures but stressed Boris Johnson wants "local" measures instead.
The spokesman refused to rule out extending the ban on two households meeting indoors - currently in parts of Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire - to other areas in England.
The spokesman added claims millions of over-50s could be asked to shield were "inaccurate" - but did not categorically rule out people being asked to stay at home by age in some form in the future.
Image: PA) PA)
The spokesman pointed to the government's Contain framework, published two weeks ago, whose small print makes clear travel can be restricted.
The document says ministers could take the powers if necessary to "address more serious and widespread cases" if there is a second wave.
These could include "imposing general restrictions on movement of people (including requirements to ‘stay at home’, or to prevent people staying away from home overnight stays, or restrictions on entering or leaving a defined area)".
They could also include "restricting local or national transport systems – closing them entirely, or introducing capacity limits or geographical restrictions".
The document adds travel and movement restrictions could, for example, be applied to certain groups allowing "key workers" to continue travelling.
It adds "regulations would be produced – and approved by Parliament – on a case-by-case basis."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The PM's official spokesman told journalists today: “If you look at the Contain strategy, which we published two weeks ago, it sets out within there the possibility of putting gin place restrictions on travel if there’s an area which is particularly badly affected.
“One of the steps within that potentially includes closing down local transport networks.
“It’s there, it’s contained in the document, it’s not a new thing.
“We’ve informed the public and politicians of that being a potential action that we could take.
“But to be clear, it’s not something that’s specific to London or anywhere else. This is something which, if it were to be used, would be because there had been a specific outbreak in a particular town or city or more localised area.”
People were already advised against non-essential travel in and out of Leicester when local restrictions clamped down on that city last month.
Today the PM's spokesman made clear other areas of England could have similar restrictions placed on them if needed in the future.
Image: PA) PA)
He added: “The Contain strategy doesn’t reference specific locations.
“But it does set out the possibility of a power to restrict people’s movements and potentially close local transport networks."
It comes after London's mayor voiced his fury at Boris Johnson after alleged plans to lock down the capital were drawn up without his knowledge.
Sadiq Khan accused the Prime Minister of "riding roughshod" over local leaders after the idea of restricting travel to and fro across the M25 emerged at the weekend.
In a joint letter with London Councils chair Peter John to the PM, Mr Khan said he read the M25 idea in Sunday newspapers with "great surprise" adding: "Far reaching contingency plans have been discussed and tested without the involvement or awareness of London’s government.
"This is clearly totally unacceptable and an affront to London and Londoners."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
According to the Sunday Times, the PM himself "signed off on tough measures to curb any upsurge of the virus in London" during a "war game" last week.
Tory minister Nadhim Zahawi said today: "If we see the virus spreading in a particular way in London, as we’ve seen in Manchester and West Yorkshire where it’s spreading through people coming into another person’s home, then we will discuss that with local leaders and we will not hesitate to act."
So far London has been spared a major second outbreak of coronavirus like those seen elsewhere in England. Of the 26 "watch list" areas drawn up by Public Health England on Friday, none are in the capital.
Downing Street today committed to reopening all schools to all pupils full-time in England.
Asked if they'd reopen fully the PM's spokesman replied "yes", adding: "I think you’ve heard from the PM on many occasions his absolute commitment to getting children back into school in September and that’s vital for their education and their development.
"We are planning for all pupils in all year groups to return to school full time from the beginning of the Autumn term."
He added that "hypothetically" some schools might not reopen straight away "if there was to be a very specific localised lockdown that requires a single school to close".
But he added: “I did commit to having all pupils in all year groups returning to school full-time from the beginning of term.”
The pledge has raised the grim prospect of pubs or restaurants having to shut, or social contact restricted, in return to keep the virus down.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty warned on Friday that England has "probably" reached the limit of easing lockdown. Prof Whitty added: "If we wish to do more things in the future, we may have to do less of some other things."
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
No10 today appeared to hint social contact, not pubs and restaurants, could be the first thing to be scaled back.
Asked what the first thing to stop or close down will be if cases rise, the PM's spokesman said: "Decisions will always be based on local evidence and scientific guidance.
"We have in place a system now for localised lockdowns.
"You will see that in Greater Manchester and in other areas, the steps we’ve taken have been to restrict social contact.
"Because that was what the experts considered was responsible for an increase in the prevalence of the virus."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Asked if restricting social contact was "top of the list" of new restrictions, the spokesman replied: "You would wish to look at each localised outbreak and assess the facts as to what appeared to be responsible for the increase in the virus.
"If you look at other parts of the country, action has been taken in regard to some workplaces."
Asked if pubs could have to close to allow schools to reopen, the spokesman replied: "Our approach is a localised one, where you would assess the situation on the ground and take whatever steps were required to slow the spread of the virus.
"More broadly, we are committed to supporting the hospitality industry, which has had a very tough time.
"It employs more than 2million people, predominantly young people, and it’s important that we continue to support it."
Image: PA) PA)
The spokesman refused to rule out extending the ban on two households meeting indoors beyond Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Instead he said "at the moment" the legal ban with £100 fines only applies in those areas.
Asked about reports the ban could extend to the whole nation, he said: "Our focus is on locating and dealing with outbreaks at a very localised level.
"That’s what we’ll continue to do using local data and working with the Joint Biosecurity Centre.
"We want to identify potential outbreaks at the earliest possible moment and take action to deal with them.
"You obviously have the PM's words from Friday where he talked about social contact - I'd just point you back to those.
"I think he said that at the moment, the restrictions on social contact are limited to specific parts of the country which have seen localised flare-ups, but everybody needed to continue to follow the social distancing guidance."
One option raised on the weekend was to have "enhanced" shielding, adding to the 2.2m people who stayed at home completely from March to August 1.
Image: Jon Corken/Scunthorpe Live) Jon Corken/Scunthorpe Live)
So far the shielding plan has not been based around age - with people instead told to stay indoors if they have certain medical conditions.
According to the Sunday Times, the new plan would give people aged 50 to 70 "personalised risk ratings", adding the most vulnerable to the shielded group.
Tory minister Robert Jenrick yesterday insisted the idea was not being "actively considered" and No10 today said the reports on over-50s were "inaccurate".
The PM's spokesman said: "In terms of what is our approach, you don’t need to speculate on it.
"It’s set out in the roadmap and Contain strategy - it is for localised action to stop outbreaks as and where we find them."
Asked if he could rule out any form of age-based conditions being put in place, he replied: "We have existing guidance in relation to shielding...
"We will always continue to assess the scientific and medical advice and take whatever steps are needed to ensure the public is protected.
"But our approach is for localised action to deal with outbreaks at a local level."


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Jess Phillips slams failure to suspend 'rape' MP - it wouldn't happen at school

Labour 's Jess Phillips has called for an unnamed Tory MP accused of rape to be suspended from the party .
The Shadow Safeguarding Minister said she would not want to send her children to school if one of their teachers was being investigated for allegations of serious sexual assault - and demanded to know Parliament should be any different .
Ms Phillips said MPs dealt with vulnerable people on a daily basis , adding : `` The Prime Minister has to answer the question this morning - is he happy for a young woman who might have been raped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice from this person ? ''
The Conservatives are under huge pressure to remove the whip from the unidentified former minister , who was arrested on Saturday following complaints of rape and sexual assault .
The MP , who has since been released on bail , denies the accusations .
The alleged victim said she was `` devastated '' that bosses have refused to suspend him from the party , as pressure built on Boris Johnson to take action .
Tory Chief Whip Mark Spencer - who enforces for party discipline - is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remove the whip until a police investigation was complete .
He has also been accused of failing to act on the complaint for months after it emerged that he had spoken to the woman about her concerns in April .
Ms Phillips told ITV 's Good Morning Britain : `` What we are talking about here is a safeguarding matter , as far as I 'm concerned .
`` Of course everybody is innocent until proven guilty in our criminal justice system .
`` However , I 'm not sure that I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , to a school where a teacher had been arrested and bailed for the crime of rape or sexual assault .
`` I would expect in those circumstances - as is safeguarding law - that those people would be suspended pending further investigation . ''
She said MPs help vulnerable people every day , adding : `` The PM has to answer the question this morning - is he happy for a young woman who might have been raped or abused to go and seek today advice from this person ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` shocking '' the whip had not been withdrawn .
The woman , who can not be identified , told The Times that the party 's failure to suspend him was `` insulting and shows they never cared '' .
The unnamed former minister , who is in his 50s , was arrested on Saturday and questioned before being freed on bail .
He has reportedly been accused of rape , sexual assault and coercive control .
The alleged victim claims she was so traumatised she had to go to hospital .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Mr Spencer on April 1 .
But sources close to the Chief Whip said the woman did not make an allegation of serious sexual assault at that point .
The Mirror understands Mr Spencer and Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg were both made aware of the allegations against the former minister by a fellow MP , who had spoken with the alleged victim .
She did not speak directly to Mr Rees-Mogg .
A spokeswoman for the Tory whips ’ office said yesterday : “ These are serious allegations and it is right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Whip has not been suspended , this decision will be reviewed once the police investigation has been concluded .
“ The Chief Whip takes all allegations of harassment and abuse extremely seriously .
It would be inappropriate to comment further . ''
Scotland Yard said the allegations against the MP are said to have taken place “ at addresses in Westminster , Lambeth and Hackney between July 2019 and January 2020 ” .
A spokesman added : “ A man in his 50s was arrested on Saturday , August 1 on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's local party has said they are backing him `` 100 per cent '' .
The association chairman told the Daily Mail : “ [ The MP ] has made us aware of allegations made against him .
“ He denies these totally .
And this association give him our 100 per cent support .
“ Some of the officers of this association have known him for around 25 years and from our knowledge of him in a political and personal capacity we ca n't accept that there is any truth whatsoever in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Sky News : “ These are very serious allegations .
“ I think it ’ s only right that we wait for that investigation to conclude before you ’ ll be hearing from the Chief Whip as to the action the Conservative Party will take .
“ I think it is wrong to speculate until we see the police investigation complete.
” It comes days after former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke was convicted of sexually assaulting two women , one of whom was a parliamentary worker .
Elphicke lost the whip in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but it was restored before a confidence vote in Theresa May 's leadership the following year .
He was suspended again by the party in July 2019 when he was formally charged .

