politicalite--2020-02-07--NOT TODAY, SATAN: ISIS Bride Loses British Citizenship Case… but VOWS to Appeal

JIHADI Bride Shamima Begum “ will immediately initiate an appeal ” against a decision that revoking her British citizenship did not render her stateless , her lawyer has said .
Ms Begum , now 20 , was one of three east London schoolgirls who travelled to Syria to join so-called Islamic State in February 2015 .
She was found , nine months pregnant , in a Syrian refugee camp in February last year , prompting then home secretary Sajid Javid to strip her of her British citizenship .
Ms Begum took legal action against the Home Office at both the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commission ( SIAC ) , a specialist tribunal which hears challenges to decisions to remove someone ’ s British citizenship on national security grounds .
Her lawyers argued that the decision was unlawful as it rendered her stateless , and said the move breached the Home Office ’ s “ extraterritorial human rights policy by exposing Ms Begum to a real risk of death or inhuman or degrading treatment ” .
But , in a ruling on Friday , the tribunal – led by SIAC president Mrs Justice Elisabeth Laing – found that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s British citizenship was revoked , she was “ a citizen of Bangladesh by descent ” and was therefore not rendered stateless .
The tribunal found that the decision did not breach the Home Office ’ s policy on the extraterritorial application of human rights .
It stated : “ The appellant was in that situation as a result of her own choices , and of the actions of others , but not because of anything the Secretary of State had done.
” The tribunal also found that Ms Begum “ can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that , to that extent , the appeal will not be fair and effective ” , but ruled that “ it does not follow that her appeal succeeds ” .
In a separate judgment , the High Court rejected Ms Begum ’ s challenge to the Home Office ’ s decision to refuse to allow her to enter the UK in order to effectively pursue her appeal .
In a statement , Ms Begum ’ s solicitor , Daniel Furner of Birnberg Peirce , said his client “ will immediately initiate an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a matter of exceptional urgency ” .
He said the ruling “ will be hard to explain to her ” , adding : “ The logic of the decision will appear baffling , accepting as it does the key underlying factual assessments of extreme danger and extreme unfairness and yet declining to provide any legal remedy.
” Mr Furner added : “ The stark reality of her situation was brought before the court last year as a matter of exceptional urgency – how could she in any meaningful and fair way challenge the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a young woman in grave danger who had by then lost her three children ?
“ As matters stand , Ms Begum ’ s right to pursue an appeal against the Home Secretary ’ s deprivation of her citizenship has been in effect rendered meaningless.
” A Home Office spokeswoman said : “ The Government welcomes the judgment of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission on these preliminary issues .
“ It would be inappropriate to comment further whilst legal proceedings are ongoing.
” Ms Begum , then aged 15 , was one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who left their homes and families to join IS , shortly after Sharmeena Begum – who is no relation – travelled to Syria in December 2014 .
Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase , then 16 and 15 respectively , and Ms Begum boarded a flight from Gatwick Airport to Istanbul , Turkey , on February 17 2015 , before making their way to Raqqa in Syria .
Ms Begum claims she married Dutch convert Yago Riedijk 10 days after arriving in IS territory , with all three of her schoolfriends also reportedly marrying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times last February that she left Raqqa in January 2017 with her husband but her children , a one-year-old girl and a three-month-old boy , had both since died .
Her third child died shortly after he was born .

JIHADI Bride Shamima Begum “will immediately initiate an appeal” against a decision that revoking her British citizenship did not render her stateless, her lawyer has said.
Ms Begum, now 20, was one of three east London schoolgirls who travelled to Syria to join so-called Islamic State in February 2015.
She was found, nine months pregnant, in a Syrian refugee camp in February last year, prompting then home secretary Sajid Javid to strip her of her British citizenship.
Ms Begum took legal action against the Home Office at both the High Court and the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC), a specialist tribunal which hears challenges to decisions to remove someone’s British citizenship on national security grounds.
Her lawyers argued that the decision was unlawful as it rendered her stateless, and said the move breached the Home Office’s “extraterritorial human rights policy by exposing Ms Begum to a real risk of death or inhuman or degrading treatment”.
But, in a ruling on Friday, the tribunal – led by SIAC president Mrs Justice Elisabeth Laing – found that, at the time Ms Begum’s British citizenship was revoked, she was “a citizen of Bangladesh by descent” and was therefore not rendered stateless.
The tribunal found that the decision did not breach the Home Office’s policy on the extraterritorial application of human rights.
It stated: “The appellant was in that situation as a result of her own choices, and of the actions of others, but not because of anything the Secretary of State had done.”
The tribunal also found that Ms Begum “cannot play any meaningful part in her appeal and that, to that extent, the appeal will not be fair and effective”, but ruled that “it does not follow that her appeal succeeds”.
In a separate judgment, the High Court rejected Ms Begum’s challenge to the Home Office’s decision to refuse to allow her to enter the UK in order to effectively pursue her appeal.
In a statement, Ms Begum’s solicitor, Daniel Furner of Birnberg Peirce, said his client “will immediately initiate an appeal” against the decision “as a matter of exceptional urgency”.
He said the ruling “will be hard to explain to her”, adding: “The logic of the decision will appear baffling, accepting as it does the key underlying factual assessments of extreme danger and extreme unfairness and yet declining to provide any legal remedy.”
Mr Furner added: “The stark reality of her situation was brought before the court last year as a matter of exceptional urgency – how could she in any meaningful and fair way challenge the decision to deprive her of her nationality, a young woman in grave danger who had by then lost her three children?
“As matters stand, Ms Begum’s right to pursue an appeal against the Home Secretary’s deprivation of her citizenship has been in effect rendered meaningless.”
A Home Office spokeswoman said: “The Government welcomes the judgment of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission on these preliminary issues.
“It would be inappropriate to comment further whilst legal proceedings are ongoing.”
Ms Begum, then aged 15, was one of three schoolgirls from Bethnal Green Academy who left their homes and families to join IS, shortly after Sharmeena Begum – who is no relation – travelled to Syria in December 2014.
Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase, then 16 and 15 respectively, and Ms Begum boarded a flight from Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, Turkey, on February 17 2015, before making their way to Raqqa in Syria.
Ms Begum claims she married Dutch convert Yago Riedijk 10 days after arriving in IS territory, with all three of her schoolfriends also reportedly marrying foreign IS fighters.
She told the Times last February that she left Raqqa in January 2017 with her husband but her children, a one-year-old girl and a three-month-old boy, had both since died.
Her third child died shortly after he was born.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-02-07--FIGHTING BACK: Jewish Sponsor of National Conservatism Event HITS BACK at Liberal Media

A JEWISH sponsor of a right-wing event in Rome that was attended by a Tory MP has hit back at claims the conference was filled with “ Racists , homophobes and Islamophobes.
” Yoram Hazony who was one of the multiple sponsors of the National Conservatism event , slammed The Conservative Party after it forced an MP to apologize for attending .
Taking to Twitter he said : “ This week ’ s Rome National Conservatism Conference was an important meeting of national conservatives from all over the world , Sadly , it ’ s been sullied by disgusting attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kawczynski for participating.
” He pointed out the sheer ridiculousness of the attacks by adding : “ Astonishingly , these unfair attacks on Kawczynski neglected to name any of the conference organizers or sponsoring organizations.
” “ These organizers include Chris DeMuth , Ofir Haivry , and myself from the Edmund Burke Foundation and John O ’ Sullivan of the Danube Institute.
” “ Why smear a conference without naming any of the organizers ?
Simple : Because the organizers are prominent mainstream conservatives with well-known reputations .
Naming them would undermine the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of racists and anti-Semites.
” He also denied that the Conference included Anti-Semites adding : “ The conference committee included myself and [ Ofir Haivry ] , both Jews .
Our Herzl Institute in Jerusalem was a co-sponsor , so Kawczynski and other participants were speaking in front of an Israeli logo ( among others ) –featuring a Star of David and Hebrew !
“ From the attacks on Kawczynski , you ’ d think he went to Rome to praise the wonders of fascism .
In fact , he came to discuss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures .
“ He added that he was “ disappointed ” with the Tories for bowing to the leftist media without doing “ fact-checking of their own.
” claiming party bigwigs “ panicked ” criticizing Kawczynski ’ s attendance “ in light of the views of some of those in attendance which we utterly condemn.
” He compared the fiasco to the parties decision to sack Roger Scruton last year .
“ You ’ d think the Tories would be more careful .
In 2019 they had to reinstate Sir Roger Scruton after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now they ’ ve jumped the gun once again , smearing a whole conference of their own friends and sympathizers .
Good show , my friends !
” Yoram claimed that the Tories and US Conservatives were “ dependent ” on the leftist Media for views about Conservatism in France , Italy , Hungary , Poland , Sweden .
He added : “ All the leftist media have to do is cry “ Far right !
” and many conservatives flee in fear.
” WHY WAS DANIEL FORCED TO APOLOGISE ?
Daniel Kawczynski @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shrewsbury and Atcham in Shropshire was given a ‘ formal warning ’ by party top brass for attending a right-wing event and forced to apologise .
The Guardian and Buzzfeed led a smear campaign against Daniel and the confernce , omitting who had organized the event to push the narrative that the conference was attened by ‘ far-right ’ figures .
BuzzFeed was also accused of ‘ activism not Journalism by Washington-based Human Events editor Will Chamberlain .
The Tories said in a statement : “ Daniel Kawczynski has been formally warned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acceptable , particularly in light of the views of some of those in attendance , which we utterly condemn , and that he is expected to hold himself to higher standards , ” a Conservative Party spokesperson said .
“ Daniel has accepted this and apologised.
” Tory peer Lord Eric Pickles claimed that Daniel had “ let the Conservaitves down.
” Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán attended along with the former French National Front MP and niece of Marine Le Pen , Marion Marechal , and the Polish Law and Justice MEP Ryszard @ @

