politicalite--2020-02-13--YOU WON’T BE HAVING A NUMBER COV-ID19! Dozens of Chinese Takeaways CLOSE Over Coronavirus Fears

DOZENS of Chinese Takeaways in Britain have closed over fears of spreading the deadly Coronavirus that has killed over 1,000 people in China .
Mings in Selby closed over the fears with its owners delaying re-opening over virus fears and a takeaway in Scotland was forced to close after its owners came back from celebrating Chinese New Year in China .
The Yorkshire Post revealed one owner had just returned from a trip to Hong Kong and made the decision to delay re-opening due to Coronavirus fears .
The owner said : “ Following the news in the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will be opening two weeks later than scheduled , We shall reopen Wednesday 26th February , Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
” A Takeaway in Scotland was also closed due to the deadly virus .
The Daily Record reported that the Millfield Kitchen and Chinese Takeaway in Scotland was also closed after workers returned from a holiday to China and were placed into self-quarantine .
A sign in the door window said : “ Due to our staff having to be quarantined after coming back from China , we will be open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inconvenience.
” “ We do not have to quarantine ourselves but we have read the UK government notice to better self quarantine as a safety pre-caution and to give friends , families and everyone around us a safe peace of mind.
” “ We also called the GP for their advise and they have said we do not have to quarantine ourselves if we have come back from a non affected area in China but we have done so to keep our mind at peace and be safe , reliable to all our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local Angus Council said : “ The staff had been in China and have decided to quarantine themselves.
” “ There ’ s nothing sinister in this or untoward.
” “ There ’ s also no suggestion at all that anyone would have any problems regarding the virus , and good for them for taking precautions and allaying any fears .
“ It ’ s a well-run establishment and I would not deter anyone in the community from using it .
“ I ’ ll look forward to the premises reopening later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of the deadly Coronavirus to Britain after flying in from China , according to reports .
The silly sod later took an Uber to A & E , the Uber driver was contacted and is understood to be taking medical advice .
The unnamed lady flew into London from China days ago and tested positive for the deadly disease that has so far infected eight people in the UK , bringing the total to nine .
Britain ’ s Chief medical officer told the BBC “ the woman was transferred to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and St Thomas ’ in central London .
STORMZY cancelled part of his world tour in Asia due to fears of the Coronavirus that has sofar killed 1,300 in China .
“ Due to the ongoing health and travel concerns surrounding the coronavirus , I ’ m regrettably having to reschedule this leg of the tour , ” he wrote on Instagram .
“ I was seriously looking forward to bringing the # HITH World tour to Asia and playing some epic sold out shows , ” the rapper said .
“ Information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due course .
Please contact your local ticket vendor for any further queries .
I promise I ’ ll be back.
” FORMULA ONE was plunged into chaos this week after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed by organisers due to Coronavirus .
The event due to be held in Shanghai on 19 April was cancelled with organisers saying : “ As a result of continued health concerns and with the World Health Organisation declaring the coronavirus as a global health emergency , the FIA and Formula 1 have taken these measures in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the travelling staff , championship participants and fans , which remains of primary concern.
” “ All parties will take the appropriate amount of time to study the viability of potential alternative dates for the Grand Prix later in the year should the situation improve.
” “ The Chinese Grand Prix has long been an important part of the F1 calendar with many passionate fans .
The FIA F1 community looks forward to racing in China as soon as possible and wishes everyone in the country the best during this difficult time.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) .
Close to 1,300 have died and more than 30,000 people have been infected with the respiratory disease which originated in the Wuhan city in China .
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO CHINA ?
The Government has warned people not to travel to China .
The official advise from the FCO ( Foreign and Commonwealth Office ) is against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China ( not including Hong Kong and Macao ) .
The Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Wuhan and Chongqing are currently closed .
If you ’ re in China and able to leave , you should do so.
” People who have travelled to other locations have also been told to self-isolate if they have come back from countries including Thailand and Japan .
The official list of countries include : HOW CAN HELP TO THE SPREAD The UK Government launched a UK-wide public information blitz last week advising Brits on how to slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services .
So far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most cases are from China .
The government-funded campaign includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection .
The campaign will promote important hygiene practices , such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue , to stem the spread of viruses .
The campaign advises the public to : • always carry tissues and use them to catch coughs and sneezes , and bin the tissue • wash hands with soap and water , or use sanitiser gel , to kill germs Health Secretary Matt Hancock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experienced clinicians are working round the clock to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the UK.
” “ The government has detailed plans for how to deal with an outbreak like this .
We can all play our part.
” “ Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this .
Today we have launched a UK-wide public information campaign to help the public protect themselves and each other.
” “ Our world-class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing everything we can to protect the public.
” People who have travelled back from the Hubei province in China within the last 14 days are being asked to : • stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu • call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city • if you are in Northern Ireland , call your GP Anyone who has travelled from anywhere else in China ( not including Macao or Hong Kong ) to the UK in the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fever or shortness of breath should immediately self-isolate , even if symptoms are minor , and call NHS 111 .
The UK is extremely well prepared for any potential outbreak of an infectious disease – we are one of the first countries in the world to have developed a test for the new virus .
On Friday 31 January 2020 , 2 patients in England , who are members of the same family , tested positive for coronavirus .
They are receiving specialist NHS care and we are using tried and tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus .
The government is already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had to prevent further spread , and are in close contact with the World Health Organization and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure the UK is ready for all eventualities .
Coronavirus presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever , a cough or difficulty breathing .
The current evidence is that most cases appear to be mild .
For further information on coronavirus , visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus .

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DOZENS of Chinese Takeaways in Britain have closed over fears of spreading the deadly Coronavirus that has killed over 1,000 people in China.
Mings in Selby closed over the fears with its owners delaying re-opening over virus fears and a takeaway in Scotland was forced to close after its owners came back from celebrating Chinese New Year in China.
The Yorkshire Post revealed one owner had just returned from a trip to Hong Kong and made the decision to delay re-opening due to Coronavirus fears.
The owner said: “Following the news in the UK. We wish to respect our customers, We will be opening two weeks later than scheduled, We shall reopen Wednesday 26th February, Sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
SCOTTISH TAKEOUT CLOSES OVER VIRUS
A Takeaway in Scotland was also closed due to the deadly virus.
The Daily Record reported that the Millfield Kitchen and Chinese Takeaway in Scotland was also closed after workers returned from a holiday to China and were placed into self-quarantine.
A sign in the door window said: “Due to our staff having to be quarantined after coming back from China, we will be open on the 18th. Sorry for any inconvenience.”
“We do not have to quarantine ourselves but we have read the UK government notice to better self quarantine as a safety pre-caution and to give friends, families and everyone around us a safe peace of mind.”
“We also called the GP for their advise and they have said we do not have to quarantine ourselves if we have come back from a non affected area in China but we have done so to keep our mind at peace and be safe, reliable to all our customers.”
Councillor David Fairweather leader of the local Angus Council said: “The staff had been in China and have decided to quarantine themselves.”
“There’s nothing sinister in this or untoward.”
“There’s also no suggestion at all that anyone would have any problems regarding the virus, and good for them for taking precautions and allaying any fears.
“It’s a well-run establishment and I would not deter anyone in the community from using it.
“I’ll look forward to the premises reopening later this month.”
CHINESE WOMAN BRINGS CORONAVIRUS TO UK… THEN TAKES UBER !
A CHINESE woman brought more of the deadly Coronavirus to Britain after flying in from China, according to reports.
The silly sod later took an Uber to A&E, the Uber driver was contacted and is understood to be taking medical advice.
The unnamed lady flew into London from China days ago and tested positive for the deadly disease that has so far infected eight people in the UK, bringing the total to nine.
Britain’s Chief medical officer told the BBC “the woman was transferred to a specialist NHS centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ in central London.
STORMZY SCRAPS PART OF WORLD TOUR OVER VIRUS FEAR
STORMZY cancelled part of his world tour in Asia due to fears of the Coronavirus that has sofar killed 1,300 in China.
“Due to the ongoing health and travel concerns surrounding the coronavirus, I’m regrettably having to reschedule this leg of the tour,” he wrote on Instagram.
“I was seriously looking forward to bringing the #HITH World tour to Asia and playing some epic sold out shows,” the rapper said.
“Information regarding the rescheduled dates will follow in due course. Please contact your local ticket vendor for any further queries. I promise I’ll be back.”
F1 ‘ON HOLD’ DUE TO DEADLY VIRUS
FORMULA ONE was plunged into chaos this week after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed by organisers due to Coronavirus.
The event due to be held in Shanghai on 19 April was cancelled with organisers saying: “As a result of continued health concerns and with the World Health Organisation declaring the coronavirus as a global health emergency, the FIA and Formula 1 have taken these measures in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff, championship participants and fans, which remains of primary concern.”
“All parties will take the appropriate amount of time to study the viability of potential alternative dates for the Grand Prix later in the year should the situation improve.”
“The Chinese Grand Prix has long been an important part of the F1 calendar with many passionate fans. The FIA F1 community looks forward to racing in China as soon as possible and wishes everyone in the country the best during this difficult time.”
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?
The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Close to 1,300 have died and more than 30,000 people have been infected with the respiratory disease which originated in the Wuhan city in China.
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO CHINA?
The Government has warned people not to travel to China. The official advise from the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) is against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China (not including Hong Kong and Macao).
The Foreign Office added: “The British Consulates-General in Wuhan and Chongqing are currently closed. If you’re in China and able to leave, you should do so.”
People who have travelled to other locations have also been told to self-isolate if they have come back from countries including Thailand and Japan.
The official list of countries include:
China
Japan
Republic of Korea
Taiwan
Singapore
Malaysia
Hong Kong
Macau
HOW YOU CAN HELP TO STOP THE SPREAD
The UK Government launched a UK-wide public information blitz last week advising Brits on how to slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services.
So far NINE cases have hit the UK, most cases are from China.
The government-funded campaign includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection.
The campaign will promote important hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses.
The campaign advises the public to:
always carry tissues and use them to catch coughs and sneezes, and bin the tissue
wash hands with soap and water, or use sanitiser gel, to kill germs
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Our highly trained and experienced clinicians are working round the clock to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the UK.”
“The government has detailed plans for how to deal with an outbreak like this. We can all play our part.”
“Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this. Today we have launched a UK-wide public information campaign to help the public protect themselves and each other.”
“Our world-class NHS is well prepared and we are doing everything we can to protect the public.”
People who have travelled back from the Hubei province in China within the last 14 days are being asked to:
stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu
call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city
if you are in Northern Ireland, call your GP
Anyone who has travelled from anywhere else in China (not including Macao or Hong Kong) to the UK in the last 14 days and develops symptoms of cough, fever or shortness of breath should immediately self-isolate, even if symptoms are minor, and call NHS 111.
The UK is extremely well prepared for any potential outbreak of an infectious disease – we are one of the first countries in the world to have developed a test for the new virus.
On Friday 31 January 2020, 2 patients in England, who are members of the same family, tested positive for coronavirus.
They are receiving specialist NHS care and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus.
The government is already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had to prevent further spread, and are in close contact with the World Health Organization and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure the UK is ready for all eventualities.
Coronavirus presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever, a cough or difficulty breathing. The current evidence is that most cases appear to be mild. For further information on coronavirus, visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus.