Jess Phillips calling for MP accused of rape to have the whip suspended
Jess Phillips calling for MP accused of rape to have the whip suspended
The Shadow Safeguarding Minister said she would not "want to send my child to a school where a teacher had been arrested and bailed for the crime of rape or sexual assault"
Labour's Jess Phillips has called for an unnamed Tory MP accused of rape to be suspended from the party.
The Shadow Safeguarding Minister said she would not want to send her children to school if one of their teachers was being investigated for allegations of serious sexual assault - and demanded to know Parliament should be any different.
Ms Phillips said MPs dealt with vulnerable people on a daily basis, adding: "The Prime Minister has to answer the question this morning - is he happy for a young woman who might have been raped or abused to go and seek today advice from this person?"
The Conservatives are under huge pressure to remove the whip from the unidentified former minister, who was arrested on Saturday following complaints of rape and sexual assault.
The MP, who has since been released on bail, denies the accusations.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
The alleged victim said she was "devastated" that bosses have refused to suspend him from the party, as pressure built on Boris Johnson to take action.
Tory Chief Whip Mark Spencer - who enforces for party discipline - is facing a backlash after he refused to remove the whip until a police investigation was complete.
He has also been accused of failing to act on the complaint for months after it emerged that he had spoken to the woman about her concerns in April.
Ms Phillips told ITV's Good Morning Britain: "What we are talking about here is a safeguarding matter, as far as I'm concerned.
"Of course everybody is innocent until proven guilty in our criminal justice system.
"However, I'm not sure that I would want to send my child, for example, to a school where a teacher had been arrested and bailed for the crime of rape or sexual assault.
"I would expect in those circumstances - as is safeguarding law - that those people would be suspended pending further investigation."
She said MPs help vulnerable people every day, adding: "The PM has to answer the question this morning - is he happy for a young woman who might have been raped or abused to go and seek today advice from this person?"
Ms Phillips also told TimesRadio it was "shocking" the whip had not been withdrawn.
The woman, who cannot be identified, told The Times that the party's failure to suspend him was "insulting and shows they never cared".
The unnamed former minister, who is in his 50s, was arrested on Saturday and questioned before being freed on bail.
He has reportedly been accused of rape, sexual assault and coercive control.
Image: PA) PA)
The alleged victim claims she was so traumatised she had to go to hospital.
The Mirror understands the woman raised her concerns with Mr Spencer on April 1.
But sources close to the Chief Whip said the woman did not make an allegation of serious sexual assault at that point.
The Mirror understands Mr Spencer and Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg were both made aware of the allegations against the former minister by a fellow MP, who had spoken with the alleged victim. She did not speak directly to Mr Rees-Mogg.
A spokeswoman for the Tory whips’ office said yesterday: “These are serious allegations and it is right that they are investigated fully.
“The Whip has not been suspended, this decision will be reviewed once the police investigation has been concluded.
“The Chief Whip takes all allegations of harassment and abuse extremely seriously. It would be inappropriate to comment further."
Image: Getty) Getty)
Scotland Yard said the allegations against the MP are said to have taken place “at addresses in Westminster, Lambeth and Hackney between July 2019 and January 2020”.
A spokesman added: “A man in his 50s was arrested on Saturday, August 1 on suspicion of rape.”
Meanwhile, the MP's local party has said they are backing him "100 per cent".
The association chairman told the Daily Mail: “[The MP] has made us aware of allegations made against him.
“He denies these totally. And this association give him our 100 per cent support.
“Some of the officers of this association have known him for around 25 years and from our knowledge of him in a political and personal capacity we can't accept that there is any truth whatsoever in these accusations.”
Tory minister Nadhim Zahawi told Sky News: “These are very serious allegations.
"There is a police investigation taking place.
“I think it’s only right that we wait for that investigation to conclude before you’ll be hearing from the Chief Whip as to the action the Conservative Party will take.
“I think it is wrong to speculate until we see the police investigation complete.”
It comes days after former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke was convicted of sexually assaulting two women, one of whom was a parliamentary worker.
Elphicke lost the whip in November 2017 when the allegations first emerged - but it was restored before a confidence vote in Theresa May's leadership the following year.
He was suspended again by the party in July 2019 when he was formally charged.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Girl, 16, fights for life and woman hospitalised after taking MDMA as 7 arrested

A 16-year-old girl is fighting for her life after taking MDMA .
The teen was rushed to hospital on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ condition .
A second casualty , 19 , was also rushed to hospital on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ , but has since been discharged .
Police on Guernsey are now asking anyone who @ @ @ @ @ seek medical attention `` urgently '' .
Seven people were arrested after the first girl @ @ @ @ @ of them were released on bail , police said .
Police say the substance the @ @ @ @ @ have been MDMA , in the form of either crystal or rock enclosed in a @ @ @ @ @ Health Dr Nicola Brink said : `` The risks of using MDMA include heatstroke , @ @ @ @ @ too much fluid , and heart failure .
`` For some people these can be @ @ @ @ @ From a public health perspective I would therefore strongly advise people against taking MDMA .
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The 16-year-old is still in hospital five days after the incident, while a 19-year-old has been released as police in Guernsey investigate
Girl, 16, fights for life and woman hospitalised after taking MDMA as 7 arrested
A 16-year-old girl is fighting for her life after taking MDMA.
The teen was rushed to hospital on Thursday and remains in a critical condition.
A second casualty, 19, was also rushed to hospital on Sunday after taking a similar drug, but has since been discharged.
Police on Guernsey are now asking anyone who has taken the substance to seek medical attention "urgently".
Seven people were arrested after the first girl was hospitalised, and six of them were released on bail, police said.
Police say the substance the girls took is believed to have been MDMA, in the form of either crystal or rock enclosed in a capsule.
Director of Public Health Dr Nicola Brink said: "The risks of using MDMA include heatstroke, water intoxication caused by drinking too much fluid, and heart failure.
"For some people these can be very serious and life-threatening. From a public health perspective I would therefore strongly advise people against taking MDMA."


