politicalite--2020-10-12--THE FAT CONTROLLER: Liverpool Mayor Attacks Tories After Calling For Lockdown

LIVERPOOL Metro Mayor Joe Anderson attacked the Tories for putting the city under the UK ’ s toughest Lockdown tier , despite calling for a ‘ total lockdown ’ in September .
Joe Anderson , a stalwart Labour politician that locals say requires a ‘ total lockdown ’ on his fridge , is facing total annihilation at the next Mayoral elections after he called on the Tory Government to close down his city , leading to locals mercilessly trolling him online .
On September 29th 2020 , Anderson curried the favour of the Mirror Group press telling the Liverpool Echo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , now he ’ s blaming Boris for enacting a Tier 3 lockdown on Liverpool “ by Diktact.
” Yes , really .
The Fat Controller had previously called for “ circuit breaker ” shutdown to deal with the virus that was at the time surging in the city – now Liverpudlians are revolting , he ’ s blaming Boris .
Mayor Anderson said in September : “ I think we now have to break the circuit .
I think this is needed in Liverpool but also across the country.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level of case increases continuing at this rate.
” “ We have the third highest rate in the country and rising rapidly.
” “ I think there is no question now that we need stronger lockdown measures , how else can we arrest these numbers ?
” “ We simply can not allow it to continue to spread at this rate – it is getting out of control.
” “ I think a couple of weeks of full lockdown could be the only way that we can arrest that incline and try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today attacked the Tories and tweeted : “ Let ’ s be clear that having ignored my pleas for over a month , the Government now blame us , and impose “ lockdown by diktat ” without a full financial package and support for businesses we are levelling down not levelling up .
We will continue to stand up for our local businesses.
” Yet Anderson was calling for a local Lockdown – and the Government now has given into his demands and locals have reacted with anger , Anderson is again keen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now spoken of his “ disbelief ” at the “ volume of abuse ” online by angry Liverpudlians and has vowed to leave Twitter over alleged abuse… ( it ’ s not abuse Mayor Anderson , it ’ s locals telling you what they think . )
On the other side of the North West region , one metro Mayor has been praised for his fight against the Government ’ s draconian lockdowns .
Andy Burnham has been pushing the Government hard to ensure Greater Manchester would be put in Tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to blame the Government for its failure to enact a full lockdown , rather than accept responsibility for his mishandling of the COVID crisis in Liverpool , despite local Mayors having a veto on Teir 3 lockdowns .
LOCAL leaders in Red Wall areas in the UK have reportedly been given a veto against the toughest level of Lockdowns .
Reports suggest that Prime Minister gave local mayors such as Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham a veto over the harshest Teir 3 lockdown rules on response to what local leaders branded “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to accept a Tier 3 lockdown for Greater Manchester – and Boris has not put Greater Manchester under the toughest restrictions .
Areas in Yorkshire and the North East have also been saved from being forced to close pubs and restaurants after local leaders failed to agree to a Tier Three lockdown .
In Liverpool , it appears Mayors such as Joe Anderson have accepted Government cash for the draconian lockdown .

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LIVERPOOL Metro Mayor Joe Anderson attacked the Tories for putting the city under the UK’s toughest Lockdown tier, despite calling for a ‘total lockdown’ in September.
Joe Anderson, a stalwart Labour politician that locals say requires a ‘total lockdown’ on his fridge, is facing total annihilation at the next Mayoral elections after he called on the Tory Government to close down his city, leading to locals mercilessly trolling him online.
On September 29th 2020, Anderson curried the favour of the Mirror Group press telling the Liverpool Echo that Liverpool “needed a full lockdown.”, now he’s blaming Boris for enacting a Tier 3 lockdown on Liverpool “by Diktact.” Yes, really.
The Fat Controller had previously called for “circuit breaker” shutdown to deal with the virus that was at the time surging in the city – now Liverpudlians are revolting, he’s blaming Boris.
Mayor Anderson said in September: “I think we now have to break the circuit. I think this is needed in Liverpool but also across the country.”
“We simply cannot see the current level of case increases continuing at this rate.”
“We have the third highest rate in the country and rising rapidly.”
“I think there is no question now that we need stronger lockdown measures, how else can we arrest these numbers?”
“We simply cannot allow it to continue to spread at this rate – it is getting out of control.”
“I think a couple of weeks of full lockdown could be the only way that we can arrest that incline and try to bring it under control.”
Mayor Anderson today attacked the Tories and tweeted: “Let’s be clear that having ignored my pleas for over a month, the Government now blame us, and impose “lockdown by diktat” without a full financial package and support for businesses we are levelling down not levelling up. We will continue to stand up for our local businesses.”
Let’s be clear that having ignored my pleas for over a month, the Government now blame us, and impose “lockdown by diktat” without a full financial package and support for businesses we are levelling down not levelling up. We will continue to stand up for our local businesses. — Joe Anderson (@joeando58) October 12, 2020
Yet Anderson was calling for a local Lockdown – and the Government now has given into his demands and locals have reacted with anger, Anderson is again keen to blame anyone but himself.
He has now spoken of his “disbelief” at the “volume of abuse” online by angry Liverpudlians and has vowed to leave Twitter over alleged abuse… (it’s not abuse Mayor Anderson, it’s locals telling you what they think.)
BURNHAM PRAISED
On the other side of the North West region, one metro Mayor has been praised for his fight against the Government’s draconian lockdowns.
Andy Burnham has been pushing the Government hard to ensure Greater Manchester would be put in Tier 2.
It seems Fat Controller Joe Anderson wanted to blame the Government for its failure to enact a full lockdown, rather than accept responsibility for his mishandling of the COVID crisis in Liverpool, despite local Mayors having a veto on Teir 3 lockdowns.
METRO MAYORS GET TEIR 3 VETO
LOCAL leaders in Red Wall areas in the UK have reportedly been given a veto against the toughest level of Lockdowns.
Reports suggest that Prime Minister gave local mayors such as Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham a veto over the harshest Teir 3 lockdown rules on response to what local leaders branded “diktats” by Whitehall.
Burnham refused to accept a Tier 3 lockdown for Greater Manchester – and Boris has not put Greater Manchester under the toughest restrictions.
Areas in Yorkshire and the North East have also been saved from being forced to close pubs and restaurants after local leaders failed to agree to a Tier Three lockdown.
In Liverpool, it appears Mayors such as Joe Anderson have accepted Government cash for the draconian lockdown.


politicalite--2020-10-12--LOCKDOWN VETO: Red Wall Leaders Given VETO Against Tough Lockdowns

LOCAL leaders in Red Wall areas in the UK have reportedly been given a veto against the toughest level of Lockdowns .
Reports suggest that Prime Minister gave local mayors such as Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham a veto over the harshest Teir 3 lockdown rules on response to what local leaders branded “ diktats ” by Whitehall .
Burnham refused to accept a Tier 3 lockdown for Greater Manchester – and Boris has not put Greater Manchester under the toughest restrictions .
Areas in Yorkshire and the North East have also been saved from being forced to close pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agree to a Tier Three lockdown .
Boris has offered more cash for enforcement if they accept a Tier 3 lockdown , that is , however , unlikely as the electorate does not support tougher measures , with local leader Andy Burnham standing up for locals .
Boris said in the commons today : “ I hope they will accept our offer and go into Tier 3 where necessary.
” Andy Burnham has become somewhat of a local hero after fighting the Government .
He praised Boris Johnson and the Government for “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tougher lockdown on Greater Manchester .
“ This is the right decision & we ’ re glad the Government has listened.
” said Burnham .
In the Commons , the prime minister praised Merseyside for its so-called “ cooperation ” , but many say Liverpool had “ rolled over ” to Westminster .
Boris told MPs : “ Engagement with other leaders in the North West , the North EaseffectYorkshire & Humber is continuing.
” Boris offered cash for areas that went into tougher lockdowns and urged different areas to recognise what was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ larger affect over the test-and-trace scheme and the federal government paying two-thirds of the wages of employees in shut-down companies.
” “ I believe not to act would be unforgivable , so I hope that rapid progress can be made in the coming days , ” Mr Johnson said .
He then hinted that native leaders had prevented more durable motion being taken now , saying : “ I hope they will accept our offer and go into tier 3 where necessary.
” The Three Tier system will go to a vote in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win the vote .
More on Coronavirus follows .

