themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Social media firms urged to hand over data amid fears over young mental health crisis

Social media giants should be forced to hand over data and pay towards research into their potential harms , a new report concluded .
Concerns about the impact of social media on vulnerable people come amid suicides such as that of 14-year-old schoolgirl Molly Russell in 2017 , who was found to have viewed harmful content online .
The Royal College of Psychiatrists said a proposed 2 per cent tax on the UK revenues of major tech companies does not go far enough .
Instead , it wants the so-called `` turnover tax '' to apply to international turnover and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be used for mental health research .
Molly 's father , Ian Russell , spoke of the urgent need for greater action in an emotional foreword to the report , in which he described the `` wrecking ball of suicide '' that `` smashed brutally '' into his family , blaming `` pushy algorithms '' .
Read more of today 's top stories here He said of her social media accounts : `` Among the usual school friends , pop groups and celebrities followed by 14-year-olds , we found bleak depressive material @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I have no doubt that social media helped kill my daughter . ''
The report calls for an independent regulator with powers to be able to establish a protocol for the sharing of data from social media companies with universities for research , such as behavioural data .
It also points to evidence that increased social media use may result in poorer mental health , particularly in girls .
Dr Bernadka Dubicka , chairwoman of the child and adolescent faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists who co-wrote the report , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the front line , I am seeing more and more children self-harming and attempting suicide as a result of their social media use and online discussions .
`` We will never understand the risks and benefits of social media use unless the likes of Twitter , Facebook and Instagram share their data with researchers .
`` Their research will help shine a light on how young people are interacting with social media , not just how much time they spend online .
`` Self-regulation is not working .
It is time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action to hold social media companies to account for escalating harmful content to vulnerable children and young people . ''
Claire Murdoch , NHS national director for mental health , said : `` If these tech giants really want to be a force for good , put a premium on their users well-being and take their responsibilities seriously then they should do all that they can to help researchers better understand how they operate and the risks posed .
`` Until then they can not confidently say whether the good outweighs the bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK , PO Box 9090 , STIRLING , FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch .
For support for people feeling suicidal , if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http : //shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason , who need to talk or find information and support .
They 're open 5pm to midnight , 365 days a year .
Childline ( 0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK .
Calls are free and the number won ’ t show up on your phone bill .
PAPYRUS ( 0800 068 41 41 ) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders .
These helplines are free to call from all phones .
Adult Helpline : 0808 801 0677 , Studentline : 0808 801 0811 , Youthline : 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care : ABC provide on-going care , emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders , those struggling personally and parents , families and friends .
Helpline : 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having suicidal thoughts .
Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse , visit https : //www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/ The biggest social network , Facebook , said it is `` already taking a number of the steps recommended '' in the report .
`` We remove harmful content from our platforms and provide support for those who search for it , '' a spokesman said .
`` We are working closely with organisations such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry guidelines in this area . ''
A Government spokesman said : `` We are developing world-leading plans to make the UK a safer place to be online .
`` This includes a duty of care on online companies , overseen by an independent regulator with tough enforcement powers , to hold them to account .
`` The regulator will have the power to require transparency reports from companies outlining what they are doing to protect people online .
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Social media giants should be forced to hand over data and pay towards research into their potential harms, a new report concluded.
Concerns about the impact of social media on vulnerable people come amid suicides such as that of 14-year-old schoolgirl Molly Russell in 2017, who was found to have viewed harmful content online.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists said a proposed 2 per cent tax on the UK revenues of major tech companies does not go far enough.
Instead, it wants the so-called "turnover tax" to apply to international turnover and for some of the money from it to be used for mental health research.
Molly's father, Ian Russell, spoke of the urgent need for greater action in an emotional foreword to the report, in which he described the "wrecking ball of suicide" that "smashed brutally" into his family, blaming "pushy algorithms".
He said of her social media accounts: "Among the usual school friends, pop groups and celebrities followed by 14-year-olds, we found bleak depressive material, graphic self-harm content and suicide-encouraging memes.
"I have no doubt that social media helped kill my daughter."
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The report calls for an independent regulator with powers to be able to establish a protocol for the sharing of data from social media companies with universities for research, such as behavioural data.
It also points to evidence that increased social media use may result in poorer mental health, particularly in girls.
Dr Bernadka Dubicka, chairwoman of the child and adolescent faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists who co-wrote the report, said: "As a psychiatrist working on the front line, I am seeing more and more children self-harming and attempting suicide as a result of their social media use and online discussions.
"We will never understand the risks and benefits of social media use unless the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram share their data with researchers.
"Their research will help shine a light on how young people are interacting with social media, not just how much time they spend online.
"Self-regulation is not working. It is time for Government to step up and take decisive action to hold social media companies to account for escalating harmful content to vulnerable children and young people."
(Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
Claire Murdoch, NHS national director for mental health, said: "If these tech giants really want to be a force for good, put a premium on their users well-being and take their responsibilities seriously then they should do all that they can to help researchers better understand how they operate and the risks posed.
"Until then they cannot confidently say whether the good outweighs the bad."
Helplines and websites Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch. For support for people feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death. No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief. www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill. PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Beat Eating Disorders: Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones. Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Studentline: 0808 801 0811, Youthline: 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care: ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse, visit https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/
The biggest social network, Facebook, said it is "already taking a number of the steps recommended" in the report.
"We remove harmful content from our platforms and provide support for those who search for it," a spokesman said.
"We are working closely with organisations such as the Samaritans and the Government to develop industry guidelines in this area."
A Government spokesman said: "We are developing world-leading plans to make the UK a safer place to be online.
"This includes a duty of care on online companies, overseen by an independent regulator with tough enforcement powers, to hold them to account.
"The regulator will have the power to require transparency reports from companies outlining what they are doing to protect people online.
"These reports will be published so parents and children can make informed decisions about their internet use."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--When is Brexit and what will happen when the UK leaves the EU?

