Liverpool parade latest updates: Suspect Paul Doyle to appear at court over ramming which injured 79 people during Premier League title celebrations
Father-of-three Paul Doyle, 53, is accused of seven offences following the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries.
Doyle faces two counts of wounding with intent, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and one count of dangerous driving.
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The Independent
15 minutes ago
- The Independent
Minister denies Starmer's promise to recognise Palestine could breach international law
A government minister has denied that plans to recognise Palestine are in breach of international law, after an influential group of peers wrote to the attorney general to warn against the move. Some 38 members of the House of Lords, including some of the UK's most eminent lawyers, wrote to Lord Hermer warning that Sir Keir's pledge may be unlawful as the territory may not meet the criteria for statehood under the Montevideo Convention, a treaty signed in 1933. But business minister Gareth Thomas denied that the UK would be in breach of international law, pointing out that the UK is not signed up to the Montevideo Convention. 'I respect the views of those lawyers, but in the end, recognition of a state is a political judgment, and we've been very clear that our judgment is that the Palestinians have an inalienable right to statehood,' he told Sky News. He added: 'I don't think we are in breach of international law. We're not signed up to the Montevideo Convention. We're clear what needs to happen. 'And as I say, the fact that so many other countries have either already recognised the state of Palestine, or are joining our efforts to recognise the state of Palestine, I think is very significant.' It comes after Sir Keir Starmer issued Israel with an ultimatum, pledging to recognise Palestine if Benjamin Netanyahu's administration fails to take steps to end the war in Gaza by September. The UK will only refrain from recognising Palestine if Israel allows more aid into Gaza, stops annexing land in the West Bank, agrees to a ceasefire, and signs up to a long-term peace process over the next two months. Hamas must immediately release all remaining Israeli hostages, sign up to a ceasefire, disarm and 'accept that they will play no part in the government of Gaza,' Sir Keir also said. But in their letter to Lord Hermer, the peers said Palestine 'does not meet the international law criteria for recognition of a state, namely, defined territory, a permanent population, an effective government and the capacity to enter into relations with other states'. There is no certainty over the borders of Palestine they said, and no single government, as Hamas and Fatah are enemies. Lord Hermer has previously insisted that a commitment to international law 'goes absolutely to the heart' of the government's approach to foreign policy. In their letter, seen by the PA news agency, the peers added: 'You have said that a selective, 'pick and mix' approach to international law will lead to its disintegration, and that the criteria set out in international law should not be manipulated for reasons of political expedience. 'Accordingly, we expect you to demonstrate this commitment by explaining to the public and to the government that recognition of Palestine would be contrary to the principles governing recognition of states in international law.' Among the respected lawyers to have signed the letter are Lord Pannick, who represented the previous government at the Supreme Court over its Rwanda scheme, as well as KCs Lord Verdirame and Lord Faulks. Some of parliament's most prominent Jewish voices, including crossbench peer Baroness Deech, Labour's Lord Winston and the Conservatives' Baroness Altmann, have also put their name to the letter. The peers' intervention follows condemnation of Sir Keir's announcement by Emily Damari, a British-Israeli woman who was held captive by Hamas for more than a year. The PM is 'not standing on the right side of history' after his pledge to recognise a Palestinian state, she said. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, claimed it 'rewards Hamas's monstrous terrorism'. But ministers have insisted the step is important and is not an example of gesture politics. 'This is about the Palestinian people. It's about getting aid to those starving children,' transport secretary Heidi Alexander said on Wednesday morning. Asked directly whether the release of hostages by Hamas is an explicit condition of Palestinian recognition, Ms Alexander told BBC Radio 4: 'We will be making an assessment in September and we expect Hamas to act in the same way as we expect Israel to act.' She later added: 'We're giving Israel eight weeks to act. If they want to be sat at the table to shape that enduring peace in the region, they must act.' Sir Keir had been coming under pressure from MPs to recognise statehood, and last week more than 250 cross-party members signed a letter calling on him to act. Elsewhere on Wednesday, Palestine Action's co-founder won a bid to bring a High Court challenge over the group's ban as a terror organisation. Huda Ammori is challenging Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's decision to proscribe the group under anti-terror laws, announced after the group claimed responsibility for action in which two Voyager planes were damaged at RAF Brize Norton on June 20.