LOCAL leaders in Red Wall areas in the UK have reportedly been given a veto against the toughest level of Lockdowns.
Reports suggest that Prime Minister gave local mayors such as Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham a veto over the harshest Teir 3 lockdown rules on response to what local leaders branded “diktats” by Whitehall.
Burnham refused to accept a Tier 3 lockdown for Greater Manchester – and Boris has not put Greater Manchester under the toughest restrictions.
Areas in Yorkshire and the North East have also been saved from being forced to close pubs and restaurants after local leaders failed to agree to a Tier Three lockdown.
Boris has offered more cash for enforcement if they accept a Tier 3 lockdown, that is, however, unlikely as the electorate does not support tougher measures, with local leader Andy Burnham standing up for locals.
Boris said in the commons today: “I hope they will accept our offer and go into Tier 3 where necessary.”
Andy Burnham has become somewhat of a local hero after fighting the Government.
He praised Boris Johnson and the Government for “listening” to his concerns about a tougher lockdown on Greater Manchester.
“This is the right decision & we’re glad the Government has listened.” said Burnham.
In the Commons, the prime minister praised Merseyside for its so-called “cooperation”, but many say Liverpool had “rolled over” to Westminster.
Boris told MPs: “Engagement with other leaders in the North West, the North EaseffectYorkshire & Humber is continuing.”
Boris offered cash for areas that went into tougher lockdowns and urged different areas to recognise what was on offer. “More money, larger affect over the test-and-trace scheme and the federal government paying two-thirds of the wages of employees in shut-down companies.”
“I believe not to act would be unforgivable, so I hope that rapid progress can be made in the coming days,” Mr Johnson said.
He then hinted that native leaders had prevented more durable motion being taken now, saying: “I hope they will accept our offer and go into tier 3 where necessary.”
The Three Tier system will go to a vote in the Commons tomorrow and Boris is expected to win the vote.
More on Coronavirus follows.


politicalite--2020-10-12--NO MORE NEWS FOR YOU: Ian Hislop “Worried” About Sack from BBC’s HIGNFY

HAVE I Got News For You star Ian Hislop has said he occasionally worries about being sacked from the stuggling BBC show .
Hislop , the editor of satirical magazine Private Eye , has been a captain on the panel show with comedian Paul Merton for nearly 30 years .
The programme has over the years courted controversy and the BBC is currently facing scrutiny over equal pay , diversity , free TV licences for the over-75s and competition from streaming services .
Media reports have recently linked former Daily Telegraph editor Lord Moore with the job of BBC chairman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Government is also reported to be supporting ex-Daily Mail editor and vocal BBC critic Paul Dacre to become chairman of broadcast regulator Ofcom .
“ I occasionally worry about being sacked , ” Hislop said .
“ There was a previous director-general John Birt and there was a point where Peter Mandelson was involved in both a sort of mortgage scandal and he was outed by Matthew Parris as gay .
“ The director-general , who was a friend of Mandelson , sent round a memo to all BBC programmes saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mandelson on this programme at all and nothing that happened in Peter Mandelson ’ s life will be mentioned .
“ I was asked a question and I said , ‘ Interestingly it turned out this week that Peter Mandelson turns out to be a home… owner ’ at which point Paul Merton said , ‘ Yeah , but why shouldn ’ t gay people have mortgages ’ .
“ Again , I think we ’ ve got form on this front.
” Hislop , who was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critics of the show believed they were “ Momentum-inspired , lefty lunatics ” .
“ I feel there was a moment where again in this sort of polarised world , somehow the director- general , or someone who was briefing others , got it into their heads that any criticism of the Government on a panel show suggests this is a bunch of sort of Momentum-inspired , lefty lunatics , ” he said .
“ I just now quote from the Daily Telegraph , who have really got it in for Boris , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like us to be .
“ We ’ re sort of around the Spectator and the Telegraph editorial at the moment .
There is quite a lot of that sort of nonsense about .
“ We could be fired .
That would be good.
” Hislop said the weekly satirical show had recently returned to the TV studio after all panel members appearing via videolink from home during the lockdown .
He said his most recent favourite episode was when , during a monologue , he heavily criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quarantine trip to Durham .
“ The entire mission of the Government had been to tell the country to move on .
We had this story he didn ’ t break the regulations so can everybody move on , ” Hislop said .
“ I just feel the great joy of my job is that I can just not move on and I can stay just where I am and say the same thing again and again and again .
“ When he says , ‘ I was doing it as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you were just testing your lies and there ’ s nothing they can do about it .
“ A huge number of our audience said what you did was made us feel better .
“ I was particularly cross because many of you had obeyed the rules , particularly around care homes and not visiting people and we ’ ve lost someone and hadn ’ t had the chance to say goodbye… ” “ There were loads of people all over the country really trying to do the right thing and the Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking the piss .
They just made you feel stupid .
“ They tell people not to go to the beach and the people on the beach say , ‘ I ’ ve only gone out once , why don ’ t you arrest Dominic Cummings ?
’ .
”

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HAVE I Got News For You star Ian Hislop has said he occasionally worries about being sacked from the stuggling BBC show.
Hislop, the editor of satirical magazine Private Eye, has been a captain on the panel show with comedian Paul Merton for nearly 30 years.
The programme has over the years courted controversy and the BBC is currently facing scrutiny over equal pay, diversity, free TV licences for the over-75s and competition from streaming services.
Media reports have recently linked former Daily Telegraph editor Lord Moore with the job of BBC chairman. He has since ruled himself out.
The Government is also reported to be supporting ex-Daily Mail editor and vocal BBC critic Paul Dacre to become chairman of broadcast regulator Ofcom.
“I occasionally worry about being sacked,” Hislop said.
“There was a previous director-general John Birt and there was a point where Peter Mandelson was involved in both a sort of mortgage scandal and he was outed by Matthew Parris as gay.
“The director-general, who was a friend of Mandelson, sent round a memo to all BBC programmes saying there will be no mention of Peter Mandelson on this programme at all and nothing that happened in Peter Mandelson’s life will be mentioned.
“I was asked a question and I said, ‘Interestingly it turned out this week that Peter Mandelson turns out to be a home… owner’ at which point Paul Merton said, ‘Yeah, but why shouldn’t gay people have mortgages’.
“Again, I think we’ve got form on this front.”
Hislop, who was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival to mark his 60th birthday, said critics of the show believed they were “Momentum-inspired, lefty lunatics”.
“I feel there was a moment where again in this sort of polarised world, somehow the director- general, or someone who was briefing others, got it into their heads that any criticism of the Government on a panel show suggests this is a bunch of sort of Momentum-inspired, lefty lunatics,” he said.
“I just now quote from the Daily Telegraph, who have really got it in for Boris, and ask just how right-wing you would like us to be.
“We’re sort of around the Spectator and the Telegraph editorial at the moment. There is quite a lot of that sort of nonsense about.
“We could be fired. That would be good.”
Hislop said the weekly satirical show had recently returned to the TV studio after all panel members appearing via videolink from home during the lockdown.
He said his most recent favourite episode was when, during a monologue, he heavily criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s adviser, Dominic Cummings, for a quarantine trip to Durham.
“The entire mission of the Government had been to tell the country to move on. We had this story he didn’t break the regulations so can everybody move on,” Hislop said.
“I just feel the great joy of my job is that I can just not move on and I can stay just where I am and say the same thing again and again and again.
“When he says, ‘I was doing it as an eye test’ and I can say you were just testing your lies and there’s nothing they can do about it.
“A huge number of our audience said what you did was made us feel better.
“I was particularly cross because many of you had obeyed the rules, particularly around care homes and not visiting people and we’ve lost someone and hadn’t had the chance to say goodbye…”
“There were loads of people all over the country really trying to do the right thing and the Prime Minister’s special adviser was just taking the piss. They just made you feel stupid.
“They tell people not to go to the beach and the people on the beach say, ‘I’ve only gone out once, why don’t you arrest Dominic Cummings?’.”
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-10-12--LAUGH & GRAB: Former This Morning Star Laughed After ‘Grabbing Woman’s Boobs’ At Christmas party

DISGRACED Former This Morning host John Leslie ‘ laughed ’ as he grabbed a woman ’ s breasts at a Christmas party , a court has heard .
Leslie , 55 , is accused of “ a quite deliberate sexual assault ” at a gathering in London ’ s West End more than a decade ago .
He denies sexual assault by intentionally touching the woman without her consent on December 5 , 2008 .
Leslie , whose full name is John Leslie Stott , sat quietly in the dock at Southwark Crown Court wearing a smart mid-grey suit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Prosecutor Jocelyn Ledward said Leslie grabbed the complainant ’ s breasts “ quite deliberately for a period of a few seconds ” before walking off .
Ms Ledward said : “ The woman was stunned but did not report it to the police .
“ He ( Leslie ) denies he did any such thing , and if there was any physical contact between them , then it must have been an accident.
” The woman had recognised Leslie at the bar and went over to him , the court heard .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The prosecutor added : “ She smiled back .
Without saying anything further he grabbed both of her breasts with both of his hands and laughed as he did so.
” This went on for about three seconds , according to Ms Ledward .
She said : “ The prosecution say this was no accidental touching , but a quite deliberate sexual assault .
“ The defendant laughed again and then walked off as if what he had done was completely acceptable and was not something anyone was going to challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think her complaint would be taken seriously at the time but had confided in a friend who was left “ shocked ” , Ms Ledward said .
It was in late 2017 , after the MeToo campaign became prominent , that the woman decided to make a complaint .
Ms Ledward said : “ She began to feel more angry about what had happened.
” Leslie voluntarily attended a police interview in March 2018 , at the end of which he said : “ I have not attacked or assaulted anyone ever.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jury was discharged in the afternoon , and judge Deborah Taylor said the case would start afresh on Tuesday .
She told the jury : “ A juror is unable to carry on so what I am going to do is , since we are in the early stages ( of this case ) , is to discharge this jury and swear in another.
” Leslie , from Edinburgh , appeared on Blue Peter between 1989 and 1994 and also presented Wheel Of Fortune and This Morning .
His father Les Stott sat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in the hearing was socially distanced .