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Newcastle icons back petition to investigate Premier League over failed takeover

A host of former Newcastle United stars including Rob Lee have backed a petition slamming the Premier League .
A remarkable 56,000 Geordie fans - and rising – have accused the league of delaying the Saudi-funded takeover causing it to collapse last week .
Lee , Faustino Aspirilla and Robbie Elliott are among the ex legends who have backed the petition which called for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to probe the league 's takeover processes .
Fans have also ensured the hashtag # premierleaguearecorrupt has trended on Twitter , heaping pressure on chief exec Richard Masters to break his silence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their offer to buy Newcastle for £305m on Thursday .
They blamed the “ unforseeable prolonged process ” which meant the bid was “ no longer commercially viable ” amid the COVID19 crisis .
Amanda Staveley , who led the 80percent Saudi funded bid , stoked up opposition to the Premier League last week by suggesting that resurrecting the deal depended on fans letting chief exec Masters know what they think .
The Premier League have consistently refused to comment on the process .
Given it was the Saudis pulling their money that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league officially turning it down , the league is unlikely to break their silence , but are under the cosh .
Staveley has further drummed up backing from fans by holding talks with the club 's fan-run 10,000 member supporters Trust .
However it is unclear how she intends to rekindle the deal - or launch her third bid to buy the club with cash from another source .
Lee said : “ Sign !
I for one would love to know why the takeover did not go through.
” The petition calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reformer ” on human rights .
It claims that the outside “ groups ” had used “ the partner of reporter Jamal Khashoggi who has no connection to English football in their efforts.
” Khashoggi was murdered and dismembered at the Saudi consul in Turkey , and the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab last month added high ranking officials from the Crown Prince 's office to a banned list , citing the killing .
The petition reads : “ After recent events leading to the unsuccessful takeover attempt of Newcastle United , this petition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK ) government in establishing an independent investigation into the English Premier League ( EPL ) takeover process and Richard Masters who was fundamental in orchestrating the deal.
” The Premier League spent four months investigating the takeover .
There were concerns over piracy of Premier League games Saudi Arabia , their human rights record , and the structure of the deal , with the bidders claiming the state investment fund was separate from the state .
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The Newcastle United takeover from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund fell through last week, 17 weeks after Mike Ashley had initially accepted their £300million offer
A host of former Newcastle United stars including Rob Lee have backed a petition slamming the Premier League.
A remarkable 56,000 Geordie fans - and rising – have accused the league of delaying the Saudi-funded takeover causing it to collapse last week.
Lee, Faustino Aspirilla and Robbie Elliott are among the ex legends who have backed the petition which called for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to probe the league's takeover processes.
Fans have also ensured the hashtag #premierleaguearecorrupt has trended on Twitter, heaping pressure on chief exec Richard Masters to break his silence.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew their offer to buy Newcastle for £305m on Thursday.
They blamed the “unforseeable prolonged process” which meant the bid was “no longer commercially viable” amid the COVID19 crisis.
Image: PA) PA)
Amanda Staveley, who led the 80percent Saudi funded bid, stoked up opposition to the Premier League last week by suggesting that resurrecting the deal depended on fans letting chief exec Masters know what they think.
The Premier League have consistently refused to comment on the process.
Given it was the Saudis pulling their money that collapsed the deal, rather than the league officially turning it down, the league is unlikely to break their silence, but are under the cosh.
Staveley has further drummed up backing from fans by holding talks with the club's fan-run 10,000 member supporters Trust.
Image: FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
However it is unclear how she intends to rekindle the deal - or launch her third bid to buy the club with cash from another source.
Asprilla tweeted: “Please fans sign the petition.”
Lee said: “Sign! I for one would love to know why the takeover did not go through.”
The petition calls the controversial Saudi Crown Prince a “reformer” on human rights.
Image: Getty Images for Premier League) Getty Images for Premier League)
It claims that the outside “groups” had used “the partner of reporter Jamal Khashoggi who has no connection to English football in their efforts.”
Khashoggi was murdered and dismembered at the Saudi consul in Turkey, and the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab last month added high ranking officials from the Crown Prince's office to a banned list, citing the killing.
The petition reads: “After recent events leading to the unsuccessful takeover attempt of Newcastle United, this petition aims to engage the United Kingdom (UK) government in establishing an independent investigation into the English Premier League (EPL) takeover process and Richard Masters who was fundamental in orchestrating the deal.”
The Premier League spent four months investigating the takeover.
There were concerns over piracy of Premier League games Saudi Arabia, their human rights record, and the structure of the deal, with the bidders claiming the state investment fund was separate from the state.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Drayton Manor sold in multi-million-deal to European firm amid closure fears

The UK 's oldest theme park has confirmed it has been sold in a multi-million deal to European Leisure chain Looping Group .
Administrators made the announcement just hours after it emerged the firm was on the brink of collapse , with hundreds of jobs at risk .
The theme park and zoo , which attracts over 1million visitors each year , said it will continue to operate under the company name of Drayton Manor Resort Ltd. Its founder William Bryan will retain his role as managing director as the business battles its way out of `` a challenging period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saved as a result of the deal .
William Bryan , at Drayton Manor Park , said : `` Like many businesses , we have faced challenges over recent months , but the sale to the Looping Group is an exciting and positive new chapter for Drayton Manor Park . ''
`` For us , finding a buyer who would protect jobs was key , as was finding one who would continue to operate and develop the Drayton Manor Park our guests know and love .
`` Looping Group ’ s commitment towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pledge to reinvest profits primarily back into the park , made it a natural and very appealing fit for us .
`` The Bryan family was always committed to making the park one of the UK ’ s leading attractions and , under the Looping Group , we look forward to developing the family-friendly offering for many years to come . ''
Laurent Bruloy , chief executive of the Looping Group , said : `` We are thrilled and proud to welcome Drayton Manor Park and its talented team to our group .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bryan family who has , over three generations , been developing the park and made it one of the most beautiful references of our industry in the UK .
We are deeply respectful about all that has been achieved by the teams .
`` We aim to continue the story and support Drayton Manor ’ s development with the same entrepreneurial DNA and values that we share whilst keeping the strong local anchorage of the resort .
`` Our aim is to provide visitors with an unforgettable , fun and entertaining family day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the perfect fit with us , with its extensive range of award-winning rides and attractions including Europe ’ s first and only Thomas Land ” Mike Denny , joint administrator and PwC Director , said : `` The Group had been facing exceptionally challenging trading conditions .
In February , Storm Dennis forced the Park to close unexpectedly , whilst its planned reopening in March was delayed due to Covid-19 .
These factors combined exacerbated cash flow pressures on the Group .
`` We are delighted to have helped secure a sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survival of a much-loved leisure attraction that is steeped in history and heritage .
The purchasers will be working with the existing management team to continue to grow and develop the business , we wish them every future success . ''
Drayton Manor is set in 280 acres of parkland and lakes in Staffordshire , the West Midlands .
It 's home to carousels , Thomas Land and the popular Drayton Zoo , home to over 100 animals including its most recent addition , the baby Spider Monkey .
In a typical good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entertains around 1million guests .
However , the UK 's state-sanctioned lockdown on March 23 , forced it to close its doors and issue refunds to thousands of visitors .
On July 4 , it began a phased reopening , which was followed by thrill rides including Maelstrom , Shockwave and Apocalypse on July 18 .
At the time a spokesman said the company remained `` optimistic '' about its future , despite a `` challenging period '' .
Jonathan Hitching , at Drayton Manor Park , said : `` As a family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our guests and team members has always been our number one priority , so we have been working hard behind the scenes to put measures in place to ensure their safety when we are given the green light to reopen .
`` Over the past few months , we have been developing comprehensive plans for this reopening , which put safety at the top of the list while ensuring we are still able to offer the best possible experience for our guests .
Get the latest money advice , news and help straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mirror.co.uk/email '' It has been a challenging time for everyone , but we are feeling optimistic about the future and looking forward to welcoming families back to the park to enjoy a day out in a safe environment , as soon as we are able to do so . ''
The park 's maximum daily capacity of around 15,000 guests has been reduced significantly due to social distancing measures .
Announcing the reopening , it said all visitors now have to take part in temperature checks on arrival and queue in a virtual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planner app .
Rides are closed every 30-60 minutes for routine cleaning of seats , restraints , lap bars and seat belts .
The family-run business was founded by George and Vera Bryan in 1950 and has been celebrating its 70th anniversary this year .
They bought the land and had opened it as a small attraction with children 's rides until it developed significantly in the 1980s .
Popular thrill rides included Apocalypse which was installed in 2000 , The Ben 10 , later known as Accelerator in 2017 , and Air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rides were introduced between 2008 and 2017 .
Drayton Manor reported a loss of £1.8million in the year to February 2019 .