A JEWISH sponsor of a right-wing event in Rome that was attended by a Tory MP has hit back at claims the conference was filled with “Racists, homophobes and Islamophobes.”
Yoram Hazony who was one of the multiple sponsors of the National Conservatism event, slammed The Conservative Party after it forced an MP to apologize for attending.
Taking to Twitter he said: “This week’s Rome National Conservatism Conference was an important meeting of national conservatives from all over the world, Sadly, it’s been sullied by disgusting attacks from UK liberals against Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski for participating.”
This week’s Rome National Conservatism Conference was an important meeting of national conservatives from all over the world. Sadly, it’s been sullied by disgusting attacks from UK liberals against Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski for participating. A thread: Please read and share. — Yoram Hazony (@yhazony) February 7, 2020
He pointed out the sheer ridiculousness of the attacks by adding: “Astonishingly, these unfair attacks on Kawczynski neglected to name any of the conference organizers or sponsoring organizations.”
“These organizers include Chris DeMuth, Ofir Haivry, and myself from the Edmund Burke Foundation and John O’Sullivan of the Danube Institute.”
“Why smear a conference without naming any of the organizers? Simple: Because the organizers are prominent mainstream conservatives with well-known reputations. Naming them would undermine the premise that Kawczynski recklessly attended a gathering of racists and anti-Semites.”
He also denied that the Conference included Anti-Semites adding: “The conference committee included myself and [Ofir Haivry], both Jews. Our Herzl Institute in Jerusalem was a co-sponsor, so Kawczynski and other participants were speaking in front of an Israeli logo (among others)–featuring a Star of David and Hebrew!
“From the attacks on Kawczynski, you’d think he went to Rome to praise the wonders of fascism. In fact, he came to discuss Brexit with other concerned political and academic figures. “
He added that he was “disappointed” with the Tories for bowing to the leftist media without doing “fact-checking of their own.” claiming party bigwigs “panicked” criticizing Kawczynski’s attendance “in light of the views of some of those in attendance which we utterly condemn.” He compared the fiasco to the parties decision to sack Roger Scruton last year.
Did @CCHQPress say *whose* views they “utterly condemned”? No. Did @CCHQPress say *which* views they “utterly condemned”? No. They just bought into the views of the same leftist media that demanded sacking Roger Scruton on similar grounds last year.https://t.co/HkSuuJ9m2t — Yoram Hazony (@yhazony) February 7, 2020
“You’d think the Tories would be more careful. In 2019 they had to reinstate Sir Roger Scruton after believing misleading media stories about him. Now they’ve jumped the gun once again, smearing a whole conference of their own friends and sympathizers. Good show, my friends!”
Yoram claimed that the Tories and US Conservatives were “dependent” on the leftist Media for views about Conservatism in France, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Sweden.
He added: “All the leftist media have to do is cry “Far right!” and many conservatives flee in fear.”
WHY WAS DANIEL FORCED TO APOLOGISE?
Daniel Kawczynski MP who is the Member of Parliament Shrewsbury and Atcham in Shropshire was given a ‘formal warning’ by party top brass for attending a right-wing event and forced to apologise.
The Guardian and Buzzfeed led a smear campaign against Daniel and the confernce, omitting who had organized the event to push the narrative that the conference was attened by ‘far-right’ figures.
BuzzFeed was also accused of ‘activism not Journalism by Washington-based Human Events editor Will Chamberlain.
The Tories said in a statement: “Daniel Kawczynski has been formally warned that his attendance at this event was not acceptable, particularly in light of the views of some of those in attendance, which we utterly condemn, and that he is expected to hold himself to higher standards,” a Conservative Party spokesperson said.
“Daniel has accepted this and apologised.”
Tory peer Lord Eric Pickles claimed that Daniel had “let the Conservaitves down.”
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán attended along with the former French National Front MP and niece of Marine Le Pen, Marion Marechal, and the Polish Law and Justice MEP Ryszard Legutko.


politicalite--2020-02-07--I’M GAY: Phillip Schofield Comes Out After 27 Years Of Marriage To Wife

THIS Morning host Phillip Schofield has shocked fans and viewers ‘ this morning ’ after coming out as gay in a heartfelt statement on the show .
The mych-loved host opened up about his sexuality in the statement and said : “ You never know what ’ s going on in someone ’ s seemingly perfect life , what issues they are struggling with , or the state of their wellbeing – and so you won ’ t know what has been consuming me for the last few years , ” he wrote .
“ With the strength and support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.
” “ This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home.
” “ I have been married to Steph for nearly 27 years , and we have two beautiful grown-up daughters , Molly and Ruby .
My family have held me so close : they have tried to cheer me up , to smother me with kindness and love , despite their own confusions .
Yet still I can ’ t sleep and there have been some very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrasts with an outside world that has changed so very much for the better .
Today , quite rightly , being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud .
Yes , I am feeling pain and confusion , but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family.
” He appeared on Friday ’ s edition of ITV ’ s This Morning and added : “ With every person that I tell , ” he said , the burden “ became a little lighter ” .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secrets from his wife , Stephanie Lowe .
“ This is tough .
We have gone through this together .
We have been very open and very honest .
I can not write in any statement how I feel about that woman .
She is amazing .
She is literally astonishing.
” He said he had not had his hand forced in coming out : “ This is my decision , ” he said .
Schofield said he was “ very conscious of the hurt ” he had caused his family .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud of myself today.
” His co-host Holly Willoughby said : “ I will be by your side forever .
”

THIS Morning host Phillip Schofield has shocked fans and viewers ‘this morning’ after coming out as gay in a heartfelt statement on the show.
The mych-loved host opened up about his sexuality in the statement and said: “You never know what’s going on in someone’s seemingly perfect life, what issues they are struggling with, or the state of their wellbeing – and so you won’t know what has been consuming me for the last few years,” he wrote.
“With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay.”
“This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home.”
“I have been married to Steph for nearly 27 years, and we have two beautiful grown-up daughters, Molly and Ruby. My family have held me so close: they have tried to cheer me up, to smother me with kindness and love, despite their own confusions. Yet still I can’t sleep and there have been some very dark moments.”
“My inner conflict contrasts with an outside world that has changed so very much for the better. Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud. Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family.”
He appeared on Friday’s edition of ITV’s This Morning and added: “With every person that I tell,” he said, the burden “became a little lighter”.
He added that he had never had any secrets from his wife, Stephanie Lowe.
“This is tough. We have gone through this together. We have been very open and very honest. I cannot write in any statement how I feel about that woman. She is amazing. She is literally astonishing.”
He said he had not had his hand forced in coming out: “This is my decision,” he said.
Schofield said he was “very conscious of the hurt” he had caused his family.
“I do feel guilty… But I am proud of myself today.”
His co-host Holly Willoughby said: “I will be by your side forever.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-02-09--GRIDLOCK: Three Parties Neck And Neck In Irish Election