DISGRACED Former This Morning host John Leslie ‘laughed’ as he grabbed a woman’s breasts at a Christmas party, a court has heard.
Leslie, 55, is accused of “a quite deliberate sexual assault” at a gathering in London’s West End more than a decade ago.
He denies sexual assault by intentionally touching the woman without her consent on December 5, 2008.
Leslie, whose full name is John Leslie Stott, sat quietly in the dock at Southwark Crown Court wearing a smart mid-grey suit, as the case against him was outlined.
Prosecutor Jocelyn Ledward said Leslie grabbed the complainant’s breasts “quite deliberately for a period of a few seconds” before walking off.
Ms Ledward said: “The woman was stunned but did not report it to the police.
“He (Leslie) denies he did any such thing, and if there was any physical contact between them, then it must have been an accident.”
The woman had recognised Leslie at the bar and went over to him, the court heard.
He smiled at her, Ms Ledward said.
The prosecutor added: “She smiled back. Without saying anything further he grabbed both of her breasts with both of his hands and laughed as he did so.”
This went on for about three seconds, according to Ms Ledward.
She said: “The prosecution say this was no accidental touching, but a quite deliberate sexual assault.
“The defendant laughed again and then walked off as if what he had done was completely acceptable and was not something anyone was going to challenge him on.”
The woman did not think her complaint would be taken seriously at the time but had confided in a friend who was left “shocked”, Ms Ledward said.
It was in late 2017, after the MeToo campaign became prominent, that the woman decided to make a complaint.
Ms Ledward said: “She began to feel more angry about what had happened.”
Leslie voluntarily attended a police interview in March 2018, at the end of which he said: “I have not attacked or assaulted anyone ever.”
The trial opened on Monday but the jury was discharged in the afternoon, and judge Deborah Taylor said the case would start afresh on Tuesday.
She told the jury: “A juror is unable to carry on so what I am going to do is, since we are in the early stages (of this case), is to discharge this jury and swear in another.”
Leslie, from Edinburgh, appeared on Blue Peter between 1989 and 1994 and also presented Wheel Of Fortune and This Morning.
His father Les Stott sat listening in the courtroom, where everyone involved in the hearing was socially distanced.
More follows.


politicalite--2020-10-12--KATE’S DELIGHT: Duchess if Cambridge’s Joy At Return to Natural History Museum

THE DUCHESS of Cambridge was delighted as she prepares to announce the Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum amid rumours about her Marriage .
Kate was filmed in the museum ’ s famous Hintze Hall ahead of the virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday night .
In a short video clip , the duchess , wearing a black tailored jacket and pearl earrings , said : “ It is so wonderful to be back at the reopened Natural History Museum where we can all enjoy its treasures once again .
“ I ’ m here because tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 56th Wildlife Photographer of the Year .
“ I ’ ve been lucky enough to have a quick preview and I can say it ’ s truly spectacular .
I can ’ t wait for you all to see it.
” The museum ’ s Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the world ’ s longest running and most prestigious annual wildlife photography competition , with more than 49,000 entries from across the globe .
Kate is patron of the museum and will talk about how the photos serve as a reminder to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the grand title during the virtual ceremony .
“ The skill and creativity of this year ’ s images provide a moving and fascinating insight into the beauty and vulnerability of life on our planet , ” the duchess will say .
“ Thank you to all those who entered for showing us the magic of the natural world , and for reminding us that caring for our environment and its precious biodiversity has never been more important.
” The ceremony will be livestreamed at 8pm on Tuesday on the museum ’ s @ @ @

THE DUCHESS of Cambridge was delighted as she prepares to announce the Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum amid rumours about her Marriage.
Kate was filmed in the museum’s famous Hintze Hall ahead of the virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday night.
In a short video clip, the duchess, wearing a black tailored jacket and pearl earrings, said: “It is so wonderful to be back at the reopened Natural History Museum where we can all enjoy its treasures once again.
“I’m here because tomorrow night, I’m announcing the 56th Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
“I’ve been lucky enough to have a quick preview and I can say it’s truly spectacular. I can’t wait for you all to see it.”
The museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the world’s longest running and most prestigious annual wildlife photography competition, with more than 49,000 entries from across the globe.
Kate is patron of the museum and will talk about how the photos serve as a reminder to care for the environment when she announces the grand title during the virtual ceremony.
“The skill and creativity of this year’s images provide a moving and fascinating insight into the beauty and vulnerability of life on our planet,” the duchess will say.
“Thank you to all those who entered for showing us the magic of the natural world, and for reminding us that caring for our environment and its precious biodiversity has never been more important.”
The ceremony will be livestreamed at 8pm on Tuesday on the museum’s YouTube channel.
More follows.


politicalite--2020-10-12--RED WALL SAVED: Burnham Praises Boris as Pubs & Restaurants in Greater Manchester Remain OPEN

BORIS Johnson has reluctantly avoided putting Greater Manchester and the North East into the toughest tier after legal threats from the Mayor of Greater Manchester .
Greater Manchester ’ s Hospitality sectors in Manchester , Bolton , Bury , Oldham , Rochdale , Stockport , Tameside , Trafford , Wigan , and the cities of Salford and Manchester will remain open , for the time being .
In late September the UK government introduced a series of measures in England , including a ban on social gatherings of more than six people , limiting opening hours for pubs and restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bar staff and non-seated customers .
The measures were brought in to curb an increase in the COVID-19 infection rate .
Since the beginning of the outbreak , the UK has recorded over 590,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 42,760 related deaths , according to data compiled by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Greater Manchester and the North East will be on par with London on Teir 2 – meaning pubs and restaurants will remain open , but social mixing in households will be banned , except from in private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans in the Commons with pubs , gyms and casinos to close in the worst-hit areas such as Liverpool and Travel in and out of Teir 3 areas will be restricted .
Burnham said : “ This is the right decision & we ’ re glad the Government has listened.
” “ But any restrictions will lead to loss of trade for businesses & challenges for councils.
” “ The PM must give all areas under restrictions full financial support .
Anything less will see them levelled down.
” Boris will later hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chancellor Rishi Sunak and chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty at 6pm .
Political leaders in Merseyside said this morning that the Government has said pubs and bars , betting shops , casinos , adult gaming centres and gyms will close .
At the other end of the spectrum , Tier One would be for areas with fewer than 100 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people and only the ‘ minimum restrictions ’ would apply .
The new set of restrictions will reportedly be implemented from Wednesday and last at least four weeks before @ @ @

BORIS Johnson has reluctantly avoided putting Greater Manchester and the North East into the toughest tier after legal threats from the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester’s Hospitality sectors in Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the cities of Salford and Manchester will remain open, for the time being.
In late September the UK government introduced a series of measures in England, including a ban on social gatherings of more than six people, limiting opening hours for pubs and restaurants, and making face masks compulsory for bar staff and non-seated customers.
The measures were brought in to curb an increase in the COVID-19 infection rate. Since the beginning of the outbreak, the UK has recorded over 590,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 42,760 related deaths, according to data compiled by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Greater Manchester and the North East will be on par with London on Teir 2 – meaning pubs and restaurants will remain open, but social mixing in households will be banned, except from in private gardens.
Boris will announced the new plans in the Commons with pubs, gyms and casinos to close in the worst-hit areas such as Liverpool and Travel in and out of Teir 3 areas will be restricted.
Greater Manchester Mayor praised Boris for sparing North from tougher restrictions.
Burnham said: “This is the right decision & we’re glad the Government has listened.”
“But any restrictions will lead to loss of trade for businesses & challenges for councils.”
“The PM must give all areas under restrictions full financial support. Anything less will see them levelled down.”
Boris will later hold a press conference in Downing Street with Chancellor Rishi Sunak and chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty at 6pm.
Political leaders in Merseyside said this morning that the Government has said pubs and bars, betting shops, casinos, adult gaming centres and gyms will close.
At the other end of the spectrum, Tier One would be for areas with fewer than 100 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people and only the ‘minimum restrictions’ would apply.
The new set of restrictions will reportedly be implemented from Wednesday and last at least four weeks before being reviewed.
More follows.


politicalite--2020-10-12--TIER WE GO AGAIN: Prime Minister Reveals New COVID-19 Restrictions

BORIS Johnson reluctantly avoided putting Greater Manchester and the North East into the toughest tier after legal threats from the Mayor of Greater Manchester .
Greater Manchester ’ s Hospitality sectors in Manchester , Bolton , Bury , Oldham , Rochdale , Stockport , Tameside , Trafford , Wigan , and the cities of Salford and Manchester will remain open , for the time being .
In late September the UK government introduced a series of measures in England , including a ban on social gatherings of more than six people , limiting opening hours for pubs and restaurants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff and non-seated customers .
The measures were brought in to curb an increase in the COVID-19 infection rate .
Since the beginning of the outbreak , the UK has recorded over 590,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 42,760 related deaths , according to data compiled by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Greater Manchester and the North East will be on par with London on Teir 2 – meaning pubs and restaurants will remain open , but social mixing in households will be banned , except from in private gardens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government for “ listening ” to his concerns about a tougher lockdown .
“ This is the right decision & we ’ re glad the Government has listened.
” said Burnham .
“ But any restrictions will lead to loss of trade for businesses & challenges for councils .
The PM must give all areas under restrictions full financial support.
” “ Anything less will see them levelled down.
” Political leaders in Merseyside said this morning that the Government has said pubs and bars , betting shops , casinos , adult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the other end of the spectrum , Tier One would be for areas with fewer than 100 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people and only the ‘ minimum restrictions ’ would apply .
The new set of restrictions will reportedly be implemented from Wednesday and last at least four weeks before being reviewed .