The UK 's exit from the European Union is finally taking place on January 31 , 2020 .
But what does it mean for British residents in this country and travelling abroad ?
After 11pm on January 31 , the UK will have entered the point of no return and will no longer be a member of the European Union .
Generally , life will remain the same and there will be no obvious difference as the nation enters an 11-month period of transition which will allow the government and the EU to thrash out the future relationship .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloc , it will remain in the customs union and single market so trade will carry on as usual and to all intents and purposes it will be business as usual .
Crucially , the UK will no longer be part of the political institutions and will not be represented by the European parliament nor the EU Council of Ministers .
The European Court of Justice will still have powers so British courts can refer cases to it .
Talks on setting up a border in the Irish Sea can get underway on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides meet to agree technical details on implementing the protocol in Northern Ireland .
Read more of today 's top stories here By February 25 , the EU is expected to agree a mandate for trade negotiations with the UK .
If the government wants to extend the transition period to two years , it must ask for this by July 1 .
And if no extension is requested , the EU and UK would aim to agree fishing quotas for 2021 by this date .
Meanwhile , people heading abroad have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be disrupted by Brexit as trade talks are taking place .
The transition period means changes to visas , passports and flights when travelling to the European Union are unlikely to take place as a deal is negotiated .
Research by ABTA found that almost a third of Brits ( 31 per cent ) are still confused about how Brexit will affect their holidays .
However , even though the UK leaves the EU on January 31 , there will be a transition period when EHIC forms and passports are unaffected .
EHICs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting access to basic medical care in an EU country without leading to additional costs .
They will remain valid during the transition period .
Passports will also remain valid in EU countries and people can continue to make travel plans with confidence that things wo n't change until the end of the year .
For further updates log on to the government gov.uk website .
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The UK's exit from the European Union is finally taking place on January 31, 2020.
But what does it mean for British residents in this country and travelling abroad?
After 11pm on January 31, the UK will have entered the point of no return and will no longer be a member of the European Union.
Generally, life will remain the same and there will be no obvious difference as the nation enters an 11-month period of transition which will allow the government and the EU to thrash out the future relationship.
Even though the UK will have left the bloc, it will remain in the customs union and single market so trade will carry on as usual and to all intents and purposes it will be business as usual.
(Image: PA)
Crucially, the UK will no longer be part of the political institutions and will not be represented by the European parliament nor the EU Council of Ministers.
The European Court of Justice will still have powers so British courts can refer cases to it.
Talks on setting up a border in the Irish Sea can get underway on February 1 as special committees from both sides meet to agree technical details on implementing the protocol in Northern Ireland.
By February 25, the EU is expected to agree a mandate for trade negotiations with the UK.
If the government wants to extend the transition period to two years, it must ask for this by July 1.
And if no extension is requested, the EU and UK would aim to agree fishing quotas for 2021 by this date.
(Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)
Meanwhile, people heading abroad have been assured that their travel plans will not be disrupted by Brexit as trade talks are taking place.
The transition period means changes to visas, passports and flights when travelling to the European Union are unlikely to take place as a deal is negotiated.
Research by ABTA found that almost a third of Brits (31 per cent) are still confused about how Brexit will affect their holidays.
However, even though the UK leaves the EU on January 31, there will be a transition period when EHIC forms and passports are unaffected.
EHICs protect Brits abroad when it comes to getting access to basic medical care in an EU country without leading to additional costs.
They will remain valid during the transition period.
Passports will also remain valid in EU countries and people can continue to make travel plans with confidence that things won't change until the end of the year.
For further updates log on to the government gov.uk website.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Tommy Robinson in court ahead of hearing that could see him banned from all future England football

Tommy Robinson in court ahead of hearing that could see him banned from all future England football matches

Tommy Robinson has appeared in court ahead of a hearing that could see him banned from all future England football matches .
Bedfordshire Police are working with the UK Football Policing Unit in an attempt to hand Robinson , whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon , a football banning order to prevent him attending both home and away matches .
It comes after video footage of Robinson that appeared to show him knocking a man to the ground at a match in Portugal was widely shared on social media .
At a preliminary hearing at Luton Magistrates ' Court today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be shown in court - despite Robinson 's defense team arguing it could have been tampered with .
The full hearing is set to take place in March later this year .
Scott Ivill , representing Robinson , claimed the video footage relied on by the police was `` unreliable and unfair '' because it could not be proved it was `` genuine '' .
A representative for the police said this was a `` dangerous '' argument to make as police use video evidence in court daily .
District Judge Sally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clips were admissible .
She told the court that the clips included footage of the incident in Portugal , after which Robinson said he had acted in self defence , and of him appearing to assault a man at Ascot .
Robinson will be back in court for the full hearing on March 24 .
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Tommy Robinson has appeared in court ahead of a hearing that could see him banned from all future England football matches.
Bedfordshire Police are working with the UK Football Policing Unit in an attempt to hand Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, a football banning order to prevent him attending both home and away matches.
It comes after video footage of Robinson that appeared to show him knocking a man to the ground at a match in Portugal was widely shared on social media.
At a preliminary hearing at Luton Magistrates' Court today, a judge ruled that video evidence would be shown in court - despite Robinson's defense team arguing it could have been tampered with.
The full hearing is set to take place in March later this year.
Scott Ivill, representing Robinson, claimed the video footage relied on by the police was "unreliable and unfair" because it could not be proved it was "genuine".
A representative for the police said this was a "dangerous" argument to make as police use video evidence in court daily.
District Judge Sally Fudge ruled that all four sets of clips were admissible.
She told the court that the clips included footage of the incident in Portugal, after which Robinson said he had acted in self defence, and of him appearing to assault a man at Ascot.
Robinson will be back in court for the full hearing on March 24.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Manchester United transfer news RECAP Bruno Fernandes to Man Utd and Liverpool FC team news latest

The January transfer window is open for another two weeks and Manchester United are continuing to pursue a deal for @ @ @ @ @ midfielder Fernandes is a player of interest and United view him as an appealing mid-season @ @ @ @ @ Pogba and Scott McTominay .
All eyes will be on Sporting 's clash with Lisbon @ @ @ @ @ ) .
In terms of outgoings , Ashley Young is about to complete a move @ @ @ @ @ from transfer news , Harry Maguire has been confirmed as United 's new captain ahead @ @ @ @ @ Italy .
`` Harry has been wearing the captain 's armband , '' Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ conference .
`` And will keep wearing it .
He 's come in and been @ @ @ @ @ .
I 've been not surprised , but I 've been impressed by his leadership @ @ @ @ @ carry on wearing the armband . ''
Maguire 's first game as permanent captain is @ @ @ @ @ Look back over all of today 's latest United news .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Richard Fay, Liam Corless, Joe Bray)

Rashford scored twice against Liverpool at Old Trafford in 2018 and Alexander-Arnold wants to make sure he doesn’t make the same mistakes again.
Definitely the most difficult game that I’ve had in my career so far. But it was a lesson I needed to learn I used it in the right way and used it as motivation to make sure something like that doesn’t happen again in terms of how I felt on the pitch and the feeling of letting the team and the fans down because it was my direct opponent that scored two goals and probably my fault for the goal, especially the first one,” the Liverpool defender told Sky Sports.
The feeling of letting people down, I didn’t want to do that again. You try your hardest not to feel like that but that’s the way football is. If you make a mistake you beat yourself up. To use that feeling as motivation to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Growing up I learnt about their past and Liverpool’s past and you realise they are pretty similar in terms of trophies, they always had the best players, they knew how to win, they would always find a way no matter what. Always had that feeling that United would win. The history and rivalry was always there and you knew that from a young age. They would always be the two most meaningful wins of the season and it’s the fixtures fans look for.
We need to not get caught up and not let our emotions get involved. We need to make sure we don’t go in there with complacency because of our league position. We’re there for a reason and our mentality and the way we approach games is good but we still have a long way to go and that’s the way we look at it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Man City transfer news RECAP Crystal Palace team news and Leroy Sane latest

Man City manager Pep Guardiola addressed the media ahead of the weekend 's fixture against Crystal Palace .
The City @ @ @ @ @ concerns to deal with , presenting him with selection dilemmas in multiple positions .
Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ Thursday ahead of the game .
On the other hand , Palace could be without @ @ @ @ @ , Jeffery Schlupp , Joel Ward , Luka Milivojevic , Scott Dann , Patrick Van @ @ @ @ @ Max Meyer are all unavailable .
Guardiola gave an update on the fitness of Aymeric @ @ @ @ @ have stepped up their rehabilitation in recent weeks .
However , both players will miss @ @ @ @ @ manager was full of praise for Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson and was questioned whether @ @ @ @ @ as his opposite in football management .
Look back over the latest Man City news @ @ @ @ @ 's press conference today .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Simon Bajkowski, Joe Bray, Marcus Banks)