IRELAND was in gridlock last night as its three main parties Ireland ’ s were neck and neck following the general election , according to an exit poll .
Fine Gael are on 22.4 % , Sinn Fein on 22.3 % and Fianna Fail on 22.2 % in what has been described as a “ statistical dead heat ” .
Meanwhile , the Green Party has been forecast to take 7.9 % , Labour 4.6 % , the Social Democrats 3.4 % and Solidarity/People Before Profit 2.8 % .
If the unprecedented results of the exit poll are realised on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it will represent a breakthrough for Sinn Fein challenging the 90-year duopoly of the state ’ s two main parties .
The odds would still be stacked against Mary Lou McDonald leading the next government as taoiseach since Sinn Fein only fielded 42 candidates in the race for the Dail parliament ’ s 160 seats .
None of the three parties are expected to reach the 80-seat threshold to enable it to govern on its own , and a coalition administration of some complexion is almost inevitable .
Negotiations to form a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail previously stating they would not enter an agreement with Sinn Fein .
Following the last Irish election , negotiations to form the Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition took 70 days .
The exit poll , carried out by the Irish Times ’ pollsters Ipsos MRBI , was commissioned jointly by The Irish Times , RTE , TG4 and UCD .
The exit poll results were announced on Saturday evening after voting finished at 10pm , after sampling across the country among 5,000 respondents .
There have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s first Saturday parliamentary poll in more than a century .
Many areas reported a brisk voting pace through the day – but Taoiseach Leo Varadkar claimed at one stage that the numbers going to the polls were actually low .
Poor weather conditions caused by Storm Ciara and the Ireland rugby international were among other factors that could influence voters ’ decisions on whether to enter the booths .
The country ’ s leaders cast their votes on Saturday morning .
President Michael D Higgins was accompanied by his wife Sabina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martin , the leader of main opposition party Fianna Fail , voted with his wife , daughter and two sons early on Saturday morning in Co Cork in the south .
Sinn Fein leader Ms McDonald also cast her vote in the capital on an “ important ” day .
Brexit did not feature prominently in a campaign dominated by domestic issues like spiralling rental prices , record-breaking homeless numbers , controversy over the state pension age and a struggling health service .
There appears to be a mood for change , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fein attracted support from younger voters who want to end Fine Gael ’ s nine years in power – but are unwilling to trust Fianna Fail again after the financial crash that tarnished its last term of office .

IRELAND was in gridlock last night as its three main parties Ireland’s were neck and neck following the general election, according to an exit poll.
Fine Gael are on 22.4%, Sinn Fein on 22.3% and Fianna Fail on 22.2% in what has been described as a “statistical dead heat”.
Meanwhile, the Green Party has been forecast to take 7.9%, Labour 4.6%, the Social Democrats 3.4% and Solidarity/People Before Profit 2.8%.
If the unprecedented results of the exit poll are realised on Sunday following the counting of the votes, it will represent a breakthrough for Sinn Fein challenging the 90-year duopoly of the state’s two main parties.
The odds would still be stacked against Mary Lou McDonald leading the next government as taoiseach since Sinn Fein only fielded 42 candidates in the race for the Dail parliament’s 160 seats.
None of the three parties are expected to reach the 80-seat threshold to enable it to govern on its own, and a coalition administration of some complexion is almost inevitable.
Negotiations to form a coalition government are likely to be complex with both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail previously stating they would not enter an agreement with Sinn Fein.
Following the last Irish election, negotiations to form the Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition took 70 days.
The exit poll, carried out by the Irish Times’ pollsters Ipsos MRBI, was commissioned jointly by The Irish Times, RTE, TG4 and UCD.
The exit poll results were announced on Saturday evening after voting finished at 10pm, after sampling across the country among 5,000 respondents.
There have been conflicting reports over voter turnout in Ireland’s first Saturday parliamentary poll in more than a century.
Many areas reported a brisk voting pace through the day – but Taoiseach Leo Varadkar claimed at one stage that the numbers going to the polls were actually low.
Poor weather conditions caused by Storm Ciara and the Ireland rugby international were among other factors that could influence voters’ decisions on whether to enter the booths.
The country’s leaders cast their votes on Saturday morning.
President Michael D Higgins was accompanied by his wife Sabina at a Dublin polling station.
Micheal Martin, the leader of main opposition party Fianna Fail, voted with his wife, daughter and two sons early on Saturday morning in Co Cork in the south.
Sinn Fein leader Ms McDonald also cast her vote in the capital on an “important” day.
Brexit did not feature prominently in a campaign dominated by domestic issues like spiralling rental prices, record-breaking homeless numbers, controversy over the state pension age and a struggling health service.
There appears to be a mood for change, and the exit poll also suggested that Sinn Fein attracted support from younger voters who want to end Fine Gael’s nine years in power – but are unwilling to trust Fianna Fail again after the financial crash that tarnished its last term of office.


politicalite--2020-02-09--EXCLUSIVE: Eyewitness REVEALS ALL On Phillip Schofield’s COSY DATE With Alleged ‘Toyboy Lover’

DAYTIME TV King Phillip Schofield was spotted dining in a restaurant with a This Morning staffer that he has is alleged to have been having an affair with back in March , Politicalite can exclusively reveal .
Schofield , 57 was spotted by a source with what is suspected to be Mathew McGreevy in March 2019 .
The source had popped in for lunch at White City ’ s swanky Bluebird Restaurant next to the ITV Daytime Studios – the posh restuarant boasts VIP Champagne at up to £130 a bottle .
Speaking exclusively to Politicalite , the source said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said to my friend I didn ’ t know Phillip Schofield was Gay , she said he ’ s not , he is married , and I said to her that they didn ’ t look like that to me , I thought they looked more like a couple.
” The claims add further fuel to fire on an alleged affair with This Morning runner , Mathew McGreevy .
Schofe was also spotted drinking with McGreevy back in 2015 in an internet prank video posted by YouTuber JackJonesTV who was popular in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McGreevy landed the plush runner job on the hit ITV daytime show , the budding actor got an exclusive ‘ Taste for Television ’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby in an exlcusive ‘ access all areas ’ tour at ITV ’ s then London Studios on the South Bank .
The lad was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy in Holmfirth , were Phillip , 57 is a patron .
The bombshell revelations and alleged affair have left many fans wondering what age Mathew was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegations have also ignited suggestions that Phillip Schofield abused his position of power and possible ‘ grooming ’ of a young person .
Mathew told The Manchester Evening News at the time : “ I couldn ’ t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Philip Schofield ” “ I am very new to TV , and I am always learning .
I have learnt a lot from The 2 faced Theatre Academy and they have opened many doors for me.
” After the trip , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mathew tweeted at the host : “ @ Schofe hey phillip , thanks for following me , how are you ?
” According to WattsApp messages believed to be from a show insider , McGreevy was said to be “ furious ” that Schofe had apparently ‘ f*cked him over ’ and was reportedly going to go to the press .
Mathew was also said to have had a ‘ close working-relationship ’ with Schofe and after he had a ‘ bust up ’ with the host he left This Morning to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Ruth Langsford .
Rumours went into over-drive on the set of the hit daytime show after Langsford lodged an official complaint .
“ It was odd because they were so close and then he up and went to Loose Women and they didn ’ t seem to be talking much anymore , ” one source told the Sun.
” At the time ITV said : “ ” It ’ s deeply disappointing and unfair for Phillip to be the target of this sort of malicious gossip.
” A show insider told The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.
” “ It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly , ” and according to one source , he often took younger gay guys “ under his wing ” and became a mentor to them .
They said : “ Phillip is a very caring guy .
Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him .
”