The 70-year-old theme park, which is home to a number of endangered animals and the popular Thomas Land attraction, has been on the brink of administration for several months
One of the UK's oldest theme parks has confirmed it has been sold in a multi-million deal to European leisure chain Looping Group.
Drayton Manor's administrators made the announcement on Monday, just hours after it emerged that the entertainment complex was on the brink of collapse, with hundreds of jobs at risk.
The theme park and zoo, which attracts over 1million visitors each year, said it will continue to operate under the company name of Drayton Manor Resort Ltd.
Its founder William Bryan will retain his role as managing director as the business battles its way out of "a challenging period".
All 599 jobs have been saved as a result of the deal.
William Bryan, at Drayton Manor Park, said: "Like many businesses, we have faced challenges over recent months, but the sale to the Looping Group is an exciting and positive new chapter for Drayton Manor Park.
"For us, finding a buyer who would protect jobs was key, as was finding one who would continue to operate and develop the Drayton Manor Park our guests know and love.
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"Looping Group’s commitment towards a very ambitious investment plan and its pledge to reinvest profits primarily back into the park, made it a natural and very appealing fit for us.
"The Bryan family was always committed to making the park one of the UK’s leading attractions and, under the Looping Group, we look forward to developing the family-friendly offering for many years to come."
Laurent Bruloy, chief executive of the Looping Group, said: "We are thrilled and proud to welcome Drayton Manor Park and its talented team to our group.
"I would like to commend the Bryan family who has, over three generations, been developing the park and made it one of the most beautiful references of our industry in the UK. We are deeply respectful about all that has been achieved by the teams.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"We aim to continue the story and support Drayton Manor’s development with the same entrepreneurial DNA and values that we share whilst keeping the strong local anchorage of the resort.
"Our aim is to provide visitors with an unforgettable, fun and entertaining family day out. The park’s offering is the perfect fit with us, with its extensive range of award-winning rides and attractions including Europe’s first and only Thomas Land”
Mike Denny, joint administrator and PwC Director, said: "The Group had been facing exceptionally challenging trading conditions. In February, Storm Dennis forced the Park to close unexpectedly, whilst its planned reopening in March was delayed due to Covid-19. These factors combined exacerbated cash flow pressures on the Group.
"We are delighted to have helped secure a sale which preserves 599 jobs and ensures the survival of a much-loved leisure attraction that is steeped in history and heritage. The purchasers will be working with the existing management team to continue to grow and develop the business, we wish them every future success."
Drayton Manor is set in 280 acres of parkland and lakes in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It's attractions include carousels, Thomas Land and the popular Drayton Zoo, home to over 100 animals including its most recent addition, the baby Spider Monkey.
In a typical good year of business, the outdoor complex entertains around 1million guests.
However, the UK's state-sanctioned lockdown on March 23, forced it to close its doors and issue refunds to thousands of visitors.
On July 4, it began a phased reopening, which was followed by thrill rides including Maelstrom, Shockwave and Apocalypse on July 18.
At the time a spokesman said the company remained "optimistic" about its future, despite a "challenging period".
Jonathan Hitching, at Drayton Manor Park, said: "As a family attraction, the health and safety of our guests and team members has always been our number one priority, so we have been working hard behind the scenes to put measures in place to ensure their safety when we are given the green light to reopen.
"Over the past few months, we have been developing comprehensive plans for this reopening, which put safety at the top of the list while ensuring we are still able to offer the best possible experience for our guests.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
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"It has been a challenging time for everyone, but we are feeling optimistic about the future and looking forward to welcoming families back to the park to enjoy a day out in a safe environment, as soon as we are able to do so."
The park's maximum daily capacity of around 15,000 guests has been reduced significantly due to social distancing measures.
Announcing the reopening, it said all visitors now have to take part in temperature checks on arrival and queue in a virtual system via the Drayton Manor Park day planner app.
Rides are closed every 30-60 minutes for routine cleaning of seats, restraints, lap bars and seat belts.
The family-run business was founded by George and Vera Bryan in 1950 and has been celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
They bought the land and had opened it as a small attraction with children's rides until it developed significantly in the 1980s.
Popular thrill rides included Apocalypse which was installed in 2000, The Ben 10, later known as Accelerator in 2017, and Air Race emerged in 2014.
Thomas Land rides were introduced between 2008 and 2017.
Drayton Manor reported a loss of £1.8million in the year to February 2019.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Wife accused of cheating forced to carry husband in disturbing 'punishment'

A woman has been filmed carrying her husband around on her shoulders in a disturbing 'punishment ' after she was accused of having an affair .
The wife was beaten every time she tried to stop or take a break from carrying her heavy load as she was paraded around the village in India .
The woman was jeered at by fellow villagers and even had car tyres thrown at her in the shocking footage .
The incident took place in a village in the Jhabua district , about 300 miles north of Mumbai .
Police arrested seven people after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including the woman 's husband , were arrested on Thursday night , while two more were arrested on Friday , district superintendent of police Ashutosh Gupta said .
The couple , who had been married for three years , had recently returned to the village from Gujarat , where they had both been working , he said .
On their return , the victim 's husband complained to his parents that she was having an affair with a man she had met in Gujarat , the official said .
All seven had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is investigated .
The ritual of carrying husbands on a `` cheating '' wife 's shoulders is said to be a common punishment in the area .
Another video went viral in April last year of another woman carrying her husband .
She was forced to carry him for allegedly marrying a man belonging to a different caste , India Today reports .

Wife accused of cheating forced to walk around with husband on shoulders
Wife accused of cheating forced to walk around with husband on shoulders
The woman was beaten with sticks if she stopped as she was paraded around the Indian village - now her husband and six others have been arrested
Wife accused of affair forced to carry husband on shoulders in disturbing 'punishment'
A woman has been filmed carrying her husband around on her shoulders in a disturbing 'punishment' after she was accused of having an affair.
The wife was beaten every time she tried to stop or take a break from carrying her heavy load as she was paraded around the village in India.
The woman was jeered at by fellow villagers and even had car tyres thrown at her in the shocking footage.
The incident took place in a village in the Jhabua district, about 300 miles north of Mumbai.
Police arrested seven people after the clip went viral.
Image: Twitter / @Nims_Ahuja) Twitter / @Nims_Ahuja)
Five people, including the woman's husband, were arrested on Thursday night, while two more were arrested on Friday, district superintendent of police Ashutosh Gupta said.
The couple, who had been married for three years, had recently returned to the village from Gujarat, where they had both been working, he said.
On their return, the victim's husband complained to his parents that she was having an affair with a man she had met in Gujarat, the official said.
All seven had been remanded in custody while the case is investigated.
Image: Twitter / @Nims_Ahuja) Twitter / @Nims_Ahuja) Image: Twitter / @Nims_Ahuja) Twitter / @Nims_Ahuja)
The ritual of carrying husbands on a "cheating" wife's shoulders is said to be a common punishment in the area.
Another video went viral in April last year of another woman carrying her husband.
She was forced to carry him for allegedly marrying a man belonging to a different caste, India Today reports.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Man 'shoots dead Burger King worker because his friend's order took too long'

A man is accused of shooting dead a Burger King worker because an order took too long at a drive-thru .
Desmond Joshua was just 22 when he was killed in the car park of the fast food restaurant in Orlando , Florida .
Police say Kelvis Rodriguez-Tormes is accused of gunning him down after reportedly putting the newly hired worker in a headlock moments earlier .
The 37-year-old allegedly told Desmond : “ You got two seconds before I shoot you , '' before he was shot WKMG in Florida reports , Officers say Rodriguez-Tormes had earlier stormed into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a woman who made a scene about waiting for a long time at the drive-thru .
The unidentified woman was refunded $ 40 and told to leave after she got out of her car and screamed she was going to get “ her man ” .
She drove away , but soon after returned with Rodriguez-Tormes , who allegedly targeted Joshua , demanding the employee fight him .
Rodriguez-Tormes placed Joshua in a headlock before a witness separated the two , police records state .
But moments later , Rodriguez-Tormes returned from his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , police said .
The employee was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead .
Rodriguez-Tormes was charged with murder , destruction of evidence and weapons possesion .