politicalite--2020-02-13--CUMMINGS CULL: Remain Voting Javid FORCED OUT, Replaced by RISING TORY STAR In SHOCK No10 Reshuffle

CHANCELLOR Sajid Javid was forced out of Number 11 today after a bitter power struggle with Number 10 and Boris Johnson ’ s right-hand man Dominic Cummings , sending shockwaves throughout Westminster .
Sajid Javid ’ s resignation marks a massive victory for the Prime Ministers chief adviser Cummings in a bruising Whitehall power struggle that reportedly left Javid wanting Dom out of Number 10 when it appeared the Government would not get a massive victory in December ’ s General Election .
Mr Javid , who was first Muslim to hold one of the great offices of state , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep his job , but could not keep any of his five advisors .
Javid was handed the top post after Boris won the Tory leadership in what was seen as a reward for a strong performance in the early stages of the Tory leadership contest to succeed Theresa May before he was eliminated , but within weeks , he was at loggerheads with Mr Cummings – the mastermind of the successful Vote Leave campaign brought in by the new Prime Minister to head his No 10 operation .
The feud erupted when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s special adviser Sonia Khan , accusing her of remaining in contact with her former boss , ex-chancellor Philip Hammond .
Mr Javid , who was not informed in advance , was said to have been furious at the move , seen as a blatant power play by Mr Cummings .
It set the pattern for an increasingly fraught relationship between the two men with markedly different visions for the direction the Government should be taking .
While Mr Cummings was said to be keen to cast off spending constraints with extra cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Javid – an orthodox Thatcherite – was determined to keep control of the public finances .
The rift only deepened when Mr Johnson returned to No 10 after December ’ s general election victory promising to “ level up ” for the North and Midlands , where the Tories demolished Labour ’ s hitherto impregnable “ red wall ” .
It played out in press briefings , with allies of Mr Cummings coining the nickname “ Chino ” – “ chancellor in name only ” – for the occupant of the Treasury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month away , he was reported to be working well with Mr Johnson , if not his top adviser .
Importantly , he was said to enjoy the support of the Prime Minister ’ s girlfriend , Carrie Symonds , who had previously worked for him as a Tory adviser .
He had even appeared to have scored a victory over his rival with the announcement that the HS2 rail link would go ahead – a project which Mr Javid publicly backed , while Mr Cummings was a longstanding critic .
In contrast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s influence was on the wane – with Downing Street briefing it would be a “ conventional ” reshuffle , rather than the far more radical Cabinet overhaul Mr Cummings was said to favour .
Certainly as he walked into Downing Street on Thursday morning – apparently to undergo the formalities of confirming his position – Mr Javid could not have appeared more confident or relaxed .
But behind the famous black front door , all that quickly changed .
According to his allies , he was presented with an ultimatum to sack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a team chosen by No 10 .
It was a classic ambush bearing all the hallmarks of Mr Cummings .
According to a friend , Mr Javid told the Prime Minister that it was an order which “ no self-respecting minister would accept ” .
BRITAIN has a new chancellor and he ’ s a Brexiteer called Rishi Sunak , the man who has been a rising star of The Conservative Party since he entered mainstream politics five years ago .
Sunak is the MP for Richmond in Yorkshire and was Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinker .
The Brexiteer produced a report on the merits of introducing free ports after leaving the European Union , a tax-break concept that Prime Minister Boris Johnson cherry-picked for his own leadership campaign .
Mr Sunak ’ s decision , along with high-flying colleagues Oliver Dowden and Robert Jenrick , to jointly back Mr Johnson during the summer leadership contest was seen as a major win for the former London mayor ’ s campaign , proving he had the young blood of the party on-board .
The trio wrote at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of life ’ s optimists and can help us recapture a sense of excitement and hope about what we Conservatives can do for Britain.
” The PM was quick to reward Mr Sunak ’ s loyalty , making him chief secretary to the Treasury after entering Downing Street in July .
The level of trust placed in the Oxford University graduate was further demonstrated after Sajid Javid turned down the job of chancellor in the PM ’ s first post-Brexit reshuffle of his Cabinet .
It was Mr Sunak who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the great offices of state in Mr Javid ’ s stead on Thursday .
At the age of 39 , he misses out on being the youngest chancellor of the past century by just a single year – George Osborne was 38 when he took charge of the Treasury in 2010 .
The eldest of three children and born into what he dubbed an “ NHS family ” , Mr Sunak ’ s father was a GP and his mother ran her own pharmacy , according to the biography on his MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ India and emigrated to the UK from East Africa in the 1960s .
Before entering politics , he had a successful business career , working as an analyst for investment bank Goldman Sachs before going on to work in hedge and investment fund management .
The private school-educated politician , explaining his motivation for getting involved with politics , said : “ From working in my mum ’ s tiny chemist shop to my experience building large businesses , I have seen first-hand how politicians should support free enterprise and innovation to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughters , he met wife Akshata while studying at Stanford University in the US .
The Southampton-raised Cabinet minister lists his hobbies as keeping fit , playing cricket and football and watching films .
As a Hindu , he takes his Commons oath on the Bhagavad Gita , a sacred Sanskrit text .