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PHILLIP Schofield was spotted dining in a restaurant with an alleged ‘toyboy lover’ that he is said to to have had an affair with behind the back of Mathew McGreevy back in March 2019, Politicalite can exclusively reveal.
Schofield, 61 was spotted by a source in March 2019 who had popped in for lunch at White City’s swanky Bluebird Restaurant next to the ITV Daytime Studios at Television Centre in West London – the posh restaurant boasts bottles of Champagne at up to £130 a bottle.
Speaking exclusively to Politicalite in 2020, the source said: “I saw them together and I said to my friend I didn’t know Phillip Schofield was Gay, she said he’s not, he is married, and I said to her that they didn’t look like that to me, I thought they looked more like a couple.”
The claims add further fuel to fire of an alleged affair with This Morning runner, Mathew McGreevy and this was the reason for the pair splitting up, Politicalite can reveal.
Schofe was spotted drinking with another runner, Mathew McGreevy back in 2015 in an internet prank video posted by YouTuber JackJonesTV who was popular in the mid-2000s.
HOW SCHOFE GROOMED HIS ‘GOPHER’
AGED 18 before Mathew McGreevy landed the plush runner job on the hit ITV daytime show, the budding actor got an exclusive ‘taste for television’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby in an VIP ‘access all areas’ tour at ITV’s then London Studios on the South Bank.
The lad was also a member of ‘The 2 Faced Theatre Academy’ in Holmfirth, close to Sheffield were Phillip, 57 is a patron.
The bombshell revelations and alleged affair have left many fans wondering what age Mathew was when the pair first started the alleged relationship.
The allegations have also ignited suggestions that Phillip Schofield abused his position of power and possible ‘grooming’ of a young person.
Mathew told The Manchester Evening News at the time: “I couldn’t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Philip Schofield”
“I am very new to TV, and I am always learning. I have learnt a lot from The 2 faced Theatre Academy and they have opened many doors for me.”
McGreevy and Schofield interacted well before 2014, in 2011 Phillip followed McGreavy on Twitter and Mathew tweeted at the host: “@Schofe hey phillip, thanks for following me, how are you?”
According to WattsApp messages believed to be from a show insider, McGreevy was said to be “furious” that Schofe had apparently ‘f*cked him over’ and was reportedly going to go to the press.
Mathew was also said to have had a ‘close working-relationship’ with Schofe and after he had a ‘bust up’ with the host he left This Morning to work on rival show Loose Women, fronted by Ruth Langsford.
Rumours went into over-drive on the set of the hit daytime show after Langsford lodged an official complaint.
“It was odd because they were so close and then he up and went to Loose Women and they didn’t seem to be talking much anymore,” one source told the Sun.”
At the time ITV said: “”It’s deeply disappointing and unfair for Phillip to be the target of this sort of malicious gossip.”
A show insider told The Daily Star Sunday: “Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.”
“It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly,” and according to one source, he often took younger gay guys “under his wing” and became a mentor to them.
They said: “Phillip is a very caring guy. Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves.
“There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him.”
Phillip – who has now left the broadcaster entirely – said in a long statement issued to the Daily Mail on Friday: “I am making this statement via the Daily Mail to whom I have already apologised personally for misleading, through my lawyer who I also misled, about a story which they wanted to write about me a few days ago.
“The first thing I want to say is: I am deeply sorry for having lied to them, and to many others about a relationship that I had with someone working on ‘This Morning’.
“I did have a consensual on-off relationship with a younger male colleague at ‘This Morning’.
“Contrary to speculation, whilst I met the man when he was a teenager and was asked to help him to get into television, it was only after he started to work on the show that it became more than just a friendship.
“That relationship was unwise, but not illegal. It is now over.”


politicalite--2020-02-09--WATCH: Phillip Schofield Was Spotted On Cosy DATE with Alleged ‘Lover’ in 2015

PHILLIP Schofield was spotted drinking with his alleged gay lover in 2015 , internet footage suggests .
Mathew McGreevy , then 19 was spotted with the popular daytime host in an internet prank video by YouTuber JackJonesTV who was popular in the mid-2000s .
This is not the first time the pair had been together .
In 2014 – before he landed the plush runner job on the hit daytime show McGreevy , then 18 ‘ got a taste for Television ’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby after being invited for an ‘ access all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then London Studios .
McGreevy was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy in Holmfirth , were Phillip , 57 is a patron .
The revelations and alleged affair have left may wondering what age Mathew was when the pair first met and have also brought suggestions of Mr Schofield abusing his position of power .
Mathew toldThe Manchester Evening News at the time : “ I couldn ’ t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Philip Schofield ” “ I am very new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning .
I have learnt a lot from The 2 faced Theatre Academy and they have opened many doors for me.
” After the trip , Phillip followed McGreavy on Twitter and Mathew tweeted at the host : “ @ Schofe hey phillip , thanks for following me , how are you ?
” According to WattsApp messages from a show insider , McGreevy was said to be “ furious ” that Schofe had apparently ‘ f*cked him over ’ and he was reportedly going to go to the press .
Mathew was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working-relationship ’ with Schofe and after he had a ‘ bust up ’ with the host he left This Morning to work on rival show Loose Women .
A show insider told The Daily Star Sunday : “ Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.
” “ It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly , ” and according to one source , he often took younger gay guys “ under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to them .
They said : “ Phillip is a very caring guy .
Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves .
“ There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him .
”

PHILLIP Schofield was spotted drinking with his alleged gay lover in 2015, internet footage suggests.
Mathew McGreevy, then 19 was spotted with the popular daytime host in an internet prank video by YouTuber JackJonesTV who was popular in the mid-2010s.
This is not the first time the pair had been together. In 2014 – before he landed the plush runner job on the hit daytime show McGreevy, then 18 ‘got a taste for Television’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby after being invited for an ‘access all areas’ tour at ITV’s then London Studios.
McGreevy was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy in Holmfirth, were Phillip, 57 is a patron. The revelations and alleged affair have left may wondering what age Mathew was when the pair first met and have also brought suggestions of Mr Schofield abusing his position of power.
Mathew toldThe Manchester Evening News at the time: “I couldn’t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Philip Schofield”
“I am very new to TV, and I am always learning. I have learnt a lot from The 2 faced Theatre Academy and they have opened many doors for me.”
After the trip, Phillip followed McGreavy on Twitter and Mathew tweeted at the host: “@Schofe hey phillip, thanks for following me, how are you?”
According to WattsApp messages from a show insider, McGreevy was said to be “furious” that Schofe had apparently ‘f*cked him over’ and he was reportedly going to go to the press.
Mathew was said to have had a ‘close working-relationship’ with Schofe and after he had a ‘bust up’ with the host he left This Morning to work on rival show Loose Women.
A show insider told The Daily Star Sunday: “Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.”
“It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly,” and according to one source, he often took younger gay guys “under his wing” and became a mentor to them.
They said: “Phillip is a very caring guy. Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves.
“There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-02-08--GROOM CUPBOARD: Schofield’s Alleged ‘Lover’ Was TEEN When He First Met This Morning Host

PHILLIP Schofield ’ s alleged gay lover , Mathew Mcgreevy was just eighteen-years-old when the pair first met during an exclusive backstage tour of This Morning .
In 2014 , before he landed the plush runner job on the hit daytime show Mr Mcgreevy , then 18 ‘ got a taste for Television ’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby after being invited for an ‘ access all areas ’ tour at ITV ’ s then London Studios .
McGreevy was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy in Holmfirth , were Phillip , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and alleged affair have left may wondering what age Mathew was when the pair first met and have also brought suggestions of Mr Schofield abusing his position of power .
Mathew told The Manchester Evening News at the time : “ I couldn ’ t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Philip Schofield ” “ I am very new to TV , and I am always learning .
I have learnt a lot from The 2 faced Theatre Academy and they have opened many doors for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when or how old he was were when the pair started a relationship .
Schofield , 57 is alleged to have been having the affair with the a runner who was said to have been “ furious ” that Schofe had apparently ‘ fucked him over ’ and he was reportedly going to go to the press .
McGreavy was said to have had a ‘ close working-relationship ’ with Schofe , but after they had a ‘ bust up ’ with McGreavy left This Morning to work on rival show Loose Women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set of the hit daytime show with Ruth Langsford lodging an official complaint .
ITV said that the runner was ‘ promoted ’ but other staff were said to be ‘ confused ’ about the move .
“ It was odd because they were so close and then he up and went to Loose Women and they didn ’ t seem to be talking much anymore , ” one source told the Sun in 2019 .
At the time ITV said : “ ” It ’ s deeply disappointing and unfair for Phillip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of malicious gossip.
” A show insider told The Daily Star Sunday : “ Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.
” “ It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly , ” and according to one source , he often took younger gay guys “ under his wing ” and became a mentor to them .
They said : “ Phillip is a very caring guy .
Over the years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves .
“ There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him .
”

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PHILLIP Schofield’s alleged gay lover, Matthew McGreevy was 18 years old when he was invited down to the This Morning studios for an exclusive backstage tour of the hit daytime show.
In 2014, before he landed the plush runner job on the show Mr McGreevy, then 18, ‘got a taste for television’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby after being invited for an ‘access all areas’ tour at ITV’s then-London Studios.
McGreevy was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy in Holmfirth, were Phillip, 57, is a patron.
The revelations and alleged affair have left many wondering what age Matthew was when the pair first met and have also brought suggestions of Mr Schofield abusing his position of power.
Matthew told The Manchester Evening News at the time: “I couldn’t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Phillip Schofield.
“I am very new to TV, and I am always learning. I have learnt a lot from The 2 faced Theatre Academy and they have opened many doors for me.”
It is not yet known when or how old he was at the time the pair started a relationship.
Schofield is alleged to have been having the affair with the runner who was said to have been “furious” that Schofe had apparently ‘fucked him over’, and he was reportedly going to the press.
McGreevy was said to have had a ‘close working relationship’ with Schofe, but after they had a ‘bust up’ with McGreevy left This Morning to work on rival show Loose Women.
Rumours went into over-drive on the set of the hit daytime show with Ruth Langsford lodging an official complaint.
ITV said that the runner was ‘promoted’ but other staff were said to be ‘confused’ about the move.
“It was odd because they were so close and then he up and went to Loose Women and they didn’t seem to be talking much anymore,” one source told the Sun in 2019.
At the time ITV said: “”It’s deeply disappointing and unfair for Phillip to be the target of this sort of malicious gossip.”
A show insider told The Daily Star Sunday: “Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.”
“It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly,” and according to one source, he often took younger gay guys “under his wing” and became a mentor to them.
They said: “Phillip is a very caring guy. Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves.
“There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-02-08--SCHOFIELD & THE GOPHER: ‘Brave’ TV Host ‘Only Came Out After AFFAIR with RUNNER Was About To Be Expo

