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Matthew Thompson
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Home and Political Correspondent, Sky News
London
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Buddhism addictionSocial justice mass incarceration and crime reform mental health
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By Matthew Thompson Verified| Fosse 107 Verified Jerri MacDonald was 28 when she moved from Cheshire to the South East for what she thought was her dream job as a stewardess for Fayair, now Harrods Aviation. But in her first broadcast interview, she told Sky News how it quickly became a nightmare. After her very first flight from London to Paris on al Fayed's private jet, Ms MacDonald said the billionaire quickly singled her out, and left her "like a deer in headlights" as he insisted she accompany him to the Ritz hotel.
Mother of stabbed teenager Tamim Habimana says zombie knives are just part of the problem ahead of ban
By Matthew Thompson Verified| MKFM 106.3 FM Verified Tamim Habimana died from a single stab wound after he was attacked in Woolwich, southeast London, in July 2021. The blade that killed the schoolboy was not a zombie knife - the name given to ornate-bladed weapons inspired by zombie films and TV shows. Now, three years after his death, his mother, Hawa Haragazika, told Sky News: "I'm never going to be OK. I'm trying to live daily. But I just think they should stop disrespecting us. "It shouldn't be only zombie knives, first of all.
By Matthew Thompson Verified| Fosse 107 Verified Jerri MacDonald was 28 when she moved from Cheshire to the South East for what she thought was her dream job as a stewardess for Fayair, now Harrods Aviation. But in her first broadcast interview, she told Sky News how it quickly became a nightmare. After her very first flight from London to Paris on al Fayed's private jet, Ms MacDonald said the billionaire quickly singled her out, and left her "like a deer in headlights" as he insisted she accompany him to the Ritz hotel.
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Sky News
Sky News is a British free-to-air television news channel that provides 24-hour news coverage. Launched on February 5, 1989, it was the UK's first continuous news broadcaster, offering real-time updates on breaking news, political events, and global happenings. The channel is known for its high-definition broadcasting, which began in 2006, enhancing the viewing experience for audiences. Sky News operates in over 120 countries and offers various digital platforms, including live streaming and mobile apps, to complement its television broadcasts. The channel features specialized programming that includes political analysis, investigative journalism, and live event coverage. It relies on sponsorships for funding rather than traditional advertising, maintaining a commitment to impartiality and journalistic quality.
England, United Kingdom