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CHANCELLOR Sajid Javid was forced out of Number 11 today after a bitter power struggle with Number 10 and Boris Johnson’s right-hand man Dominic Cummings, sending shockwaves throughout Westminster.
Sajid Javid’s resignation marks a massive victory for the Prime Ministers chief adviser Cummings in a bruising Whitehall power struggle that reportedly left Javid wanting Dom out of Number 10 when it appeared the Government would not get a massive victory in December’s General Election.
Mr Javid, who was first Muslim to hold one of the great offices of state, was axed after being told he could keep his job, but could not keep any of his five advisors.
Javid was handed the top post after Boris won the Tory leadership in what was seen as a reward for a strong performance in the early stages of the Tory leadership contest to succeed Theresa May before he was eliminated, but within weeks, he was at loggerheads with Mr Cummings – the mastermind of the successful Vote Leave campaign brought in by the new Prime Minister to head his No 10 operation.
The feud erupted when Mr Cummings summarily sacked Mr Javid’s special adviser Sonia Khan, accusing her of remaining in contact with her former boss, ex-chancellor Philip Hammond.
Mr Javid, who was not informed in advance, was said to have been furious at the move, seen as a blatant power play by Mr Cummings.
It set the pattern for an increasingly fraught relationship between the two men with markedly different visions for the direction the Government should be taking.
While Mr Cummings was said to be keen to cast off spending constraints with extra cash for the police and the NHS, Mr Javid – an orthodox Thatcherite – was determined to keep control of the public finances.
The rift only deepened when Mr Johnson returned to No 10 after December’s general election victory promising to “level up” for the North and Midlands, where the Tories demolished Labour’s hitherto impregnable “red wall”.
It played out in press briefings, with allies of Mr Cummings coining the nickname “Chino” – “chancellor in name only” – for the occupant of the Treasury.
With the Budget less than a month away, he was reported to be working well with Mr Johnson, if not his top adviser.
Importantly, he was said to enjoy the support of the Prime Minister’s girlfriend, Carrie Symonds, who had previously worked for him as a Tory adviser.
He had even appeared to have scored a victory over his rival with the announcement that the HS2 rail link would go ahead – a project which Mr Javid publicly backed, while Mr Cummings was a longstanding critic.
In contrast, there were suggestions Mr Cummings’s influence was on the wane – with Downing Street briefing it would be a “conventional” reshuffle, rather than the far more radical Cabinet overhaul Mr Cummings was said to favour.
Certainly as he walked into Downing Street on Thursday morning – apparently to undergo the formalities of confirming his position – Mr Javid could not have appeared more confident or relaxed.
But behind the famous black front door, all that quickly changed.
According to his allies, he was presented with an ultimatum to sack all his special advisers and replace them with a team chosen by No 10.
It was a classic ambush bearing all the hallmarks of Mr Cummings. According to a friend, Mr Javid told the Prime Minister that it was an order which “no self-respecting minister would accept”.
MEET BRITAIN’S SHINING NEW BREXIT CHANCELLOR
BRITAIN has a new chancellor and he’s a Brexiteer called Rishi Sunak, the man who has been a rising star of The Conservative Party since he entered mainstream politics five years ago.
Sunak is the MP for Richmond in Yorkshire and was Mr quick to establish himself as a free thinker.
The Brexiteer produced a report on the merits of introducing free ports after leaving the European Union, a tax-break concept that Prime Minister Boris Johnson cherry-picked for his own leadership campaign.
Mr Sunak’s decision, along with high-flying colleagues Oliver Dowden and Robert Jenrick, to jointly back Mr Johnson during the summer leadership contest was seen as a major win for the former London mayor’s campaign, proving he had the young blood of the party on-board.
The trio wrote at the time: “Beyond Brexit, Boris Johnson is one of life’s optimists and can help us recapture a sense of excitement and hope about what we Conservatives can do for Britain.”
The PM was quick to reward Mr Sunak’s loyalty, making him chief secretary to the Treasury after entering Downing Street in July.
The level of trust placed in the Oxford University graduate was further demonstrated after Sajid Javid turned down the job of chancellor in the PM’s first post-Brexit reshuffle of his Cabinet.
It was Mr Sunak who was given the nod and promoted to one of the great offices of state in Mr Javid’s stead on Thursday.
At the age of 39, he misses out on being the youngest chancellor of the past century by just a single year – George Osborne was 38 when he took charge of the Treasury in 2010.
The eldest of three children and born into what he dubbed an “NHS family”, Mr Sunak’s father was a GP and his mother ran her own pharmacy, according to the biography on his MP website.
His grandparents were born in India and emigrated to the UK from East Africa in the 1960s.
Before entering politics, he had a successful business career, working as an analyst for investment bank Goldman Sachs before going on to work in hedge and investment fund management.
The private school-educated politician, explaining his motivation for getting involved with politics, said: “From working in my mum’s tiny chemist shop to my experience building large businesses, I have seen first-hand how politicians should support free enterprise and innovation to ensure our future prosperity.”
Married with two daughters, he met wife Akshata while studying at Stanford University in the US.
The Southampton-raised Cabinet minister lists his hobbies as keeping fit, playing cricket and football and watching films.
As a Hindu, he takes his Commons oath on the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Sanskrit text.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-02-14--WE DON’T LOVE EU: Anti-British Sadiq Khan Sends Pro-EU Valentines EMAIL

REMOANING London Mayor Sadiq Khan sent a Valentines love letter to the EU – via his Mayoral email list .
The email reads : “ I ’ m asking you to help me get this message to all European Londoners on Valentine ’ s Day ” “ Whatever language you speak , you ’ ll always be a Londoner .
You are respected and adored .
You are our colleagues , our neighbours , our friends and our family .
You have fallen in love with our city , and we love you.
” In January Mr Kahn refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s City Hall as Britain left the EU .
During a Questions session at the London Assembly the Mayor was urged by Brexiteer Peter Whittle , to take down the flag for Brexit day .
Whittle said : “ I ’ m very pleased to hear about your efforts to reduce waste and rubbish in London.
” “ Can you add to it , please , that EU flag which is still flying outside.
” “ You have two weeks to do it.
” “ Get it down and put it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ one man ’ s waste is another man ’ s very proud ” symbol .
SAD*CK Kahn is at it again .
It ’ s no surprise the Britain hating Mayor is showing love for foreigners rather than Londoners , he ’ s a British embarrassment and an EU Sellout , let ’ s hope London breaks his soft little southern heart and denies him a second term , Britain will sure love that .
London has always been open , London has always loved it ’ s foreign visitors and London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city .
Brexit is about opening the doors to the economic advantages of the world , and opening the North aswell as the south to the Economic advantages of the world , not just for London , and not just for Europe .
BRITAIN is OPEN… not just London , Mr Khan .

REMOANING London Mayor Sadiq Khan sent a Valentines love letter to the EU – via his Mayoral email list.
The email reads: “I’m asking you to help me get this message to all European Londoners on Valentine’s Day”
“Whatever language you speak, you’ll always be a Londoner. You are respected and adored. You are our colleagues, our neighbours, our friends and our family. You have fallen in love with our city, and we love you.”
Happy Valentine’s Day,
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
#LondonIsOpen”
In January Mr Kahn refused to take down the EU flag outside London’s City Hall as Britain left the EU.
During a Questions session at the London Assembly the Mayor was urged by Brexiteer Peter Whittle, to take down the flag for Brexit day.
Whittle said: “I’m very pleased to hear about your efforts to reduce waste and rubbish in London.”
“Can you add to it, please, that EU flag which is still flying outside.”
“You have two weeks to do it.”
“Get it down and put it in the dustbin!”
Khan responded: “one man’s waste is another man’s very proud” symbol.
SAD*CK Kahn is at it again.
It’s no surprise the Britain hating Mayor is showing love for foreigners rather than Londoners, he’s a British embarrassment and an EU Sellout, let’s hope London breaks his soft little southern heart and denies him a second term, Britain will sure love that.
London has always been open, London has always loved it’s foreign visitors and London is and will always be a global city.
Brexit is about opening the doors to the economic advantages of the world, and opening the North aswell as the south to the Economic advantages of the world, not just for London, and not just for Europe.
BRITAIN is OPEN… not just London, Mr Khan.


politicalite--2020-02-14--B*TSHIT CRAZY! Coronavirus Conspiracies ‘Could Lead to MORE Deadly Cases’, Says Expert

