Renfrewshire MSP told she was "too young to have experienced poverty" after first speech

She continued: "Whilst I am the first English-speaking female broadcaster to feature in FIFA, I will certainly not be the last."I know this is just the start of stronger female footballing representation from @EASPORTSFIFA and the football community as a whole…" she finished her post.Alex is joining the BBC team as they present the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the broadcaster will not have a studio in Japan, but will instead cover the sporting events from their Salford base.Alex, who represented Team GB at London 2012, is a regular face on the BBC and Sky Sports after retiring from professional football in 2018.She will join the likes of JJ Chalmers, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, Samantha Quek, and Hazel Irvine who

Ewan McGregor's daughter Clara unveiled her healed face after recovering from huge scratches from being bitten by a dog last month. The 25-year-old took to Instagram to celebrate her four-year anniversary with her boyfriend this week and looked better than ever.

GEMMA Collins showed off new short bob after her dramatic hair transformation. The Diva Forever star, 40, turned away from her usual luscious long locks in favour of a cute bob and showed off the results on Instagram.

Love Island's AJ Bunker says she would have split up Liam and Millie if she knew Hugo was going to "friendzone" her.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterAmy Winehouse passed away at the age of just 27 on July 23 exactly ten years ago.An autopsy found that she had died of alcohol poisoning, with her blood alcohol level at five times the legal limit.The singer was a six-time Grammy winner, and had meteoric rise and incredible talent that was cut short by her battle with drugs and alcohol.Part of her her downward spiral and ultimate fall was intrinsically linked to her relationship with her ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil.They first met in 2005 and eloped to Miami to get married in 2007 after a whirlwind romance that was marred by public fights and bust-ups.Blake first introduced Amy to hard drugs, starting her on a

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Prince Harry’s revelation that he is writing his memoirs is making the Sussexes look like a “good cop, bad cop” duo with Meghan Markle coming out with the positive news, a royal expert believes.The announcement was made this week that the Duke of Sussex was secretly working on a tell-all autobiography with Penguin Random House.With the book set to be released in 2022, it has started plenty of speculation about what will come to light from the book particularly with regards to any new stories about the Royal Family.It came days after Meghan revealed she will be executively producing a Netflix children's series with a strong emphasis on feminism.Royal commentator Richard Eden, talking on

heatwave has entered yet another day as temperatures sizzle - and the scorching weather is set to last over the weekend. The Met Office has warned the country should brace for a 'very hot' few days, with the mercury to reach 27C in the west.

Moe Sbihi was selected as Team GB's first Muslim Flag bearer for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony.

Scots Indiana Jones fan got the experience of a lifetime when she was invited on-set after wowing executives with her outfit. Isla Neil, from Glasgow, had been taken to the film set by her dad Alastair and was dressed up as the legendary action hero.

Real Madrid striker tested positive for Covid ahead of their friendly. The French ace produced a stunning individual display on his last trip to Govan when he scored a double in Lyon’s 3-0 Champions League win over the Light Blues in 2007.

Glasgow motorway. The 30-year-old was walking on the M8 near Charing Cross when he was hit by a blue Renault Clio.

Courtney Green and Chloe Meadows and two big names amongst the 10 who have been axed by The Only Way Is Essex, it has been reported. While Nicole Bass, Tommy Cole and Tom McDonnell are also amongst those who's faces we won't be seeing on the ITVBe series.They are not the only ones who've been dramatically cut from the series, which began in 2010.

Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Brighton defender Ben White for a £50m fee with a medical scheduled for the player on either Monday or Tuesday.However, their transfer goals for this summer aren’t met yet, and they are expected to add a few more signings having already brought in Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht and Nuno Tavares from Benfica.There are still five positions they may be looking to improve in, according to Athletic journalist David Ornstein.Aaron Ramsdale has been close to a move to Arsenal from Sheffield United with Bernd Leno’s place in net no longer guaranteed.Fans have been confused by this with many refusing to believe he is a major upgrade on Leno and the stark £30m fee that is reported being a slight

DR Alex George has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his late brother Llyr a year after his death. The A&E doc and former Love Island star shared a picture of Llyr with him and their parents on Instagram. He wrote: "I can’t believe it’s been a year.

Love Island's Faye has been branded a hypocrite by viewers after saying Hugo's speech was "rude" after she previously slammed Toby for "disrespecting" Kaz.

Daisy May Cooper looks worlds away from tracksuit loving This Country character Kerry Mucklowe in her latest snaps.

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showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterCarol Vorderman is having the time of her life sunning it up on holiday, and she's posted yet another jaw-dropping pic for fans to enjoy.The ageless star looks incredible in a skintight black wetsuit, as she prepares for another day of adventures on her break.Carol, 60, cheekily left the top part unzipped to flaunt her cleavage, as she captioned the sexy snap: "Every day is another adventure...

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Seven young athletes were selected to light the torch for the 2012 Olympics in London, after being nominated by Team GB legends.They were all teenagers at the time, lighting a single tiny flame which then ignited 205 copper 'petals', one for each competing nation or territory.While they were all rising stars across several Olympic sports, not all of them have gone on to fulfil their sporting potential.One though did win a medal at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, while several have since gone into the world of full-time work.Here Daily Star Sport looks at where they are now..Chosen to light the flame by Sir Steve Redgrave, Cameron MacRitchie had been selected to race at the World Rowing

Twitter user commented: “I would really like to see more of @Fern_Britton on television.“This wonderful lady is so diversely talented, charming, enthusiastic, and entertaining in whatever she does.“A real priceless diamond legend of a broadcaster and presenter… and a best selling author.”Seemingly flattered by the comment, she replied with a series of four-leaf clovers and happy emojis.‘He’s not really with us’ Jeremy Clarkson’s swipe at James MayMany of her 87,000 followers agreed with the fan and echoed his wishes.One commented: ”Definitely need you back on our TV Fern.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterReality star Gemma Collins appears to have followed in Holly Willoughby's hair-transformation footsteps.Earlier in the day, Holly caused an internet surge as she took to Instagram to showcase a stunning summer look, sharing a no-make up selfie in the sunshine.The 40-year-old who often chimes praise from the This Morning presenter on social media, was quick to call Holly's own short locks "stunning" on social media.