Kelvis Rodriguez-Tormes is accused of shooting 22-year-old fast food worker Desmond Joshua in Orlando, Florida, after telling him “You got two seconds before I shoot you"
Man 'shoots dead Burger King worker because his friend's order took too long'
A man is accused of shooting dead a Burger King worker because an order took too long at a drive-thru.
Desmond Joshua was just 22 when he was killed in the car park of the fast food restaurant in Orlando, Florida.
Police say Kelvis Rodriguez-Tormes is accused of gunning him down after reportedly putting the newly hired worker in a headlock moments earlier.
The 37-year-old allegedly told Desmond: “You got two seconds before I shoot you," before he was shot WKMG in Florida reports,
Officers say Rodriguez-Tormes had earlier stormed into the Burger King at the behest of a woman who made a scene about waiting for a long time at the drive-thru.
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The unidentified woman was refunded $40 and told to leave after she got out of her car and screamed she was going to get “her man”.
She drove away, but soon after returned with Rodriguez-Tormes, who allegedly targeted Joshua, demanding the employee fight him.
Rodriguez-Tormes placed Joshua in a headlock before a witness separated the two, police records state.
But moments later, Rodriguez-Tormes returned from his truck with a gun and shot Joshua, police said.
The employee was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead.
Rodriguez-Tormes was charged with murder, destruction of evidence and weapons possesion.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Neo-Nazi plot to kill dozens on 'Day X' uncovered - with list of 25,000 targets

A harrowing Neo-Nazi plot to kill dozens of enemies on a day of violence branded `` Day X '' has reportedly been uncovered in Germany .
Intelligence agencies discovered that far-right fanatics had ordered 200 body bags and drawn up a chilling list of 25,000 names of addresses of targets .
They had also obtained quicksand - with the intention of disposing of bodies , intelligence chiefs believe .
An elite state police officer was among 30 members of a terror group named Nordkreuz , according to reports in Germany .
The group - one of many far-right extremist groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ computers to identify targets .
Former police officers and soldiers were plotting `` Day X '' with `` great intensity '' , according to sources within the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution ( BfV ) - Germany 's domestic intelligence agency .
Dirk Friedriszik , a lawmaker in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania , told the New York Times : `` I fear we ’ ve only seen the tip of the iceberg . ''
He warned that far-right extremists were well established in the army and police .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Day X can seem like pure fantasy .
But if you look closer , you can see how quickly it turns into serious planning — and plotting . ''
Group members deny plotting to kill their targets , but transcripts obtained by the New York Times show one told investigators in 2017 : `` People were to be gathered and murdered . ''
German newspaper RND said the revelations came to light when a report was submitted to the Bundestag 's intelligence-gathering oversight commission .
Three members of the group are under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegedly stolen , along with 10,000 rounds of ammunition .
At the end of last week , the BfV said it was aware of 24,100 right-wing extremists in Germany — with 12,700 branded `` violence-oriented '' , DW reports .
Politician Martin Dulig , economy minister and head of the Social Democratic Party ( SPD ) in the state of Saxony , told Die Welt newspaper that someone had sent a fake rifle to his home .
He said : `` I get threatened and insulted every day , like many other politicians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humane society and our democracy .
`` I do not make most of these threats public ... but this has been aimed at my family . ''

Intelligence chiefs in Germany say far-right extremists had obtained hundreds of body bags as well as quicksand - which would allow them to dispose of bodies - in a frenzy of violence
Neo-Nazi plot to kill dozens on 'Day X' uncovered - with list of 25,000 targets
A harrowing Neo-Nazi plot to kill dozens of enemies on a day of violence branded "Day X" has reportedly been uncovered in Germany.
Intelligence agencies discovered that far-right fanatics had ordered 200 body bags and drawn up a chilling list of 25,000 names of addresses of targets.
They had also obtained quicksand - with the intention of disposing of bodies, intelligence chiefs believe.
An elite state police officer was among 30 members of a terror group named Nordkreuz, according to reports in Germany.
The group - one of many far-right extremist groups across the country - had used police computers to identify targets.
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
Former police officers and soldiers were plotting "Day X" with "great intensity", according to sources within the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) - Germany's domestic intelligence agency.
Dirk Friedriszik, a lawmaker in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, told the New York Times: "I fear we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg."
He warned that far-right extremists were well established in the army and police.
He continued: "All this talk of Day X can seem like pure fantasy. But if you look closer, you can see how quickly it turns into serious planning — and plotting."
Image: Getty) Getty) Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Group members deny plotting to kill their targets, but transcripts obtained by the New York Times show one told investigators in 2017: "People were to be gathered and murdered."
German newspaper RND said the revelations came to light when a report was submitted to the Bundestag's intelligence-gathering oversight commission.
Three members of the group are under investigation after a police machine gun was allegedly stolen, along with 10,000 rounds of ammunition.
At the end of last week, the BfV said it was aware of 24,100 right-wing extremists in Germany — with 12,700 branded "violence-oriented", DW reports.
Politician Martin Dulig, economy minister and head of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the state of Saxony, told Die Welt newspaper that someone had sent a fake rifle to his home.
He said: "I get threatened and insulted every day, like many other politicians and citizens who work to support our humane society and our democracy.
"I do not make most of these threats public ... but this has been aimed at my family."


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Olivia and Alex Bowen unveil a tiny shower built for their dogs' personal use

Love Island 's Olivia and Alex Bowen have proudly unveiled a tiny dog shower that they built from scratch for their two French bulldogs .
The stunning couple , who met on the ITV reality show in 2016 , have been giving fans a sneak peek at their extensive home renovations , that included a personal shower for their pets .
Taking to the couple 's shared social media page called The Bowen Home , Olivia shared five photographs that documented the process the couple went through .
The finished look was an elegant tiled area with a chrome shower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Reggie .
Alongside the pictures , shared with their 561,000 Instagram followers , Olivia dubbed herself a 'crazy dog lady ' after revealing the project .
The Love Island star even joked that the dog shower was their priority and the couple have n't even finished their own en suite renovations .
`` Ok so I ’ ve secretly been most excited for the doggies shower & it has NOT disappointed , '' the caption read .
`` I mean look how cute that is , may I point out we still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the pups are gon na be living the life belting who let the dogs out into the shower head . ''
`` There ’ s still a few touch ups to be done & theres no flooring in the utility yet but I couldn ’ t help myself , Also both styles of tile are from @ ca_pietra_ .
`` I can ’ t wait to accessorise this area with shelving , their shampoos , little plants ... & a portrait of the pups we had done .
Crazy dog lady ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alex have been working hard on creating their dream home after buying an expansive property in Essex .
Alongside a new dog shower , the property boasts an elegant kitchen with light grey paneling and marble tops .
Other parts of the house that are still under renovation are the couple 's bedroom and a chic-looking lounge area complete with a huge cinema screen .
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The Love Island couple have been working hard to create their dream home at their new Essex property. Olivia recently revealed that they had installed a dog shower at their home
Olivia Bowen unveils tiny shower built for her pooches as she jokes she's 'crazy dog lady'
Love Island's Olivia and Alex Bowen have proudly unveiled a tiny dog shower that they built from scratch for their two French bulldogs.
The stunning couple, who met on the ITV reality show in 2016, have been giving fans a sneak peek at their extensive home renovations, that included a personal shower for their pets.
Taking to the couple's shared social media page called The Bowen Home, Olivia shared five photographs that documented the process the couple went through.
The finished look was an elegant tiled area with a chrome shower head that was specifically created for Winnie and Reggie.
Alongside the pictures, shared with their 561,000 Instagram followers, Olivia dubbed herself a 'crazy dog lady' after revealing the project.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The Love Island star even joked that the dog shower was their priority and the couple haven't even finished their own en suite renovations.
"Ok so I’ve secretly been most excited for the doggies shower & it has NOT disappointed," the caption read.
"I mean look how cute that is, may I point out we still don’t have our en suite but the pups are gonna be living the life belting who let the dogs out into the shower head."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"There’s still a few touch ups to be done & theres no flooring in the utility yet but I couldn’t help myself, Also both styles of tile are from @ca_pietra_.
"I can’t wait to accessorise this area with shelving, their shampoos, little plants... & a portrait of the pups we had done. Crazy dog lady? Completed it mate."
Olivia and Alex have been working hard on creating their dream home after buying an expansive property in Essex.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Alongside a new dog shower, the property boasts an elegant kitchen with light grey paneling and marble tops.
Other parts of the house that are still under renovation are the couple's bedroom and a chic-looking lounge area complete with a huge cinema screen.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-03--David Beckham's lookalike son Romeo bombarded with marriage proposals

Romeo Beckham is the spitting image of his famous dad David in his latest Instagram snap .
And his handsome looks did n't go unnoticed by his fans , who bombarded him with marriage proposals .
The 17-year-old was showered with admiration as he posted a topless snap on Instagram , captioned simply with an Italian flag .
Romeo revealed his toned torso as she posed up against a white brick wall .
He wore his hair pulled back in a top knot , a style similar to one his dad has adopted in the past .
He finished off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an earring and a chain around his neck as fans begged him to tell them exactly where in Italy he was .
His lovestruck fans could n't help themselves as they began suggesting marriage .
Another quoted Taylor Swift 's Love Story , writing : `` You be the prince and I 'll be the princess '' While another dubbed him `` my future hubby '' .
Many of Romeo 's followers were stunned by his likeness to his footballer dad .
One commented : `` Like father like son '' However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Spice Girls star mum , with one writing : `` You 're like @ victoriabeckham refaced on a male body ... '' Sadly for Romeo 's fans desperate for a proposal , he 's loved-up with girlfriend Mia Regan .
Some fans recently suggested he follow in big brother Brooklyn 's footsteps by proposing to his girlfriend , whose nickname is Mimi .
When he shared some cute couple pictures after Brooklyn 's engagement to Nicola Peltz , one fan asked : `` Tell me you ’ re getting married too '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sharing the picture he and Nicola had used to announce the news , and writing : `` So happy for you two '' The Mirror had already revealed that the couple were engaged before Brooklyn took to Instagram to confirm it .
He wrote : `` Two weeks ago I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said yes xx '' I am the luckiest man in the world .
I promise to be the best husband and the best daddy one day I love you baby xx '' Nicola added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the luckiest girl in the world .
I can ’ t wait to spend the rest of my life by your side .
`` your love is the most precious gift .
I love you so so much baby and thank you harper for this pic ''