FAKE News and misinformation about the deadly Coronavirus could lead to more cases in the UK , experts have warned .
The University of East Anglia ’ s Professor Paul Hunter , of the Norwich Medical School , said fake news about the deadly disease could lead to people passing on “ bad advice ” and could make people take “ greater risks ” .
It comes as Sir Simon Stevens , chief executive of the NHS , said on Thursday that many more people in the UK may need to self-isolate to contain the illness , which has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people quarantined at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral were allowed to leave following 14 days in isolation , with Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirming they pose “ no risk to the public ” .
Professor Hunter , who has previously run tests on the impact of fake news on disease outbreaks with colleague Julii Brainard , said speculation was already rife online about the origin of the virus and how it can be spread .
He said : “ Misinformation means that bad advice can circulate very quickly – and it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He added : “ Examples of risky behaviour during infectious disease outbreaks include not washing hands , sharing food with ill people , not disinfecting potentially contaminated surfaces , and failing to self-isolate.
” “ Worryingly , people are more likely to share bad advice on social media , than good advice from trusted sources such as the NHS , Public Health England or the World Health Organisation.
” Suspected cases of coronavirus are still being tested , including one mother who told The Sun that her eight-month-old son had come into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated for a leg injury at Worthing Hospital .
Stephanie Adlan , 28 , said she was “ terrified ” for son James and has self-isolated with her family but criticised medics at the hospital for a lack of information .
She told the paper : “ I ’ ve had nothing from the hospital .
Not a ‘ How are you ?
’ or ‘ What ’ s going on ?
’ ‘ How ’ s the baby ?
’ We ’ ve just been told to stay indoors and call 111 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the departure of the group in quarantine – the first to be flown out of Wuhan city in China where the outbreak first emerged – Sir Simon said they had been “ highly responsible , pragmatic and stoical ” in keeping themselves and others safe .
He added : “ They have set an important example , recognising that over the coming weeks many more of us may need to self-isolate at home for a period to reduce this virus ’ s spread.
” It comes as it emerged the woman who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus took an Uber to A & E after she developed symptoms .
The unnamed woman , who is being treated at a specialist NHS centre at Guy ’ s and St Thomas ’ , contracted the virus in China before flying to the UK .
Two staff from Lewisham hospital in south London are now in isolation at home after coming into contact with the woman .
Earlier on Thursday , England ’ s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said officials were working on delaying the spread of coronavirus cases throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with coronavirus could go one of two ways , with the first scenario seeing the Chinese government getting on top of the epidemic and then a limited impact on the rest of the world .
The Department of Health said on Thursday that 2,521 people in the UK have been tested , of whom 2,512 were confirmed negative and nine positive .
In China , the number of deaths from coronavirus has reached 1,380 , with more than 63,000 recorded infections , in figures announced early on Friday morning .
A total of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Diamond Princess in Japan have tested positive for Covid-19 disease .
Two of those are Britons , taking the number of Britons on the ship diagnosed with coronavirus to three .
Japan also confirmed its first death from the virus on Thursday .
The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) .
Close to 1,300 have died and more than 30,000 people have been infected with the respiratory disease which originated in the Wuhan city in China .
IS IT SAFE TO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned people not to travel to China .
The official advise from the FCO ( Foreign and Commonwealth Office ) is against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China ( not including Hong Kong and Macao ) .
The Foreign Office added : “ The British Consulates-General in Wuhan and Chongqing are currently closed .
If you ’ re in China and able to leave , you should do so.
” People who have travelled to other locations have also been told to self-isolate if they have come back from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official list of countries include : The UK Government launched a UK-wide public information blitz last week advising Brits on how to slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services .
So far NINE cases have hit the UK , most cases are from China .
The government-funded campaign includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection .
The campaign will promote important hygiene practices , such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue , to stem the spread of viruses .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ • always carry tissues and use them to catch coughs and sneezes , and bin the tissue • wash hands with soap and water , or use sanitiser gel , to kill germs Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ Our highly trained and experienced clinicians are working round the clock to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the UK.
” “ The government has detailed plans for how to deal with an outbreak like this .
We can all play our part.
” “ Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this .
Today we have launched a UK-wide public information campaign to help the public protect themselves and each other.
” “ Our world-class NHS is well prepared and we are doing everything we can to protect the public.
” People who have travelled back from the Hubei province in China within the last 14 days are being asked to : • stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu • call NHS 111 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the city • if you are in Northern Ireland , call your GP Anyone who has travelled from anywhere else in China ( not including Macao or Hong Kong ) to the UK in the last 14 days and develops symptoms of cough , fever or shortness of breath should immediately self-isolate , even if symptoms are minor , and call NHS 111 .
The UK is extremely well prepared for any potential outbreak of an infectious disease – we are one of the first countries in the world to have developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Friday 31 January 2020 , 2 patients in England , who are members of the same family , tested positive for coronavirus .
They are receiving specialist NHS care and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus .
The government is already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had to prevent further spread , and are in close contact with the World Health Organization and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure the UK is ready for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms including a fever , a cough or difficulty breathing .
The current evidence is that most cases appear to be mild .
For further information on coronavirus , visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus .

FAKE News and misinformation about the deadly Coronavirus could lead to more cases in the UK, experts have warned.
The University of East Anglia’s Professor Paul Hunter, of the Norwich Medical School, said fake news about the deadly disease could lead to people passing on “bad advice” and could make people take “greater risks”.
It comes as Sir Simon Stevens, chief executive of the NHS, said on Thursday that many more people in the UK may need to self-isolate to contain the illness, which has been officially named Covid-19.
More than 80 people quarantined at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral were allowed to leave following 14 days in isolation, with Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirming they pose “no risk to the public”.
THE BATSH*T CRAZY CORONAVIRUS CONSPIRACIES
“CORONAVIRUS COMES FROM CHINESE PEOPLE EATING BAT SOUP!” – FALSE!
“YOU CAN CURE CORONAVIRUS BY DRINKING BLEACH!” – FALSE!
“THE VIRUS IS A BIOWEAPON STOLEN FROM CANADA!” – FALSE!
“THE VIRUS IS A COVERT CHINESE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS PROGRAMME!” – FALSE!
Professor Hunter, who has previously run tests on the impact of fake news on disease outbreaks with colleague Julii Brainard, said speculation was already rife online about the origin of the virus and how it can be spread.
He said: “Misinformation means that bad advice can circulate very quickly – and it can change human behaviour to take greater risks.”
He added: “Examples of risky behaviour during infectious disease outbreaks include not washing hands, sharing food with ill people, not disinfecting potentially contaminated surfaces, and failing to self-isolate.”
“Worryingly, people are more likely to share bad advice on social media, than good advice from trusted sources such as the NHS, Public Health England or the World Health Organisation.”
Suspected cases of coronavirus are still being tested, including one mother who told The Sun that her eight-month-old son had come into contact with an infected doctor while being treated for a leg injury at Worthing Hospital.
Stephanie Adlan, 28, said she was “terrified” for son James and has self-isolated with her family but criticised medics at the hospital for a lack of information.
She told the paper: “I’ve had nothing from the hospital. Not a ‘How are you?’ or ‘What’s going on?’ ‘How’s the baby?’ We’ve just been told to stay indoors and call 111 if our symptoms get worse.”
Following the departure of the group in quarantine – the first to be flown out of Wuhan city in China where the outbreak first emerged – Sir Simon said they had been “highly responsible, pragmatic and stoical” in keeping themselves and others safe.
He added: “They have set an important example, recognising that over the coming weeks many more of us may need to self-isolate at home for a period to reduce this virus’s spread.”
It comes as it emerged the woman who is the UK’s ninth case of coronavirus took an Uber to A&E after she developed symptoms.
The unnamed woman, who is being treated at a specialist NHS centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’, contracted the virus in China before flying to the UK.
Two staff from Lewisham hospital in south London are now in isolation at home after coming into contact with the woman.
Earlier on Thursday, England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said officials were working on delaying the spread of coronavirus cases throughout the UK.
He said what happens with coronavirus could go one of two ways, with the first scenario seeing the Chinese government getting on top of the epidemic and then a limited impact on the rest of the world.
The Department of Health said on Thursday that 2,521 people in the UK have been tested, of whom 2,512 were confirmed negative and nine positive.
In China, the number of deaths from coronavirus has reached 1,380, with more than 63,000 recorded infections, in figures announced early on Friday morning.
A total of 44 more people on quarantined cruise ship the Diamond Princess in Japan have tested positive for Covid-19 disease. Two of those are Britons, taking the number of Britons on the ship diagnosed with coronavirus to three.
Japan also confirmed its first death from the virus on Thursday.
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?
The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Close to 1,300 have died and more than 30,000 people have been infected with the respiratory disease which originated in the Wuhan city in China.
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO CHINA?
The Government has warned people not to travel to China. The official advise from the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) is against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China (not including Hong Kong and Macao).
The Foreign Office added: “The British Consulates-General in Wuhan and Chongqing are currently closed. If you’re in China and able to leave, you should do so.”
People who have travelled to other locations have also been told to self-isolate if they have come back from countries including Thailand and Japan.
The official list of countries include:
China
Japan
Republic of Korea
Taiwan
Singapore
Malaysia
Hong Kong
Macau
HOW YOU CAN HELP STOP THE SPREAD
The UK Government launched a UK-wide public information blitz last week advising Brits on how to slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services.
So far NINE cases have hit the UK, most cases are from China.
The government-funded campaign includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection.
The campaign will promote important hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses.
The campaign advises the public to:
always carry tissues and use them to catch coughs and sneezes, and bin the tissue
wash hands with soap and water, or use sanitiser gel, to kill germs
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Our highly trained and experienced clinicians are working round the clock to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the UK.”
“The government has detailed plans for how to deal with an outbreak like this. We can all play our part.”
“Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this. Today we have launched a UK-wide public information campaign to help the public protect themselves and each other.”
“Our world-class NHS is well prepared and we are doing everything we can to protect the public.”
People who have travelled back from the Hubei province in China within the last 14 days are being asked to:
stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu
call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city
if you are in Northern Ireland, call your GP
Anyone who has travelled from anywhere else in China (not including Macao or Hong Kong) to the UK in the last 14 days and develops symptoms of cough, fever or shortness of breath should immediately self-isolate, even if symptoms are minor, and call NHS 111.
The UK is extremely well prepared for any potential outbreak of an infectious disease – we are one of the first countries in the world to have developed a test for the new virus.
On Friday 31 January 2020, 2 patients in England, who are members of the same family, tested positive for coronavirus.
They are receiving specialist NHS care and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus.
The government is already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had to prevent further spread, and are in close contact with the World Health Organization and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure the UK is ready for all eventualities.
Coronavirus presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever, a cough or difficulty breathing. The current evidence is that most cases appear to be mild. For further information on coronavirus, visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-02-14--RAPE GANG BUSTED: Police Scotland SWOOP on Glasgow Sex Trafficking Gang