SCHOFIELD & THE GOPHER: ‘Brave’ TV Host ‘Only Came Out After AFFAIR with RUNNER Was About To Be Exposed’

COWARDLY Phillip Schofield only came out to the nation on Friday after a secret affair with a This Morning runner was about to be exposed , it has been claimed .
Schofield , 57 is alleged to have been having an affair with a male runner called Matthew Mcgreevy who is said to have been “ furious ” that Schofe had apparently ‘ f*cked him over ’ and was reportedly going to go to the press .
Mcgreevy is said to have had a ‘ close working-relationship ’ with Schofe but after they had a ‘ bust up ’ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on rival ITV show Loose Women – fronted by Ruth Langsford .
Rumours went into over-drive on the set of the hit daytime show after Ruth Langsford lodged an official complaint .
ITV said that the runner was ‘ promoted ’ but other staff were said to be ‘ confused ’ about the move .
“ It was odd because they were so close and then he up and went to Loose Women and they didn ’ t seem to be talking much anymore , ” one source told the Sun in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ ” It ’ s deeply disappointing and unfair for Phillip to be the target of this sort of malicious gossip.
” : SCHOFE WAS SPOTTED ‘ DINING WITH GOPHER ’ BACK IN MARCH A show insider told The Daily Star Sunday : “ Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.
” “ It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly , ” and according to one source , he often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wing ” and became a mentor to them .
They said : “ Phillip is a very caring guy .
Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves .
“ There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him.
” READ MORE SHOCKING REVELATIONS ON OUR THIS MORNING SENSATION BELOW FIND OUT HOW PHIL AND MCGREEVY MET… TAP HERE TO SEE THE OF SCHOFE DINING WITH @ @

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by Jordan James reporting from LONDON
COWARDLY Phillip Schofield only came out to the nation on Friday after a secret affair with a This Morning runner was about to be exposed, it has been claimed.
Schofield, 57 is alleged to have been having an affair with a male runner called Matthew Mcgreevy who is said to have been “furious” that Schofe had apparently ‘f*cked him over’ and was reportedly going to go to the press.
McGreevy is said to have had a ‘close working-relationship’ with Schofe but after they had a ‘bust up’ the studio runner left This Morning to work on rival ITV show Loose Women – fronted by Ruth Langsford.
Rumours went into over-drive on the set of the hit daytime show after Ruth Langsford lodged an official complaint.
ITV said that the runner was ‘promoted’ but other staff were said to be ‘confused’ about the move.
“It was odd because they were so close and then he up and went to Loose Women and they didn’t seem to be talking much anymore,” one source told the Sun in 2019.
At the time ITV said: “”It’s deeply disappointing and unfair for Phillip to be the target of this sort of malicious gossip.”
A show insider The Daily Star Sunday : “Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.” told The Daily Star Sunday
“It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly,” and according to one source, he often took younger gay guys “under his wing” and became a mentor to them.
They said: “Phillip is a very caring guy. Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves.
“There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him.”
READ MORE SHOCKING REVELATIONS ON OUR THIS MORNING SENSATION BELOW


politicalite--2020-02-08--GUN HORROR: Soldier SHOOTS DEAD ‘atleast 20’ in Gun Rampage

A SOLDIER in Thailand has killed 20 people after going on a gun rampage .
The gunman named by local authorities as Sgt Jakrapanth Thomm was angry over a land dispute , and started his gun rampage in a popular shopping mall in north-western Thailand .
City and neighbourhood police officers said the man took a gun from his base and drove to the Terminal 21 Korat mall , shooting along the way .
A Thai Cabinet minister in confirmed that at least 20 people were killed with up to 31 injured in the mass shooting .
Local Police later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anutin Charnvirakul says there are no more bodies left inside the mall .
“ We don ’ t know whether there are any additional injuries or deaths or not.
” said the Minister .
He did not say whether the shooter had been found .
Mr Anutin earlier said that a doctor was shot while helping an injured person .
The shooter appeared to be armed with an assault rifle , based on security camera video aired on Thai Rath television .
Thai Rath said the incident began at about 3:30pm local time @

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A SOLDIER in Thailand has killed 20 people after going on a gun rampage.
The gunman named by local authorities as Sgt Jakrapanth Thomm was angry over a land dispute, and started his gun rampage in a popular shopping mall in north-western Thailand.
City and neighbourhood police officers said the man took a gun from his base and drove to the Terminal 21 Korat mall, shooting along the way.
A Thai Cabinet minister in confirmed that at least 20 people were killed with up to 31 injured in the mass shooting. Local Police later secured the mall.
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says there are no more bodies left inside the mall.
“We don’t know whether there are any additional injuries or deaths or not.” said the Minister. He did not say whether the shooter had been found.
Mr Anutin earlier said that a doctor was shot while helping an injured person.
The shooter appeared to be armed with an assault rifle, based on security camera video aired on Thai Rath television. Thai Rath said the incident began at about 3:30pm local time.


politicalite--2020-02-10--WHY NOW? Perez Hilton and Joan Collins Speak Out On Phillip Schofield

LEGENDARY Actress Joan Collins asked what the rest of Britain was thinking related to Phillip Schofield ’ s ‘ Mass Coming Out ’ when she appeared Monday ’ s Good Morning Britain Oscars special .
During the morning shows Oscars special live from Los Angeles the diva asked the pannel : “ What was the reason he suddenly felt he needed to go public with this , when a lot of people already knew .
I mean , we all knew.
” When asked about how the revelation would affect Phillip ’ s family , she responded : “ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw it .
I thought , why does he have to do that ?
It seems like he was living a fine life.
” She also claimed : “ everyone who knew him [ Phillip ] knew he was gay , ” “ Why does he want to tell anybody and confess , as it were ?
” I HAVE SO MANY OTHER QUESTIONS !
CELEBRITY blogger Perez Hilton also spoke about the “ rumours of Inappropriate-ness ” surrounding Phillip and chipped in : “ As somebody who works in Entertainment and writes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions… I would love to hear more from him ” “ I ’ m sure when the time is right , he will share more.
” He also added : “ There have been rumours of Inappropriateness ” and Joan asked “ what do you mean inappropriateness ” before being shutdown by Piers Morgan .
The rumours Joan and Perez spoke about are related to an alleged affair that Schofield , 57 was having with This Morning runner Matt McGreevy .
The hosts alleged gay lover , McGreevy was just 18 years old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exclusive backstage tour of This Morning .
In 2014 , before he landed the plush runner job on the hit daytime show Mr McGreevy , then 18 , ‘ got a taste for Television ’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby after being invited for an ‘ access all areas ’ tour at ITV ’ s then-London Studios .
McGreevy was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy in Holmfirth , were Phillip , 57 , is a patron .
The revelations and alleged affair have left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pair first met and have also brought suggestions of Mr Schofield abusing his position of power .
Matthew told The Manchester Evening News at the time : “ I couldn ’ t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Phillip Schofield .
“ I am very new to TV , and I am always learning .
I have learnt a lot from The 2 faced Theatre Academy and they have opened many doors for me.
” After the trip , it seems Phillip followed McGreavy on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ @ Schofe hey phillip , thanks for following me , how are you ?
” It is not yet known when or how old he was at the time the pair started a relationship .
Schofield is alleged to have been having the affair with the runner who was said to have been “ furious ” that Schofe had apparently ‘ fucked him over ’ , and he was reportedly going to the press .
McGreevy was said to have had a ‘ close working relationship ’ with Schofe , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ with McGreevy left This Morning to work on rival show Loose Women .
ITV said that the runner was ‘ promoted ’ but other staff were said to be ‘ confused ’ about the move .
“ It was odd because they were so close and then he up and went to Loose Women and they didn ’ t seem to be talking much anymore , ” one source told the Sun in 2019 .
At the time ITV said : “ It ’ s deeply disappointing and unfair for Phillip to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ malicious gossip.
” Schofe was also spotted drinking with McGreevy back in 2015 in an internet prank video posted by YouTuber JackJonesTV who was popular in the mid-2000s .
A show insider told The Daily Star Sunday : “ Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years .
“ It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly.
” And according to one source , he often took younger gay guys “ under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to them .
They said : “ Phillip is a very caring guy .
Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves .
“ There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him .
”