BORIS Johnson reluctantly avoided putting Greater Manchester and the North East into the toughest tier after legal threats from the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester’s Hospitality sectors in Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the cities of Salford and Manchester will remain open, for the time being.
In late September the UK government introduced a series of measures in England, including a ban on social gatherings of more than six people, limiting opening hours for pubs and restaurants, and making face masks compulsory for bar staff and non-seated customers.
The measures were brought in to curb an increase in the COVID-19 infection rate. Since the beginning of the outbreak, the UK has recorded over 590,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 42,760 related deaths, according to data compiled by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
RED WALL ESCAPES WORST TEIR
Greater Manchester and the North East will be on par with London on Teir 2 – meaning pubs and restaurants will remain open, but social mixing in households will be banned, except from in private gardens.
Andy Burnham praised Boris Johnson and the Government for “listening” to his concerns about a tougher lockdown.
“This is the right decision & we’re glad the Government has listened.” said Burnham.
“But any restrictions will lead to loss of trade for businesses & challenges for councils. The PM must give all areas under restrictions full financial support.”
“Anything less will see them levelled down.”
LIVERPOOL IN TEIR 3
Political leaders in Merseyside said this morning that the Government has said pubs and bars, betting shops, casinos, adult gaming centres and gyms will close.
At the other end of the spectrum, Tier One would be for areas with fewer than 100 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people and only the ‘minimum restrictions’ would apply.
The new set of restrictions will reportedly be implemented from Wednesday and last at least four weeks before being reviewed.
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politicalite--2020-10-13--WATCH OUT! Police and NCA Agents Seize £6m Worth of Charlie at Northern Irish Port

NCA Agents seized a whopping £6m street-level worth of Cocaine at the Port of Holyhead , as part of an investigation involving the National Crime Agency , the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Border Force .
On Friday 9 October , officers from Border Force found around 83kg of cocaine concealed within a lorry load of refrigerated goods .
Following the seizure Border Force officers arrested the lorry driver and conducted further searches with the support of PSNI , and NCA officers later charged him .
James Joseph Gray , 51 , of County Londonderry , has been charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared at Llandudno Magistrates ’ court on Monday 12 October and was further remanded to appear at Caernarfon Crown Court on the 9 November .
National Crime Agency Branch Commander , David Cunningham told Politicalite : “ A huge amount of Class A drugs have been taken out of circulation and seizure of this size will have significantly disrupted and damaged the criminal enterprise .
“ I ’ d like to thank colleagues from the PSNI and Border Force , as by working together we have been able to ensure that these potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Our investigation continues.
” Minister for Immigration Compliance and Courts Chris Philip said : “ Class A drugs destroy communities and fuel organised crime , so I am thrilled that Border Force officers have prevented a substantial quantity of cocaine from reaching our streets .
“ Working with law enforcement agencies like the NCA and PSNI , we are determined to do all we can to tackle smuggling and bring those responsible to justice.
” Head of the Police Service of Northern Ireland ’ s Criminal Investigations Branch , Detective Chief Superintendent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Service of Northern Ireland is pleased to have worked with our law enforcement partners in the National Crime Agency and Border Force in removing around £6million worth of Class A cocaine .
“ I believe this enormous hoard was destined for Northern Ireland where it would have caused significant harm to people living in our communities .
The seizure is one of the largest in recent times and demonstrates that we will continue in our relentless pursuit of removing these dangerous drugs from society.
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NCA Agents seized a whopping £6m street-level worth of Cocaine at the Port of Holyhead, as part of an investigation involving the National Crime Agency, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Border Force.
On Friday 9 October, officers from Border Force found around 83kg of cocaine concealed within a lorry load of refrigerated goods.
Following the seizure Border Force officers arrested the lorry driver and conducted further searches with the support of PSNI, and NCA officers later charged him.
James Joseph Gray, 51, of County Londonderry, has been charged with exporting Class A drugs. He appeared at Llandudno Magistrates’ court on Monday 12 October and was further remanded to appear at Caernarfon Crown Court on the 9 November.
National Crime Agency Branch Commander, David Cunningham told Politicalite: “A huge amount of Class A drugs have been taken out of circulation and seizure of this size will have significantly disrupted and damaged the criminal enterprise.
“I’d like to thank colleagues from the PSNI and Border Force, as by working together we have been able to ensure that these potentially drugs didn’t reach the streets. Our investigation continues.”
Minister for Immigration Compliance and Courts Chris Philip said: “Class A drugs destroy communities and fuel organised crime, so I am thrilled that Border Force officers have prevented a substantial quantity of cocaine from reaching our streets.
“Working with law enforcement agencies like the NCA and PSNI, we are determined to do all we can to tackle smuggling and bring those responsible to justice.”
Head of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Criminal Investigations Branch, Detective Chief Superintendent John McVea, said: “The Police Service of Northern Ireland is pleased to have worked with our law enforcement partners in the National Crime Agency and Border Force in removing around £6million worth of Class A cocaine.
“I believe this enormous hoard was destined for Northern Ireland where it would have caused significant harm to people living in our communities. The seizure is one of the largest in recent times and demonstrates that we will continue in our relentless pursuit of removing these dangerous drugs from society.”
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politicalite--2020-10-13--BREAKING: St Thomas’ on LOCKDOWN and Parts of Central London ‘Evacuated’ After ‘Incident’

WESTMINSTER Bridge and parts of central London were evacuated Tuesday morning after reports of an ‘ incident ’ .
Armed Police reportedly stormed St Thomas ’ Hospital as eyewitnesses were ordered to evacuate the area .
Local media reported that “ A number of people reported seeing armed police by the hospital and that people in the area have been evacuated.
” One insider wrote online : “ All staff , wards , departments and operating theatres have been locked down inside St Thomas ’ hospital.
” “ Rumors abound on internal whatsapp groups , but nobody seems clear what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter said : “ my girlfriend just came out of an appointment there and said she saw 10 armed police rushing into it as she was leaving.
” Staff inside the hospital reported that the incident occured inside St Thomas ’ Hospital , on the South Wing .
“ Incident at St Thomas ’ hospital appears to be in south wing according to staff inside hospital.
” Met Police said : “ Police are dealing with a security alert at St Thomas ’ Hospital , SE1 .
We will provide further info @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the incident .
“ The security alert at St Thomas ’ Hospital is being stood down .
We are in the process of removing cordons .
”

WESTMINSTER Bridge and parts of central London were evacuated Tuesday morning after reports of an ‘incident’.
Armed Police reportedly stormed St Thomas’ Hospital as eyewitnesses were ordered to evacuate the area.
Local media reported that “A number of people reported seeing armed police by the hospital and that people in the area have been evacuated.”
One insider wrote online: “All staff, wards, departments and operating theatres have been locked down inside St Thomas’ hospital.”
“Rumors abound on internal whatsapp groups, but nobody seems clear what is going on.”
One person wrote on Twitter said: “my girlfriend just came out of an appointment there and said she saw 10 armed police rushing into it as she was leaving.”
Staff inside the hospital reported that the incident occured inside St Thomas’ Hospital, on the South Wing.
“Incident at St Thomas’ hospital appears to be in south wing according to staff inside hospital.”
Met Police said: “Police are dealing with a security alert at St Thomas’ Hospital, SE1. We will provide further info when known.”
At 10.45am Police stood down the incident.
“The security alert at St Thomas’ Hospital is being stood down. We are in the process of removing cordons.”
Officers told the Guardian on Tuesday morning: “Police were called at 9.18 to St Thomas’ hospital SE1 following a report of threats made by a male. No weapons were seen. Armed officers attended. Local road closures were put in place. The hospital was not evacuated.
“Officers subsequently located and spoke to a male inside the hospital. The incident was stood down at approximately 10.30. There have been no arrests. This was not treated as a terrorism incident.”
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politicalite--2020-10-13--EXCLUSIVE: Moment THUGS Steal Delivery Car with BOOT Open Amid Corona Crime Wave

THUGS stole a female delivery drivers car as she was delivering food amid the Coronavirus pandemic , in shock video obtained by Politicalite .
The incident occurred in the Greater Manchester town of Bolton , in Lancashire as a female food delivery driver was dropping off a takeaway on Monday night .
The scumbags targeted the lone female delivery driver who locals said : “ barley spoke any English ” , the Grand Theft Auto occurred on Woodford Grove .
A local eyewitness told Politicalite that the female was delivering food and was left “ screaming banging on doors ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was reportedly told by a customer : “ You ’ ve forgotten my drink ” , and as she went back to her car , the unknown thugs who could have ‘ set up ’ the Grand Theft Auto , reportedly attacked the driver and drove off with the car described as a Vauxhall Corsa by multiple eyewitnesses .
One eyewitness told Politicalite online : “ a female delivery driver was dropping off food , and had her car stolen ” The local added : “ The woman has been delivering on Woodford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told her she forgot their drink , and as the driver went back to her car , they ’ ve dragged her out.
” The victim was described as being in “ a total mess ” .
Following the incident Police arrived and have started an investigation .
The victim was left shaken and was screaming “ Help me !
Help me !
” as she banged on local doors ” , locals immediately came out to aid the woman , showing it doesn ’ t matter were you are from , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round .
The eyewitness added : “ They want to be ashamed of themselves , the b*stards !
” The shocking crime will be no shock to Police chiefs .
They have been braced for an upsurge in violent disorder on the streets of Britain amid the Coronavirus pandemic , with crime rising significantly due to the huge Economic downturn brought on by the COVID crisis .
Poverty rates in working-class areas affected by lockdown are also rising sharply .
Earlier this year one UK Police chief said that a surge in violent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following lockdown .
Last month one UK Police and Crime Commissioner said a rise in violence was “ almost inevitable ” due to the pandemic .
David Jamieson told the press : “ I have been saying for some time , in the context of Covid-19 , that a lot of the pent-up feelings of people have , and not being able to get out , and combine that with people who are now unsure about their future and about their jobs , it was almost inevitable that we would see a growth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Police and the Local MP Yasmin Qureshi for comment .