A SUSPECTED Grooming Gang that forced vulnerable young people into prostitution has been busted by Police in Glasgow , Scotland .
The Daily Record revealed that dozens of cops raided homes across a housing estate in Glasgow along with Home Office Immigration Enforcement and a new Human Trafficking Unit that was set up five weeks ago .
Two men and a women were arrested and three victims found following a months long probe into the ring .
Cops seized £40,000 in cash and discovered a Cannabis factory with a street value of £50,000 that is not believed to be connected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Record : “ The unit was only set up five-and-a-half weeks ago but this investigation has been ongoing for a few months.
” “ This is our first big operation and identifying , disrupting and eliminating human trafficking will continue to be one of our biggest priorities.
” “ Many women , believing they are coming to Scotland for a better life , are forced into prostitution or put to work on cannabis farms for little or no money.
” “ The operation has been the result of a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims who we will work with together with other agencies to ensure they receive the correct care and attention they need .
”

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A SUSPECTED Grooming Gang that forced vulnerable young people into prostitution has been busted by Police in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Daily Record revealed that dozens of cops raided homes across a housing estate in Glasgow along with Home Office Immigration Enforcement and a new Human Trafficking Unit that was set up five weeks ago.
Two men and a women were arrested and three victims found following a months long probe into the ring.
Cops seized £40,000 in cash and discovered a Cannabis factory with a street value of £50,000 that is not believed to be connected to the gang.
DI McLennan told The Daily Record: “The unit was only set up five-and-a-half weeks ago but this investigation has been ongoing for a few months.”
“This is our first big operation and identifying, disrupting and eliminating human trafficking
will continue to be one of our biggest priorities.”
“Many women, believing they are coming to Scotland for a better life, are forced into prostitution or put to work on cannabis farms for little or no money.”
“The operation has been the result of a number of weeks of investigations and successfully identified possible victims who we will work with together with other agencies to ensure they receive the correct care and attention they need.”


politicalite--2020-02-14--WORLD EXCLUSIVE: PR Boss In Heathrow Coronavirus Scare TRAVELLED The World Before Lockdown

A PASSENGER onboard a United Airlines Flight that was part of EIGHT planes put into lockdown at Heathrow in a Coronavirus alert previously travelled the world , Politicalite can exclusively reveal .
Andy West , Chief Development Officer for Hotwire PR regularly , travels the world and could have come into contact with the deadly virus .
A US company , told MailOnline that someone ‘ became unwell ’ on board on the San Francisco flight .
Sources alerted Politicalite to West ’ s previous travel telling this outlet : “ Andy West did an interview about the coronavirus flight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Hotwire PR as Chief Development Officer and regularly flys all over the world.
” Eight planes were put on lockdown after passengers on board complained of symptoms of the deadly virus .
The Daily Mail reported “ Travellers on the United Airlines Flight 901 from San Francisco were told by the captain to stay in their seats after landing because someone might have the contagious infection , now named SARS-CoV-2.
” Andy West , from Henley-on-Thames , told MailOnline passengers were warned by the plane ’ s captain that they could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ seven other planes ’ also had suspected cases .
The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) .
Close to 1,300 have died and more than 30,000 people have been infected with the respiratory disease which originated in the Wuhan city in China .
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO CHINA ?
The Government has warned people not to travel to China .
The official advise from the FCO ( Foreign and Commonwealth Office ) is against all but essential travel to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Hong Kong and Macao ) .
The Foreign Office added : “ The British Consulates-General in Wuhan and Chongqing are currently closed .
If you ’ re in China and able to leave , you should do so.
” People who have travelled to other locations have also been told to self-isolate if they have come back from countries including Thailand and Japan .
The official list of countries include : HOW CAN HELP THE SPREAD The UK Government launched a UK-wide public information blitz last week advising Brits on how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact on NHS services .
So far NINE cases have hit the UK , most cases are from China .
The government-funded campaign includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection .
The campaign will promote important hygiene practices , such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue , to stem the spread of viruses .
The campaign advises the public to : • None always carry tissues and use them to catch coughs and sneezes , and bin the tissue • None wash hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanitiser gel , to kill germs Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ Our highly trained and experienced clinicians are working round the clock to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the UK.
” “ The government has detailed plans for how to deal with an outbreak like this .
We can all play our part.
” “ Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this .
Today we have launched a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public protect themselves and each other.
” “ Our world-class NHS is well prepared and we are doing everything we can to protect the public.
” People who have travelled back from the Hubei province in China within the last 14 days are being asked to : • None stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu • None call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city • None if you are in Northern Ireland , call your GP Anyone who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not including Macao or Hong Kong ) to the UK in the last 14 days and develops symptoms of cough , fever or shortness of breath should immediately self-isolate , even if symptoms are minor , and call NHS 111 .
The UK is extremely well prepared for any potential outbreak of an infectious disease – we are one of the first countries in the world to have developed a test for the new virus .
On Friday 31 January 2020 , 2 patients in England , who are members of the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are receiving specialist NHS care and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus .
The government is already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had to prevent further spread , and are in close contact with the World Health Organization and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure the UK is ready for all eventualities .
Coronavirus presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever , a cough or difficulty breathing .
The current evidence is that most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further information on coronavirus , visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus .

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A PASSENGER onboard a United Airlines Flight that was part of EIGHT planes put into lockdown at Heathrow in a Coronavirus alert previously travelled the world, Politicalite can exclusively reveal.
Andy West, Chief Development Officer for Hotwire PR regularly, travels the world and could have come into contact with the deadly virus.
A US company, told MailOnline that someone ‘became unwell’ on board on the San Francisco flight.
Sources alerted Politicalite to West’s previous travel telling this outlet: “Andy West did an interview about the coronavirus flight he was on.”
“West works for Hotwire PR as Chief Development Officer and regularly flys all over the world.”
Eight planes were put on lockdown after passengers on board complained of symptoms of the deadly virus.
The Daily Mail reported “Travellers on the United Airlines Flight 901 from San Francisco were told by the captain to stay in their seats after landing because someone might have the contagious infection, now named SARS-CoV-2.”
Andy West, from Henley-on-Thames, told MailOnline passengers were warned by the plane’s captain that they could be on the tarmac for a while because ‘seven other planes’ also had suspected cases.
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?
The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Close to 1,300 have died and more than 30,000 people have been infected with the respiratory disease which originated in the Wuhan city in China.
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO CHINA?
The Government has warned people not to travel to China. The official advise from the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) is against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China (not including Hong Kong and Macao).
The Foreign Office added: “The British Consulates-General in Wuhan and Chongqing are currently closed. If you’re in China and able to leave, you should do so.”
People who have travelled to other locations have also been told to self-isolate if they have come back from countries including Thailand and Japan.
The official list of countries include:
China
Japan
Republic of Korea
Taiwan
Singapore
Malaysia
Hong Kong
Macau
HOW YOU CAN HELP STOP THE SPREAD
The UK Government launched a UK-wide public information blitz last week advising Brits on how to slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services.
So far NINE cases have hit the UK, most cases are from China.
The government-funded campaign includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection.
The campaign will promote important hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses.
The campaign advises the public to:
always carry tissues and use them to catch coughs and sneezes, and bin the tissue
wash hands with soap and water, or use sanitiser gel, to kill germs
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Our highly trained and experienced clinicians are working round the clock to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the UK.”
“The government has detailed plans for how to deal with an outbreak like this. We can all play our part.”
“Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this. Today we have launched a UK-wide public information campaign to help the public protect themselves and each other.”
“Our world-class NHS is well prepared and we are doing everything we can to protect the public.”
People who have travelled back from the Hubei province in China within the last 14 days are being asked to:
stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu
call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city
if you are in Northern Ireland, call your GP
Anyone who has travelled from anywhere else in China (not including Macao or Hong Kong) to the UK in the last 14 days and develops symptoms of cough, fever or shortness of breath should immediately self-isolate, even if symptoms are minor, and call NHS 111.
The UK is extremely well prepared for any potential outbreak of an infectious disease – we are one of the first countries in the world to have developed a test for the new virus.
On Friday 31 January 2020, 2 patients in England, who are members of the same family, tested positive for coronavirus.
They are receiving specialist NHS care and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus.
The government is already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had to prevent further spread, and are in close contact with the World Health Organization and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure the UK is ready for all eventualities.
Coronavirus presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever, a cough or difficulty breathing. The current evidence is that most cases appear to be mild. For further information on coronavirus, visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-02-14--CORO-PAEDO STREET: Top ITV Director GROOMED 13-Year-Old Child

A CORONATION Street director was busted on suspicion of grooming a 13-year-old child in 2018 , but he avoided jail .
Tim Dowd , 65 was busted during a Police sting in which he asked an undercover officer who he believed to be a 13-year-old girl to show him her “ breasts ” and also masturbated on the phone .
The director worked on the Manchester-based ITV soap for 24 years and directed over 200 episodes .
He was arrested at his £500,000 home in Yorkshire on suspicion of enticing a child into sexual activity before he was hauled before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in March 2019 with Judge Rodney Jameson QC telling him : ” You are tormented by your own sexual desires.
” His barrister said : “ He had lost his good name , his wife has left him , he has been forced to move out of the family home into a rented flat .
One of his children has ostracised him , his successful career as a television director has now finished – there is no way back for him.
” The Mirror reported that Dowd was found guilty of three counts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 to engage in sexual activity and one count of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child for the purpose of sexual gratification between January 12 and 15 , 2018 .
He was fired from his position and sources say he will never work in television again .