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LEGENDARY Actress Joan Collins asked what the rest of Britain was thinking related to Phillip Schofield’s ‘Mass Coming Out’ when she appeared Monday’s Good Morning Britain Oscars special.
During the morning shows Oscars special live from Los Angeles the diva asked the pannel: “What was the reason he suddenly felt he needed to go public with this, when a lot of people already knew. I mean, we all knew.”
When asked about how the revelation would affect Phillip’s family, she responded: “That’s what I thought when I saw it. I thought, why does he have to do that? It seems like he was living a fine life.”
She also claimed: “everyone who knew him [Phillip] knew he was gay,”
“Why does he want to tell anybody and confess, as it were?”
PEREZ HILTON I HAVE SO MANY OTHER QUESTIONS!
CELEBRITY blogger Perez Hilton also spoke about the “rumours of Inappropriate-ness” surrounding Phillip and chipped in: “As somebody who works in Entertainment and writes about celebrities I have so many other questions… I would love to hear more from him”
“I’m sure when the time is right, he will share more.” He also added: “There have been rumours of Inappropriateness” and Joan asked “what do you mean inappropriateness” before being shutdown by Piers Morgan.
The rumours Joan and Perez spoke about are related to an alleged affair that Schofield, 57 was having with This Morning runner Matt McGreevy.
In 2014, before he landed the plush runner job on the hit daytime show Mr McGreevy, then 18, ‘got a taste for Television’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby after being invited for an ‘access all areas’ tour at ITV’s then-London Studios.
McGreevy was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy in Holmfirth, were Phillip, 57, is a patron. The revelations and alleged affair have left many wondering what age Matthew was when the pair started a relationship and have also brought suggestions of Mr Schofield abusing his position of power.
Following the trip Matthew told The Manchester Evening News at the time: “I couldn’t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Phillip Schofield.
“I am very new to TV, and I am always learning. I have learnt a lot from The 2 faced Theatre Academy and they have opened many doors for me.”
McGreevy and Schofield interacted well before 2014, in 2011 Phillip followed McGreavy on Twitter and Mathew tweeted at the host: “@Schofe hey phillip, thanks for following me, how are you?”
Schofield is alleged to have been having the affair with the runner and he was said to have been “furious” that Schofe had apparently ‘fucked him over’, and he was reportedly going to the press.
McGreevy was also said to have had a ‘close working relationship’ with Schofe, but after they had a ‘bust up’ with McGreevy left This Morning to work on rival show Loose Women.
ITV said that the runner was ‘promoted’ but other staff were said to be ‘confused’ about the move.
“It was odd because they were so close and then he up and went to Loose Women and they didn’t seem to be talking much anymore,” one source told the Sun in 2019.
At the time ITV said: “It’s deeply disappointing and unfair for Phillip to be the target of this sort of malicious gossip.”
Schofe was also spotted drinking with McGreevy back in 2015 in an internet prank video posted by YouTuber JackJonesTV who was popular in the mid-2000s.
A show insider told The Daily Star Sunday: “Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.
“It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly.”
And according to one source, he often took younger gay guys “under his wing” and became a mentor to them.
They said: “Phillip is a very caring guy. Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves.
“There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-02-08--GROOM CUPBOARD: Schofield’s Alleged ‘Lover’ Was TEEN When He Met This Morning Host

PHILLIP Schofield ’ s alleged gay lover , Matthew McGreevy was 18 years old when he was invited down to the This Morning studios for an exclusive backstage tour of the hit daytime show .
In 2014 , before he landed the plush runner job on the show Mr McGreevy , then 18 , ‘ got a taste for television ’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby after being invited for an ‘ access all areas ’ tour at ITV ’ s then-London Studios .
McGreevy was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is a patron .
The revelations and alleged affair have left many wondering what age Matthew was when the pair first met and have also brought suggestions of Mr Schofield abusing his position of power .
Matthew told The Manchester Evening News at the time : “ I couldn ’ t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Phillip Schofield .
“ I am very new to TV , and I am always learning .
I have learnt a lot from The 2 faced Theatre Academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me.
” It is not yet known when or how old he was at the time the pair started a relationship .
Schofield is alleged to have been having the affair with the runner who was said to have been “ furious ” that Schofe had apparently ‘ fucked him over ’ , and he was reportedly going to the press .
McGreevy was said to have had a ‘ close working relationship ’ with Schofe , but after they had a ‘ bust up ’ with McGreevy left This Morning to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went into over-drive on the set of the hit daytime show with Ruth Langsford lodging an official complaint .
ITV said that the runner was ‘ promoted ’ but other staff were said to be ‘ confused ’ about the move .
“ It was odd because they were so close and then he up and went to Loose Women and they didn ’ t seem to be talking much anymore , ” one source told the Sun in 2019 .
At the time ITV said : “ ” It ’ s deeply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the target of this sort of malicious gossip.
” A show insider told The Daily Star Sunday : “ Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years.
” “ It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly , ” and according to one source , he often took younger gay guys “ under his wing ” and became a mentor to them .
They said : “ Phillip is a very caring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves .
“ There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him .
”


politicalite--2020-02-11--FAIR AND BALANCED: Gov’t Could Hand BBC Director Gig To Murdoch’s Daughter

THE BIASED BBC could soon be getting a dose of the Fox News treatment as the Government moots giving the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s daughter .
In a move to send chills down the spines of the @ @ @ @ @ Downing Street reportedly sees the move as a golden opportunity to ‘ get their own @ @ @ @ @ BBC by handing the top job to Elisabeth Murdoch .
Murdoch ’ s News Corp @ @ @ @ @ The Times and Fox News could soon have a Murdoch at the BBC – and @ @ @ @ @ the BBC licence fee by Murdoch papers .
Ms Murdoch who started her own TV @ @ @ @ @ was behind massive telly successes such as Hunted , Masterchef , Broadchurch and Mary Berry @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Got To Dance could soon get the top job .
The i-newspaper reported @ @ @ @ @ supports the BBC licence fee ” but wants the BBC to show “ how efficiently @ @ @ @ @ on actual content ” .

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THE BIASED BBC could soon be getting a dose of the Fox News treatment as the Government moots giving the Director-general job to Rupert Murdoch’s daughter.
In a move to send chills down the spines of the Guardianista establishment at the corporation Downing Street reportedly sees the move as a golden opportunity to ‘get their own back’ on the pro-EU BBC by handing the top job to Elisabeth Murdoch.
Murdoch’s News Corp that owns The Sun, The Times and Fox News could soon have a Murdoch at the BBC – and could silence long-running criticism of the BBC licence fee by Murdoch papers.
Ms Murdoch who started her own TV production company ‘Shine’ was behind massive telly successes such as Hunted, Masterchef, Broadchurch and Mary Berry cooking programmes and Sky 1’s Got To Dance could soon get the top job.
The i-newspaper reported that Elisabeth, 51 “supports the BBC licence fee” but wants the BBC to show “how efficiently that funding is being spent on actual content”.
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politicalite--2020-02-11--N26: Unsecure German Mobile Bank Leaves UK and Blames Brexit

A FAILING un-secure German mobile banking service that is only available online has announced it is leaving the UK due to Brexit .
The company that has been beset by several security issues since its launch in 2013 claimed that it would no longer be able to operate in Britain with its European banking licence .
The so-called ‘ bank ’ will close customers accounts on April 15th and has notified account holders to transfer money to alternative bank accounts and move to alternative providers , and to top up accounts with negative balances .
In June 2016 the bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be terminated .
The bank cited as main reasons that some customers were making too many ATM withdrawals .
In December 2016 Vincent Haupert , a computer science expert claimed how he could take advantage of security vulnerabilities in order to get access to N26 users ’ accounts .
In March 2019 , German media reported that customers who had their account credentials stolen found it difficult to contact the bank and resolve the situation .
Customer advocates reported that there was a growing number of complaints from phishing victims who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found it difficult to contact the bank , and In a widely reported case N26 took more than two weeks to restore access for a customer who had €80,000 stolen from their account .
In a statement , N26 said : “ With the UK having left the EU at the end of January , we will in due course no longer be able to operate in the UK with our European banking licence .
Therefore we will be leaving the UK and closing all accounts in the coming months .
”

