Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer WPA Pool via Getty Images Labour will recruit an extra 13,000 neighbourhood police to tackle anti-social behaviour between now and the general election, Keir Starmer will pledge on Thursday. The prime minister will unveil the plan in a major speech as he attempts to relaunch his government after a turbulent first five months in office. Advertisement Every community will have a “named, contactable officer” tasked with patrolling their neighbourhood and who cannot be used to plug policing shortages in other areas, the PM will say. The new “neighbourhood policing guarantee” is part of a “plan for change” setting out how Labour intends to achieve its five missions for government and will include separate pledges on clearing hospital backlogs, improving education, tackling the cost of living and bringing down energy bills. But No.10 has denied that the PM has been forced into the reset by the controversies and scandals which have dogged the government since Labour’s landslide election victory in July. They have included a row over Labour donor Lord Alli buying clothes and glasses for the prime minister, the sacking of Starmer’s chief of staff Sue Gray , and last week’s resignation by transport secretary Louise Haigh . Advertisement In his speech, Starmer will say: “The neighbourhood policing guarantee will deliver 13,000 extra neighbourhood police, visible on your streets, cracking down on anti-social behaviour. “A named, contactable officer in every community. A relief to millions of people scared to walk their streets they call home.” The extra numbers will be made up of police, community support officers and special constables. Home secretary Yvette Cooper said the move was “about rebuilding the vital connection between the public and the police”. “This marks a return to the founding principles of British policing - where officers are part of the communities they serve,” she said. “Through this visible, responsive police presence in every neighbourhood, we will restore the trust and partnership that lies at the heart of keeping our communities safe.” Advertisement Starmer is also expected to address public concerns about high immigration in his speech, as well as announce a major programme of public sector reform. He will say: “My government was elected to deliver change, and today marks the next step. People are tired of being promised the world, but short-term sticking plaster politics letting them down. “Hardworking Brits are going out grafting every day but are getting short shrift from a politics that should serve them. “They reasonably want a stable economy, their country to be safe, their borders secure, more cash in their pocket, safer streets in their town, opportunities for their children, secure British energy in their home, and an NHS that is there when they need it. My mission-led government will deliver.” Related labour party keir starmer police No.10 Denies Keir Starmer Ever Boycotted Qatar Despite World Cup Snub Starmer Bats Back Badenoch's Jibe Over Louise Haigh With 'Gentle' Reminder Of Tory Legacy Support For Starmer Plummets As He Prepares To 'Reset' His GovernmentMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to seven points after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle on Wednesday. Chelsea moved up to second by thrashing last-place Southampton 5-1, while Arsenal is third after a 2-0 win over Manchester United. Fourth-place Manchester City ended its with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Liverpool’s result will give hope to its title rivals after Fabian Schar’s 90th-minute equalizer at St James’ Park. Arne Slot’s team had twice come back from a goal down to take the lead in the 83rd through Mohamed Salah’s second goal of the match. But the Merseyside club was denied an eighth-straight win in all competitions when Newcastle produced a fightback of its own. “I have mixed feelings, we were outstanding in the second half, but we were not good enough in the first half," Slot said. “Maybe 3-3 is what the game deserved.” Chelsea and Arsenal took advantage. Chelsea's third league win in a row puts it ahead of Arsenal on goal difference. City also reduced the gap and is nine points behind Liverpool after finally ending the worst run of results of Pep Guardiola’s managerial career. “We needed it. The club, the players, everyone needed to win,” Guardiola said. After wins over Real Madrid and City last week, Liverpool’s title credentials were given a stern test by Newcastle, which led at halftime through Alexander Isak and again in the second half through Anthony Gordon. Goals from Curtis Jones and Salah twice leveled the game before Salah looked to have sealed the win late on. Schar equalized after Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher misjudged a late free kick. It meant Liverpool dropped points for only the third time this season after drawing against Arsenal and losing to Forest. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said this week that his team was not in the title race, but the standings tell a different story. The London club is Liverpool’s closest challenger after its latest win against 10-man Southampton. Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho were all on target in the rout at St Mary’s Stadium. Southampton had briefly leveled the game through Joe Aribo, but Chelsea was already 3-1 up and in control when Jack Stephens was sent off before the break. Arsenal inflicted a first loss on new United head coach Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium. Two goals from second-half corners made the difference, with Jurrien Timber and William Saliba finding the back of the net, but Arsenal still slipped to third, despite edging closer to Liverpool. Mikel Arteta's team finished runner-up in each of the last two seasons and looks primed to challenge again after making an unconvincing start to the campaign. “You get written off but we stuck together as a group," Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said. “You stick together and we’re starting to reap the rewards of that.” Making his first start since September, Kevin De Bruyne showed City exactly what it has been missing by scoring a goal and creating another as the four-time defending champion got back to winning ways. The Belgium playmaker provided the cross for Bernardo Silva to give City an eighth-minute lead against Forest at the Etihad Stadium. He produced a trademark finish to sweep the ball past goalkeeper Matz Sels in the 31st to put City on course for a first win in eight games. Jeremy Doku made it 3-0 in the 57th, but it was De Bruyne’s performance that stood out after seeing much of his season disrupted by a groin injury. He left the field in the 74th to an ovation from the home crowd. “It’s been a tough time but you have to accept the challenge and I think we did well today," De Bruyne said. "The Premier League is getting harder and harder. We have to improve as a team first and we’ll see in a couple of months where we are. Hopefully, we would have improved a bit and are a lot closer.” But victory could have come at a cost with concerns over the fitness of Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake, who both went off. “Nathan doesn’t look good. We (will) see tomorrow,” Guardiola said. “Manu is making the last two months struggle a lot.” A first win in six games for Everton moved Sean Dyche’s team further away from the relegation zone, while back-to-back losses for Wolverhampton left the club second from bottom of the standings. Ashley Young and Orel Mangala put Everton in control before two second-half own goals from Craig Dawson sealed a 4-0 win for the Merseyside club, which is five points clear of the bottom three. Aston Villa ended an even longer winless run by beating Brentford 3-1 to secure a first victory in nine games in all competitions. Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins from the penalty spot and Matty Cash were on target. James Robson is at AP soccer:
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Travel blogger 'in shock' over Laos backpacker deaths after hostel she recommended for being 'cheap, sociable and offers free alcohol' is revealed as the site of methanol poisoning By RORY FLEMING Published: 21:02, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 21:13, 22 November 2024 e-mail View comments A travel blogger has expressed her shock after six backpackers were revealed to have been poisoned at a Laos hostel she had promoted on social media. Steph Dawson, who runs an Instagram travel account, promoted the hostel on a reel in December last year and has been left in a state of 'complete shock'. The six travelers, including Simone White, a 28-year-old lawyer from Kent, were taken to a local hospital in the well-known backpacking town of Van Vieng last week after falling ill. White's death was confirmed by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office on Thursday. It is now believed that White and the other travelers suffered from suspected methanol poisoning, with police in Laos having now detained the manager and owner of the hostel. The poisoned backpackers were believed to have been served drinks tainted with the dangerous industrial chemical methanol at the hostel. Methanol has long been used by disreputable bars abroad as a cheaper alternative to ethanol. Dawson told GB News : 'I am literally completed shocked. I did a whole reel on Instagram promoting this hostel as a place to stay'. Travel blogger Steph Dawson expressed her 'complete shock' over the poisoning of six travelers at a hostel she had previously promoted in Laos Travel blogger Steph had made the reel promoting the Nana Backpacker Hostel in December of last year The Nana Backpacker Hostel had been popular with tourists due to its free offerings of alcohol View this post on Instagram A post shared by STEPH DAWSON | Travel Content Creator 📹 (@stephs_world_travels) Read More Brother of British lawyer who died after 'drinking toxic shot' in Laos pays heartbreaking tribute Steph went on to say that the hostel had been the most popular in the area as it served cheap alcohol to travelers every night. 'It was where every backpacker goes. It's cheap, sociable and it offers free alcohol between 7-9pm. They do free vodka and free rum every night. 'Because it's so cheap, you can go down the road and buy a bottle of vodka for £1.60, but it tastes cheap. Everyone out there does it so everyone thinks it's fine, I think that's why it's so shocking'. The detained manager of the Nana Backpacker Hostel, Duong Duc Toan, has said that staff were informed that a group of women were feeling unwell after they missed their check-out time. The group of six women had reportedly joined a group of over 100 other guests for the hostel's signature free shots just two night's prior. Simone White, 28, from Orpington in Kent, died after drinking free shots at a Laos hostel allegedly laced with methanol The hostel remains open but is not currently accepting new guests (Pictured: Nana's Backpackers bar) However, Mr Toan said that no other guests reported any issues and claimed that the poisoning victims went on a night out of drinking in nearby bars after the free shots function at the hostel had ended. Laos officials are yet to reveal much information regarding the incident, other than confirming the deaths of the travelers. Going on to share details on how backpackers can stay safe when abroad, travel blogger Steph said that travelers should 'trust their instincts'. 'We have to wait for the investigation to be over to pass judgement on the hostel. If you're not into partying or don't want to do shots, don't stay at these hostels doing free shots', she added. Instagram GB News Share or comment on this article: Travel blogger 'in shock' over Laos backpacker deaths after hostel she recommended for being 'cheap, sociable and offers free alcohol' is revealed as the site of methanol poisoning e-mail Add comment10 notable books of 2024, from Sarah J. Maas to Melania Trump