politicalite--2020-10-24--REVEALED: 500,000 Self-Employed Brits ‘Left in Lurch’ Says Labour

THE GOVERNMENT announced this week that self-employed people will only be able to access a grant worth just two fifths of their usual monthly incomes , leaving half a million people working in shut or struggling sectors in the lurch , Labour claims .
New analysis by Labour suggests the average self-employed person working in the arts or hospitality industries will receive just £450 a month through the scheme this winter – half the amount they received a month during the first lockdown – even if their sector is shut or affected by tougher restrictions in a Tier 2 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme , self-employed people will be able to apply for a grant worth just 40 per cent of their usual average monthly trading profits , down from 80 per cent offered during the first lockdown .
That means those working in sectors where work has significantly reduced or totally dried up would receive just two fifths of their usual monthly income .
During the first lockdown , a self-employed person was eligible for two three-month grants – the first based on 80 per cent of their average monthly trading profit , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The average grant paid to a self-employed person in both the arts and hospitality sectors under the first tranche of the scheme was £2,700 , or £900 a month , with this being 80 per cent of their average monthly trading profit of £1,125 .
But under the scheme ’ s extension a self-employed person in these industries will receive just two fifths of their usual average monthly trading profit – £450 – despite theatres , live music venues and many bars and pubs being shut leaving them with no hope of working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those working in arts or hospitality will receive , on average , half the amount in self-employed income support from government than they did during the first lockdown – despite ongoing or tightening restrictions .
The Government has maintained that the answer to the income gap facing many people this winter will be the welfare system and topping up with Universal Credit , but for every £1 a self-employed person earns or receives through SEISS , their Universal Credit payment will reduce by 63p .
Furthermore , those with partners in work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home may not receive UC payments that will plug the gap , and those with savings of more than £16k , or with a partner with these savings , will be ineligible .
New analysis by Labour reveals the half a million self-employed people working in struggling sectors being left in the lurch by the government : • None 177,000 people working in creative , arts and entertainment activities – including theatres , festivals , live music and events , which are predominantly closed • None 52,000 people working in accommodation and hotels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hardest hit sectors and fewer people travelling for work • None 83,000 people working in food and beverage services like restaurants and bars which are legally closed in Tier 3 and hit by tough restrictions in Tier 2 • None 41,000 people working in motion picture , video and television , sound and music recording – with production having been closed down in many cases by social distancing measures • None 17,000 people working in travel agencies or tour operators , a sector hit especially hard during the crisis • None 18,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ museums and other cultural activities , with many still closed or operating at significantly reduced capacity • None 97,000 people working in sports activities , amusement and recreation activities , with spectators banned , and team sports affected by social distancing restrictions Many other self-employed people have been excluded from the scheme altogether , including the newly self-employed and those who usually made over £50k in profit a year – meaning if these people are currently unable to work they will have no income at all .
Ed Miliband MP , Labour ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The promise of doing ‘ whatever it takes ’ to protect workers is a distant memory .
Despite public health restrictions tightening and many sectors being shut , Ministers are leaving self-employed people in the lurch .
“ Almost half a million self-employed people work in industries either partially or fully closed .
They ’ re in desperately choppy waters with many deeply worried about their future .
“ Yet Ministers are taking away their life raft and leaving them to sink or swim .
That ’ s not just callous , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s artists and performers , and people in our vibrant tourism , sports , cultural and hospitality sectors .
“ The Business Secretary must stand up for them and ensure they are given a fair deal .
”

THE GOVERNMENT announced this week that self-employed people will only be able to access a grant worth just two fifths of their usual monthly incomes, leaving half a million people working in shut or struggling sectors in the lurch, Labour claims.
New analysis by Labour suggests the average self-employed person working in the arts or hospitality industries will receive just £450 a month through the scheme this winter – half the amount they received a month during the first lockdown – even if their sector is shut or affected by tougher restrictions in a Tier 2 or 3 area.
Under the revised SEISS scheme, self-employed people will be able to apply for a grant worth just 40 per cent of their usual average monthly trading profits, down from 80 per cent offered during the first lockdown. That means those working in sectors where work has significantly reduced or totally dried up would receive just two fifths of their usual monthly income.