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A FAILING un-secure German mobile banking service that is only available online has announced it is leaving the UK due to Brexit.
The company that has been beset by several security issues since its launch in 2013 claimed that it would no longer be able to operate in Britain with its European banking licence.
The so-called ‘bank’ will close customers accounts on April 15th and has notified account holders to transfer money to alternative bank accounts and move to alternative providers, and to top up accounts with negative balances.
In June 2016 the bank notified several customers that their accounts were going to be terminated. The bank cited as main reasons that some customers were making too many ATM withdrawals.
‘FLAWED SECURITY’
In December 2016 Vincent Haupert, a computer science expert claimed how he could take advantage of security vulnerabilities in order to get access to N26 users’ accounts.
In March 2019, German media reported that customers who had their account credentials stolen found it difficult to contact the bank and resolve the situation.
Customer advocates reported that there was a growing number of complaints from phishing victims who were unable to access their accounts and found it difficult to contact the bank, and In a widely reported case N26 took more than two weeks to restore access for a customer who had €80,000 stolen from their account.
In a statement, N26 said: “With the UK having left the EU at the end of January, we will in due course no longer be able to operate in the UK with our European banking licence. Therefore we will be leaving the UK and closing all accounts in the coming months.”


politicalite--2020-02-11--FULL SPEED AHEAD: Boris Johnson Gives HS2 Green-Light Promising ‘Better Oversight’

PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has given the green light on HS2 , despite concerns over spiralling costs .
The Prime @ @ @ @ @ Commons that his Government had the “ guts to take the decision ” to deliver @ @ @ @ @ To avoid “ further blow outs ” in HS2 ’ s cost or schedule , @ @ @ @ @ be taken to “ restore discipline to the programme ” , he said .
This @ @ @ @ @ whose full time job will be to oversee the project , and changes to the @ @ @ @ @ The announcement follows the completion of a Government-commissioned review by former HS2 Ltd chairman Douglas @ @ @ @ @ the programme should be scrapped .
Mr Johnson said : “ The review recently conducted @ @ @ @ @ no doubt of the clinching case for high-speed rail .
“ A vast increase in @ @ @ @ @ of extra seats making it much easier for travellers to move up and down our @ @ @ @ @ “ And that means faster journey times , not just more capacity .
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PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has given the green light on HS2, despite concerns over spiralling costs.
The Prime Minister told the House of Commons that his Government had the “guts to take the decision” to deliver prosperity across the country.
To avoid “further blow outs” in HS2’s cost or schedule, a series of measures will be taken to “restore discipline to the programme”, he said.
This will include appointing a minister whose full time job will be to oversee the project, and changes to the way HS2 is managed.
The announcement follows the completion of a Government-commissioned review by former HS2 Ltd chairman Douglas Oakervee into whether or not the programme should be scrapped.
Mr Johnson said: “The review recently conducted by Douglas Oakervee … leaves no doubt of the clinching case for high-speed rail.
“A vast increase in capacity with hundreds of thousands of extra seats making it much easier for travellers to move up and down our long, narrow country.
“And that means faster journey times, not just more capacity.”
Additional Reporting by PA Media.


politicalite--2020-02-12--DEADLY VIRUS HITS LONDON: Woman brings MORE Coronavirus to Britain from China

A CHINESE woman has brought more of the deadly Coronavirus to Britain after flying in from China , according to reports .
The unnamed lady flew into London from China days ago and tested positive for the deadly disease that has so far infected eight people in the UK , bringing the total to nine .
Britain ’ s Chief medical officer told the BBC “ the woman was transferred to a specialist NHS centre at Guy ’ s and St Thomas ’ in central London.
” A BRITISH businessman who passed on the disease to five people in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have made a ‘ full recovery ’ .
Steve Walsh , a 53-year-old scout leader from Brighton in East Sussex left hospital after making a full recovery .
He poses “ no risk to the public ” , NHS England said .
FORMULA ONE was plunged into chaos yesterday after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed by organisers due to Coronavirus .
The event due to be held in Shanghai on 19 April was cancelled with organisers saying : “ As a result of continued health concerns and with the World Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health emergency , the FIA and Formula 1 have taken these measures in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff , championship participants and fans , which remains of primary concern.
” “ All parties will take the appropriate amount of time to study the viability of potential alternative dates for the Grand Prix later in the year should the situation improve.
” “ The Chinese Grand Prix has long been an important part of the F1 calendar with many passionate fans .
The FIA F1 community looks forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible and wishes everyone in the country the best during this difficult time.
” The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) .
Close to 500 hundred have died and more than 24,000 people have been infected with the respiratory disease which originated in the Wuhan city in China .
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO CHINA ?
The Government has warned people not to travel to China .
The official advise from the FCO ( Foreign and Commonwealth Office ) is against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mainland China ( not including Hong Kong and Macao ) .
The Foreign Office added : “ The British Consulates-General in Wuhan and Chongqing are currently closed .
If you ’ re in China and able to leave , you should do so.
” People who have travelled to other locations have also been told to self-isolate if they have come back from countries including Thailand and Japan .
The official list of countries include : HOW YOU CAN HELP TO THE SPREAD The UK Government launched a UK-wide public information blitz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services .
So far NINE cases have hit the UK , most cases are from China .
The government-funded campaign includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection .
The campaign will promote important hygiene practices , such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue , to stem the spread of viruses .
The campaign advises the public to : • always carry tissues and use them to catch coughs and sneezes , and bin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and water , or use sanitiser gel , to kill germs Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ Our highly trained and experienced clinicians are working round the clock to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the UK.
” “ The government has detailed plans for how to deal with an outbreak like this .
We can all play our part.
” “ Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ information campaign to help the public protect themselves and each other.
” “ Our world-class NHS is well prepared and we are doing everything we can to protect the public.
” People who have travelled back from the Hubei province in China within the last 14 days are being asked to : • stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu • call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city • if you are in Northern Ireland , call your GP Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China ( not including Macao or Hong Kong ) to the UK in the last 14 days and develops symptoms of cough , fever or shortness of breath should immediately self-isolate , even if symptoms are minor , and call NHS 111 .
The UK is extremely well prepared for any potential outbreak of an infectious disease – we are one of the first countries in the world to have developed a test for the new virus .
On Friday 31 January 2020 , 2 patients in England , who are members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
They are receiving specialist NHS care and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus .
The government is already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had to prevent further spread , and are in close contact with the World Health Organization and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure the UK is ready for all eventualities .
Coronavirus presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever , a cough or difficulty breathing .
The current evidence is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For further information on coronavirus , visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus .

A CHINESE woman has brought more of the deadly Coronavirus to Britain after flying in from China, according to reports.
The unnamed lady flew into London from China days ago and tested positive for the deadly disease that has so far infected eight people in the UK, bringing the total to nine.
Britain’s Chief medical officer told the BBC “the woman was transferred to a specialist NHS centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ in central London.”
BRIT SUPER-SPREADER RECOVERS
A BRITISH businessman who passed on the disease to five people in the UK after travelling from Singapore is said to have made a ‘full recovery’.
Steve Walsh, a 53-year-old scout leader from Brighton in East Sussex left hospital after making a full recovery.
He poses “no risk to the public”, NHS England said.
F1 ON HOLD DUE TO DEADLY VIRUS
FORMULA ONE was plunged into chaos yesterday after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed by organisers due to Coronavirus.
The event due to be held in Shanghai on 19 April was cancelled with organisers saying: “As a result of continued health concerns and with the World Health Organisation declaring the coronavirus as a global health emergency, the FIA and Formula 1 have taken these measures in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff, championship participants and fans, which remains of primary concern.”
“All parties will take the appropriate amount of time to study the viability of potential alternative dates for the Grand Prix later in the year should the situation improve.”
“The Chinese Grand Prix has long been an important part of the F1 calendar with many passionate fans. The FIA F1 community looks forward to racing in China as soon as possible and wishes everyone in the country the best during this difficult time.”
The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Close to 500 hundred have died and more than 24,000 people have been infected with the respiratory disease which originated in the Wuhan city in China.
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO CHINA?
The Government has warned people not to travel to China. The official advise from the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) is against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China (not including Hong Kong and Macao).
The Foreign Office added: “The British Consulates-General in Wuhan and Chongqing are currently closed. If you’re in China and able to leave, you should do so.”
People who have travelled to other locations have also been told to self-isolate if they have come back from countries including Thailand and Japan.
The official list of countries include:
China
Japan
Republic of Korea
Taiwan
Singapore
Malaysia
Hong Kong
Macau
HOW YOU CAN HELP TO STOP THE SPREAD
The UK Government launched a UK-wide public information blitz last week advising Brits on how to slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services.
So far NINE cases have hit the UK, most cases are from China.
The government-funded campaign includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection.
The campaign will promote important hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses.
The campaign advises the public to:
always carry tissues and use them to catch coughs and sneezes, and bin the tissue
wash hands with soap and water, or use sanitiser gel, to kill germs
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Our highly trained and experienced clinicians are working round the clock to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the UK.”
“The government has detailed plans for how to deal with an outbreak like this. We can all play our part.”
“Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this. Today we have launched a UK-wide public information campaign to help the public protect themselves and each other.”
“Our world-class NHS is well prepared and we are doing everything we can to protect the public.”
People who have travelled back from the Hubei province in China within the last 14 days are being asked to:
stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu
call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city
if you are in Northern Ireland, call your GP
Anyone who has travelled from anywhere else in China (not including Macao or Hong Kong) to the UK in the last 14 days and develops symptoms of cough, fever or shortness of breath should immediately self-isolate, even if symptoms are minor, and call NHS 111.
The UK is extremely well prepared for any potential outbreak of an infectious disease – we are one of the first countries in the world to have developed a test for the new virus.
On Friday 31 January 2020, 2 patients in England, who are members of the same family, tested positive for coronavirus.
They are receiving specialist NHS care and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus.
The government is already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had to prevent further spread, and are in close contact with the World Health Organization and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure the UK is ready for all eventualities.
Coronavirus presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever, a cough or difficulty breathing. The current evidence is that most cases appear to be mild. For further information on coronavirus, visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus.