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THUGS stole a female delivery drivers car as she was delivering food amid the Coronavirus pandemic, in shock video obtained by Politicalite.
The incident occurred in the Greater Manchester town of Bolton, in Lancashire as a female food delivery driver was dropping off a takeaway on Monday night.
The scumbags targeted the lone female delivery driver who locals said: “barley spoke any English”, the Grand Theft Auto occurred on Woodford Grove.
A local eyewitness told Politicalite that the female was delivering food and was left “screaming banging on doors” after the incident.
The delivery driver was reportedly told by a customer: “You’ve forgotten my drink”, and as she went back to her car, the unknown thugs who could have ‘set up’ the Grand Theft Auto, reportedly attacked the driver and drove off with the car described as a Vauxhall Corsa by multiple eyewitnesses.
WATCH: THUGS STEAL DELIVERY CAR
One eyewitness told Politicalite online: “a female delivery driver was dropping off food, and had her car stolen”
The local added: “The woman has been delivering on Woodford Grove and someone has gone over, told her she forgot their drink, and as the driver went back to her car, they’ve dragged her out.”
The victim was described as being in “a total mess”. Following the incident Police arrived and have started an investigation.
The victim was left shaken and was screaming “Help me! Help me!” as she banged on local doors”, locals immediately came out to aid the woman, showing it doesn’t matter were you are from, when someone is attacked, the community rallies round.
The eyewitness added: “They want to be ashamed of themselves, the b*stards!”
The shocking crime will be no shock to Police chiefs. They have been braced for an upsurge in violent disorder on the streets of Britain amid the Coronavirus pandemic, with crime rising significantly due to the huge Economic downturn brought on by the COVID crisis. Poverty rates in working-class areas affected by lockdown are also rising sharply.
Earlier this year one UK Police chief said that a surge in violent crime is was “almost inevitable” following lockdown.
Last month one UK Police and Crime Commissioner said a rise in violence was “almost inevitable” due to the pandemic.
David Jamieson told the press: “I have been saying for some time, in the context of Covid-19, that a lot of the pent-up feelings of people have, and not being able to get out, and combine that with people who are now unsure about their future and about their jobs, it was almost inevitable that we would see a growth in violence.”
Politicalite has approached Greater Manchester Police and the Local MP Yasmin Qureshi for comment.


politicalite--2020-10-13--COVID: Local Traffic Light Alert Levels – What You NEED To Know

THE BRITISH Government has introduced a new localised COVID alert level system .
This is what they mean , and this is why they are being introduced and what the different levels are .
These rules came into force from midnight , Wednesday 14 October .
Local COVID alert levels set out information for local authorities , residents and workers about what to do and how to manage the outbreak in their area .
Find out what you can and can not do if you live , work or travel in each local COVID alert level .
Check the local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see which level applies to you .
Why the government is introducing local COVID alert levels The government is committed to ensuring the right levels of intervention in the right places to manage outbreaks .
Working with local authorities through the contain framework , our approach has been simplified so that there are now 3 local COVID alert levels .
This is for areas where national restrictions continue to be in place .
• None you must not socialise in groups larger than 6 , indoors or outdoors ( other than where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses and venues can continue to operate , in a COVID-secure manner , other than those that remain closed in law • None certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated , and must close between 10pm and 5am • None businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service , click-and-collect or drive-through • None places of worship remain open , subject to the • None weddings and funerals can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attendees • None exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors , or indoors if the • None wear a face covering in those areas where this is mandated You should continue to : • None work from home where you can effectively do so • None when travelling , plan ahead or avoid busy times and routes .
Walk or cycle if you can Find out more about the measures that apply in medium alert level areas to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 .
This is for areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some additional restrictions are in place .
This means on top of restrictions in alert level medium : • None you must not socialise with anybody outside of your household or support bubble in any indoor setting , whether at home or in a public place • None you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 outside , including in a garden or other spaces like beaches or parks ( other than where specific exemptions apply in law ) • None businesses and venues can continue to operate , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that remain closed in law • None certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated , and must close between 10pm and 5am • None businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service , click-and-collect or drive-through • None weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees • None exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors .
These will only be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with or share a support bubble with , or for youth or disability sport • None you can continue to travel to venues or amenities that are open , for work or to access education , but should look to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible • None wear a face covering in those areas where this is mandated You should continue to : • None work from home where you can effectively do so • None walk or cycle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid busy times and routes on public transport Find out more about the measures that apply in high alert level areas to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 .
This is for areas with a very high level of infections and where tighter restrictions are in place .
The restrictions placed on areas with a very high level of infections can vary , and are based on discussions between central and local government .
You should therefore check the specific rules in your area .
• None you must not socialise with anybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have formed a support bubble with , in any indoor setting or in any private garden or at most outdoor hospitality venues and ticketed events • None you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 in an outdoor public space such as a park or beach , the countryside , a public garden or a sports venue • None pubs and bars must close .
They can only remain open where they operate as if they were a restaurant , which means serving substantial meals , like a main lunchtime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serve alcohol as part of such a meal • None places of worship remain open , but household mixing is not permitted • None can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees .
However , wedding receptions are not allowed • None exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors .
These will only be permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with ( or share a support bubble with ) , or for youth or disability sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling outside the very-high alert level area you are in or entering a very-high alert level area , other than for things like work , education or youth services , to meet caring responsibilities or if you are travelling through as part of a longer journey • None you should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if you are resident in a very-high alert level area , or avoid staying overnight in a very-high alert level area if you are resident elsewhere • None wear a face covering in those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to : • None work from home where you can effectively do so • None travel to venues or amenities that are open , for work or to access education , but aim to reduce the number of journeys you make This is the baseline in very-high alert level areas .
The government will also seek to agree additional interventions in consultation with local authorities , in order to drive down transmission of the virus .
These could include the following options : • None restrictions preventing the sale of alcohol in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takeaway and delivery ) • None closing venues such as leisure centres and gyms ( while ensuring provision remains available for elite athletes , youth and disabled sport and physical activity ) • None closing public buildings , such as libraries and community centres ( while ensuring provision remains available for youth and childcare activities and support groups ) • None closing personal care and close contact services or prohibiting the highest-risk activities • None closing performing arts venues for the purposes of performing to audiences You should therefore check whether additional restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more about the measures that apply in very high alert level areas to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 .

THE BRITISH Government has introduced a new localised COVID alert level system. This is what they mean, and this is why they are being introduced and what the different levels are.
These rules came into force from midnight, Wednesday 14 October.
What local COVID alert levels mean
Local COVID alert levels set out information for local authorities, residents and workers about what to do and how to manage the outbreak in their area.
Find out what you can and cannot do if you live, work or travel in each local COVID alert level.
Check the local COVID alert level of your local area to see which level applies to you.
Why the government is introducing local COVID alert levels
The government is committed to ensuring the right levels of intervention in the right places to manage outbreaks. Working with local authorities through the contain framework, our approach has been simplified so that there are now 3 local COVID alert levels.
Local COVID alert level: medium – TIER 1
This is for areas where national restrictions continue to be in place.
This means:
you must not socialise in groups larger than 6, indoors or outdoors (other than where a legal exemption applies)
businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law
certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated, and must close between 10pm and 5am
businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through
schools and universities remain open
places of worship remain open, subject to the rule of 6
weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on numbers of attendees
exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors, or indoors if the rule of 6 is followed
You must:
You should continue to:
follow social distancing rules
work from home where you can effectively do so
when travelling, plan ahead or avoid busy times and routes. Walk or cycle if you can
Find out more about the measures that apply in medium alert level areas to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Local COVID alert level: high – TIER 2
This is for areas with a higher level of infections where some additional restrictions are in place.
This means on top of restrictions in alert level medium:
you must not socialise with anybody outside of your household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 outside, including in a garden or other spaces like beaches or parks (other than where specific exemptions apply in law)
businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law
certain businesses are required to ensure customers only consume food and drink while seated, and must close between 10pm and 5am
businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through
schools, universities and places of worship remain open
weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees
exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors. These will only be permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with or share a support bubble with, or for youth or disability sport
you can continue to travel to venues or amenities that are open, for work or to access education, but should look to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible
You must:
You should continue to:
follow social distancing rules
work from home where you can effectively do so
walk or cycle where possible, or plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport
Find out more about the measures that apply in high alert level areas to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Local COVID alert level: very high – – TIER 3
This is for areas with a very high level of infections and where tighter restrictions are in place. The restrictions placed on areas with a very high level of infections can vary, and are based on discussions between central and local government. You should therefore check the specific rules in your area.
At a minimum, this means:
you must not socialise with anybody you do not live with, or have formed a support bubble with, in any indoor setting or in any private garden or at most outdoor hospitality venues and ticketed events
you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 in an outdoor public space such as a park or beach, the countryside, a public garden or a sports venue
pubs and bars must close. They can only remain open where they operate as if they were a restaurant, which means serving substantial meals, like a main lunchtime or evening meal. They may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal
schools and universities remain open
places of worship remain open, but household mixing is not permitted
weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees. However, wedding receptions are not allowed
exercise classes and organised sport can continue to take place outdoors. These will only be permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with (or share a support bubble with), or for youth or disability sport
you should try to avoid travelling outside the very-high alert level area you are in or entering a very-high alert level area, other than for things like work, education or youth services, to meet caring responsibilities or if you are travelling through as part of a longer journey
you should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK if you are resident in a very-high alert level area, or avoid staying overnight in a very-high alert level area if you are resident elsewhere
You must:
You should continue to:
follow social distancing rules
work from home where you can effectively do so
travel to venues or amenities that are open, for work or to access education, but aim to reduce the number of journeys you make
This is the baseline in very-high alert level areas. The government will also seek to agree additional interventions in consultation with local authorities, in order to drive down transmission of the virus. These could include the following options:
restrictions preventing the sale of alcohol in hospitality or closing all hospitality (except takeaway and delivery)
closing indoor and outdoor entertainment venues and tourist attractions
closing venues such as leisure centres and gyms (while ensuring provision remains available for elite athletes, youth and disabled sport and physical activity)
closing public buildings, such as libraries and community centres (while ensuring provision remains available for youth and childcare activities and support groups)
closing personal care and close contact services or prohibiting the highest-risk activities
closing performing arts venues for the purposes of performing to audiences
You should therefore check whether additional restrictions apply in your area.