Man City manager Pep Guardiola addressed the media ahead of the weekend's fixture against Crystal Palace.
The City boss has no fresh injury concerns to deal with, presenting him with selection dilemmas in multiple positions. Guardiola led a training session on Thursday ahead of the game.
On the other hand, Palace could be without nine players. Andros Townsend, Jeffery Schlupp, Joel Ward, Luka Milivojevic, Scott Dann, Patrick Van Aanholt, Mamadou Sakho and Max Meyer are all unavailable.
Guardiola gave an update on the fitness of Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane who have stepped up their rehabilitation in recent weeks. However, both players will miss the game.
The City manager was full of praise for Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson and was questioned whether he could last as long as his opposite in football management.
Look back over the latest Man City news and higlights from Pep Guardiola's press conference today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Manchester United tipped to complete five transfer deals during January window

Manchester United are aiming to improve their squad during the January transfer window and it has led to an array of links .
Bruno Fernandes is the man who has occupied the gossip columns the most of late but that 's not to say that he is the only player associated with United .
Every transfer window leads to speculation aplenty and this month 's edition is no different .
The Reds are interested in Fernandes for instance but are biding their time at the moment as they aim to pull off a deal .
But how likely is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked with United ?
Here are the latest transfer odds from SportNation .
There is only one way to start and that 's with the 25-year-old attacking midfielder .
Fernandes scored 20 goals and assisted 13 last season in the Primeira Liga , while he has also scored eight and assisted seven this term .
United seriously need a creative midfielder with a penchant for goals and the Portuguese international would certainly fit the bill .
Lille starlet Boubakary Soumare has been linked with United this month and Chelsea are reportedly also eyeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reputation significantly this season at Lille , who sit fifth in Ligue 1 .
He is widely regarded as one of the most promising young playmakers around Europe .
Moussa Dembele has gone on to star for Lyon since signing from Celtic in 2018 and it has led to links with United and Chelsea .
Developed at Paris Saint-Germain and then Fulham , the 23-year-old played for the London club from 2013 to 2016 before moving to Scotland .
The French-born forward scored 15 league goals for Lyon last season and has added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not quite the catch that he used to be but that has n't stopped transfer links aplenty exciting fans this month .
The 32-year-old has been 'offered to United ' ahead of this summer but he will not leave Paris Saint-Germain this month .
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has improved his reputation this season since his side 's promotion back to the Premier League and it has led to reported interest in his services .
United have previously monitored Grealish ahead of a potential transfer and could reignite their interest .

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Manchester United are aiming to improve their squad during the January transfer window and it has led to an array of links.
Bruno Fernandes is the man who has occupied the gossip columns the most of late but that's not to say that he is the only player associated with United.
Every transfer window leads to speculation aplenty and this month's edition is no different.
The Reds are interested in Fernandes for instance but are biding their time at the moment as they aim to pull off a deal.
But how likely is that transfer and the arrival of other players linked with United? Here are the latest transfer odds from SportNation.
Bruno Fernandes
There is only one way to start and that's with the 25-year-old attacking midfielder.
Fernandes scored 20 goals and assisted 13 last season in the Primeira Liga, while he has also scored eight and assisted seven this term.
United seriously need a creative midfielder with a penchant for goals and the Portuguese international would certainly fit the bill.
Odds of joining United: 1/10
Boubakary Soumare:
Lille starlet Boubakary Soumare has been linked with United this month and Chelsea are reportedly also eyeing the 20-year-old.
Soumare has increased his reputation significantly this season at Lille, who sit fifth in Ligue 1.
He is widely regarded as one of the most promising young playmakers around Europe.
Odds of joining United: 4/1
Moussa Dembele
Moussa Dembele has gone on to star for Lyon since signing from Celtic in 2018 and it has led to links with United and Chelsea.
Developed at Paris Saint-Germain and then Fulham, the 23-year-old played for the London club from 2013 to 2016 before moving to Scotland.
The French-born forward scored 15 league goals for Lyon last season and has added 11 this term.
Odds of joining United: 5/1
Edinson Cavani
Edinson Cavani is not quite the catch that he used to be but that hasn't stopped transfer links aplenty exciting fans this month.
The 32-year-old has been 'offered to United' ahead of this summer but he will not leave Paris Saint-Germain this month.
Odds of joining United: 6/1
Jack Grealish
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has improved his reputation this season since his side's promotion back to the Premier League and it has led to reported interest in his services.
United have previously monitored Grealish ahead of a potential transfer and could reignite their interest.
Odds of joining United: 10/1


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Clocks, coins and light shows - Downing Street reveals how it will mark 'Brexit Day' on January 31

A clock counting down to the moment Britain leaves the European Union on January 31 will be projected onto Downing Street under Government plans to mark the occasion .
Buildings around Whitehall will be lit up as part of the light show that evening , and Union Flags will be flown on all the poles in Parliament Square .
The commemorative Brexit coin will come into circulation on exit day , and the Prime Minister is expected to be one of the first people to receive one of the newly-minted 50p pieces .
Boris Johnson will chair a special meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England on January 31 , where ministers plan to discuss the Government 's plans to spread prosperity and opportunity across the UK .
He will then make a special address to the nation in the evening .
The Government revealed the plans after coming under intense pressure to back a bid for Big Ben to chime at 11pm on January 31 .
Mr Johnson said on Tuesday that the Government was `` working up a plan so people can bung a bob for a Big Ben bong '' after Commons authorities ruled out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But Downing Street has since sought to distance itself from the campaign , with a Number 10 spokesman insisting the matter is for MPs and that the Prime Minister 's focus is on the Government 's plan to mark exit day .
Mr Johnson has been accused of misleading the public over his `` bung a bob '' suggestion , after more than £225,000 was donated to the campaign .
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A clock counting down to the moment Britain leaves the European Union on January 31 will be projected onto Downing Street under Government plans to mark the occasion.
Buildings around Whitehall will be lit up as part of the light show that evening, and Union Flags will be flown on all the poles in Parliament Square.
The commemorative Brexit coin will come into circulation on exit day, and the Prime Minister is expected to be one of the first people to receive one of the newly-minted 50p pieces.
Boris Johnson will chair a special meeting of his Cabinet in the north of England on January 31, where ministers plan to discuss the Government's plans to spread prosperity and opportunity across the UK.
He will then make a special address to the nation in the evening.
The Government revealed the plans after coming under intense pressure to back a bid for Big Ben to chime at 11pm on January 31.
Mr Johnson said on Tuesday that the Government was "working up a plan so people can bung a bob for a Big Ben bong" after Commons authorities ruled out the proposal because it could cost £500,000.
But Downing Street has since sought to distance itself from the campaign, with a Number 10 spokesman insisting the matter is for MPs and that the Prime Minister's focus is on the Government's plan to mark exit day.
Mr Johnson has been accused of misleading the public over his "bung a bob" suggestion, after more than £225,000 was donated to the campaign.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Pep Guardiola sends firm message about his Man City future

