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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Minister dismisses idea of split in Cabinet over Palestinian statehood
Israel announced at the weekend that it would suspend fighting in three areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day and open secure routes for aid delivery Health Secretary Wes Streeting is among those to have signalled a desire for hastened action calling for recognition 'while there's still a state of Palestine left to recognise'. While Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the Government wants to recognise a Palestinian state 'in contribution to a peace process'. Speaking to Good Morning Britain, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: 'There's no split. The whole of the Labour Party, every Labour MP, was elected on a manifesto of recognition of a Palestinian state, and we all want it to happen. 'It is a case of when, not if.' He added: 'It's about how we use this moment, because you can only do it once to have a meaningful breakthrough.' He had earlier told Sky News that recognition would happen 'in this Parliament [..,.] if it delivers the breakthrough that we need'. Later this week, the Prime Minister is expected to chair a Cabinet meeting on the conflict. The UK is working with Jordan to airdrop aid into Gaza and evacuate children needing medical assistance, with military planners deployed for further support. Humanitarian aid is airdropped to Palestinians over Gaza City (Jehad Alshrafi/AP) However, the head of the UN's Palestinian refugee agency has warned such efforts are 'a distraction' that will fail to properly address deepening starvation in the strip, and could in some cases harm civilians. Images and warnings of starvation emerging from Gaza in recent days have piled pressure on the Israeli government over its conduct in the conflict. The Prime Minister held crisis talks with French and German counterparts on Saturday, during which Number 10 said they agreed 'it would be vital to ensure robust plans are in place to turn an urgently-needed ceasefire into lasting peace'. A Downing Street readout of the call made no mention of Palestinian statehood, which Sir Keir has faced calls to immediately recognise after French president Emmanuel Macron announced his country would do so in September. Some 221 MPs from Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, SNP, Greens, Plaid Cymru, SDLP and independents have signed a letter pressuring the Government to follow suit at a UN meeting next week. The majority of those who have signed, 131, are Labour MPs.
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fern Britton admits struggle not to 'bad-mouth' Phil Vickery to their daughter
Former This Morning host, Fern Britton, divorced celebrity chef, Phil Vickery, in 2020 after two decades together and welcoming the couple's daughter, Winnie, into the world Fern Britton has admitted it's not easy keeping quiet about her ex Phil Vickery when she's with the couple's daughter, Winnie. The former This Morning host, 67, called it quits with the celebrity chef, 64, in 2020 after two decades together. Fern has revealed that she and Phil no longer speak and admitted she finds it hard not to 'bad-mouth' her ex to their daughter, 23, as she lifted the lid on the family's dynamic. Explaining that Winnie "adores" her dad, she said: "Winnie adores him. I'm not going to bad-mouth him in front of her; at least, I try very hard not to. I was the child of divorced parents and my mum never bad-mouthed my father." The veteran presenter made the candid comments in Yours magazine, where she claims Phil "stopped talking" to her six years ago. In 2020, speaking to Good Morning Britain, heartbroken Fern revealed the personal struggles that led to their separation, as she explained: "My mum died and my father died and unfortunately Phil and I fell apart." However, later speaking to Woman and Home magazine, she explained that the former couple's lives would always be intertwined, despite their differences, revealing: "We simply needed to follow our own paths. Over time we realised we weren't necessarily having the kind of life we once did. It seemed right to say 'thank you' and move on. But we do have a good friendship." "Phil and I had the greatest fun together and we have the most beautiful daughter together, Winnie... so we will always be connected." Fern has previously spoken about her own parents' relationship, explaining how she and her sister, scriptwriter, Cherry Britton, were always given "some convoluted stories" about why their father, Tony Britton, "wasn't here". Tony and his first wife Ruth, Fern's mother, divorced when she was just four years. Writing in her autobiography The Older I Get How I Repowered My Life, the Celebrity Big Brother star explains how she discovered she had no memories of her father living with her. She revealed by the time she was born in 1957, Tony had already left her mother to be with Eva Castle, who would become his second wife. She wrote: "It transpired that during one visit of a few hours back to see her, he and my mum had temporarily rekindled their feelings and I was conceived. "Did he go back to his new partner with a – possibly – guilty spring in his step? How did he manage to explain my eventual appearance to his future wife?" After only finding the truth when she was aged 55, Fern admitted: "I was left with a strong feeling of 'why did nobody say?' Everyone knew,' adding that is had left her was lasting trust issues." Fern split from her first husband, Clive, after more than a decade together and the birth of their three kids, twins Jack and Harry and daughter Grace. They called it quits officially in 2000, and later that year, she tied the knot with Phil.