Daily Mirror
16 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Alexander Isak statement on his future and what he wants from his career speak volumes
Newcastle's Alexander Isak wishes to explore his options as Liverpool consider a huge bid for the striker, and the striker's past comments suggest what he's looking for from his next club Wantaway Newcastle striker Alexander Isak previously outlined his ambitions to win titles, with Premier League champions Liverpool gearing up to make their move. The Reds have wasted no time in sharpening their squad for the upcoming season with a series of high-profile and expensive acquisitions – and they still want the Swedish striker through the doors at Anfield. With Liverpool ready to show their hand, Isak's head has been turned. But maybe the clues to Isak's future were there all along, as speaking back in March, the 25-year-old communicated his desire to land the game's biggest trophies. While he acknowledged his commitment to the Magpies, his words suggest that Isak is perhaps looking for a level of success – and a contract – that Newcastle simply cannot supply right now, with the club having been hamstrung by PSR (Profit and Sustainability Regulations). "I've said many times, I don't really look too much or think too much about my future," Isak said four months back. Making clear his desire to win top-level silverware, he continued: "But yeah, I've said I'm happy here and we are contenders for titles, which is what you want to win as a football player. "The chances are there (to win things). Yeah, as I've said, I'm not thinking about the summer, but that will be a talking point when the season is finished. "No [contract] talks have been held yet. I have high ambitions. I am trying to create my own history at Newcastle. Happy with what I have done so far but always looking forward." Isak is now believed to be privately frustrated after Liverpool's initial approach was rebuffed by the North East side, as per Sky Sports. Last week, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe confirmed that Isak would not be joining Newcastle's pre-season tour after the player informed the club he wanted to explore his options regarding his future. The Swede's absence was blamed on a minor thigh issue. But this followed an episode where Isak was sent home ahead of Newcastle's 4-0 pre-season defeat to Celtic, with Howe judging that the player wasn't in the right frame of mind to play following speculation over his future. Events were then complicated by Liverpool's capture of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial £69million – a player who was extensively chased by Newcastle. Isak reportedly saw this as a possible end to his hopes of moving to Anfield – however, it seems that Reds boss Arne Slot is looking to structure an audacious system that features Isak and his new French striker. In his three years at Newcastle, Isak has become an icon. He has scored 62 goals and helped them win the Carabao Cup last season, beating the very club in the final he purportedly wishes to join this summer. Yet Isak's ambitions are clear and speak volumes – he wants to win trophies. And as one of the Premier League's best strikers, he also wants to earn a befitting wage, with upwards of £250,000 per week said to be his target. Earlier this month, Isak's agent, Gonzalo Gaitan, told Saudi Arabian publication Arriyadiyah that Isak's future may be coming to a conclusion sooner rather than later. "We are indeed studying and analysing all options," he said. "We may be close to finalising the next step for the player, without revealing any details regarding whether Isak will transfer or stay with Newcastle." Yet for all the bluster and might of Liverpool's current power in the transfer market, still, no bid has materialised yet. Isak also has three years left to run on his current deal. Newcastle are also believed to value the player at £150m, meaning Liverpool will most likely have to shatter the British transfer record, again, by some margin to drag a deal over the line. Quizzed on Isak's future this week, Howe said: "He is still our player. He's contracted to us. We, to a degree, control what is next for him. "I would love to believe all possibilities are still available to us. My wish is that he stays, but that's not in my full control. We have not received a formal offer for Alex, from any club. My wish is that he stays and we see him playing again next year."
The Sun
16 minutes ago
- The Sun
Ex-Arsenal man hired by Thomas Frank is key to solving one of Tottenham's biggest issues – and it's already working
THOMAS FRANK will have a chance today to see just how far his new Tottenham side have come on set-pieces when they take on the masters of the craft. No one scored more goals from dead-ball situations, excluding penalties, in the Premier League last season than Arsenal, who face North London rivals Spurs in Hong Kong this lunchtime. 6 6 The Gunners netted a whopping 17 times from those scenarios, inspired by their set-piece specialist coach Nicolas Jover. German-born Frenchman Jover, 43, fast became a household name among Gooners for the way he leaps into action, barking orders from Mikel Arteta's technical area whenever Arsenal get a free-kick or corner. Frank has his own grand plans to turn Spurs into set-piece experts - and has hired an ex-Gunners coach to help him do it. Andreas Georgson spent a year as Arteta 's set-piece coach between 2020 and 2021, having left Frank's Brentford to take up the position. The Swede, 43, was replaced by Jover before going on to hold similar roles at Southampton and Manchester United, as well as more senior roles back in Scandinavia. Georgson's latest gig is at Spurs, where he became part of Frank's new-look coaching staff that was announced earlier this month. He holds the title of first-team assistant coach, but his specific focus will be set-pieces. Frank excelled from the routines at Brentford, netting 14 league goals from them last term and conceding a Prem-best three. It is not just from corners and free-kicks that he looks to gain an advantage, either. Fans will remember how his Bees, remarkably, scored virtually from the kick-off in three successive games last September. Arsenal vs Tottenham fan debate battle | Stoppage Time The remarkable hat-trick saw them make Premier League history by becoming the first team to net within the first minute in a trio of back-to-back fixtures. Long throws are also something he is happy to employ, with footage from Destiny Udogie's Snapchat appearing to reveal Spurs have held 'long throw auditions' in pre-season training. Centre-back Micky van de Ven is hoping all the extra work on dead-ball situations will pay off this season. The Dutchman, 24, said on Tuesday: 'We have had a lot of training sessions already where we are working on set-pieces. I know you guys love talking about set-pieces and Tottenham. 6 6 'I hope we can change that this year and make it a strong point for us on the offensive and defensive side.' The "I know you guys love talking about set-pieces and Tottenham" remark related to the furore surrounding them under predecessor Ange Postecoglou. In truth, it was a mountain made out of a molehill by Postecoglou himself, and it came after a North London derby defeat to today's opponents. Spurs conceded twice from corners in their 3-2 home loss to Arsenal in April 2024, during Postecoglou's first campaign. At the time, it took the club's tally of goals conceded from set-pieces to nine, which was not terrible but not great either. It just required an acknowledgement that things could have been improved and a promise to work on them. Postecoglou instead appeared to dismiss set-pieces altogether after the game, then doubled down on that view again a few days later in his next press conference. After that, a narrative emerged that he did not care about them at all, which was brought up every time Spurs subsequently conceded from a dead-ball situation, not including spot-kicks. Frank has been very clear about how much he values them and spoke of his pride after his new team scored their first goals under him from set-pieces in his opening friendly, a 2-0 win at Reading, earlier this month. 6 6 Arsenal set the bar for success in this area - today Spurs can get an early idea of how they measure up at the Kai Tak Stadium today. They will do it, meanwhile, wearing kit with bespoke, jazzy-looking shirt numbers designed by local artists. 'ParentsParents', a collective of artists from diverse backgrounds in graffiti, illustration and geometry style character, designed the numbers, using themes, colours and symbols meaningful to Hong Kong. You can put your shirt on set-pieces playing a key role in today's friendly version of the North London derby on the far side of the world.