Pep Guardiola has delivered the strongest assertion yet that he intends to see out his Manchester City contract – at the very least .
Rumours have bounced around Manchester that the Blues boss will quit in the summer , when big changes are expected on and off the field as they seek to refresh their Premier League challenge .
They have been reinforced by the fact his wife and daughter returned to Barcelona this winter , thought to be on a temporary basis .
And the fact that City have not managed to stay close to an exceptional Liverpool run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his players are not responding to him as well as they might .
Guardiola has repeatedly denied that he has any intention of leaving at the end of this season , but the rumours have persisted , and even some City staff members have been concerned that he could go But the manager chose his press conference ahead of the Crystal Palace game to issue his strongest rebuttal yet , when asked if the commitment and improvement shown by his players in recent weeks has reinforced his desire to stay .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – 100 per cent , unless they don ’ t like it , ” he said .
“ I ’ ve said it many times .
Not because we won the last two games .
I ’ m sorry , I ’ m going to stay .
“ I enjoy working with them , I like it .
But even if it was going bad I ’ m not going anywhere .
No manager wins all the time , we ’ ve lost some games so what can we do to get better @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Pep Guardiola has delivered the strongest assertion yet that he intends to see out his Manchester City contract – at the very least.
Rumours have bounced around Manchester that the Blues boss will quit in the summer, when big changes are expected on and off the field as they seek to refresh their Premier League challenge.
They have been reinforced by the fact his wife and daughter returned to Barcelona this winter, thought to be on a temporary basis.
And the fact that City have not managed to stay close to an exceptional Liverpool run has fuelled talk that Guardiola might feel his players are not responding to him as well as they might.
Guardiola has repeatedly denied that he has any intention of leaving at the end of this season, but the rumours have persisted, and even some City staff members have been concerned that he could go
But the manager chose his press conference ahead of the Crystal Palace game to issue his strongest rebuttal yet, when asked if the commitment and improvement shown by his players in recent weeks has reinforced his desire to stay.
“I’m staying unless they sack me – 100 per cent, unless they don’t like it,” he said. “I’ve said it many times. Not because we won the last two games. I’m sorry, I’m going to stay.
“I enjoy working with them, I like it. But even if it was going bad I’m not going anywhere. No manager wins all the time, we’ve lost some games so what can we do to get better, it’s simple.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Aymeric Laporte Man City comeback date revealed

Aymeric Laporte is expected to be fit and ready to face Manchester United in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final .
The Manchester City defender has targeted next week ’ s FA Cup fourth round tie against Fulham for his comeback after four months out with cruciate knee ligament damage .
And if he meets that target by playing part of the 90 minutes , he will be in contention for the Etihad Stadum clash with the Reds four days later , with City 3-1 up from the first leg at Old Trafford .
Laporte returned to full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on not rushing him back .
Ideally they want him fully fit and sharp in time for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 at Real Madrid on February 26 .
Pep Guardiola was asked about the France international defender at his press conference ahead of the Crystal Palace game but indicated that the player is still not quite ready for a return .
“ Too soon , I expect the doctor to tell me he ’ s ready , I don ’ t know when the doctor gives the all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When the doctor tells me he can play , we ’ ll take a look.
” But Laporte is understood to have pencilled in the game against Championship side Fulham next Sunday to dip his toe back in the first team pool .
City have struggled without a player widely regarded as their best defender , losing five Premier League games to slip 14 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool .
But with converted midfielder Fernandinho proving to be City ’ s best defender in his absence , those two are expected to form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Aymeric Laporte is expected to be fit and ready to face Manchester United in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
The Manchester City defender has targeted next week’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Fulham for his comeback after four months out with cruciate knee ligament damage.
And if he meets that target by playing part of the 90 minutes, he will be in contention for the Etihad Stadum clash with the Reds four days later, with City 3-1 up from the first leg at Old Trafford.
Laporte returned to full training last week but City are intent on not rushing him back. Ideally they want him fully fit and sharp in time for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 at Real Madrid on February 26.
Pep Guardiola was asked about the France international defender at his press conference ahead of the Crystal Palace game but indicated that the player is still not quite ready for a return.
“Too soon, I expect the doctor to tell me he’s ready, I don’t know when the doctor gives the all clear,” he said.
“When the doctor tells me he can play, we’ll take a look.”
But Laporte is understood to have pencilled in the game against Championship side Fulham next Sunday to dip his toe back in the first team pool.
City have struggled without a player widely regarded as their best defender, losing five Premier League games to slip 14 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool.
But with converted midfielder Fernandinho proving to be City’s best defender in his absence, those two are expected to form Guardiola’s centre-back pairing of choice.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--How Manchester United plan to respond to Liverpool FC success

Manchester United players do not need to use Liverpool and Manchester City 's recent success to motivate themselves to get back to the top , Juan Mata has claimed .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said last week United are aiming to win the Premier League title next season despite being 30 points behind current league leaders Liverpool .
It is all but guaranteed that Jurgen Klopp 's side will secure their first Premier League title this season and with United 's other rivals Man City winning it for the past two campaigns it would be easy for the current crop of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motivation to get back to the top .
But , Mata says their arch rivals succeeding does not give them added motivation .
`` I think the motivation has to be inner motivation from us .
When you play for this club , you have be motivated to play every single game and fighting for every trophy we can play for , '' Mata said .
`` So I think that 's the way the manager thinks too , which is focusing on ourselves and trying to improve ourselves .
`` Obviously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ okay , but I would prefer to motivate myself and ourselves from within , which I think is better in the long-term.
” It 's now seven years since United last won the league and during that time the fans and players have seen their closest rivals win titles and in Liverpool 's case the Champions League but Mata believes United 's history and success is something the fans can be proud of .
“ First of all , I think it 's thinking about us and thinking about where we should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how we should be fighting for the trophies I think this club should be fighting for , '' he said .
`` Of course , over recent years , Manchester City and Liverpool have been doing very well , and that 's a fact , but as a player I always say the same , which is it 's a special feeling to be playing for this club , in the good moments , but also in the difficult moments .
`` This club has won more leagues in the country and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have been here for a few years and you have won some trophies , you still have this desire of winning very big trophies with the club , and that will make everything worth it , because the amount of fans we have and the history we have .
Of course , we want to be in a different position , and personally I will do my bit and give my best to get the club to where I believe it deserves to be . ''

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Manchester United players do not need to use Liverpool and Manchester City's recent success to motivate themselves to get back to the top, Juan Mata has claimed.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said last week United are aiming to win the Premier League title next season despite being 30 points behind current league leaders Liverpool.
It is all but guaranteed that Jurgen Klopp's side will secure their first Premier League title this season and with United's other rivals Man City winning it for the past two campaigns it would be easy for the current crop of United players to use that as added motivation to get back to the top. But, Mata says their arch rivals succeeding does not give them added motivation.
"I think the motivation has to be inner motivation from us. When you play for this club, you have be motivated to play every single game and fighting for every trophy we can play for," Mata said. "So I think that's the way the manager thinks too, which is focusing on ourselves and trying to improve ourselves.
"Obviously, if someone is doing very well, okay, but I would prefer to motivate myself and ourselves from within, which I think is better in the long-term.”
It's now seven years since United last won the league and during that time the fans and players have seen their closest rivals win titles and in Liverpool's case the Champions League but Mata believes United's history and success is something the fans can be proud of.
“First of all, I think it's thinking about us and thinking about where we should be or how we can be better and how we should be fighting for the trophies I think this club should be fighting for," he said.
"Of course, over recent years, Manchester City and Liverpool have been doing very well, and that's a fact, but as a player I always say the same, which is it's a special feeling to be playing for this club, in the good moments, but also in the difficult moments.
"This club has won more leagues in the country and, as I always say also, when you have been here for a few years and you have won some trophies, you still have this desire of winning very big trophies with the club, and that will make everything worth it, because the amount of fans we have and the history we have. Of course, we want to be in a different position, and personally I will do my bit and give my best to get the club to where I believe it deserves to be."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--The Bruno Fernandes moment that got Manchester United fans excited as transfer target plays for Spor

The Bruno Fernandes moment that got Manchester United fans excited as transfer target plays for Sporting CP