politicalite--2020-10-13--TERROR SCARE: St Thomas’ put on LOCKDOWN with Parts of Central London ‘Evacuated’ After ‘Incident’

WESTMINSTER Bridge and parts of central London were evacuated Tuesday morning after reports of an ‘ incident ’ .
Armed Police reportedly stormed St Thomas ’ Hospital as eyewitnesses were ordered to evacuate the area .
Local media reported that “ A number of people reported seeing armed police by the hospital and that people in the area have been evacuated.
” One insider wrote online : “ All staff , wards , departments and operating theatres have been locked down inside St Thomas ’ hospital.
” “ Rumors abound on internal whatsapp groups , but nobody seems clear what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter said : “ my girlfriend just came out of an appointment there and said she saw 10 armed police rushing into it as she was leaving.
” Staff inside the hospital reported that the incident occured inside St Thomas ’ Hospital , on the South Wing .
“ Incident at St Thomas ’ hospital appears to be in south wing according to staff inside hospital.
” Met Police said : “ Police are dealing with a security alert at St Thomas ’ Hospital , SE1 .
We will provide further info @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the incident .
“ The security alert at St Thomas ’ Hospital is being stood down .
We are in the process of removing cordons.
” Officers told the Guardian on Tuesday morning : “ Police were called at 9.18 to St Thomas ’ hospital SE1 following a report of threats made by a male .
No weapons were seen .
Armed officers attended .
Local road closures were put in place .
The hospital was not evacuated .
“ Officers subsequently located and spoke to a male inside the hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10.30 .
There have been no arrests .
This was not treated as a terrorism incident .
”


politicalite--2020-10-14--FRIDAYS FOR FREEDOM: New Danish Movement Calls For ABOLISHMENT of Lockdowns

A NEW movement calls for the abolishment of lockdowns and coronavirus restrictions with weekly demonstrations .
Fridays For Freedom is the name of a new movement founded in Copenhagen , Denmark .
The movement seeks to unite the many citizens that have had enough of coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions .
Each Friday , the movement demonstrates in front of the Danish parliament .
The demonstrations will continue until all lockdowns and restrictions are lifted completely .
Fridays For Freedom had their first demonstration on the 9th of October .
In the coming weeks and months , Fridays For Freedom are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries as well .
The stated goal of Fridays For Freedom is to give a proper and factual alternative to the many conspiracy theory movements that dominate the debate about the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions .
As such , conspiracy theorists are not welcome in the movement .
20-year-old university student Claes Theilgaard is the founder of the movement .
Theilgaard is the former editor-in-chief of the Danish online newspaper 180Grader .
During the coronavirus pandemic , he has been a prominent critic of the political measures and restrictions , often featured in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a movement that seeks to unite people in a peaceful and sensible rebellion against the extensive coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions that we have been forced to live under for most of 2020 .
This fight for freedom is way too important to be neglected or left for conspiracy theorists ” , Claes Theilgaard says .
“ As a movement we fully acknowledge that coronavirus is a new and especially dangerous disease that we need to take seriously .
However , we believe that even during a pandemic , there should be limits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to exercise over us citizens .
With Fridays For Freedom , we don ’ t claim to have the final solution to the coronavirus pandemic .
We simply want to be a serious movement for the big and severely overlooked group of people that have had enough ” , he adds .

A NEW movement calls for the abolishment of lockdowns and coronavirus restrictions with weekly demonstrations.
Fridays For Freedom is the name of a new movement founded in Copenhagen, Denmark. The movement seeks to unite the many citizens that have had enough of coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions.
Each Friday, the movement demonstrates in front of the Danish parliament. The demonstrations will continue until all lockdowns and restrictions are lifted completely. Fridays For Freedom had their first demonstration on the 9th of October.
In the coming weeks and months, Fridays For Freedom are seeking to do demonstrations abroad in other countries as well.
The stated goal of Fridays For Freedom is to give a proper and factual alternative to the many conspiracy theory movements that dominate the debate about the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions. As such, conspiracy theorists are not welcome in the movement.
20-year-old university student Claes Theilgaard is the founder of the movement. Theilgaard is the former editor-in-chief of the Danish online newspaper 180Grader. During the coronavirus pandemic, he has been a prominent critic of the political measures and restrictions, often featured in Danish media.
“Fridays For Freedom is a movement that seeks to unite people in a peaceful and sensible rebellion against the extensive coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions that we have been forced to live under for most of 2020. This fight for freedom is way too important to be neglected or left for conspiracy theorists”, Claes Theilgaard says.
“As a movement we fully acknowledge that coronavirus is a new and especially dangerous disease that we need to take seriously. However, we believe that even during a pandemic, there should be limits to how much power politicians are allowed to exercise over us citizens. With Fridays For Freedom, we don’t claim to have the final solution to the coronavirus pandemic. We simply want to be a serious movement for the big and severely overlooked group of people that have had enough”, he adds.


politicalite--2020-10-14--NIALL McCRAE: Inside The Great Barrington ‘Conspiracy Theory’

AMID the global crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic , constraints on citizens ’ liberties and economic carnage , the Great Barrington Declaration has caused epic controversy .
Campaigners against lockdown are derided as cranks and conspiracy theorists , in contrast to ‘ the science ’ and compassion of the interventionists .
But now the alliance of professional and political orthodoxy is presenting a conspiracy theory of its own .
Resistance to the Great Barrington Declaration is intense .
The original signatories , Martin Kulldorff of Harvard , Jay Bhattachaya of Stanford and Sunetra Gupta of Oxford University , are highly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the vulnerable while allowing herd immunity to develop naturalistically .
However , Gabriel Scally , a member of the British government ’ s SAGE committee , dismissed them as ‘ fringe experts ’ .
Scally disparages the declaration on the basis of a minor left-wing website , which portrayed it as a scheme of misanthropic motives .
The launch was hosted by the American Institute of Economic Research ( AIER ) .
Founded in 1933 , this think-tank is supported by Charles Koch , one of the brothers whose wealth has kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment .
It has been very critical of the anti-capitalist climate change movement and woke ideology .
‘ Let ’ s be clear where the ‘ herd immunity ’ let-it-rip nonsense that is the Great Barrington ‘ big idea ’ comes from .
It is a product of the US libertarian right .
The AIER ’ s goal is ‘ promoting the ideas of pure freedom and private governance ’ .
Covid-19 is their big chance.
’ This ‘ big chance ’ , according to the conspiracy theory , will be used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and empower libertarian extremists .
Sounds like a new world order , doesn ’ t it ?
This is surely a classic case of projection and lack of insight by the lockdown zealots .
The more that we hear from AIER critics , the more it seems that Covid-19 is a tool of the climate alarmists ’ agenda .
Political leaders around the world , including Boris Johnson and Democrat presidential challenger Joe Biden , are parroting the slogan ‘ Build Back Better ’ .
It ’ s no secret that this comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masters of the universe who feed eco-revolutionary and Marxist activism to undermine the nation state .
In the ‘ Great Reset ’ , democratic systems will be overridden by global decree ( the ordinary people are too stupid to know what ’ s good for them ) .
British health minister Matt Hancock promoted the ‘ Fourth Industrial Revolution ’ , another WEF concept .
Absurdly , this is mocked as conspiracy theory .
For example , Kevin O ’ Sullivan , a British TalkRadio station host , said ‘ there is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
Klaus Schwab , WEF leader , openly talks of exploiting the contrived chaos to create order , often described as the ‘ New Normal ’ .
Much of what ’ s happening today was predicted by Event 201 , the desktop exercise by the WEF in 2019 .
We are rapidly heading towards a technocracy run by an unelected elite , controlling access to banking , travel and employment , and reducing us to digital slaves .
The Great Barrington Declaration has been attacked for insulting the progressive hegemony .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned citizens but also fifteen thousand scientists ) , Google magically made it disappear .
After an outcry it returned , temporarily , but the search results are dominated by scurrilous diatribes against the sponsor and signatories .
Reddit banned it from a discussion forum .
Because it ’ s dangerous… Such censorship is what the Nazis , Stalin and Mao did to suppress science and knowledge .
Yet mainstream scientists , politicians and media are content to promote a conspiracy theory against those who do not acquiesce to perhaps the most destructive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a million have signed the Great Barrington Declaration .
I urge you to join them .
A MASSIVE Anti-Lockdown event has been planned in London this Saturday , Politicalite can reveal .
The event is not linked to any conspiracy theorist or ‘ Covid Deniers ’ and attendees MUST wear masks and stay at least one metre apart from one another to avoid Met Police shutting the event down .
The event will be a march through Central London starting from Speakers Corner in at 1PM .
We will have LIVE & UNCENSORED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media channels on Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and on Politicalite.com .

