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All news by author: Eva Simpson

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'Stop The Boats is only a slogan - not a solution'
Take Back Control has turned into Stop The Boats, the latest three-word slogan designed to grab the headlines. But like its predecessor it’s totally meaningless, Eva Simpson writes
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'Finding summer jobs is the hardest work for teenagers today'
Eva Simpson is determined that her teenage son will get a job when he finishes school this term - but, she argues, it's much tougher for them to get a foot in the door
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'Stephen's family act with dignity, but they surely can't endure much more pain'
Eva Simpson says that, 30 years on from his horrific murder, the family of Stephen Lawrence still can't find the peace they deserve following the news that there is a sixth suspect identified as being involved in the racist attack
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If you're hiring an electric car, you’ve got a surprise coming your way
Despite green intentions, the reality of using an EV is a nightmare beset by queues and downloading apps - and that's if you can find a charging point in the first place
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Some like it hot - but round my way they prefer a moan-fest about the weather
No one talks or complains about the weather as much as people in Britain, says Eva Simpson
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'Widening education gap exposed by lockdown is a time bomb waiting to detonate'
The divide between the haves and have nots at school is growing all the time - so it’s little wonder MPs have warned that some pupils are facing a 'lost decade' of progress if action isn’t taken
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Getting train to Liverpool will turn Eurovision from a song to a scream contest
Managers and ministers need to settle the country's industrial disputes for the sake of everyone, says Eva Simpson
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'Education at risk as Labour back pedals on fees'
As Eva Simpson's son contemplates his future after A-levels, our columnist discusses whether those in further education actually need to be, and asks if there's more value in undertaking vocational training, considering the news that tuition fees may not be scrapped after all...
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'Tough action needs to be taken on knife crime before more young people die'
Eva Simpson is shocked by the latest youth stabbing - which happened just where her young son had been minutes beforehand
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'New asylum laws lack compassion - why one rule for some and not for others?'
Eva Simpson asks why there is one set of rules for one set of people and one for others, when we should be showing compassion to people fleeing war and persecution regardless of where they are from
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'Having a laugh at work is great for mental health - good relationships are key'
Eva Simpson reflects on research that shows being happy in your job - and getting along with your colleagues - reduces your chances of contracting serious illnesses
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'Shame on those standing by as a child is attacked in the street'
Eva Simpson is shocked by the level of violence against a girl in an attack outside a school and the fact it took so long for anyone to intervene
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'Parents support strikes, kids deserve to be taught by teachers who feel valued'
Mirror columnist Eva Simpson on the teacher strikes, and that while they may be a pain for working parents organising childcare, they are a necessary one in order for these valued people to be adequately rewarded for the challenging job they perform
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'Dry January is on hold as I face up to home truths...I'll try again next month'
Eva Simpson talks about her return to reality following her Christmas break... and how because of the daily pressure of life she's planning a Dry February instead