As Manchester United continue to explore the possibility of signing Bruno Fernandes this month , there was mixed feelings among fans as the Portuguese international started for Sporting CP on Friday .
Plenty felt nervous as they hoped Fernandes would avoid an injury that could scupper any deal , while others were excited to see their possible future attacking midfielder in action .
Fernandes was named captain against Benfica on Friday night and was immediately in the thick of the action in a game that could see Sporting keep their Champions League hopes alive .
Wearing the captain 's armband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and quick feet in a fast-paced derby .
He was not shy of telling the referee what he felt about the treatment he was receiving from Benfica defenders , and was involved in a flare-up in the first half .
United fans were watching with interest , and one moment of quality caught their eye in particular .
Fernandes picked up the ball in his own half as a Benfica corner was cleared , and he sent a fantastic 60-yard ball for Rafael Camacho to run onto and strike the post from inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quick to imagine how many goals Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial could score with that kind of service , given United 's pace on the break .
It 's what they need

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As Manchester United continue to explore the possibility of signing Bruno Fernandes this month, there was mixed feelings among fans as the Portuguese international started for Sporting CP on Friday.
Plenty felt nervous as they hoped Fernandes would avoid an injury that could scupper any deal, while others were excited to see their possible future attacking midfielder in action.
Fernandes was named captain against Benfica on Friday night and was immediately in the thick of the action in a game that could see Sporting keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Wearing the captain's armband, Fernandes displayed plenty of nice touches and quick feet in a fast-paced derby. He was not shy of telling the referee what he felt about the treatment he was receiving from Benfica defenders, and was involved in a flare-up in the first half.
United fans were watching with interest, and one moment of quality caught their eye in particular.
Fernandes picked up the ball in his own half as a Benfica corner was cleared, and he sent a fantastic 60-yard ball for Rafael Camacho to run onto and strike the post from inside the area.
Naturally, fans were quick to imagine how many goals Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial could score with that kind of service, given United's pace on the break.
Watch the pass here:
Potentially lethal
So much potential
Just lacked the finish
Exciting thought
It's what they need
Sign him up


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Man charged over alleged bomb hoax after armed police called to Dukinfield

A man has been charged with a series of offences after armed police were called to reports of an explosive device in Dukinfield , Tameside .
Bomb disposal experts were called to assess a suspicious package on Birch Lane on Thursday .
Residents in the area were told to remain indoors and keep away from windows .
A statement from Greater Manchester Police confirmed Meysam Kordi , 32 , has been charged with 'bomb hoax and malicious communications ' .
Mr Kordi , of Birch Lane , Dukinfield , is due to appear at Manchester magistrates court on Saturday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The statement said : `` At around 12.45pm on Thursday officers were called to a property on Birch Lane , Dukinfield , after a report of concern for the welfare of a man claiming to possess an explosive device .
`` Police can confirm that the device found was assessed and deemed safe at the scene by the bomb disposal unit . ''
A large cordon was put in place on Birch Lane and Yew Tree Lane .
Roads were reopened after the device was found to be non-viable .
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A man has been charged with a series of offences after armed police were called to reports of an explosive device in Dukinfield, Tameside.
Bomb disposal experts were called to assess a suspicious package on Birch Lane on Thursday.
Residents in the area were told to remain indoors and keep away from windows.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police confirmed Meysam Kordi, 32, has been charged with 'bomb hoax and malicious communications'.
Mr Kordi, of Birch Lane, Dukinfield, is due to appear at Manchester magistrates court on Saturday.
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No further information has been released.
The statement said: "At around 12.45pm on Thursday officers were called to a property on Birch Lane, Dukinfield, after a report of concern for the welfare of a man claiming to possess an explosive device.
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"Police can confirm that the device found was assessed and deemed safe at the scene by the bomb disposal unit."
A large cordon was put in place on Birch Lane and Yew Tree Lane.
Roads were reopened after the device was found to be non-viable.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Coronation Street fans spot something strange about Shona's brain injury storyline

Fans of Coronation Street have pointed out that something seems to be missing from the devastating story of Shona Ramsey suffering memory loss .
Viewers think it 's strange that while her husband David Platt has been keeping a hospital vigil it has n't been mentioned that his brother Nick Tilsley also suffered brain damage and was in a coma , and he has n't been asked for his advice .
In 2013 the feuding brothers were involved in a road accident .
The van they were in was hit by a lorry and Nick had an emergency operation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nick suffered short-term memory loss and mood swings because of the injury and lashed out at his wife Leanne and her adopted son Simon Barlow .
His brain injury was used by Nick to his advantage last year when he and David appeared in court for stealing £80,000 from their gran .
Nick , played by Ben Price , blamed his brain injury for his actions , accusing David of being the mastermind behind the theft , and ended up with a two-year suspended sentence .
But David , played by Jack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months , four of which he had to serve behind bars .
Ben Price Fan Club said on Twitter : `` So # Corrie mentioned Nick ’ s brain injury during the storyline where Nick stole money from his gran but they haven ’ t mentioned Nick ’ s brain injury during the storyline where Shona has brain damage ... huh '' They added : `` The doctors and Gail keep repeating 'Shona ’ s got brain damage ' so it ’ s very convenient for David or Gail to know someone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nick .
`` Even just a few lines .
You would have thought Nick never had a brain injury . ''
They also argued : `` Perhaps it ’ s just me , but if I was told by doctors that my partner who is in a coma has brain damage and my brother was in coma and has a brain injury , I would ask for his advice .
“ 'Hey Nick , did you find it hard to recognise people when you woke up from your coma ? '
” '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remind Nick about all that ? ''
asked another fan .
`` Good point to be fair , '' said Ben Price Fan Club .
`` I would argue that David is so determined for Shona to get better , that he would ask Nick as much advice as possible or use Nick as an example of someone living well with a brain injury .
`` David seems more concerned about Shona ’ s recovery than Nick ’ s feelings . ''
`` Yes .
This would make sense , '' agreed another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woke from her coma unable to recognise David and his children Max and Lily , and when he brought them to visit her in hospital she thought Max was her killer son Clayton Hibbs .
Clayton stabbed Kylie Platt , David 's late wife and Max and Lily 's mum , to death on the street in 2016 .
`` She thinks I 'm him .
I hate him , '' said Max .
When David tried to jog Shona 's memory by showing her the photo album from their wedding day in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I do n't want him here again , '' she told hospital staff .
The character , played by Julia Goulding , was shot on Christmas Day by businessman Derek Milligan who was chasing loan shark Gary Windass .
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Fans of Coronation Street have pointed out that something seems to be missing from the devastating story of Shona Ramsey suffering memory loss.
Viewers think it's strange that while her husband David Platt has been keeping a hospital vigil it hasn't been mentioned that his brother Nick Tilsley also suffered brain damage and was in a coma, and he hasn't been asked for his advice.
In 2013 the feuding brothers were involved in a road accident. The van they were in was hit by a lorry and Nick had an emergency operation to remove a blood clot from his brain.
Nick suffered short-term memory loss and mood swings because of the injury and lashed out at his wife Leanne and her adopted son Simon Barlow.
(Image: ITV)
His brain injury was used by Nick to his advantage last year when he and David appeared in court for stealing £80,000 from their gran.
Nick, played by Ben Price, blamed his brain injury for his actions, accusing David of being the mastermind behind the theft, and ended up with a two-year suspended sentence.
But David, played by Jack P Shepherd, was sentenced to eight months, four of which he had to serve behind bars.
Ben Price Fan Club said on Twitter: "So #Corrie mentioned Nick’s brain injury during the storyline where Nick stole money from his gran but they haven’t mentioned Nick’s brain injury during the storyline where Shona has brain damage ... huh"
(Image: ITV)
They added: "The doctors and Gail keep repeating 'Shona’s got brain damage' so it’s very convenient for David or Gail to know someone who went through a similar experience such as Nick.
"Even just a few lines. You would have thought Nick never had a brain injury."
They also argued: "Perhaps it’s just me, but if I was told by doctors that my partner who is in a coma has brain damage and my brother was in coma and has a brain injury, I would ask for his advice.
(Image: ITV)
“'Hey Nick, did you find it hard to recognise people when you woke up from your coma?'”
"Maybe David doesn’t want to remind Nick about all that?" asked another fan.
"Good point to be fair," said Ben Price Fan Club.
"I would argue that David is so determined for Shona to get better, that he would ask Nick as much advice as possible or use Nick as an example of someone living well with a brain injury.
(Image: ITV)
"David seems more concerned about Shona’s recovery than Nick’s feelings."
"Yes. This would make sense," agreed another viewer.
In heartbreaking Corrie scenes Shona woke from her coma unable to recognise David and his children Max and Lily, and when he brought them to visit her in hospital she thought Max was her killer son Clayton Hibbs.
Clayton stabbed Kylie Platt, David's late wife and Max and Lily's mum, to death on the street in 2016.
(Image: ITV)
"She thinks I'm him. I hate him," said Max.
When David tried to jog Shona's memory by showing her the photo album from their wedding day in November she asked for him to leave.
"I don't want him here again," she told hospital staff.
The character, played by Julia Goulding, was shot on Christmas Day by businessman Derek Milligan who was chasing loan shark Gary Windass.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Rebecca Long-Bailey pledges to 'end the gentlemen’s club of politics' as she launches Labour leaders