During the first lockdown, a self-employed person was eligible for two three-month grants – the first based on 80 per cent of their average monthly trading profit, and the second based on 70 per cent.
The average grant paid to a self-employed person in both the arts and hospitality sectors under the first tranche of the scheme was £2,700, or £900 a month, with this being 80 per cent of their average monthly trading profit of £1,125. But under the scheme’s extension a self-employed person in these industries will receive just two fifths of their usual average monthly trading profit – £450 – despite theatres, live music venues and many bars and pubs being shut leaving them with no hope of working and bringing in income.
That means those working in arts or hospitality will receive, on average, half the amount in self-employed income support from government than they did during the first lockdown – despite ongoing or tightening restrictions.
The Government has maintained that the answer to the income gap facing many people this winter will be the welfare system and topping up with Universal Credit, but for every £1 a self-employed person earns or receives through SEISS, their Universal Credit payment will reduce by 63p. Furthermore, those with partners in work, without children and those who own their home may not receive UC payments that will plug the gap, and those with savings of more than £16k, or with a partner with these savings, will be ineligible.
New analysis by Labour reveals the half a million self-employed people working in struggling sectors being left in the lurch by the government:
177,000 people working in creative, arts and entertainment activities – including theatres, festivals, live music and events, which are predominantly closed
52,000 people working in accommodation and hotels – with tourism and travel one of the hardest hit sectors and fewer people travelling for work
83,000 people working in food and beverage services like restaurants and bars which are legally closed in Tier 3 and hit by tough restrictions in Tier 2
41,000 people working in motion picture, video and television, sound and music recording – with production having been closed down in many cases by social distancing measures
17,000 people working in travel agencies or tour operators, a sector hit especially hard during the crisis
18,000 people working in libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities, with many still closed or operating at significantly reduced capacity
3,000 people working in gambling and betting activities
97,000 people working in sports activities, amusement and recreation activities, with spectators banned, and team sports affected by social distancing restrictions
Many other self-employed people have been excluded from the scheme altogether, including the newly self-employed and those who usually made over £50k in profit a year – meaning if these people are currently unable to work they will have no income at all.
Ed Miliband MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, said: “The promise of doing ‘whatever it takes’ to protect workers is a distant memory. Despite public health restrictions tightening and many sectors being shut, Ministers are leaving self-employed people in the lurch.
“Almost half a million self-employed people work in industries either partially or fully closed. They’re in desperately choppy waters with many deeply worried about their future.
“Yet Ministers are taking away their life raft and leaving them to sink or swim. That’s not just callous, but economically wrong. These are our country’s artists and performers, and people in our vibrant tourism, sports, cultural and hospitality sectors.
“The Business Secretary must stand up for them and ensure they are given a fair deal.”


politicalite--2020-10-24--BAD BRADLEY: Tory MP ‘must apologise for stigmatisation’ of Poor Kids

LABOUR have called for the Conservative Party to distance itself from comments made by Conservative MP Ben Bradley , and demanded an immediate apology .
Tulip Siddiq , Labour ’ s Shadow Children and Early Years Minister , condemned the comments as “ crass stigmatisation ” of the 1.4 million children who benefit from free school meals..
Writing to Conservative Party Chair Amanda Milling , Tulip called for the Conservative Party to distance itself from Ben Bradley ’ s remarks and to request an apology from him .
Bradley tweeted today , Friday 23rd , that the free school meal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money going ‘ direct to a crack den and a brothel.
’ In response to a tweet which called the programme “ £20 cash direct to a crack den and a brothel ” , Mr Bradley said “ Thats what FSM vouchers in the summer effectively did… ” Ben Bradley was one of over 300 Conservative MPs to vote against a Labour motion that called for free school meals to be extended over the school holidays until Easter 2021 .
I am writing regarding a tweet this evening by Conservative Member of Parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was delighted when the Conservative Party decided , after representations by campaigners including Marcus Rashford , to U-turn on providing free school meals over summer and agree to fund this crucial support .
The reason why many people were so disappointed this week when Conservative MPs chose to vote to withdraw this support is precisely because we have seen the huge difference it has made throughout this pandemic , when many children have gone without the food they need .
