ITN - McCanns Live Press Conference at 2pm Today

They're standing together with the police photo of 9 year old Madeleine - flashing photography everywhere. Clarence saying 'one more minute, journalists'.

Clarence says they're going tor read out a joint statement.

Gerry having a good look at the press. Thankyou all for coming (nervous voice).

Chances of finding Madeleine greatly increased thanks to SY.

Kate (shakey voice) we believe this is what M will look like today. Reiterate appeals, pass info to Met Police.

'The age progression' - contact police, please don't hesitate. Thanks to general public.

ohhhhhhh she thanked us for helping yay!!!!!!

hashahhah the presss got in trouble

If you were in/around PdL contact police. If you have any evidence of where M is now, contact police. It's not too late. Crimestoppers, Police, contact us through website.

Gerry - 'given large number of investigative opportunities' (rubs nose) blah blah

We never wanted the case to be reopened straight off (Kate) without new info.

did i just hear right that THEY paid for this for the past 3 years???????????????

Gerry - huge relief to have UK authorities involved.

Hedged a question - didn't catch it.

THIS little girl??? thats your daughter kate!!!!!!!!!!!

Wintabells wrote:They've just walked in.

Did you STAND UP when they walked in?

Wintabells wrote:Gerry - huge relief to have UK authorities involved.

Hedged a question - didn't catch it.

Someone asked if the Chief Constable of Leicestershire could have supported them more. Gerry answered "You'll have to ask him" ...or something like that

has kate ahd ediqutte classes? she has not said ermmmmm nearly as much

Wintabells wrote:If you were in/around PdL contact police. If you have any evidence of where M is now, contact police. It's not too late. Crimestoppers, Police, contact us through website.

Gerry - 'given large number of investigative opportunities' (rubs nose) blah blah

If the Information lies In pdl then they should go back to pdl and do the Appeal there.

Gerry - we need the Portuguese authorities to be onboard - ongoing dialogue. Uncommon that the case was closed. Huge pressure and authorities felt they couldn't do any more. We asked for all info to be put together. New info and opportunities are in Portugal. If people want the case solved, it needs to be re-opened.

What if it isn't reopened? The Met can answer that better than us.

We don't know the 195 leads, there is new info we know about, specific examples, we've been reassured by the forensic detail of the review, there isn't just historical, but new info (Gerry).

ali1966 wrote:

Someone asked if the Chief Constable of Leicestershire could have supported them more. Gerry answered "You'll have to ask him" ...or something like that

What an interesting question and answer - no love lost between the Mcs and Leics police then!

@ kitti and the standing up

We can't talk about the investigative detail. We don't want to jeopordise anything that could help to find M.

We don't know who's taken her, today is about finding M.

Talk about cases in US, Ernie Allen has told them this and that.

(Kate looks well... seems to be growing her hair again).

Twins are well and happy.

Milestones are hard. Wondering what would M be doing now.

Kate refers to something as 'old news' about someone (male) coming forward. (Spain sighting?)

is it me or does kate sound on edge??????????????

oops, Kate nearly made a mistake. She's talking about the twins wanting to find Madeleine when they're older (and then corrects herself... unless she's found before that, I mean).

Wintabells wrote:oops, Kate nearly made a mistake. She's talking about the twins wanting to find Madeleine when they're older (and then corrects herself... unless she's found before that, I mean).

yeah she said when they were teenagers!!!!

That was a major error. She started with 'I have no doubt'... (their desire to find M will increase as they get older) then realised what she was saying. Seemed uncomfortable after that moment.

Wintabells wrote:oops, Kate nearly made a mistake. She's talking about the twins wanting to find Madeleine when they're older (and then corrects herself... unless she's found before that, I mean).

Lol they've been picking up on twitter/forum comments today then

ETA: Thanks Winterbells for posting

Kate talked a lot more than Gerry.

Over.