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AMID the global crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic, constraints on citizens’ liberties and economic carnage, the Great Barrington Declaration has caused epic controversy. Campaigners against lockdown are derided as cranks and conspiracy theorists, in contrast to ‘the science’ and compassion of the interventionists. But now the alliance of professional and political orthodoxy is presenting a conspiracy theory of its own.
Resistance to the Great Barrington Declaration is intense. The original signatories, Martin Kulldorff of Harvard, Jay Bhattachaya of Stanford and Sunetra Gupta of Oxford University, are highly esteemed medical scientists. They propose shielding of the vulnerable while allowing herd immunity to develop naturalistically. However, Gabriel Scally, a member of the British government’s SAGE committee, dismissed them as ‘fringe experts’.
Scally disparages the declaration on the basis of a minor left-wing website, which portrayed it as a scheme of misanthropic motives. The launch was hosted by the American Institute of Economic Research (AIER). Founded in 1933, this think-tank is supported by Charles Koch, one of the brothers whose wealth has kept American academic conservatism alive in a hostile environment. It has been very critical of the anti-capitalist climate change movement and woke ideology.
Scally of SAGE tweeted: –
‘Let’s be clear where the ‘herd immunity’ let-it-rip nonsense that is the Great Barrington ‘big idea’ comes from. It is a product of the US libertarian right. The AIER’s goal is ‘promoting the ideas of pure freedom and private governance’. Covid-19 is their big chance.’
This ‘big chance’, according to the conspiracy theory, will be used to cull the population, and to enrich and empower libertarian extremists. Sounds like a new world order, doesn’t it? This is surely a classic case of projection and lack of insight by the lockdown zealots. The more that we hear from AIER critics, the more it seems that Covid-19 is a tool of the climate alarmists’ agenda.
Political leaders around the world, including Boris Johnson and Democrat presidential challenger Joe Biden, are parroting the slogan ‘Build Back Better’. It’s no secret that this comes from the World Economic Forum, the masters of the universe who feed eco-revolutionary and Marxist activism to undermine the nation state. In the ‘Great Reset’, democratic systems will be overridden by global decree (the ordinary people are too stupid to know what’s good for them). British health minister Matt Hancock promoted the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’, another WEF concept.
Absurdly, this is mocked as conspiracy theory. For example, Kevin O’Sullivan, a British TalkRadio station host, said ‘there is no Great Reset…it’s just so ridiculous’. Klaus Schwab, WEF leader, openly talks of exploiting the contrived chaos to create order, often described as the ‘New Normal’. Much of what’s happening today was predicted by Event 201, the desktop exercise by the WEF in 2019. We are rapidly heading towards a technocracy run by an unelected elite, controlling access to banking, travel and employment, and reducing us to digital slaves.
The Great Barrington Declaration has been attacked for insulting the progressive hegemony. As signatures neared two hundred thousand (mostly concerned citizens but also fifteen thousand scientists), Google magically made it disappear. After an outcry it returned, temporarily, but the search results are dominated by scurrilous diatribes against the sponsor and signatories. Reddit banned it from a discussion forum. Because it’s dangerous…
Such censorship is what the Nazis, Stalin and Mao did to suppress science and knowledge. Yet mainstream scientists, politicians and media are content to promote a conspiracy theory against those who do not acquiesce to perhaps the most destructive conspiracy against humanity ever. Meanwhile half a million have signed the Great Barrington Declaration. I urge you to join them.
ANTI-LOCKDOWN PROTEST PLANNED
A MASSIVE Anti-Lockdown event has been planned in London this Saturday, Politicalite can reveal.
The event is not linked to any conspiracy theorist or ‘Covid Deniers’ and attendees MUST wear masks and stay at least one metre apart from one another to avoid Met Police shutting the event down.
The event will be a march through Central London starting from Speakers Corner in at 1PM.
We will have LIVE & UNCENSORED coverage of the event on our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and on Politicalite.com.


politicalite--2020-10-14--YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE: Massive Anti-Lockdown March Set For London on Saturday @ 1pm

A MASSIVE Anti-Lockdown event has been planned in London this Saturday , Politicalite can reveal .
The event is not linked to any conspiracy theorist or ‘ Covid Deniers ’ and attendees MUST wear masks and stay at least one metre apart from one another to avoid Met Police shutting the event down .
The event will be a march through Central London starting from Speakers Corner in at 1PM .
We will have LIVE & UNCENSORED coverage of the Event on our social media channels on Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and on Politicalite.com for those who are unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Age , Mobility or Economic Reasons .
Politicalite is endorsing this event .
We side with the protesters and we side with Brits trying to reclaim their rights .
This is for Liverpool , this is for Britain .
The protest march is organised by angry-Brits fed up of Lockdown and the assault on our Human Rights under the Coronavirus Act 2020 that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has used to abuse his position of power .
Boris is acting like a dictator and is imposing his harsh rule upon the British people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has NO mandate to impose these harsh restrictions on the British people .
He was elected by working-class Brits in December 2019 to get Brexit done , curb illegal immigration – yet he ’ s passed the biggest assault on the British people ’ s human rights in British history .
This week his Government imposed draconian new laws upon Liverpool – one of the poorest working-class cities in the UK , as a way to settle old scores from Margaret Thatcher ’ s reign .
Now the Government is blaming Liverpudlians and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Scousers are some of the toughest working-class Brits in the country , The Elite is testing a Tier 3 Lockdown on Liverpool , to see if they can break them , if it works , they ’ ll impose it on us all .
Liverpool endured the rough reign of Maggie Thatcher and they will endure this Government trying to settle old scores , they won ’ t walk alone .
It ’ s NOW or NEVER .
If people don ’ t stand up for their rights now , then Governments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Human Rights .
Where does this end ?
It won ’ t we MUST tell the Government… NO MORE LOCKDOWNS !

A MASSIVE Anti-Lockdown event has been planned in London this Saturday, Politicalite can reveal.
The event is not linked to any conspiracy theorist or ‘Covid Deniers’ and attendees MUST wear masks and stay at least one metre apart from one another to avoid Met Police shutting the event down.
The event will be a march through Central London starting from Speakers Corner in at 1PM.
We will have LIVE & UNCENSORED coverage of the Event on our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and on Politicalite.com for those who are unable to attend due to Self Isolation, Age, Mobility or Economic Reasons.
Politicalite is endorsing this event. We side with the protesters and we side with Brits trying to reclaim their rights. This is for Liverpool, this is for Britain.
The protest march is organised by angry-Brits fed up of Lockdown and the assault on our Human Rights under the Coronavirus Act 2020 that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has used to abuse his position of power.
Boris is acting like a dictator and is imposing his harsh rule upon the British people. The UK is a democracy and Boris has NO mandate to impose these harsh restrictions on the British people.
He was elected by working-class Brits in December 2019 to get Brexit done, curb illegal immigration – yet he’s passed the biggest assault on the British people’s human rights in British history.
This week his Government imposed draconian new laws upon Liverpool – one of the poorest working-class cities in the UK, as a way to settle old scores from Margaret Thatcher’s reign. Now the Government is blaming Liverpudlians and Northerners for the crisis they have mishandled.
Scousers are some of the toughest working-class Brits in the country, The Elite is testing a Tier 3 Lockdown on Liverpool, to see if they can break them, if it works, they’ll impose it on us all. Liverpool endured the rough reign of Maggie Thatcher and they will endure this Government trying to settle old scores, they won’t walk alone.
It’s NOW or NEVER. If people don’t stand up for their rights now, then Governments will continue to impose draconian laws against our Human Rights.
Where does this end? It won’t we MUST tell the Government… NO MORE LOCKDOWNS!


politicalite--2020-10-15--LICENCE TO KILL? MPs vote on Britain’s Most Authoritarian Security Bill Yet Under Guise of Covid Cri

LICENCE TO KILL? MPs vote on Britain’s Most Authoritarian Security Bill Yet Under Guise of Covid Crisis

BRITISH MPs are plotting to push through emergency legislation that is set to give Police Officers and Intelligence Agents the legal right to commit crime at a ‘ Critical level ’ of Unrest amid the Coronavirus pandemic .
MI5 and MI6 held major meeting inside Downing Street this week , as the Government attempts to impose the law on Brits , that if passed , will take away even more Human Rights away from the British people under the guise of protecting people from the Coronavirus .
Labour Peer Shami Chakrabartiha has dubbed the law “ Spycops ” and argues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of law and gives a green light to serious crimes.
” Guido Fawkes reported that Labour front benchers such as Dan Carden MP , Shadow Treasury minister , Margaret Greenwood MP , Shadow education minister , Navendu Mishra MP , Angela Rayner MP , Sarah Owen MP , Kim Johnson MP , Rachel Hopkins MP have all QUIT the shadow front bench over the bill .
The BBC reported : “ The legislation creates a licence – or strictly speaking an “ authorisation ” – for undercover agents and informants to commit crimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An agent is not a James Bond-style officer running around on Her Majesty ’ s Secret Service .
An agent is someone in the community who ’ s recruited to help the police , security agencies and other investigators to uncover and disrupt crime and serious threats to the nation.
” “ The legislation creates a licence – or strictly speaking an “ authorisation ” – for undercover agents and informants to commit crimes as part of their work .
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BRITISH MPs are plotting to push through emergency legislation that is set to give Police Officers and Intelligence Agents the legal right to commit crime at a ‘Critical level’ of Unrest amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
MI5 and MI6 held major meetings inside Downing Street this week, as the Government attempts to impose the law on Brits, that if passed, will take away even more Human Rights away from the British people under the guise of protecting people from the Coronavirus.
Labour Peer Shami Chakrabartiha has dubbed the law “Spycops” and argues that the bill “undermines the rule of law and gives a green light to serious crimes.”
LABOUR DIVIDED
Guido Fawkes reported that Labour front benchers such as Dan Carden MP, Shadow Treasury minister, Margaret Greenwood MP, Shadow education minister, Navendu Mishra MP, Angela Rayner MP, Sarah Owen MP, Kim Johnson MP, Rachel Hopkins MP have all QUIT the shadow front bench over the bill.
The BBC reported: “The legislation creates a licence – or strictly speaking an “authorisation” – for undercover agents and informants to commit crimes as part of their work.”
“An agent is not a James Bond-style officer running around on Her Majesty’s Secret Service. An agent is someone in the community who’s recruited to help the police, security agencies and other investigators to uncover and disrupt crime and serious threats to the nation.”
“The legislation creates a licence – or strictly speaking an “authorisation” – for undercover agents and informants to commit crimes as part of their work.”