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The 17-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham was inundated with marriage proposals after he posted a topless snap from his holiday to Italy
Romeo Beckham is the spitting image of his famous dad David in his latest Instagram snap.
And his handsome looks didn't go unnoticed by his fans, who bombarded him with marriage proposals.
The 17-year-old was showered with admiration as he posted a topless snap on Instagram, captioned simply with an Italian flag.
Romeo revealed his toned torso as she posed up against a white brick wall.
He wore his hair pulled back in a top knot, a style similar to one his dad has adopted in the past.
He finished off his look with a pair of sunglasses, an earring and a chain around his neck as fans begged him to tell them exactly where in Italy he was.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
His lovestruck fans couldn't help themselves as they began suggesting marriage.
"marry me," one begged.
Another quoted Taylor Swift's Love Story, writing: "You be the prince and I'll be the princess"
While another dubbed him "my future hubby".
Many of Romeo's followers were stunned by his likeness to his footballer dad.
One commented: "Like father like son"
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
However, others felt he looked more like his Spice Girls star mum, with one writing: "You're like @victoriabeckham refaced on a male body..."
Sadly for Romeo's fans desperate for a proposal, he's loved-up with girlfriend Mia Regan.
Some fans recently suggested he follow in big brother Brooklyn's footsteps by proposing to his girlfriend, whose nickname is Mimi.
When he shared some cute couple pictures after Brooklyn's engagement to Nicola Peltz, one fan asked: "Tell me you’re getting married too"
Image: romeobeckham/Instagram) romeobeckham/Instagram)
Romeo gushed over his brother's engagement, sharing the picture he and Nicola had used to announce the news, and writing: "So happy for you two"
The Mirror had already revealed that the couple were engaged before Brooklyn took to Instagram to confirm it.
He wrote: "Two weeks ago I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said yes xx
"I am the luckiest man in the world. I promise to be the best husband and the best daddy one day I love you baby xx"
Nicola added: "you’ve made me the luckiest girl in the world. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life by your side.
"your love is the most precious gift. I love you so so much baby and thank you harper for this pic"


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Jacqueline Jossa's natural beauty glows after Mia wakes her up at 6am

Jacqueline Jossa let her natural beauty shine without makeup after stunning with her 'real ' body .
In a piece to camera , fresh-faced Jac chatted away to her 2.9million fans early on after her tot Mia woke her up at 6am .
The jungle queen , 27 , looked radiant when she filmed close-ups of her face without any makeup on .
Naturally she had n't got out of her PJs yet after she had an early wake-up call from her youngest daughter .
Jac triumphed she had woken up in a good mood but she said she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her through the day ahead .
She said : `` I 've been up for two hours already this morning .
Very tired .
Monday is my favourite day .
It always is .
`` Actually that 's not true .
Not always .
It 's my favourite day since working as an adult working ... Never used to be at school .
`` If you are wondering why I 've been up it 's because Mia has been up ...
I need a coffee . ''
It comes just a day after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` real '' bikini photograph on her Instagram .
In a comparison shot for InTheStyle , the bikini-clad mother-of-two posed to show how camera angles could be deceiving .
She wrote : `` Shout out to all us women working on loving their bodies because that s**t is hard and I ’ m proud of us .
`` Just wanted to share another posed v relaxed pic from my @ inthestyle shoot !
`` Of course I prefer the shot on the left but who sits like that around the pool , breathing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the side I really wanted to shoot my swimwear my way and show a bit of realness in how this looks on me .
`` A huge thanks to @ inthestyle for letting me do this and design a little swimwear collection which I think is flattering for all shapes !
!
`` I felt so comfortable in it all !
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Naturally Jacqueline Jossa hadn't got out of her PJs yet after she had an early wake-up call from her youngest daughter at dawn
Jacqueline Jossa's natural beauty glows after Mia wakes her up at 6am
Jacqueline Jossa let her natural beauty shine without makeup after stunning with her 'real' body.
In a piece to camera, fresh-faced Jac chatted away to her 2.9million fans early on after her tot Mia woke her up at 6am.
The jungle queen, 27, looked radiant when she filmed close-ups of her face without any makeup on.
Naturally she hadn't got out of her PJs yet after she had an early wake-up call from her youngest daughter.
Jac triumphed she had woken up in a good mood but she said she was in dire need of coffee to get her through the day ahead.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She said: "I've been up for two hours already this morning. Very tired. Monday is my favourite day. It always is.
"Actually that's not true. Not always. It's my favourite day since working as an adult working... Never used to be at school.
"If you are wondering why I've been up it's because Mia has been up... I need a coffee."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
It comes just a day after Jac was applauded for a sharing a "real" bikini photograph on her Instagram.
In a comparison shot for InTheStyle, the bikini-clad mother-of-two posed to show how camera angles could be deceiving.
She wrote: "Shout out to all us women working on loving their bodies because that s**t is hard and I’m proud of us.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
"Just wanted to share another posed v relaxed pic from my @inthestyle shoot!
"Of course I prefer the shot on the left but who sits like that around the pool, breathing in, arm aching, bum digging into the side I really wanted to shoot my swimwear my way and show a bit of realness in how this looks on me.
"A huge thanks to @inthestyle for letting me do this and design a little swimwear collection which I think is flattering for all shapes!!
"I felt so comfortable in it all!..."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Phillip Schofield addresses claim he'll be in Strictly's 'first same sex couple'

Phillip Schofield has addressed the rumours swirling around him about the forthcoming Strictly Come Dancing series .
This Morning presenter Phil , 58 , was reported to have signed up to be in the show 's first `` same-sex couple '' but he has now lifted the lid on the gossip .
Phil - who publicly came out as gay earlier this year - slammed the claims as completely `` untrue '' .
His spokesperson told RadioTimes : `` He is not in talks with the BBC . ''
Phil was reported to be weeks deep in discussions to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hit BBC show – which will run for less episodes this year due to coronavirus concerns .
The series is set to make Strictly history as it is widely reported the show will have its first same-sex couple contestants taking part in the series .
A show source claimed that Phil was set to appear on the show , telling Daily Star Sunday : “ Top-secret talks have been happening for a few weeks and an offer has been made .
“ The hope is Phillip would dance with another man .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful and important moment both for him and for the show.
” Mirror Online has contacted Phil 's reps for further comment .
Phillip made headlines earlier this year when he unexpectedly announced he is a gay man .
The TV legend made the announcement on his Instagram page – before opening up in a tearful interview on This Morning the following day .
The father-of-two has been married to wife Stephanie Lowe since 1993 , but said he had “ suspected ” he was gay when he got married during an interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Phil credited his family for helping him come out when he made his announcement in an Instagram post days earlier .
He said : “ with the strength and support of my wife and my daughters , I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.
” Phil is also a host on Dancing On Ice which had its own same-sex couple earlier this year when Ian “ H ” Watkins of Steps fame was partnered with professional skater Matt Evers .
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Phil - who publicly came out as gay earlier this year - was reported to star in the show's first 'same-sex couple'
Strictly tip Phillip Schofield addresses claims he'll be in show's 'first same sex pair'
Phillip Schofield has addressed the rumours swirling around him about the forthcoming Strictly Come Dancing series.
This Morning presenter Phil, 58, was reported to have signed up to be in the show's first "same-sex couple" but he has now lifted the lid on the gossip.
Phil - who publicly came out as gay earlier this year - slammed the claims as completely "untrue".
His spokesperson told RadioTimes : "He is not in talks with the BBC."
Phil was reported to be weeks deep in discussions to take part in the forthcoming 2020 series of the hit BBC show – which will run for less episodes this year due to coronavirus concerns.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The series is set to make Strictly history as it is widely reported the show will have its first same-sex couple contestants taking part in the series.
A show source claimed that Phil was set to appear on the show, telling Daily Star Sunday : “Top-secret talks have been happening for a few weeks and an offer has been made.
“The hope is Phillip would dance with another man. If it happens it would be a beautiful and important moment both for him and for the show.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Mirror Online has contacted Phil's reps for further comment.
Phillip made headlines earlier this year when he unexpectedly announced he is a gay man.
The TV legend made the announcement on his Instagram page – before opening up in a tearful interview on This Morning the following day.
Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX) Matt Frost/ITV/REX)
The father-of-two has been married to wife Stephanie Lowe since 1993, but said he had “suspected” he was gay when he got married during an interview with The Sun in February.
Indeed, Phil credited his family for helping him come out when he made his announcement in an Instagram post days earlier.
He said: “with the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.”
Phil is also a host on Dancing On Ice which had its own same-sex couple earlier this year when Ian “H” Watkins of Steps fame was partnered with professional skater Matt Evers.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Rob Kardashian poses shirtless by the pool as he shows off stunning weight loss

