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Sophie Huskisson
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Political Correspondent at the Daily Mirror. Find me on TikTok @soph_husk.

Email me: sophie.huskisson@mirror.co.uk
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Youngsters could face two-hour social media cap per app in new online safety package

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Youngsters could face two-hour social media cap per app in online safety package
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will announce a new 'package of measures' in a major drive to stop kids wasting their childhoods doomscrolling on social media on their phones
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June 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Exclusive: 'I wore an alcohol tag like a criminal for a day - but I was rumbled at the pub'
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'I wore an alcohol tag like a criminal for a day - but I was rumbled at the pub'
The Mirror's Sophie Huskisson was fitted with an alcohol tag for a day to see how they work - and as prisons minister James Timpson said, they certainly do work
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February 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Why Donald Trump's trade plan and tariffs could hurt the UK more than other countries
Donald Trump trade plan is 'greater' danger to UK - why it could hurt us more
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has admitted Donald Trump's trade plan is a 'greater' danger to the UK than countries similar to us as he explained the risks
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January 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
5 times Tories wrecked the economy as Kemi Badenoch attack on Rachel Reeves backfires
5 times Tories wrecked the economy as attack on Rachel Reeves backfires
Kemi Badenoch attempted to put Labour on the back foot on the economy - only to have her party's dire 14-year record thrown back at her. Here The Mirror looks at some highlights
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January 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
BREAKING: Top Labour minister sensationally quits amid corruption probe
Top Labour minister sensationally quits amid corruption probe
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
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January 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Keir Starmer distances himself from Kemi Badenoch's description of grooming gangs as 'peasants' from 'sub-communities'
Anger as Kemi Badenoch calls grooming gangs 'peasants' from 'sub-communities'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is facing criticism from MPs who have said her comments were 'shockingly offensive and irresponsible' and did not put victims 'front and centre'
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January 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Exclusive: The Government is under pressure to close a gap in new renters’ rights laws to stop tenants being forced out by huge rent hikes

Labour MP Paula Barker has tabled an amendment to the bill over fears a "new section 21" is on the horizon
Worrying gap in landmark renters’ rights laws as Labour MP makes powerful plea
Labour MP Paula Barker has warned that the Renters' Rights Bill fails to address 'significantly high costs' of rent and had demanded ministers tighten it up to protect tenants
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January 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Britain’s counter-extremism unit has been assessing the risk posed to Britain by tweets shared by @elonmusk Musk in recent weeks, the Mirror understands.

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Elon Musk tweets probed by counter-extremism unit amid fears over risk to UK
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been using his platform X/Twitter to launch a barrage of attacks on the Labour government over the grooming gangs scandal
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January 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Exclusive: Elon Musk tweets probed by UK counter-extremism unit as alarm raised over risk to Britain
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Elon Musk tweets probed by counter-extremism unit amid fears over risk to UK
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been using his platform X/Twitter to launch a barrage of attacks on the Labour government over the grooming gangs scandal
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January 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
'Insane' plan to destroy families' wills scrapped after 'sheer vandalism' criticism
'Insane' plan to destroy families' wills scrapped after 'sheer vandalism' claim
Labour has ditched the former Tory government's controversial plans to destroy millions of wills to save costs on storage after hundreds of people 'vehemently opposed' them
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January 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Thank you for such a warm and thoughtful piece.

It's hard to speak about cancer and if we can make it easier for those who will be going through it at some point in their lives, which is currently 1 in 2 people, then we have made a difference. 💖
January 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Tory attempt to fundraise through grooming scandal petition exposed - 'breathtaking'
Tory attempt to fundraise using grooming gangs petition exposed - 'breathtaking'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has been accused of stooping to a 'new low' by trying to get donations for her party by 'playing politics with the safety of vulnerable children'
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January 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Exclusive: Keir Starmer says he wants to stamp out the North-South divide plaguing schools

In an interview with the Mirror, the PM talks schools, facing down his critics and why 2025 is all about 'delivery'
Starmer vows to wipe out North-South divide in schools with no child left behind
In his first interview of the year, Prime Minister Keir Stamer vowed no child in the North will be left behind as he set his sights on inequalities plaguing schools
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January 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Nigel Farage humiliated as MPs roar at Keir Starmer's savage Elon Musk put-down

Even Farage laughed...
Nigel Farage humiliated as MPs roar at Keir Starmer's savage Elon Musk put-down
Keir Starmer admitted he had a 'smile' after Nigel Farage gushed about how 'cool' it was to have the tech billionaire's support - only for Elon Musk later turn on him
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January 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Exclusive: Labour MP Dawn Butler opens up on breast cancer journey - and on the fight for more a equal system

Thanks to @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social, Leanne Pero and Laura Humphry for speaking to me for this feature on Black women and breast cancer 🎀
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Dawn Butler opens up on cancer journey - and on the fight for more equal system
Labour MP Dawn Butler tells the Mirror about her cancer experience with the NHS - as she joins with charity founder Leanne Pero to fight for a more equal system
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January 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Dad of girl, 14, who took her own life after online harms reacts with horror at Meta changes
Dad of girl who took own life after online harms reacts with horror at Meta news
Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly took her own life after seeing harmful material online in 2017, has hit out at Meta's decision to scrap its longstanding fact-checking programme
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January 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Keir Starmer admits more needs to be done to tackle cowboy cosmetic surgery in UK

The PM praised the Mirror's campaign on the issue and said getting to grips with unregulated salons and clinics was "really important"
Cosmetic surgery horrors provoke response from Keir Starmer at press conference
Prime Minister Keir Stamer praised the Mirror's campaign to put an end to cowboy cosmetic surgery and said it was vital to get to grips with unregulated salons and clinics
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January 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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December 31, 2024 at 7:55 AM
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All 51 men, including her husband, were found guilty of raping Gisèle Pelicot in her home over nine years.

Her courage in making the case public and throughout this ordeal has been extraordinary.

“Shame has to switch sides”. In France, here, and right across the globe.
December 19, 2024 at 6:25 PM
All the moments top Labour ministers backed WASPI campaign - before epic U-turn

It's certainly a long round-up...
All the moments top Labour ministers backed WASPI campaign - before epic U-turn
Labour has been accused of betraying more than three million women who lost out on years of state pension payments after years of pledging support for the WASPI campaign
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December 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
NEW: Backlash at proposed pay rise for NHS staff and teachers - as strikes threatened
Backlash at proposed pay rise for NHS staff and teachers - as strikes threatened
NHS workers and teachers have responded with fury after a pay rise of 2.8% was proposed by ministers - with fears raised the country could descend into strikes again
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December 10, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Exclusive: Senior MP invites Elon Musk to UK and warns Tech Secretary Peter Kyle - 'I'll be on your case'

In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, Chi Onwurah warns the Tech Secretary she'll hold him to account on fixing the "wild west" of the internet
Musk invited to UK on social media harms - 'I hope he'll exercise free speech'
Chair of the Commons’ Technology committee Chi Onwurah warned the Tech Secretary she will be 'on his case' to ensure he delivers on his 'huge ambitions' to make social media safe
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December 7, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Keir Starmer issues 6 major pledges for Britain after huge speech - what it means for you
PM issues 6 major pledges for Britain after huge speech - what it means for you
Five months to the day since becoming Prime Minister, Keir Starmer delivered a major speech and unveiled his 'Plan for Change' - a vision for the country over the next five years
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December 5, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Keir Starmer says we face an “almighty challenge” to hit these milestones by the end of the Parliament

He says they’re “risky” but quotes JFK: “You choose change not because it’s easy but because it’s hard”
December 5, 2024 at 11:35 AM