Rebecca Long-Bailey pledges to 'end the gentlemen’s club of politics' as she launches Labour leadership bid

Rebecca Long-Bailey launched her Labour leadership campaign in Manchester tonight .
The Salford and Eccles MP , keen to distance herself from the 'continuity candidate ' label , pledged to tackle anti-Semitism in her party , fight for the environment and devolve power from Westminster .
The shadow business secretary 's campaign launch was rooted in Manchester and Salford 's industrial heritage , taking place at the Science and Industry Museum .
This was echoed in her speech , as she recalled how her city 's working-class , radical history inspired her interest in politics .
`` The history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trade Unions , the Pankhursts , '' she told press and supporters .
`` The history of our city was the history of struggle , of solidarity , of social and economic progress on an unstoppable journey upwards .
`` Now I think these days , that sort of optimism is in shorter supply .
There ’ s the old joke that nostalgia isn ’ t what it used to be ; and I think you can say the same about the future .
`` The climate and environmental crisis , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power , and the relentless pressure that austerity places on our public services and on our social fabric .
`` These are undoubtedly forces that darken our lives and dim our horizons . ''
As party leader , Long-Bailey pledged to fight for a new 'Green Deal ' to 'usher in prosperity , investment in low carbon industries with emphasis on creating jobs .
She also pledged to fight for 'world class public services ' and the 'rewilding of landscapes ' and a 'democratic economy ' .
Devolved power took prominence in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Long-Bailey telling supporters she would do away with the House of Lords and replace it with a new elected senate outside of London .
`` We will end the gentlemen ’ s club of politics and we will be setting out plans to go further by devolving power out of Westminster to a regional or local level .
`` An elected Senate would have a new democratic legitimacy and should have new powers to reflect that .
`` In my view , this should include holding the government to account on the impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our well-being , and our environmental sustainability .
`` And we should look at ways to ensure it is representative , with a proportional voting system for elections with a voice for all regions and nations of the UK .
`` And it ’ s not just enough to expect democracy in our politics .
We need democracy in our economy too . ''
Asked why members should choose her over rival candidate Keir Starmer , she said : `` If people want a leader who makes sure our voters understand that socialism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be voting for ... ” Long-Bailey has already secured the numbers needed to enter the contest proper , as has shadow Brexit secretary Mr Starmer , and backbench MPs Lisa Nandy and Jess Phillips .
Other candidates , including Clive Lewis and and shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry , are a way off getting the backing they need .
The candidates who pass this first stage will move onto the next stage where they will need to get the backing of local parties or affiliate groups .
The final stage of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party members , affiliated members and registered supporters on a preferential ballot .
If no candidate receives more than 50 % , then second preference votes will be taken into account until there is an overall winner .
The new leader will be announced on April 4 .
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Rebecca Long-Bailey launched her Labour leadership campaign in Manchester tonight.
The Salford and Eccles MP , keen to distance herself from the 'continuity candidate' label, pledged to tackle anti-Semitism in her party, fight for the environment and devolve power from Westminster.
The shadow business secretary's campaign launch was rooted in Manchester and Salford 's industrial heritage, taking place at the Science and Industry Museum .
This was echoed in her speech, as she recalled how her city's working-class, radical history inspired her interest in politics.
"The history of our city was about the Chartists, the Trade Unions, the Pankhursts," she told press and supporters.
"The history of our city was the history of struggle, of solidarity, of social and economic progress on an unstoppable journey upwards.
"Now I think these days, that sort of optimism is in shorter supply. There’s the old joke that nostalgia isn’t what it used to be; and I think you can say the same about the future.
(Image: PA)
"The climate and environmental crisis, the rise of the far right to political power, and the relentless pressure that austerity places on our public services and on our social fabric.
"These are undoubtedly forces that darken our lives and dim our horizons."
As party leader, Long-Bailey pledged to fight for a new 'Green Deal' to 'usher in prosperity, investment in low carbon industries with emphasis on creating jobs.
She also pledged to fight for 'world class public services' and the 'rewilding of landscapes' and a 'democratic economy'.
Devolved power took prominence in the Salford MPs pitch for leadership, with Long-Bailey telling supporters she would do away with the House of Lords and replace it with a new elected senate outside of London.
"We will end the gentlemen’s club of politics and we will be setting out plans to go further by devolving power out of Westminster to a regional or local level.
(Image: PA)
"An elected Senate would have a new democratic legitimacy and should have new powers to reflect that.
"In my view, this should include holding the government to account on the impact of new legislation on our wealth, our well-being, and our environmental sustainability.
"And we should look at ways to ensure it is representative, with a proportional voting system for elections with a voice for all regions and nations of the UK.
"And it’s not just enough to expect democracy in our politics. We need democracy in our economy too."
Asked why members should choose her over rival candidate Keir Starmer, she said: "If people want a leader who makes sure our voters understand that socialism is aspiration, then I am they should be voting for...”
(Image: PA)
Long-Bailey has already secured the numbers needed to enter the contest proper, as has shadow Brexit secretary Mr Starmer, and backbench MPs Lisa Nandy and Jess Phillips.
Other candidates, including Clive Lewis and and shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry, are a way off getting the backing they need.
The candidates who pass this first stage will move onto the next stage where they will need to get the backing of local parties or affiliate groups.
The final stage of the process will see a vote of full party members, affiliated members and registered supporters on a preferential ballot.
If no candidate receives more than 50%, then second preference votes will be taken into account until there is an overall winner.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Bruno Fernandes live updates as Manchester United fans get chance to watch transfer target for Sport

Bruno Fernandes live updates as Manchester United fans get chance to watch transfer target for Sporting vs Benfica