Rob Kardashian has shown off his stunning weight loss as he poses shirtless by the pool , in the Californian sunshine .
The 33-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has grown in confidence in posting photos of himself in recent weeks , after embarking on a diet and health kick that have returned impressive results .
The reality star had been taking a back step from the spotlight , especially as sisters Kim , Khloe and Kourtney continued to be so prolific on social media .
Since trimming down though , Rob has looked to bring his fans some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking and his followers are loving the transformation .
He posted a few pics of his holiday break at what is reportedly the same Palm Springs property that has been used by the Kardashian family previously .
With the pool looking serene under the sun , Rob whipped off his shirt to show his toned upper body and how his face has become more 'slimmed ' since the pounds have come off .
He still wore his trademark baseball cap , promoting the Los Angeles Rams with a Palm Springs golf course looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pic : `` I did n't see the light until I was already a man , by then it was nothing to me but blinding ! ''
The first response came with a sleight towards his sisters , with the fan commenting : `` The Hottest Kardashian , '' followed by a number of fire emojis .
Rob hit the headlines last month when he first showed off his weight loss efforts in photos that were posted on social media from his sister Khloe 's birthday party .
He then upped the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Instagram profile pic but that was taken from behind , so this is another step up as he smiles into the camera , looking pleased with how he is looking good and feeling great .
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Rob Kardashian is back taking selfies after losing weight and gaining body confidence and his pics are sending fans wild with appreciation at his efforts
Rob Kardashian poses shirtless by the pool as he shows off stunning weight loss
Rob Kardashian has shown off his stunning weight loss as he poses shirtless by the pool, in the Californian sunshine.
The 33-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has grown in confidence in posting photos of himself in recent weeks, after embarking on a diet and health kick that have returned impressive results.
The reality star had been taking a back step from the spotlight, especially as sisters Kim, Khloe and Kourtney continued to be so prolific on social media.
Since trimming down though, Rob has looked to bring his fans some selfies to show how good he is looking and his followers are loving the transformation.
Image: Rob Kardashian/Twitter) Rob Kardashian/Twitter)
He posted a few pics of his holiday break at what is reportedly the same Palm Springs property that has been used by the Kardashian family previously.
With the pool looking serene under the sun, Rob whipped off his shirt to show his toned upper body and how his face has become more 'slimmed' since the pounds have come off.
He still wore his trademark baseball cap, promoting the Los Angeles Rams with a Palm Springs golf course looking resplendent in the background.
Image: Rob Kardashian/Instagram) Rob Kardashian/Instagram)
Rob captioned the pic: "I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but blinding!"
The first response came with a sleight towards his sisters, with the fan commenting: "The Hottest Kardashian," followed by a number of fire emojis.
Another fan demanded: "Keeping showing your handsome face."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Rob hit the headlines last month when he first showed off his weight loss efforts in photos that were posted on social media from his sister Khloe's birthday party.
He then upped the ante by posting a shirtless snap as his Instagram profile pic but that was taken from behind, so this is another step up as he smiles into the camera, looking pleased with how he is looking good and feeling great.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Former Brazil coach explains what makes Liverpool's Roberto Firmino so special

Former Brazil coach Sylvinho was sent on a mission to watch Roberto Firmino back in 2016 and immediately fell in love with the Liverpool star .
The 28-year-old joined the Reds in 2015 after moving from Hoffenheim and has gone on to become of the world 's best No 9s .
Competition on the international stage is fierce with the likes of Neymar and Gabriel Jesus also commanding starting berths .
But Sylvinho , who played for Arsenal and Manchester City during his career , was unbelievably impressed by Firmino having been sent on a mission by Brazil boss Tite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started working with the national team in 2016 , the manager told me : 'there 's a Burnley v Liverpool that it would be good if you could go to ' .
It was n't easy to get to Burnley from Milan , but it was worth it - he was incredible .
`` The ball 's on the other side of the pitch and you see the way he moves , the way he 's looking to get away from defenders , the generosity with which he connects with team-mates .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I went to Rio to do the report , and Tite said to me : 'you 're in love , I can see it ' .
Firmino has 44 caps and has scored 13 times during an international career that has seen him win last summer 's Copa America .
Sylvinho , who waxed lyrical about his compatriot , spent time as Tite 's No 2 and has ambitions to one day lead the Brazilian national team .
He has dived into management having previously taken charge of Lyon before being shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 46-year-old played under Pep Guardiola in the latter part of his career and has always been impressed with the methods and tactics he chose to employ .
`` It 's not just the possession of the ball , '' he said .
`` At Barcelona he gave us an aggressiveness ; the hunger to say `` f*** , that ball is mine , I 'm going to win it ! ''
It 's the work ethic and the passion he inspires .
`` You can pin a methodology up on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players to put it into action ?
The answer is work , lots of work . ''

LIVERPOOL THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD SAYS FORMER STAR KOLO TOURE
LIVERPOOL THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD SAYS FORMER STAR KOLO TOURE
Roberto Firmino has been a hugely impressive figure for Liverpool and had a Brazilian coach in love with his style of play when he came to watch him in a Premier League match
Former Brazil coach Sylvinho was sent on a mission to watch Roberto Firmino back in 2016 and immediately fell in love with the Liverpool star.
The 28-year-old joined the Reds in 2015 after moving from Hoffenheim and has gone on to become of the world's best No 9s.
Competition on the international stage is fierce with the likes of Neymar and Gabriel Jesus also commanding starting berths.
But Sylvinho, who played for Arsenal and Manchester City during his career, was unbelievably impressed by Firmino having been sent on a mission by Brazil boss Tite.
He said: "When I started working with the national team in 2016, the manager told me: 'there's a Burnley v Liverpool that it would be good if you could go to'. It wasn't easy to get to Burnley from Milan, but it was worth it - he was incredible.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"The ball's on the other side of the pitch and you see the way he moves, the way he's looking to get away from defenders, the generosity with which he connects with team-mates.
"I left there in love with him. I went to Rio to do the report, and Tite said to me: 'you're in love, I can see it'.
Firmino has 44 caps and has scored 13 times during an international career that has seen him win last summer's Copa America.
Sylvinho, who waxed lyrical about his compatriot, spent time as Tite's No 2 and has ambitions to one day lead the Brazilian national team.
He has dived into management having previously taken charge of Lyon before being shown the door after less than six months.
Image: Michael Regan) Michael Regan)
The 46-year-old played under Pep Guardiola in the latter part of his career and has always been impressed with the methods and tactics he chose to employ.
"It's not just the possession of the ball," he said.
"At Barcelona he gave us an aggressiveness; the hunger to say "f***, that ball is mine, I'm going to win it!" It's the work ethic and the passion he inspires.
"You can pin a methodology up on the dressing room wall but how to get players to put it into action? The answer is work, lots of work."