politicalite--2020-02-12--JOURNO KILLING: Dissident Irish Republican Who SHOT Journalist Charged

A MAN has been charged with the murder of Irish journalist Lyra McKee .
McKee , 29 , was shot @ @ @ @ @ while observing rioting in Londonderry in April .
The New IRA said it carried out @ @ @ @ @ Service of Northern Ireland ( PSNI ) said : “ Detectives from the PSNI ’ @ @ @ @ @ charged a 52-year-old man with the murder of 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee , who was @ @ @ @ @ Derry/Londonderry on 18 April 2019 .
Man charged with murder of Lyra McKee .
“ @ @ @ @ @ city who was arrested by detectives yesterday and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite , @ @ @ @ @ of a firearm with intent to endanger life and professing to be a member of @ @ @ @ @ will appear at Londonderry Magistrates ’ Court on Thursday .

A MAN has been charged with the murder of Irish journalist Lyra McKee.
McKee, 29, was shot dead by dissident Irish republicans while observing rioting in Londonderry in April.
The New IRA said it carried out the killing.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said: “Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have charged a 52-year-old man with the murder of 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot dead by terrorists in Derry/Londonderry on 18 April 2019.
Man charged with murder of Lyra McKee.
“The man, from the city who was arrested by detectives yesterday and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite, is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and professing to be a member of a proscribed organisation.”
He will appear at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
More follows.
Additional reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-02-13--THE NO DEAL CHANCELLOR: ‘We DON’T need a trade deal with the EU’ says Rishi Sunak

BRITAIN ’ s brand spanking new Chancellor claimed the country doesn ’ t need a trade deal with the EU earlier this month .
Rishi Sunak made the comments earlier this month when he was still in his post of chief secretary to the Treasury .
He told Sky ’ s Burley @ Breakfast : “ While the Government wants such a deal , there are other options if one is not secured ” Remainer Kay Burley told the Chancellor “ We need to do a trade deal with the EU ” he hit back : “ We don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left .
There are lots of other ways that countries trade with each other.
” Mentioning the Canada style deal .
He added that Britain should not “ follow all of their rules ” .
“ We don ’ t want to be a rule follower ; the EU referendum showed the public did not want alignment.
” BUT JUST WHO IS RISHI SUNAK ?
BRITAIN has a new chancellor and he ’ s a Brexiteer called Rishi Sunak , the man who has been a rising star of The Conservative Party since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sunak is the MP for Richmond in Yorkshire and was Mr quick to establish himself as a free thinker .
The Brexiteer produced a report on the merits of introducing free ports after leaving the European Union , a tax-break concept that Prime Minister Boris Johnson cherry-picked for his own leadership campaign .
Mr Sunak ’ s decision , along with high-flying colleagues Oliver Dowden and Robert Jenrick , to jointly back Mr Johnson during the summer leadership contest was seen as a major win for the former London mayor ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood of the party on-board .
The trio wrote at the time : “ Beyond Brexit , Boris Johnson is one of life ’ s optimists and can help us recapture a sense of excitement and hope about what we Conservatives can do for Britain.
” The PM was quick to reward Mr Sunak ’ s loyalty , making him chief secretary to the Treasury after entering Downing Street in July .
The level of trust placed in the Oxford University graduate was further demonstrated after Sajid Javid turned down the job of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post-Brexit reshuffle of his Cabinet .
It was Mr Sunak who was given the nod and promoted to one of the great offices of state in Mr Javid ’ s stead on Thursday .
At the age of 39 , he misses out on being the youngest chancellor of the past century by just a single year – George Osborne was 38 when he took charge of the Treasury in 2010 .
The eldest of three children and born into what he dubbed an “ NHS family ” , Mr Sunak ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran her own pharmacy , according to the biography on his MP website .
His grandparents were born in India and emigrated to the UK from East Africa in the 1960s .
Before entering politics , he had a successful business career , working as an analyst for investment bank Goldman Sachs before going on to work in hedge and investment fund management .
The private school-educated politician , explaining his motivation for getting involved with politics , said : “ From working in my mum ’ s tiny chemist shop to my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen first-hand how politicians should support free enterprise and innovation to ensure our future prosperity.
” Married with two daughters , he met wife Akshata while studying at Stanford University in the US .
The Southampton-raised Cabinet minister lists his hobbies as keeping fit , playing cricket and football and watching films .
As a Hindu , he takes his Commons oath on the Bhagavad Gita , a sacred Sanskrit text .

BRITAIN’s brand spanking new Chancellor claimed the country doesn’t need a trade deal with the EU earlier this month.
Rishi Sunak made the comments earlier this month when he was still in his post of chief secretary to the Treasury.
He told Sky’s Burley@Breakfast: “While the Government wants such a deal, there are other options if one is not secured”
Remainer Kay Burley told the Chancellor “We need to do a trade deal with the EU” he hit back: “We don’t need to.”
“We have left. There are lots of other ways that countries trade with each other.” Mentioning the Canada style deal.
He added that Britain should not “follow all of their rules” .
“We don’t want to be a rule follower; the EU referendum showed the public did not want alignment.”
THE TORIES CALL HIM A RISING STAR .. BUT JUST WHO IS RISHI SUNAK?
BRITAIN has a new chancellor and he’s a Brexiteer called Rishi Sunak, the man who has been a rising star of The Conservative Party since he entered mainstream politics five years ago.
Sunak is the MP for Richmond in Yorkshire and was Mr quick to establish himself as a free thinker.
The Brexiteer produced a report on the merits of introducing free ports after leaving the European Union, a tax-break concept that Prime Minister Boris Johnson cherry-picked for his own leadership campaign.
Mr Sunak’s decision, along with high-flying colleagues Oliver Dowden and Robert Jenrick, to jointly back Mr Johnson during the summer leadership contest was seen as a major win for the former London mayor’s campaign, proving he had the young blood of the party on-board.
The trio wrote at the time: “Beyond Brexit, Boris Johnson is one of life’s optimists and can help us recapture a sense of excitement and hope about what we Conservatives can do for Britain.”
The PM was quick to reward Mr Sunak’s loyalty, making him chief secretary to the Treasury after entering Downing Street in July.
The level of trust placed in the Oxford University graduate was further demonstrated after Sajid Javid turned down the job of chancellor in the PM’s first post-Brexit reshuffle of his Cabinet.
It was Mr Sunak who was given the nod and promoted to one of the great offices of state in Mr Javid’s stead on Thursday.
At the age of 39, he misses out on being the youngest chancellor of the past century by just a single year – George Osborne was 38 when he took charge of the Treasury in 2010.
The eldest of three children and born into what he dubbed an “NHS family”, Mr Sunak’s father was a GP and his mother ran her own pharmacy, according to the biography on his MP website.
His grandparents were born in India and emigrated to the UK from East Africa in the 1960s.
Before entering politics, he had a successful business career, working as an analyst for investment bank Goldman Sachs before going on to work in hedge and investment fund management.
The private school-educated politician, explaining his motivation for getting involved with politics, said: “From working in my mum’s tiny chemist shop to my experience building large businesses, I have seen first-hand how politicians should support free enterprise and innovation to ensure our future prosperity.”
Married with two daughters, he met wife Akshata while studying at Stanford University in the US.
The Southampton-raised Cabinet minister lists his hobbies as keeping fit, playing cricket and football and watching films.
As a Hindu, he takes his Commons oath on the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Sanskrit text.
Additional Reporting by PA Media