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Good Morning Britain chaos as host is forced to stop live segment that ‘can't be broadcast' and apologise
The ITV anchor was forced to take swift action off air Good Morning Britain chaos as host is forced to stop live segment that 'can't be broadcast' and apologise Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A GOOD Morning Britain anchor was forced to halt a live segment and promptly apologise during Tuesday's episode. Presenter Ranvir Singh, 47, who was fronting the news desk, staged a swift intervention during co-host and north America correspondent Noel Phillips' live broadcast from Los Angeles. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Good Morning Britain anchor Ranvir Singh was forced to intervene and halt a show segment Credit: ITV 6 It came during a live broadcast from LA Credit: ITV 6 GMB's North America correspondent Noel Phillips' outdoor segment amid the LA riots was disrupted by 'profanities' Credit: GMB As the reporter attempted to outline the unfolding riots in the American city, a furious resident also appeared on screen shouting out swear words - which the camera clearly picked up. Noel, who was clad in safety protection gear as rioters battled cops over immigration raids, then said: "I do apologise for language you are hearing, tensions are very high here." Good Morning Britain favourite Ranvir then cut in and addressed the "profanities" broadcast before she apologised. She said: "I'm just going to interrupt that - I think we could hear some profanities going on near Noel." She continued: "Of course we can't really broadcast this at 8.09am but we are going to try to get back to him," before cutting the live broadcast and instead introducing a pre-recorded segment Noel had filmed on the standoff. One fan was quick to flag the incident on social media and raged: "Nearly choked on my cornflakes! Never expected that bystander's sweary rant on @GMB." Noel was hit by a rubber bullet yesterday while reporting on the riots. Later in the show, he told how he was doing "much better than I was" after being pelted by the golf ball size device, which left a "huge wound." POTUS Donald Trump has sent 700 US Marines and another 2,000 National Guard troops to LA to defend the city from immigration raid riots. Violent protests have spread across the US over the past 24 hours with lawless demonstrators arrested in California, New York and Texas. GMB's Richard Madeley sparks concern as he reveals mystery injury live on TV The City of Angels has been engulfed in anarchy over the past four days as rioters have burned cars and battled with cops. A defiant Trump has called for a quick end to the protests so he can enforce his immigration policy. The President has claimed LA - a sanctuary city - has now been "invaded" by illegal immigrants. He raged "If they spit, we'll hit" after reports of masked rioters spitting in the face of cops emerged. Good Morning Britain presenters Current presenters: Susanna Reid (presenters Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays) - 2014 to present Kate Garraway (presenters alternate Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to present Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) - 2021 to present Richard Madeley (presents Monday to Thursday) - 2022 to present Ed Balls (presents on a rotating basis) - 2022 to present Adil Ray (presents on Fridays) - 2024 to present Robert Rinder (presents on a rotating basis) - 2024 to present Charlotte Hawkins (stand in and holiday cover presenter) 2014 to present Former presenters: Ben Shephard (Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to 2024 Sean Fletcher (Monday–Friday) - 2014 John Stapleton (Wednesday) - 2014 Piers Morgan (Monday to Wednesday) - 2015 to 2021 Lorraine Kelly (Monday to Friday) - 2022 Trump said: "I promise you they will be hit harder than they have ever been hit before." His latest call has seen the US Marines drafted in to help restore order. The decision to bolster up LA's police force was widely criticized by California's leadership. Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass insisted the federal troops only escalated the peaceful protests into riots on Sunday night. It has been a chaotic week for GMB on-screen. On Monday, show anchor Richard Madeley arrived on-set clad in an arm cast after fracturing his wrist twice while on holiday in France. 6 A man clad in a mask caused havoc during Noel's live broadcast Credit: ITV 6 Ranvir then played out a pre-recorded segment instead Credit: ITV
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Presenter who was one of the most recognisable faces on TV quit for 'normal' job