A CORONATION Street director was busted on suspicion of grooming a 13-year-old child in 2018, but he avoided jail.
Tim Dowd, 65 was busted during a Police sting in which he asked an undercover officer who he believed to be a 13-year-old girl to show him her “breasts” and also masturbated on the phone.
The director worked on the Manchester-based ITV soap for 24 years and directed over 200 episodes.
He was arrested at his £500,000 home in Yorkshire on suspicion of enticing a child into sexual activity before he was hauled before the courts.
He was spared jail in March 2019 with Judge Rodney Jameson QC telling him: ”You are tormented by your own sexual desires.”
His barrister said: “He had lost his good name, his wife has left him, he has been forced to move out of the family home into a rented flat. One of his children has ostracised him, his successful career as a television director has now finished – there is no way back for him.”
The Mirror reported that Dowd was found guilty of three counts of attempting to cause a girl aged 13 to engage in sexual activity and one count of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child for the purpose of sexual gratification between January 12 and 15, 2018.
He was fired from his position and sources say he will never work in television again.


politicalite--2020-02-15--DEATH BY TABLOID: Caroline Flack found DEAD age 40

CAROLINE Flack was found dead in her London flat , aged 40 shocking Britain .
The Love Island host and television presenter was due to stand trial next month following an altercation with her boyfriend in December .
Her boyfriend did not want the trial to go ahead , but it was forced by the courts .
Caroline flacks family said in a statement : “ We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time and we would ask they make no attempt to contact us and/or photograph us.
” ITV said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is shocked and saddened by this desperately sad news.
” “ Caroline was a much loved member of the Love Island team and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends.
” Love Island influencer and super-fan Benny James exclusivley told Politicalite : “ It ’ s just so so sad to hear about Caroline Flack.
” James commented on the smash-hit ITV2 show ’ s past deaths adding : “ ITV need to fix up now and have a stronger after care team to help anyone going through a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had faced increasing pressure from the tabloid media in which dozens of stories and pictures of the ‘ crime-scene ’ were splashed on the front pages of The Sun during the height of the altecation with her professional tennis player boyfriend Lewis Burton .

CAROLINE Flack was found dead in her London flat, aged 40 shocking Britain.
The Love Island host and television presenter was due to stand trial next month following an altercation with her boyfriend in December.
Her boyfriend did not want the trial to go ahead, but it was forced by the courts.
Caroline flacks family said in a statement: “We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time and we would ask they make no attempt to contact us and/or photograph us.”
ITV said: “Everybody at Love Island and ITV is shocked and saddened by this desperately sad news.”
“Caroline was a much loved member of the Love Island team and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends.”
Love Island influencer and super-fan Benny James exclusivley told Politicalite: “It’s just so so sad to hear about Caroline Flack.”
James commented on the smash-hit ITV2 show’s past deaths adding: “ITV need to fix up now and have a stronger after care team to help anyone going through a bad time in the media.”
Caroline had faced increasing pressure from the tabloid media in which dozens of stories and pictures of the ‘crime-scene’ were splashed on the front pages of The Sun during the height of the altecation with her professional tennis player boyfriend Lewis Burton.
More will follow.


politicalite--2020-02-18--POKERFACE: How Poker Plays A Hand In Politics and Politicians Have ALOT In Common

POKER is a game in which players literally have to keep their cards close to their chest , have a strong hold of their emotions , and the ability to deal with high-pressure situations .
Similarly , politicians also need to share these attributes when they address the House of Commons or speak to members of the press .
With nearly everything high-profile members of parliament do coming under close scrutiny from political analysts , the need for these government officials to keep a poker face is essential .
The tactics they use to deal with high-pressure situations could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One could almost suggest that politicians are constantly playing a game of poker , only without the cards .
Politicians Often Need to Keep a Solid Poker Face Because of the fact that they are constantly in the public eye and everything they do is open to interpretation , politicians need to use the classic poker face technique to conceal their emotions .
In live poker , one of the techniques that expert players try to do is bluff their opponents by making them think their hand is stronger or weaker than it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this successfully , they need to suppress any sort of unconscious cues , or tells , that might give them away .
Part of the game of poker is for players to try and spot these tells and work out when another player is aiming to deceive with their bets .
One way to get to the top of the game is to be able to do this .
Daniel Negreanu is a prime example of a player who is notoriously hard to trick .
The Canadian card shark is famous for putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed wizard-like in his reads .
If politicians are able to develop a solid poker face , it will be easier for them to be more economical with the truth when under scrutiny .
Politicians may have to make statistics and figures look more positive than they are , and if they are able to do this without drawing too much attention to them then they may not be asked to explain them in more detail .
The ministers in the top jobs also have to have a poker face to conceal their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult situations but can ’ t allow themselves to get angry or upset , as this would undermine their authority .
There are numerous occasions that this poker face is required in politics , most notably when a politician is in the line of fire from rigorous questioning .
This can occur during debates in the House of Commons , on Question Time , or during Prime Minister ’ s Questions .
When Could Politicians Make Use of Poker-based Tactics ?
Theresa May could have done with using a poker face when giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her resignation speech , Theresa May broke down and let her emotions get the better of her .
The former Prime Minister is only human , and she was clearly extremely upset after pretty much being forced out of Number Ten .
But for someone whose mantra had been “ strong and stable ” throughout her tenure , she should have tried to live by her own words when showing herself to the public .
When she eventually cracked towards the end of the speech , it felt like a culmination of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the preceding months finally taking its toll .
One of the reasons that John Bercow stepped down as Speaker in the House of Commons was down to the fact that he found it hard to remain impartial over Brexit .
He regularly made his feelings over the matter clear in interviews , and at one time stated that he thought Brexit was “ the biggest foreign policy mistake in the post-war period.
” In his role in the House , Bercow was supposed to be unbiased and keep his own feelings to himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a poker situation , it would be like a player announcing to the table the cards they were holding .
May and Bercow both clearly misjudged times which would be referred to as pressure-cooker situations in poker .
This is when the stakes get high and there is a lot riding on your decisions .
Only players with strong mental resilience are able to keep their cool and stick to their planned strategy .
Poker mental strategy , therefore , is something that poker experts try to teach .
In any variant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stud , once this area of the game is refined , players are able to use a level head in even the tightest spots .
The best politicians are able to use this type of technique when dealing with tough political situations and debates .
How Could an Everyday Person Utilise these Skills ?
Politicians could learn a lot from playing poker in live scenarios and developing a stone-cold expression in front of their opponents .
But it isn ’ t just members of parliament who could benefit .
Most people face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives which bring about feelings of stress and pressure .
Being able to navigate these moments without losing control is a skill which would help anyone .
If you feel like you need to develop in this regard , you could try playing some online poker tournaments for medium stakes where there is pressure to win .
When it gets to the final stages of the game , you will feel a whirlwind of emotions .
Joy , excitement , anger , and dismay all come into play , and the poker table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cope with these feelings .
Being a politician is one of the most stressful careers on the planet , and there are constant pressure-cooker situations .
Politicians who are able to use poker techniques to control their emotions have a better chance of success .