However , in a tweet this evening Mr Bradley appeared to claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” gave “ £20 cash direct to a crack den and brothel ” .
Notwithstanding the fact that free school meal vouchers could only be redeemed in participating supermarkets for the purchase of food and groceries , I am sure that you will want to make clear that this kind of crass stigmatisation of children from poorer families is deeply damaging , and distance yourself from Mr Bradley ’ s misleading and troubling comments .
In the meantime , I respectfully ask you to request an apology from Mr Bradley to the millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit from free school meal support .
I look forward to hearing from you at the earliest possible opportunity .
A NASTY Tory MP claimed that giving free school meals to some of society ’ s poorest kids would amount to paying for crack and prostitutes , in sensational comments posted on social media .
Ben Bradley , the Member of Parliament for Mansfield was speaking about the free-school meals row as Hero Man United footballer Marcus Rashford helped out at a food bank , he also branded parents of poor kids “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food giant McDonald ’ s also stepped in to hand out over ONE MILLION free meals to the poorest kids in the UK amid the Corona pandemic after 322 Tory MPs voted to deny them free-school meals over Half Term .
Ben Bradley , the out-of-touch meanie whose party has been in power for over ten years tried to defend the Tory Party ’ s decision to starve children .
He wrote on Twitter : “ At one school in Mansfield 75 % of kids have a social worker , 25 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his constituencies most vulnerable writing : “ Their estate is the centre of the areas crime.
” He then sensationally revealed that he had failed to take vulnerable kids out of harm ’ s way by revealing that : “ One kid [ still ] lives in a crack den , another [ still lives ] in a brothel .
These are the Kids that most need our help , extending # FSM doesn ’ t reach these kids.
” One person replied : “ £20 cash direct to a crack den @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward with this one… ” Bradley replied : “ That ’ s what FSM vouchers in the Summer effectively did.
” He later deleted the tweet after realising what an utter wanker he sounded , but not before Labour MP Angela Rayner wrote : “ A Conservative MP has said that free school meals are effectively a direct payment to brothels and drug dealers.
” “ Notwithstanding the fact that the vouchers in summer could only be used to purchase food , this stigmatisation of working class families is disgraceful and disgusting .
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LABOUR have called for the Conservative Party to distance itself from comments made by Conservative MP Ben Bradley, and demanded an immediate apology.
Tulip Siddiq, Labour’s Shadow Children and Early Years Minister, condemned the comments as “crass stigmatisation” of the 1.4 million children who benefit from free school meals..
Writing to Conservative Party Chair Amanda Milling, Tulip called for the Conservative Party to distance itself from Ben Bradley’s remarks and to request an apology from him.
Bradley tweeted today, Friday 23rd, that the free school meal vouchers provided over the summer amounted to money going ‘direct to a crack den and a brothel.’
In response to a tweet which called the programme “£20 cash direct to a crack den and a brothel”, Mr Bradley said “Thats what FSM vouchers in the summer effectively did…”
Ben Bradley was one of over 300 Conservative MPs to vote against a Labour motion that called for free school meals to be extended over the school holidays until Easter 2021.
Tulip Siddiq’s letter reads…
Dear Amanda
I am writing regarding a tweet this evening by Conservative Member of Parliament Ben Bradley.
Before the summer, I was delighted when the Conservative Party decided, after representations by campaigners including Marcus Rashford, to U-turn on providing free school meals over summer and agree to fund this crucial support.
The reason why many people were so disappointed this week when Conservative MPs chose to vote to withdraw this support is precisely because we have seen the huge difference it has made throughout this pandemic, when many children have gone without the food they need.
However, in a tweet this evening Mr Bradley appeared to claim that free school meal vouchers “effectively” gave “£20 cash direct to a crack den and brothel”.
Notwithstanding the fact that free school meal vouchers could only be redeemed in participating supermarkets for the purchase of food and groceries, I am sure that you will want to make clear that this kind of crass stigmatisation of children from poorer families is deeply damaging, and distance yourself from Mr Bradley’s misleading and troubling comments.