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Explosions caught on camera as car bursts into flames following 'police chase'

Explosions have been caught on camera as a car caught fire following a reported police chase in north London .
A video was posted to Twitter in the early hours of Tuesday showing a fully ignited car , which had come off the road in the city 's Enfield borough .
The man behind the camera , filming from an upstairs window , can be heard saying : `` Oh man , I hope whoever was in there made it alive , Jesus ... Jesus Christ .
`` I do n't see any ambulance or anything .
I just heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went off the rail .
Holy s**t. '' As he speaks explosions can be heard , while the flames continue to roar .
Hertfordshire Fire Control tweeted a crew from Cheshunt station were called to assist London Fire Brigade `` with an incident in Enfield '' at 00.31am .
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A dramatic clip of a car fire in Enfield, north London, was shared to Twitter in the early hours of Tuesday, with the camera operator heard saying there was a "loud bang"
Explosions caught on camera as car bursts into flames following 'police chase'
Explosions have been caught on camera as a vehicle caught fire following a reported police chase in north London.
A video was posted to Twitter in the early hours of Tuesday showing a fully ignited car, which had come off the road in the city's Enfield borough.
The man behind the camera, filming from an upstairs window, can be heard saying: "Oh man, I hope whoever was in there made it alive, Jesus...Jesus Christ.
"I don't see any ambulance or anything. I just heard a loud bang. Car must have went off the rail. Holy s**t."
As he speaks explosions can be heard, while the flames continue to roar.
The Twitter user, with handle @RAMBOSS_, wrote: "Heard a loud bang and lots of sirens. I think a police chase went seriously wrong."
Hertfordshire Fire Control tweeted a crew from Cheshunt station were called to assist London Fire Brigade "with an incident in Enfield" at 00.31am.
A witness told the Mirror Online the incident happened around Montagu Road, near to a park.
He said he believes the vehicle had a person and dogs inside.
"I don't know the condition of the person but they had dogs...it also looked like someone might have been stuck in the car. It was unclear from the distance."
A spokesman for London Fire Brigade said crews were called out to a caravan fire on Hertford Road - just round the corner from the road mentioned by the witness.
He said the vehicle was "100 per cent damaged by fire" and did not believe there had been a police chase.
"All persons accounted for, nobody was in it."
He added fire personnel remained at the scene until around 2.30am.


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Boris 'scraps plans' to lockdown over 50s as critics slam measures as ‘ageist’

The government has reportedly shelved plans to lockdown over-50s in a desperate bid to avert a second coronavirus wave after they were criticised as `` ageist '' , it has been claimed .
No10 scrapped the scheme over fears it could hamper the already flagging economy , would be difficult to police and could give off the wrong message , reports The Daily Telegraph .
Boris Johnson and ministers were said to be mulling over advising millions of older people to isolate as cases continue to surge , as one of a number of possibilities .
But critics had said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account the importance of that age bracket in terms of the country 's workforce - while also being discriminatory .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE Instead , they pointed the government in the direction of rule-flouting youths , who they said need to be more effectively forced to social distance and avoiding mass gatherings .
It comes after photos showed younger people continuously breaching restrictions during the heatwave over the weekend .
Former Labour government adviser Baroness Joan Bakewell , 87 , told the Daily Mail : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not distancing themselves as they should .
They know they should , they have been told they should , but they can not be bothered .
That is the crux . ''
Ex-Conservative minister Ros Altmann said : `` What we 're talking about here is a group in society that is being potentially singled out for different treatment just on the basis of their age . ''
While Labour peer Lord Foulkes said : `` It is both ageist and ill-thought-out .
Some under-50s have underlying health conditions , while some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The plan would have reportedly seen people aged between 50 and 70 a personalised risk rating advising them whether to shield .
It would mean that people could be forced to shield because of their age in coming months - and vulnerable people identified in March would once again be made to isolate themselves .
It was being weighed up as one of a string of alternatives to reimposing full nationwide lockdown restrictions , as happened in March , it is claimed .
Tory minister Robert Jenrick has , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actively considered '' and said it was `` speculation '' .
No10 sources also called the reports `` speculative '' .
And Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi reiterated the denial on Monday , but failed to say exactly which allegation in the Sunday Times - which had originally reported the 'plans ' - was wrong and which bits were right .
And he refused to spell out in full what the plans will be this winter to deal with a second wave of Covid-19 .
He added `` at the moment '' the plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through local action - but did n't rule out any measures for the future .

The controversial supposed plan to lockdown over-50s in order to avoid another nationwide lockdown is said to have been scrapped after fierce backlash
The government has reportedly shelved plans to lockdown over-50s in a desperate bid to avert a second coronavirus wave after they were criticised as "ageist", it has been claimed.
No10 scrapped the scheme over fears it could hamper the already flagging economy, would be difficult to police and could give off the wrong message, reports The Daily Telegraph.
Boris Johnson and ministers were said to be mulling over advising millions of older people to isolate as cases continue to surge, as one of a number of possibilities.
But critics had said the controversial idea failed to take into account the importance of that age bracket in terms of the country's workforce - while also being discriminatory.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
Instead, they pointed the government in the direction of rule-flouting youths, who they said need to be more effectively forced to social distance and avoiding mass gatherings.
It comes after photos showed younger people continuously breaching restrictions during the heatwave over the weekend.
Former Labour government adviser Baroness Joan Bakewell, 87, told the Daily Mail : "Young people assume it is over and are not distancing themselves as they should. They know they should, they have been told they should, but they cannot be bothered. That is the crux."
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Ex-Conservative minister Ros Altmann said: "What we're talking about here is a group in society that is being potentially singled out for different treatment just on the basis of their age."
While Labour peer Lord Foulkes said: "It is both ageist and ill-thought-out. Some under-50s have underlying health conditions, while some over 50s are key to our economy."
The plan would have reportedly seen people aged between 50 and 70 a personalised risk rating advising them whether to shield.
Image: Chris McAndrew / UK Parliament (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0))) Chris McAndrew / UK Parliament (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)))
It would mean that people could be forced to shield because of their age in coming months - and vulnerable people identified in March would once again be made to isolate themselves.
It was being weighed up as one of a string of alternatives to reimposing full nationwide lockdown restrictions, as happened in March, it is claimed.
Tory minister Robert Jenrick has, however, insisted the idea was not being "actively considered" and said it was "speculation". No10 sources also called the reports "speculative".
And Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi reiterated the denial on Monday, but failed to say exactly which allegation in the Sunday Times - which had originally reported the 'plans' - was wrong and which bits were right.
And he refused to spell out in full what the plans will be this winter to deal with a second wave of Covid-19.
He added "at the moment" the plan is to deal with a second wave through local action - but didn't rule out any measures for the future.


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Man Utd and Chelsea handed Wilfried Zaha transfer boost in form of price tag

Wilfried Zaha could be available for as little as £30m as Crystal Palace prepare to sell their star man .
The winger has again expressed his desire to move on from Selhurst Park having attracted interest from Arsenal and Everton last summer .
Palace have warned off several suitors over the years and maintained that Zaha will not be sold .
But the 27-year-old could finally get his wish with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea circling .
The Eagles have previously quoted teams £70m for their academy product which has made a transfer unlikely .
But a fee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could now be enough to secure Zaha 's services , reports The Sun .
The Palace star has a contract until 2023 and earns £130,000-a-week in south London which has made it difficult for buyers .
But Roy Hodgson recently admitted that whilst the club would love to retain the winger that may not be possible .
`` It 's obviously affected him because his form in the last few weeks has really been quite poor considering what he is capable of doing , '' said the Eagles boss .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dilemma for him if he is so set on leaving .
If he feels he just does not want to be with us any more , that would be sad .
`` We still like him very much ; we ca n't make him like us .
This is a situation that only he and the club can sort out .
I do n't have an answer . ''
Zaha actually endured one of his least productive seasons in a Palace shirt last term scoring just four times in 39 outings .
Throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 350 appearances across two spells at Selhurst Park .
He left for United in 2013 before returning soon after but is again ready to challenge himself .

Wilfried Zaha could finally be moving on from Crystal Palace with Man Utd and Chelsea among those interest in the winger who could cost as little as £30m
Wilfried Zaha could be available for as little as £30m as Crystal Palace prepare to sell their star man.
The winger has again expressed his desire to move on from Selhurst Park having attracted interest from Arsenal and Everton last summer.
Palace have warned off several suitors over the years and maintained that Zaha will not be sold.
But the 27-year-old could finally get his wish with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea circling.
The Eagles have previously quoted teams £70m for their academy product which has made a transfer unlikely.
But a fee of less than half the previous amount could now be enough to secure Zaha's services, reports The Sun.
The Palace star has a contract until 2023 and earns £130,000-a-week in south London which has made it difficult for buyers.
But Roy Hodgson recently admitted that whilst the club would love to retain the winger that may not be possible.
"It's obviously affected him because his form in the last few weeks has really been quite poor considering what he is capable of doing," said the Eagles boss.
"It's a dilemma for the club and a dilemma for him if he is so set on leaving. If he feels he just does not want to be with us any more, that would be sad.
"We still like him very much; we can't make him like us. This is a situation that only he and the club can sort out. I don't have an answer."
Zaha actually endured one of his least productive seasons in a Palace shirt last term scoring just four times in 39 outings.
Throughout his career the Ivorian has made over 350 appearances across two spells at Selhurst Park.
He left for United in 2013 before returning soon after but is again ready to challenge himself.