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon during the January transfer window .
The Reds were linked with the 25-year-old last summer but expressed their 'irritation ' at planted stories in the Portuguese media about the attacking midfielder .
But amid injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba and an indifferent Premier League campaign , United 's need for a creative midfielder with a penchant for goals has been made all too clear .
This has led to the club reigniting their interest in the playmaker but a deal is far from being completed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been unwilling to confirm that United are working on a deal , with the player having signed a new contract at Sporting last November .
But this has n't stopped the interest and speculation building and that will likely reach fever pitch this evening when Fernandes takes the field against Benfica ( 9:15pm UK time ) .
Stick with us as we provide live updates below on United 's interest in Fernandes ahead of a chance for fans to take a look this evening at who could turn out to be their @ @ @

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Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon during the January transfer window.
The Reds were linked with the 25-year-old last summer but expressed their 'irritation' at planted stories in the Portuguese media about the attacking midfielder.
But amid injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba and an indifferent Premier League campaign, United's need for a creative midfielder with a penchant for goals has been made all too clear.
This has led to the club reigniting their interest in the playmaker but a deal is far from being completed at this stage.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been unwilling to confirm that United are working on a deal, with the player having signed a new contract at Sporting last November.
But this hasn't stopped the interest and speculation building and that will likely reach fever pitch this evening when Fernandes takes the field against Benfica (9:15pm UK time).
Stick with us as we provide live updates below on United's interest in Fernandes ahead of a chance for fans to take a look this evening at who could turn out to be their new signing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Manchester United fans say the same thing as Bruno Fernandes starts for Sporting CP vs Benfica

Bruno Fernandes has been named in the starting line-up for Sporting CP on Friday evening as they take on rivals Benfica .
Fernandes is a transfer target for Manchester United , who are hoping to sign the Portugese international this month .
Various reports say United are close to signing Fernandes , with some claiming he could have signed as early as Friday ahead of United 's Premier League fixture with Liverpool on Sunday .
But Sporting manager Silas had always insisted Fernandes would play in the Primeira Liga fixture against Benfica on Friday .
`` The only certainty I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ] , '' he said before the game .
`` We have prepared the game with him , trained very well , he is an extraordinary player and is the best player in the league .
`` Bruno is not worth that money , much more .
He attacks and still kills himself to defend .
There is no player who does what he does .
`` When we have such a player it is normal for a lot of people to want him .
Only if there is a catastrophe he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] . ''
As expected , then , Fernandes was announced in the starting line-up for Sporting , with the club using an image of Fernandes shouting as the main picture to accompany their team .
As has become common with any post involving Fernandes , United fans flooded the replies of the tweet announcing the team , asking for Fernandes to be protected from any injury , or even to be substituted early .
This is a selection of their responses :

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Bruno Fernandes has been named in the starting line-up for Sporting CP on Friday evening as they take on rivals Benfica.
Fernandes is a transfer target for Manchester United, who are hoping to sign the Portugese international this month.
Various reports say United are close to signing Fernandes, with some claiming he could have signed as early as Friday ahead of United's Premier League fixture with Liverpool on Sunday.
But Sporting manager Silas had always insisted Fernandes would play in the Primeira Liga fixture against Benfica on Friday.
"The only certainty I have is that Bruno will be [there]," he said before the game.
"We have prepared the game with him, trained very well, he is an extraordinary player and is the best player in the league.
"Bruno is not worth that money, much more. He attacks and still kills himself to defend. There is no player who does what he does.
"When we have such a player it is normal for a lot of people to want him. Only if there is a catastrophe he will not be [playing on Friday]."
As expected, then, Fernandes was announced in the starting line-up for Sporting, with the club using an image of Fernandes shouting as the main picture to accompany their team.
As has become common with any post involving Fernandes, United fans flooded the replies of the tweet announcing the team, asking for Fernandes to be protected from any injury, or even to be substituted early.
This is a selection of their responses:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn wows in a crop top as she enjoys first holiday after leaving sh

Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn wows in a crop top as she enjoys first holiday after leaving show

She left the Corrie cobbles at the end of last year and Katie McGlynn looked radiant as the showed off her toned figure in her holiday wardrobe .
Katie , 26 , from Rochdale , wowed fans as she posed for a photo in a spotted crop top and matching skirt .
She teamed her look with white heels and wore her blonde hair tied back from her face in a high ponytail .
Sharing the photo on her Instagram she said : `` First night on my jollies , expect a lot of holiday spam ... when I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ muchneeded . ''
Katie is holidaying with her friend Lee Antony Bennett , and the compliments came pouring in for the soap star who played the much-loved character Sinead Osbourne on Coronation Street .
`` Wow Katie you look gorgeous have a great night and I will look forward to seeing all your holiday pictures , '' a fan messaged .
`` Looking amazing , enjoy gorgeous , '' said another .
`` Always stunning , '' said another .
Katie is hoping to make it big in Hollywood after leaving the Weatherfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widely praised for her harrowing role in Corrie as young mum Sinead who lost her battle against cancer in October , has already auditioned for a major Netflix show .
At Christmas she played Tinkerbell in Peter Pan in Northwich over the festive period but was forced to pull out of her role after falling ill with a virus .
Katie went on a fitness mission since leaving Coronation Street after her tragic storyline left her 'comfort eating ' on set .
Katie recently revealed that she has since lost a stone after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ultimate Performance Gym in Manchester and has regularly posted her fitness updates to Instagram .

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She left the Corrie cobbles at the end of last year and Katie McGlynn looked radiant as the showed off her toned figure in her holiday wardrobe.
Katie, 26, from Rochdale, wowed fans as she posed for a photo in a spotted crop top and matching skirt.
She teamed her look with white heels and wore her blonde hair tied back from her face in a high ponytail.
Sharing the photo on her Instagram she said: "First night on my jollies, expect a lot of holiday spam ... when I can be beefed #holiday #itsabouttime #muchneeded."
Katie is holidaying with her friend Lee Antony Bennett, and the compliments came pouring in for the soap star who played the much-loved character Sinead Osbourne on Coronation Street.
"Stunning! Xxxx" praised fellow Corrie star Helen Flanagan.
"Wow Katie you look gorgeous have a great night and I will look forward to seeing all your holiday pictures," a fan messaged.
"Looking amazing, enjoy gorgeous," said another.
"Always stunning," said another.
Katie is hoping to make it big in Hollywood after leaving the Weatherfield cobbles.
(Image: ITV)
The actress, who was widely praised for her harrowing role in Corrie as young mum Sinead who lost her battle against cancer in October, has already auditioned for a major Netflix show.
At Christmas she played Tinkerbell in Peter Pan in Northwich over the festive period but was forced to pull out of her role after falling ill with a virus.
Katie went on a fitness mission since leaving Coronation Street after her tragic storyline left her 'comfort eating' on set.
Katie recently revealed that she has since lost a stone after enrolling in a 12 week programme at Ultimate Performance Gym in Manchester and has regularly posted her fitness updates to Instagram.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Calls to ban 'animal abuser' dog trainer from Manchester event