POKER is a game in which players literally have to keep their cards close to their chest, have a strong hold of their emotions, and the ability to deal with high-pressure situations. Similarly, politicians also need to share these attributes when they address the House of Commons or speak to members of the press.
With nearly everything high-profile members of parliament do coming under close scrutiny from political analysts, the need for these government officials to keep a poker face is essential. The tactics they use to deal with high-pressure situations could be taken directly from the poker table. One could almost suggest that politicians are constantly playing a game of poker, only without the cards.
Politicians Often Need to Keep a Solid Poker Face
Because of the fact that they are constantly in the public eye and everything they do is open to interpretation, politicians need to use the classic poker face technique to conceal their emotions. In live poker, one of the techniques that expert players try to do is bluff their opponents by making them think their hand is stronger or weaker than it actually is. In order to do this successfully, they need to suppress any sort of unconscious cues, or tells, that might give them away.
Part of the game of poker is for players to try and spot these tells and work out when another player is aiming to deceive with their bets. One way to get to the top of the game is to be able to do this. Daniel Negreanu is a prime example of a player who is notoriously hard to trick. The Canadian card shark is famous for putting players on hands, and has often seemed wizard-like in his reads.
If politicians are able to develop a solid poker face, it will be easier for them to be more economical with the truth when under scrutiny. Politicians may have to make statistics and figures look more positive than they are, and if they are able to do this without drawing too much attention to them then they may not be asked to explain them in more detail. The ministers in the top jobs also have to have a poker face to conceal their emotions. They face a lot of difficult situations but can’t allow themselves to get angry or upset, as this would undermine their authority.
There are numerous occasions that this poker face is required in politics, most notably when a politician is in the line of fire from rigorous questioning. This can occur during debates in the House of Commons, on Question Time, or during Prime Minister’s Questions.
When Could Politicians Make Use of Poker-based Tactics?
Theresa May could have done with using a poker face when giving her resignation speech.
At the end of her resignation speech, Theresa May broke down and let her emotions get the better of her. The former Prime Minister is only human, and she was clearly extremely upset after pretty much being forced out of Number Ten. But for someone whose mantra had been “strong and stable” throughout her tenure, she should have tried to live by her own words when showing herself to the public. When she eventually cracked towards the end of the speech, it felt like a culmination of all the pressure she had faced in the preceding months finally taking its toll.
One of the reasons that John Bercow stepped down as Speaker in the House of Commons was down to the fact that he found it hard to remain impartial over Brexit. He regularly made his feelings over the matter clear in interviews, and at one time stated that he thought Brexit was “the biggest foreign policy mistake in the post-war period.” In his role in the House, Bercow was supposed to be unbiased and keep his own feelings to himself. If you were to compare it to a poker situation, it would be like a player announcing to the table the cards they were holding.
May and Bercow both clearly misjudged times which would be referred to as pressure-cooker situations in poker. This is when the stakes get high and there is a lot riding on your decisions. Only players with strong mental resilience are able to keep their cool and stick to their planned strategy. Poker mental strategy, therefore, is something that poker experts try to teach. In any variant of poker from Texas Hold’em to stud, once this area of the game is refined, players are able to use a level head in even the tightest spots. The best politicians are able to use this type of technique when dealing with tough political situations and debates.
How Could an Everyday Person Utilise these Skills?
Politicians could learn a lot from playing poker in live scenarios and developing a stone-cold expression in front of their opponents. But it isn’t just members of parliament who could benefit. Most people face tough and tricky situations in their everyday lives which bring about feelings of stress and pressure. Being able to navigate these moments without losing control is a skill which would help anyone.
If you feel like you need to develop in this regard, you could try playing some online poker tournaments for medium stakes where there is pressure to win. When it gets to the final stages of the game, you will feel a whirlwind of emotions. Joy, excitement, anger, and dismay all come into play, and the poker table provides a great opportunity to learn to cope with these feelings.
Being a politician is one of the most stressful careers on the planet, and there are constant pressure-cooker situations. Politicians who are able to use poker techniques to control their emotions have a better chance of success.


politicalite--2020-02-19--FLACK DEATH: Inquest Reveals How TV Host Caroline Flack Died

AN INQUEST into the death of much-loved TV host Caroline Flack has been adjourned until August .
The Inquest heard that the television presenter died by hanging at her flat in Clapton , East London .
The 40-year-old former Love Island host was due to stand trial over an incident with her tennis player boyfriend Lewis Burton .
The hearing at Poplar Coroner ’ s Court was brief with the coroner adjouring proceedings to allow the police investigation to continue .
Flack ’ s death , confirmed on Saturday evening , was the latest connected to the ITV2 show and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrity friends and members of the public .
Flack stepped down from presenting the current winter series of Love Island after an alleged assault on boyfriend Lewis Burton .
The TV star pleaded not guilty at a court hearing in December and was released on bail .
But she was ordered to stop having any contact with Burton ahead of a trial which had been due to begin in March .
The troubled dating show did not air on Saturday or Sunday as a mark of respect to her family and returned on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who started hosting the programme in 2015 .

AN INQUEST into the death of much-loved TV host Caroline Flack has been adjourned until August.
The Inquest heard that the television presenter died by hanging at her flat in Clapton, East London.
The 40-year-old former Love Island host was due to stand trial over an incident with her tennis player boyfriend Lewis Burton.
The hearing at Poplar Coroner’s Court was brief with the coroner adjouring proceedings to allow the police investigation to continue.
Flack’s death, confirmed on Saturday evening, was the latest connected to the ITV2 show and prompted a tidal wave of grief from celebrity friends and members of the public.
Flack stepped down from presenting the current winter series of Love Island after an alleged assault on boyfriend Lewis Burton.
The TV star pleaded not guilty at a court hearing in December and was released on bail.
But she was ordered to stop having any contact with Burton ahead of a trial which had been due to begin in March.
The troubled dating show did not air on Saturday or Sunday as a mark of respect to her family and returned on Monday with a tribute to Flack, who started hosting the programme in 2015.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-02-19--BORDER FORCE! Migrant Workers MUST Speak English Before Move, As Priti Patel TOUGHENS UP Immigration

BORDER FORCE! Migrant Workers MUST Speak English Before Move, As Priti Patel TOUGHENS UP Immigration Laws

BORIS Johnson and the Tories have wowed voters who backed them in the General Election by delivering what the people voted for by introducing long-awaited controls on Immigration .
The Home Secretary said it is “ right ” that people should speak English before moving to work in the UK .
She added : “ On January 1 2021 , we ’ ll be ending the free movement of labour from the EU , but excitingly this will be our new system – an immigration system that enables the Government to take back control of our own immigration policy for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will mean that we will have a global immigration system that doesn ’ t discriminate between EU and non-EU , and it ’ ll basically mean that the brightest and the best will be able to come to the United Kingdom to bring their real talents which we ’ ll recognise through a points-based system.
” Asked whether individuals who have an offer from an academic institution , but can not speak English , would still be able to come to the UK , Ms Patel said : “ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a system that puts the British Government in control of its immigration policy for the first time in decades .
“ I ’ m here at Imperial College and I ’ ve been looking at the route for global talent – people that obviously will need to speak English , have an offer from an institution , global talent routes , scientists , mathematicians , academics , the people that absolutely should be coming to our amazing institutions , such as Imperial College and other first-class universities across the country , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but obviously to work in partnership – this university ( Imperial College ) works with businesses as well to develop skills , the future skills that our economy and our country needs .
“ And , yes , it is right that people should speak English before they come to our country , that they should have a sponsored route , whether it ’ s through employment or a sponsored route through an academic institution.
” Asked what assurances could be given to those already living in the UK who do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Well , I think first and foremost we have a number of routes and importantly we have the EU Settlement Scheme .
“ It ’ s important to recognise this is the biggest scheme of this nature that the British Government has operated and we ’ ve obviously had a huge number of registrations – over 3.2 million applications – giving EU citizens their settled status in the United Kingdom , them and their families , so that they continue to live and to work and to contribute to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it shows that we are open , we ’ re positive , we ’ re open for business , but I think importantly we are open to the world and that is effectively what our points-based system will achieve for our country.
” The Home Secretary also said discussions had been held with the devolved administrations .
“ Of course this is a system for the whole of the United Kingdom , ” she said .
“ There ’ s been discussions taking place across the whole of government for a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even prior to the general election there ’ d been discussions taking place across all government departments and the devolved administrations.
” The Government has set out its plans for a points-based immigration system to come into force on January 1 2021 .
A policy statement published on Wednesday said free movement would end , laws surrounding this would be repealed and a new Immigration Bill would be introduced for a “ firm and fair ” system which would “ attract the high-skilled workers ” to create a “ high wage , high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It vowed to prioritise someone on their skills not where they came from , adding : “ For too long , distorted by European free movement rights , the immigration system has been failing to meet the needs of the British people .
“ Our approach will change all of this.
” All applicants – both EU and non-EU citizens – who want to live and work in the UK will need to gain 70 points to be eligible to apply for a visa .
Points will be awarded for key requirements if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a job offer from an approved sponsor , such as an employer cleared by the Home Office ( which earns 20 points ) .
– Have a job offer that is at a “ required skill level ” ( 20 points ) .
– They can speak English to a certain level ( 10 points ) .
Other points could be awarded for certain qualifications and if there is a shortage in a particular occupation .
The salary threshold for skilled migrants will be lowered from £30,000 to £25,600 for those coming to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But migrants “ will still need to be paid the higher of the specific salary threshold for their occupation , known as the ‘ going rate ’ , and the general salary threshold ” , the paper said .
If an applicant earns less than the required minimum salary threshold – but no less than £20,480 – they may still be able to come to the UK if they have a job offer in a specific occupation which appears on the Government ’ s jobs shortage list , or if they have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could mean lower earners such as nurses may still be able to apply for a visa , provided a shortage of staff in this area remain on the approved list .
The cap on the number of people who can come through the skilled worker route has been scrapped .
There are no plans to introduce regional salary thresholds or different arrangements for different parts of the UK .
This would allow a some of the most highly-skilled workers , who can gain the required level of points , to enter the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ endorsed by a “ relevant and competent body ” .
This will include science , technology , engineering and mathematics professionals .
There will also be an “ unsponsored ” visa option where points will also be awarded for factors such as academic qualifications , age and relevant work experience for a small number of highly-skilled workers without a job offer .
The route would be capped to begin with .
There will be no temporary or general visa options for low-skilled migrant workers .
The paper said : “ UK businesses will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of free movement , and we will not seek to recreate the outcomes from free movement within the points-based system .
“ As such , it is important that employers move away from a reliance on the UK ’ s immigration system as an alternative to investment in staff retention , productivity , and wider investment in technology and automation.
” It is estimated 70 % of the existing EU workforce would not meet the requirements of the skilled worker route , which will help to bring overall numbers down in future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is thought there are around 3.4 million EU citizens living in the UK and most are said to be unskilled or low-skilled workers .
Last week it was reported the new system could cut the number of low-skilled migrant workers from European Union countries by up to 90,000 a year .
The policy document mentioned the immigration system would “ reduce overall migration numbers ” .
But the Home Office has been unable to provide more detail on how this would be achieved and if a target number had been set .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be quadrupled from 2,500 to 10,000 places .
Youth mobility arrangements with eight countries that result in around 20,000 young people coming to the UK each year will continue .
“ Both routes will provide employers with further ongoing flexibility in employing individuals into lower-skilled roles ” , the paper said , but added : “ We expect employers to take other measures to address shortages.
” They will need to demonstrate : – They have an offer from an approved educational institution .
– Can support themselves during their studies in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialist occupations such as religious ministers , artists , musicians and entertainers are expected to broadly remain the same and be extended for EU citizens .
– Self-employed and freelance workers can continue to apply for visas under existing rules and will not need to be sponsored .
– Visitors , including EU citizens , will be able to come to the UK without a visa for six months but will not be allowed to work .
– Asylum applications fall outside the points-based system and are expected to operate under existing rules @