politicalite--2020-10-15--NORTH WILL STAND FIRM: MPs and Andy Burnham REJECT Tier 3 Lockdown

ANDY Burnham and Greater Manchester MPs have unanimously rejected a Tier 3 lockdown that would have devastated the local Greater Manchester economy and plunged millions into hardship .
The Labour Mayor said that working-classes in Liverpool and Greater Manchester were “ being set up as canaries in the coal mine ” as he and 19 MPs rejected Boris Johnson ’ s draconian highest Tier of Lockdown that would “ devastate Businesses ” across the North .
Mr Burnham said he would resist measures by Whitehall after the Government refused to offer an 80 % Furlough Scheme , with the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Defiant Burnam said : “ Today we communicated our clear and unanimous view to the Government.
” “ It is wrong to place some of the poorest parts of England in a punishing lockdown without proper support for the people and businesses affected.
” “ To do so will result in certain hardship , job losses , business failure.
” “ It will cause harm in a different way to people ’ s mental health and is not certain to control the virus.
” “ Last night the deputy chief medical officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection rates down any regional lockdown would require widespread closures way beyond pubs to stand any real chance of working.
” Mr Burnham added : “ Why would we accept proposals their own advisers say won ’ t work ?
” “ This is an important moment .
Greater Manchester will stand firm.
” Boris could still impose a lockdown on the North – but would risk legal action from Greater Manchester leaders .
Sources have told Politicalite that the Prime Minister could still impose “ travel restrictions ” on Greater Manchester regions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris and millions are set to face tougher coronavirus restrictions banning households mixing indoors and a devastating effect on the economy .
The news came as massive anti-Lockdown protests were announced on Saturday in Central London .

ANDY Burnham and Greater Manchester MPs have unanimously rejected a Tier 3 lockdown that would have devastated the local Greater Manchester economy and plunged millions into hardship.
The Labour Mayor said that working-classes in Liverpool and Greater Manchester were “being set up as canaries in the coal mine” as he and 19 MPs rejected Boris Johnson’s draconian highest Tier of Lockdown that would “devastate Businesses” across the North.
Mr Burnham said he would resist measures by Whitehall after the Government refused to offer an 80% Furlough Scheme, with the Government reportedly offering 60% of wages.
A Defiant Burnam said: “Today we communicated our clear and unanimous view to the Government.”
“It is wrong to place some of the poorest parts of England in a punishing lockdown without proper support for the people and businesses affected.”
“To do so will result in certain hardship, job losses, business failure.”
“It will cause harm in a different way to people’s mental health and is not certain to control the virus.”
“Last night the deputy chief medical officer told the leaders that to bring the infection rates down any regional lockdown would require widespread closures way beyond pubs to stand any real chance of working.”
Mr Burnham added: “Why would we accept proposals their own advisers say won’t work?”
“This is an important moment. Greater Manchester will stand firm.”
BORIS TRAVEL BAN THREAT
Boris could still impose a lockdown on the North – but would risk legal action from Greater Manchester leaders.
Sources have told Politicalite that the Prime Minister could still impose “travel restrictions” on Greater Manchester regions.
Soft Southerners rolled over for Dictator Boris and millions are set to face tougher coronavirus restrictions banning households mixing indoors and a devastating effect on the economy.
The news came as massive anti-Lockdown protests were announced on Saturday in Central London.


politicalite--2020-10-15--I SAID MAYBE: Andy Burnham REFUSES Tier 3 Lockdown on Greater Manchester #NoMoreLockdowns

BONKERS Boris Johnson , the flip-flopping extraordinaire was at loggerheads with Manchester Metro Andy Burnham as he refused to agree to a Greater Manchester lockdown .
Number Ten pen-pushers told Sky News hat Burnham had agreed to a Teir 3 Lockdown , but first for faking news was swifly debunked , by Burnham himself .
Burnham Tweeted : “ Said I wasn ’ t going to comment but now feel compelled to do so on the back of this Government briefing.
” “ At no point during tonight ’ s briefing was this news communicated to us .
Media told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not changed.
” Labour ’ s Lisa Nandy – the MP for Wigan said that Conservative and Labour Greater Manchester MPs on the call with the Minister this morning were “ united ” in evidence based interventions to move Greater Manchester to Teir 3 .
“ We will support evidence based interventions with adequate financial support .
We will not support this chaos.
” she added .
A MASSIVE Anti-Lockdown event has been planned in London this Saturday , Politicalite can reveal .
The event is not linked to any conspiracy theorist or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear masks and stay at least one metre apart from one another to avoid Met Police shutting the event down .
The event will be a march through Central London starting from Speakers Corner in at 1PM .
We will have LIVE & UNCENSORED coverage of the event on our social media channels on Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and on Politicalite.com .

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BONKERS Boris Johnson, the flip-flopping extraordinaire was at loggerheads with Manchester Metro Andy Burnham as he refused to agree to a Greater Manchester lockdown.
Number Ten pen-pushers told Sky News hat Burnham had agreed to a Teir 3 Lockdown, but first for faking news was swifly debunked, by Burnham himself.
Said I wasn’t going to comment but now feel compelled to do so on the back of this Government briefing. At no point during tonight’s briefing was this news communicated to us. Media told first once again. Our position has not changed. pic.twitter.com/A9V3Tbdisv — Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) October 14, 2020
Burnham Tweeted: “Said I wasn’t going to comment but now feel compelled to do so on the back of this Government briefing.”
“At no point during tonight’s briefing was this news communicated to us. Media told first once again. Our position has not changed.”
Labour’s Lisa Nandy – the MP for Wigan said that Conservative and Labour Greater Manchester MPs on the call with the Minister this morning were “united” in evidence based interventions to move Greater Manchester to Teir 3.
“We will support evidence based interventions with adequate financial support. We will not support this chaos.” she added.
ANTI-LOCKDOWN PROTEST PLANNED
A MASSIVE Anti-Lockdown event has been planned in London this Saturday, Politicalite can reveal.
The event is not linked to any conspiracy theorist or ‘Covid Deniers’ and attendees MUST wear masks and stay at least one metre apart from one another to avoid Met Police shutting the event down.
The event will be a march through Central London starting from Speakers Corner in at 1PM.
We will have LIVE & UNCENSORED coverage of the event on our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and on Politicalite.com.


politicalite--2020-10-15--CRACK HACK ATTACK: Facebook, Twitter Blasted After CENSORING Biden Expose

FACEBOOK and Twitter were blasted yesterday after the Democrat supporting social media sites censored a New York Post article on Joe Bidens son , Hunter Biden .
The New York Post was locked out of it ’ s Twitter account along with White House Press Secretary Kayleigh Mcenany .
The ‘ October Surprise ’ story was related to hacked materials extracted from a computer previously owned by Hunter Biden .
The content extracted from the computer included a picture of Hunter sleeping with a crack pipe in his bed and another in a bathtub .
In Another blow for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mail described as a ‘ raunchy ’ 12-minute video that to show Hunter smoking crack cocaine while ‘ engaged in a sex act with an unidentified woman ’ , as well as numerous other sexually explicit pictures .
Hunter Biden did backroom deals with a Chinese Energy Company where he stated it would be “ interesting for me and my family , ” in emails obtained by The New York Post .
One email sent to Biden on May 13 , 2017 , with the subject line “ Expectations , ” included details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people involved in an unspecified business venture .
His pay was pegged at “ 850 ” and the email also noted that “ Hunter has some office expectations he will elaborate.
” In addition , the email outlined a “ provisional agreement ” under which 80 percent of the “ equity , ” or shares in the new company , would be split equally among four people whose initials correspond to the sender and three recipients , with “ H ” apparently referring to Biden .
Twitter blocked the sharing of the articles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story was censored due to violations on their “ hacked materials ” policy .
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said : “ Our communication around our actions on the @ nypost article was not great .
And blocking URL sharing via tweet or DM with zero context as to why we ’ re blocking : unacceptable.
” Facebook said it had placed restrictions on linking to the article , saying there were questions about its validity .
“ This is part of our standard process to reduce the spread of misinformation.
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FACEBOOK and Twitter were blasted yesterday after the Democrat supporting social media sites censored a New York Post article on Joe Bidens son, Hunter Biden.
The New York Post was locked out of it’s Twitter account along with White House Press Secretary Kayleigh Mcenany.
The ‘October Surprise’ story was related to hacked materials extracted from a computer previously owned by Hunter Biden.
The content extracted from the computer included a picture of Hunter sleeping with a crack pipe in his bed and another in a bathtub.
In Another blow for the Democrats is footage of what The Daily Mail described as a ‘raunchy’ 12-minute video that to show Hunter smoking crack cocaine while ‘engaged in a sex act with an unidentified woman’, as well as numerous other sexually explicit pictures.
BIDEN CHINESE LINKS
Hunter Biden did backroom deals with a Chinese Energy Company where he stated it would be “interesting for me and my family,” in emails obtained by The New York Post.
One email sent to Biden on May 13, 2017, with the subject line “Expectations,” included details of “remuneration packages” for six people involved in an unspecified business venture.
His pay was pegged at “850” and the email also noted that “Hunter has some office expectations he will elaborate.”
In addition, the email outlined a “provisional agreement” under which 80 percent of the “equity,” or shares in the new company, would be split equally among four people whose initials correspond to the sender and three recipients, with “H” apparently referring to Biden.
Twitter blocked the sharing of the articles and Facebook followed suit and claimed the story was censored due to violations on their “hacked materials” policy.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said: “Our communication around our actions on the @nypost article was not great. And blocking URL sharing via tweet or DM with zero context as to why we’re blocking: unacceptable.”
Facebook said it had placed restrictions on linking to the article, saying there were questions about its validity. “This is part of our standard process to reduce the spread of misinformation.”.