A controversial dog trainer who was due to hold a seminar in Manchester has been publicly criticised for his training techniques .
The RSPCA has labelled Jeff Gellman 's techniques as 'completely unnecessary ' and voiced 'significant concerns ' , while dozens of Twitter users have called for the events to be cancelled .
Gellman , who also goes by Solid K9 Training , has deactivated his Twitter account following the widespread outcry .
A video has been recirculating ahead of two UK seminar events - one in Manchester and one in Perth in Scotland - that shows Gellman hitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the clip , the dog trainer is seen forcefully throwing a rolled-up towel at a dog , who yelps in shock and cowers .
Gellman refers to the technique as 'bonking ' .
He is due to make an appearance in Manchester for a two-day seminar on August 15 and 16 , with tickets listed on Eventbrite at £600 per person and dog pairing .
The location for the event is not listed publicly - the page reads : `` The seminar address will be emailed along with your confirmation once a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` This video is really upsetting .
We understand this incident happened in the US but we ’ ve been made aware that this trainer is due to host an event in Manchester .
`` We have previously written to Solid K9 Training to make them aware of our concerns over their training techniques and methods and are doing so again .
`` We ’ re in the process of contacting Eventbrite , asking them to remove this from their website , and we ’ d also like to write to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Unfortunately the venue has not been advertised so if anyone knows where the event is being held then we ’ d ask them to let us know . ''
At the time of writing , almost 40,000 people worldwide have signed a change.org petition to 'end Jeff Gellman 's abuse of dogs ' .
The petition calls on Peter Neronha - Attorney General in Jeff 's native Rhode Island - to 'shut down Jeff Gellman ' .
A Reddit thread is also discussing Jeff 's appearance in Manchester , with users describing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'out of order ' .
One Twitter user posted : `` This vile animal abuser , Jeff Gellman , appears to have shut down his social media accounts .
We don ’ t want him anywhere in the UK - not Scotland , not Manchester , not anywhere # NotWelcomeHere `` Another wrote : `` This cruel man must not be allowed to bring animal cruelty to Manchester '' The RSPCA has condemned aversive training techniques , which can include choke collars , electric collars , spray bottles , shouting and hitting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like many other organisations , has significant concerns about aversive training techniques as they can cause pain and distress to dogs and are completely unnecessary .
`` We promote and recommend reward-based training techniques which include the use of things that dogs like or enjoy and have been shown to be very effective in achieving long-term change in behaviour without compromising dog welfare . ''
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A controversial dog trainer who was due to hold a seminar in Manchester has been publicly criticised for his training techniques.
The RSPCA has labelled Jeff Gellman's techniques as 'completely unnecessary' and voiced 'significant concerns', while dozens of Twitter users have called for the events to be cancelled.
Gellman, who also goes by Solid K9 Training, has deactivated his Twitter account following the widespread outcry.
A video has been recirculating ahead of two UK seminar events - one in Manchester and one in Perth in Scotland - that shows Gellman hitting a dog at a previous event.
In the clip, the dog trainer is seen forcefully throwing a rolled-up towel at a dog, who yelps in shock and cowers.
Gellman refers to the technique as 'bonking'.
He is due to make an appearance in Manchester for a two-day seminar on August 15 and 16, with tickets listed on Eventbrite at £600 per person and dog pairing.
The location for the event is not listed publicly - the page reads: "The seminar address will be emailed along with your confirmation once a ticket is purchased."
The RSPCA said: "This video is really upsetting. We understand this incident happened in the US but we’ve been made aware that this trainer is due to host an event in Manchester.
"We have previously written to Solid K9 Training to make them aware of our concerns over their training techniques and methods and are doing so again.
"We’re in the process of contacting Eventbrite, asking them to remove this from their website, and we’d also like to write to the venue to make them aware.
"Unfortunately the venue has not been advertised so if anyone knows where the event is being held then we’d ask them to let us know."
At the time of writing, almost 40,000 people worldwide have signed a change.org petition to 'end Jeff Gellman's abuse of dogs'.
(Image: Youtube - SolidK9Training)
The petition calls on Peter Neronha - Attorney General in Jeff's native Rhode Island - to 'shut down Jeff Gellman'.
A Reddit thread is also discussing Jeff's appearance in Manchester, with users describing his techniques as 'plain wrong' and 'out of order'.
One Twitter user posted: "This vile animal abuser, Jeff Gellman, appears to have shut down his social media accounts. We don’t want him anywhere in the UK - not Scotland, not Manchester, not anywhere #NotWelcomeHere "
Another wrote: "This cruel man must not be allowed to bring animal cruelty to Manchester"
The RSPCA has condemned aversive training techniques, which can include choke collars, electric collars, spray bottles, shouting and hitting.
They said: "The RSPCA, like many other organisations, has significant concerns about aversive training techniques as they can cause pain and distress to dogs and are completely unnecessary.
"We promote and recommend reward-based training techniques which include the use of things that dogs like or enjoy and have been shown to be very effective in achieving long-term change in behaviour without compromising dog welfare."
The M.E.N. has contacted Solid K9 Training for a comment.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Manchester United 'identify' Ashley Young replacement and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are lining up a move for Paris-Saint Germain star Thomas Meunier as a possible replacement for Ashley Young - according to reports .
Young has completed a move to Inter Milan after United agreed a deal in the region of £1.3million , plus add-ons , to allow the veteran left-back to move in the January transfer window .
The 34-year-old had already agreed personal terms with the Italian side and landed in Italy for a medical earlier on Friday .
His departure leaves Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams to battle Diogo Dalot for a starting berth at left-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer wants to add further depth .
Le Parisien claim the Reds have turned their attention to Meunier - who is out of contract with the French champions in the summer .
The 28-year-old can play on either side of the back four and has attracted plenty of interest due to his expiring contract .
Juventus , Inter Milan and Bayern Munich have all been credited with an interest in the Belgium international .
United seem well stocked at full-back but landing Meunier on a free in the summer would n't be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the highest level and would be a risk free addition .
Elsewhere , Juventus midfielder Emre Can is reportedly open to leaving Juventus this month and has been linked with a move to United .
The former Liverpool man has fallen out of favour under Maurizio Sarri and has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League .
La Gazzetta claim Can has ordered a meeting with Juventus to discuss his future as he wants more game time ahead of EURO 2020 .
United are looking to sign a midfielder this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Pogba but the MEN understand Can have never been a priority target and a move for the German is unlikely given he does not fit the profile of players Solskjaer is looking to sign .

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Manchester United are lining up a move for Paris-Saint Germain star Thomas Meunier as a possible replacement for Ashley Young - according to reports.
Young has completed a move to Inter Milan after United agreed a deal in the region of £1.3million, plus add-ons, to allow the veteran left-back to move in the January transfer window.
The 34-year-old had already agreed personal terms with the Italian side and landed in Italy for a medical earlier on Friday.
His departure leaves Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams to battle Diogo Dalot for a starting berth at left-back but reports in France suggest Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to add further depth.
Le Parisien claim the Reds have turned their attention to Meunier - who is out of contract with the French champions in the summer.
The 28-year-old can play on either side of the back four and has attracted plenty of interest due to his expiring contract.
Juventus, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich have all been credited with an interest in the Belgium international.
United seem well stocked at full-back but landing Meunier on a free in the summer wouldn't be a bad idea. He has experience at the highest level and would be a risk free addition.
Elsewhere, Juventus midfielder Emre Can is reportedly open to leaving Juventus this month and has been linked with a move to United.
The former Liverpool man has fallen out of favour under Maurizio Sarri and has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League.
La Gazzetta claim Can has ordered a meeting with Juventus to discuss his future as he wants more game time ahead of EURO 2020.
United are looking to sign a midfielder this month following injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba but the MEN understand Can have never been a priority target and a move for the German is unlikely given he does not fit the profile of players Solskjaer is looking to sign.