BORIS Johnson and the Tories have wowed voters who backed them in the General Election by delivering what the people voted for by introducing long-awaited controls on Immigration.
The Home Secretary said it is “right” that people should speak English before moving to work in the UK.
She added: “On January 1 2021, we’ll be ending the free movement of labour from the EU, but excitingly this will be our new system – an immigration system that enables the Government to take back control of our own immigration policy for the first time in decades, and it will mean that we will have a global immigration system that doesn’t discriminate between EU and non-EU, and it’ll basically mean that the brightest and the best will be able to come to the United Kingdom to bring their real talents which we’ll recognise through a points-based system.”
Asked whether individuals who have an offer from an academic institution, but cannot speak English, would still be able to come to the UK, Ms Patel said: “We’re being very clear about this – this is a system that puts the British Government in control of its immigration policy for the first time in decades.
“I’m here at Imperial College and I’ve been looking at the route for global talent – people that obviously will need to speak English, have an offer from an institution, global talent routes, scientists, mathematicians, academics, the people that absolutely should be coming to our amazing institutions, such as Imperial College and other first-class universities across the country, to very much work and learn at universities, but obviously to work in partnership – this university (Imperial College) works with businesses as well to develop skills, the future skills that our economy and our country needs.
“And, yes, it is right that people should speak English before they come to our country, that they should have a sponsored route, whether it’s through employment or a sponsored route through an academic institution.”
Asked what assurances could be given to those already living in the UK who do not meet the thresholds outlined, Ms Patel said: “Well, I think first and foremost we have a number of routes and importantly we have the EU Settlement Scheme.
“It’s important to recognise this is the biggest scheme of this nature that the British Government has operated and we’ve obviously had a huge number of registrations – over 3.2 million applications – giving EU citizens their settled status in the United Kingdom, them and their families, so that they continue to live and to work and to contribute to our country, which is a great thing and it shows that we are open, we’re positive, we’re open for business, but I think importantly we are open to the world and that is effectively what our points-based system will achieve for our country.”
The Home Secretary also said discussions had been held with the devolved administrations.
“Of course this is a system for the whole of the United Kingdom,” she said.
“There’s been discussions taking place across the whole of government for a number of months and, in fact, even prior to the general election there’d been discussions taking place across all government departments and the devolved administrations.”
The Government has set out its plans for a points-based immigration system to come into force on January 1 2021.
A policy statement published on Wednesday said free movement would end, laws surrounding this would be repealed and a new Immigration Bill would be introduced for a “firm and fair” system which would “attract the high-skilled workers” to create a “high wage, high skill, high productivity economy”.
It vowed to prioritise someone on their skills not where they came from, adding: “For too long, distorted by European free movement rights, the immigration system has been failing to meet the needs of the British people.
“Our approach will change all of this.”
BRITAIN’S TOUGH NEW IMMIGRATION SYSTEM
1. Skilled workers
All applicants – both EU and non-EU citizens – who want to live and work in the UK will need to gain 70 points to be eligible to apply for a visa.
Points will be awarded for key requirements if they can demonstrate they:
– Have a job offer from an approved sponsor, such as an employer cleared by the Home Office (which earns 20 points).
– Have a job offer that is at a “required skill level” (20 points).
– They can speak English to a certain level (10 points).
Other points could be awarded for certain qualifications and if there is a shortage in a particular occupation.
The salary threshold for skilled migrants will be lowered from £30,000 to £25,600 for those coming to the UK with a job offer.
But migrants “will still need to be paid the higher of the specific salary threshold for their occupation, known as the ‘going rate’, and the general salary threshold”, the paper said.
If an applicant earns less than the required minimum salary threshold – but no less than £20,480 – they may still be able to come to the UK if they have a job offer in a specific occupation which appears on the Government’s jobs shortage list, or if they have a PhD relevant to the job.
This could mean lower earners such as nurses may still be able to apply for a visa, provided a shortage of staff in this area remain on the approved list.
The cap on the number of people who can come through the skilled worker route has been scrapped.
There are no plans to introduce regional salary thresholds or different arrangements for different parts of the UK.
2. Highly-skilled workers:
This would allow a some of the most highly-skilled workers, who can gain the required level of points, to enter the UK without a job offer if they are endorsed by a “relevant and competent body”.
This will include science, technology, engineering and mathematics professionals.
There will also be an “unsponsored” visa option where points will also be awarded for factors such as academic qualifications, age and relevant work experience for a small number of highly-skilled workers without a job offer. The route would be capped to begin with.
3. Low-skilled workers
There will be no temporary or general visa options for low-skilled migrant workers.
The paper said: “UK businesses will need to adapt and adjust to the end of free movement, and we will not seek to recreate the outcomes from free movement within the points-based system.
“As such, it is important that employers move away from a reliance on the UK’s immigration system as an alternative to investment in staff retention, productivity, and wider investment in technology and automation.”
It is estimated 70% of the existing EU workforce would not meet the requirements of the skilled worker route, which will help to bring overall numbers down in future, according the Home Office.
It is thought there are around 3.4 million EU citizens living in the UK and most are said to be unskilled or low-skilled workers.
Last week it was reported the new system could cut the number of low-skilled migrant workers from European Union countries by up to 90,000 a year.
The policy document mentioned the immigration system would “reduce overall migration numbers”.
But the Home Office has been unable to provide more detail on how this would be achieved and if a target number had been set.
A pilot scheme for seasonal workers in agriculture will be quadrupled from 2,500 to 10,000 places.
Youth mobility arrangements with eight countries that result in around 20,000 young people coming to the UK each year will continue.
“Both routes will provide employers with further ongoing flexibility in employing individuals into lower-skilled roles”, the paper said, but added: “We expect employers to take other measures to address shortages.”
– Students:
They will need to demonstrate:
– They have an offer from an approved educational institution.
– Can speak English.
– Can support themselves during their studies in the UK.
Other routes:
– Current arrangements for specialist occupations such as religious ministers, artists, musicians and entertainers are expected to broadly remain the same and be extended for EU citizens.
– Self-employed and freelance workers can continue to apply for visas under existing rules and will not need to be sponsored.
– Visitors, including EU citizens, will be able to come to the UK without a visa for six months but will not be allowed to work.
– Asylum applications fall outside the points-based system and are expected to operate under existing rules.
Additional Reporting By PA Media