All news by author: Ros Wynne Jones

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'Braverman's anti-immigrant rhetoric is whipped up by a fear of losing power'
Suella Braverman's anti-immigrant rhetoric is whipped up by desperation and fear of losing power, and she is far from alone in the Tory ranks, says Ros Wynne-Jones
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Channel 5 show shines a light on the shocking lives of 'farmed' foster children
Between 1955 and 1995, more than 70,000 West African children were privately fostered by White Britons, and many of them have lived with the long-lasting impact
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Disabled man left for 60 hours with sandwich and two drinks by care system
Steven King was unable to visit the toilet or take his medication, and says he was told 'to call 999' if he needed a drink – an experience that left him contemplating suicide
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Heartbreaking tributes to 'heart of community' hero who helped thousands
Barbara Nettleton was hailed as a pioneer for her caring work helping locals in her community - and following her recent passing, residents held a get-together in her honour
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'The PM partied the day after dad’s funeral - we were never in this together'
A new film, co-produced by the Labour MP Debbie Abrahams, examines how the poorest and most vulnerable people in the country bore the brunt of Covid-19 during the pandemic
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Inside the 'shoebank' that has sent 150,000 pairs of footwear to kids in need
Sal’s Shoes has distributed footwear in the UK for some years, ever like this before. As CJ explains, they have seen demand rocket as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, supplying a record number of pairs this summer
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'We need to talk about climate change - and not be distracted by the phoney war'
Fights are breaking out over low-traffic neighbourhoods, ultra-low emissions schemes, fossil fuel taxes, whether to further mine fossil fuels, and laws around plastic use
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Football's winning message to Keir Starmer - don't be haunted by past nightmares
In their quiet patriotism, the Lionesses tell us something good and brave about our national story – about togetherness, resilience and hard slog - and they've had decades of hurt
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Deaths of benefit claimants in tragic circumstances spark fresh probe into DWP
For years, dozens of bereaved families have been campaigning for an investigation into deaths of benefit claimants - now there is an inquiry into safeguarding by the DWP
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'Sinead O'Connor spoke out again and again – she was almost always right'
For my generation, O’Connor’s loss is a bitter blow. Her songs were the soundtrack to our lives, in moments of grief, on car journeys, and at parties, writes Ros Wynne-Jones
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Flight attendant saves child's life after noticing something unusual on plane
New figures from the ­Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority show the number of reports of modern slavery cases in the UK has reached its highest-ever level
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'Irony of people working with homeless but unable to pay own rent is laughable'
Staff at homeless charity St Mungo’s have been on strike for nine weeks over 'poverty wages' and what Unite the Union says is a 'paltry' pay offer of 3.7%
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Telling stories with a walk on the wild side
Norm Walsh, who has also been in prison, is part of Manchester Street Poem, a gritty group of artists from the large city who each have alternative stories to share
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'Fathers who kill must be stripped of the right to be parents of their children'
Under existing British law, it is the father who maintains parental control of his children – even if he has murdered their mother, or subjected her to years of abuse
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The man who left a legacy that proves there is such a thing as society
It’s rare for someone to have changed so many lives, but Neil Jameson was a rare person – and Michael’s is one of the lives he changed
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New mums in Britain and Ukraine chat pregnancy and childcare in World Talks call
Lauren Roberts and Iryna Nemyrovych discussed the latter's experience of pregnancy in a warzone during the videocall
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Food bank set up during Covid is lifeline for 400 people who can't afford to eat
Worker at the facility in West Yorkshire says: 'We get people from across the world, Australia, America, seeing our social media and sending money. They can’t believe this is happening in England'
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Beautiful game unites football fans 5,500 miles - and lack of men is 'magical'
Thays, 29, and Becky, 39, are one of the first pairs to meet via videocall for the Mirror’s new project The World Talks, which gives readers the chance to sign up and meet people from all over the globe
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Students living worlds apart find common ground - through love of dance-pop
British student Naomie Ihong-Fils is a member of the K-Pop Society at her ­university - and South Korean student Hyunwoo Yang is surprised by the connection
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Mirror wins gong at bash to mark 100 years of anti-fascism battle
CEO Nick Lowles thanked the Mirror for 'always being by our side' in the organisation’s 20-year history of fighting the Far Right
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Meet the cash-strapped Brits who face choosing between heating and BREATHING
Sulaiman has so far had just £150 help from the Government – despite charities estimating disabled people are paying £12,000 a year in extra costs
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Two farmers born 50 years apart and 5,000 miles away bond over tomatoes
Welcome to This World Talks - an offshoot of our ground-breaking Britain Talks series, but this time around readers will have the chance to sign up and meet people from all over the globe.
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Chat to people worldwide through 'The World Talks' - sign up and take part here
An offshoot of our ground-breaking Britain Talks series, this time around readers will have the chance to sign up and meet people from all over the globe.
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'Rishi Sunak is merely putting a sticking plaster over real problems in the NHS'
Prime Minister's trip home was an attempt to show he hadn’t always been richer than King Charles III – and gave him something to say about the NHS crisis that was 'really personal'
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'Queen of the school' gets rightful royal reward after 53 years as a dinner lady
Shirley Irlam's long years of service have included serving up and clearing away millions of meals, and hearing generations of families read