Michael Underwood was a mainstay of children's TV in the 1990s and 2000s, presenting shows like Jungle Run, Ministry of Mayhem and Xchange A beloved figure in children's television during the late 90s and early 00s, took an unexpected turn when his presenting roles became scarce - he courageously decided to retrain and embark on a drastically different career path. Initially stumbling into the world of presenting after discovering a callout for audition tapes during his time at a radio station, Michael Underwood carved out a niche for himself, hosting a range of iconic kids' shows like Jungle Run and Ministry of Mayhem, as well as becoming a familiar face as an entertainment reporter for GMTV and Good Morning Britain. Beyond his presenting credentials, at age 39, Michael has also participated in high-profile reality shows such as Dancing on Ice, Celebrity MasterChef, and All Star Mr and Mrs with his partner, fellow presenter and Celebrity Big Brother star Angellica Bell. She too is known for her work with classic children's programmes like Xchange, 50/50, and That's Genius! He and Angellica lead a comparably ordinary life in their five-bedroom Victorian semi in Kingston-upon-Thames, London, with their son and daughter. However, when Michael's opportunities began to wane, he found himself at a crossroads. Speaking to The Mirror, he disclosed: "The phone stopped ringing. It's just not a nice place to be in. I needed to make a decision." "I thought you know what, I've got my teaching degree, I've got 20 years in broadcasting behind me, maybe I can take that skill set and put it to good use. Help build children's confidence, help them with their oracy, and their presenting skills. That's when I thought: 'Yeah, let's grab the bull by the horns and maybe take a step out into a different career'." He first took up a part-time drama teacher position at Surbiton High Boy's Prep School, peppering Year 4 classes with his broadcast experience, until he stepped up as a form teacher in 2019. Last September, with a full teaching degree under his belt, he embraced a full-time position at King's College School in Wimbledon. Reflecting on his earlier ambitions, he shared: "I never grew up wanting to be a television presenter, acting's what I loved but my family could never afford to send me to drama school." Recounting familial influences, he continued: "My mum was a nursery nurse, my sister was a nursery nurse, so working with children was in the family. It was my mum who actually said: 'Why don't you think of doing drama as a teaching degree, specialise in that and you've got something to fall back on if the acting doesn't work out.'".
Daily Record
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'I was one of the most recognisable faces on TV but I gave it all up to become a teacher'
A face many people grew up with on CBBC and CITV Michael Underwood left his life in front of camera to become a primary school teacher in South West London An icon of children's TV in the late 90s and early 00s Michael Underwood hosted many of the shows a generation grew up on but after work started to dry up he made the incredible decision to re-train and start a very different life. Having almost fallen into presenting after finding a call out for audition tapes while working at a radio station, Michael went on to host some classic kids' TV shows from Jungle Run to Ministry of Mayhem. But it wasn't just kids' TV, he was also a regular entertainment reporter for GMTV and Good Morning Britain. Aside from presenting, the 39-year-old appeared on some big reality shows, including Dancing on Ice, Celebrity MasterChef and All Star Mr and Mrs with his wife, presenter and Celebrity Big Brother star Angellica Bell, who also hosted classic children's shows such as Xchange, 50/50 and That's Genius!. The couple live a relatively normal life in a five-bedroom Victorian semi-detached house in Kingston-upon-Thames, London, with their two children, a son and daughter. But despite his success eventually the jobs dried up, he explained to The Mirror: "The phone stopped ringing. It's just not a nice place to be in. I needed to make a decision. "I thought you know what, I've got my teaching degree, I've got 20 years in broadcasting behind me, maybe I can take that skill set and put it to good use. Help build children's confidence, help them with their oracy, and their presenting skills. That's when I thought: 'Yeah, let's grab the bull by the horns and maybe take a step out into a different career'." He first began teaching part-time for two days a week at Surbiton High Boy's Prep School, teaching Year 4 drama. That was until 2019 when he moved into a role as a form teacher. But in September last year after completing his full teaching degree he moved into a full-time role at King's College School in Wimbledon. He added: "I never grew up wanting to be a television presenter, acting's what I loved but my family could never afford to send me to drama school. "My mum was a nursery nurse, my sister was a nursery nurse, so working with children was in the family. It was my mum who actually said: 'Why don't you think of doing drama as a teaching degree, specialise in that and you've got something to fall back on if the acting doesn't work out.'"
