Today: Andy Burnham blames Margaret Thatcher and Brexit for the UK's problems in his first statement as Prime Minister, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is accused of sex crimes in the United States by Congressman Thomas Massie, Romesh Ranganathan reveals his three sons have faced racist abuse at school, Giovanni Pernice clashes with Craig Doyle and Christine Lampard on This Morning over Amanda Abbington, plus Brigitte Macron's daughter Tiphaine Auzière starts a relationship with a student 20 years her junior. Your briefing for Wednesday 2 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
(00:00) Today's headlines
(00:26) Andy Burnham blames Thatcher and Brexit
(01:36) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accused in US
(02:20) Romesh Ranganathan on racist abuse
(03:35) Giovanni Pernice clashes with hosts
(04:40) Brigitte Macron's daughter age gap romance
Andy Burnham says Thatcher and Brexit caused UK's problems
Andy Burnham blamed Margaret Thatcher's policies and Brexit for the United Kingdom's current economic and social problems during his first statement as Prime Minister in the House of Commons. Burnham said he would take stronger control of nationalised utilities including water and energy and promised a new wave of devolution to drive economic growth.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor named in US sex crimes accusation
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was accused by Republican congressman Thomas Massie of committing sex crimes in the United States. Massie called for everyone linked to Jeffrey Epstein to be investigated and prosecuted, naming Andrew directly in a speech in the US House of Representatives. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor strongly denies any wrongdoing and has consistently rejected all allegations related to Epstein.
Romesh Ranganathan says sons targeted by racist abuse
Romesh Ranganathan revealed on his podcast that his three sons have faced racist abuse at school, echoing the racism he experienced as a teenager. The comedian described how his boys' experiences mirror his own growing up in the UK. Ranganathan said the incidents took place in the school environment and highlighted the ongoing issue of racism faced by children from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Giovanni Pernice confronts BBC and hosts over Amanda Abbington
Giovanni Pernice appeared on This Morning with Craig Doyle and Christine Lampard to promote his new book and expressed frustration with the BBC's handling of his clash with Amanda Abbington in 2023. Doyle pressed Pernice about revisiting the situation in his book, leading to a tense exchange. Pernice made it clear he was unhappy with how the matter was addressed by the broadcaster.
Tiphaine Auzière, 42, dating 22-year-old student Antoine Lecomte
Brigitte Macron's daughter Tiphaine Auzière, aged 42, has started a relationship with 22-year-old business student Antoine Lecomte. The couple met in Le Touquet, where Lecomte worked as a kitesurfing instructor and taught Auzière to use an electric surfboard. Tiphaine has introduced Antoine to her two children, Élise, 12, and Aurèle, 10, in a relationship echoing her mother's marriage to Emmanuel Macron.
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