In the meantime, I respectfully ask you to request an apology from Mr Bradley to the millions of children from lower income households who benefit from free school meal support.
I look forward to hearing from you at the earliest possible opportunity.
Yours sincerely,
Tulip Siddiq MP
FOOD ROW
A NASTY Tory MP claimed that giving free school meals to some of society’s poorest kids would amount to paying for crack and prostitutes, in sensational comments posted on social media.
Ben Bradley, the Member of Parliament for Mansfield was speaking about the free-school meals row as Hero Man United footballer Marcus Rashford helped out at a food bank, he also branded parents of poor kids “illiterate” in shocking comments.
American food giant McDonald’s also stepped in to hand out over ONE MILLION free meals to the poorest kids in the UK amid the Corona pandemic after 322 Tory MPs voted to deny them free-school meals over Half Term.
Ben Bradley, the out-of-touch meanie whose party has been in power for over ten years tried to defend the Tory Party’s decision to starve children.
He wrote on Twitter: “At one school in Mansfield 75% of kids have a social worker, 25% of parents are illiterate.”
He judged some of his constituencies most vulnerable writing: “Their estate is the centre of the areas crime.”
He then sensationally revealed that he had failed to take vulnerable kids out of harm’s way by revealing that: “One kid [still] lives in a crack den, another [still lives] in a brothel. These are the Kids that most need our help, extending #FSM doesn’t reach these kids.”
One person replied: “£20 cash direct to a crack den and brothel really sounds like the way forward with this one…”
Bradley replied: “That’s what FSM vouchers in the Summer effectively did.”
He later deleted the tweet after realising what an utter wanker he sounded, but not before Labour MP Angela Rayner wrote: “A Conservative MP has said that free school meals are effectively a direct payment to brothels and drug dealers.”
“Notwithstanding the fact that the vouchers in summer could only be used to purchase food, this stigmatisation of working class families is disgraceful and disgusting.”


politicalite--2020-10-24--FEAST TO FAMINE: Return of ‘Nasty Party’ Image Risks Losing The Working-Class

NEARLY Twelve Months ago we reported that the forgotten had voted for Brexit and Hope , not Handouts and Dope , but one year later , our man Boris forgot about his people .
Last year , if you went into any boozer across the Brexit heartlands – they ’ d have told you how much they loved Trump… and how much they didn ’ t mind Boris .
The people voted for Brexit , and both came hand in hand .
A populist Conservative leader won the hearts of the working-class in a massive landslide victory – not seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tories won in Northern heartlands – not just the south .
Politicalite proclaimed “ We are all Essex men now.
” how wrong we were .
We signed off in December 2019 with “ Populism Won , We ’ re Done ” , and we came back to report on Brexit night on Friday 31st January 2020 , we had reasons to be positive , thinking our mission to report for the unreported was done .
Sadly , COVID-19 hit .
Back in August , a Tory Chancellor was King for his ingenious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two months later a Labour man is King of The North and Footballers and American Fast-Food Giants are feeding some of the UK ’ s poorest kids , as the Tories lose touch with reality .
The Eat Out To Help Out scheme cost the taxpayer £500m , Free School Meals amid Half Term would cost an estimated £22m , yet the Tories would rather give wealthier Brits half-price Nandos than help to feed those who need real help .
Last week 322 Tory MPs refused to back Marcus Rashfords campaign to feed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids with an extension to Free School Meals over Half Term , just days after getting into a war with the working-class in Greater Manchester .
Despite a positive COVID fight that unified the nation in March , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has now ended up dividing Britain in ways not seen since the days of Maggie .
It ’ s North Vs South .
Rich vs Poor .
The Conservativism of the 1980s is all back in-vogue , but in the words of former Prime Minister Theresa May ‘ Now is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – after the Tories lost another Landslide election to New Labour future PM and then Tory Party chairwoman , Theresa May , took to the stage in an all-black outfit that added to the funereal atmosphere of the event.
” Wolds Politics Review said in 2018 .
“ She told her fellow Tories something that many people were thinking , even if few party loyalists wanted to hear it.
” “ There ’ s a lot we need to do in this party of ours .
Our base is too narrow and so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You know what some people call us—the nasty party , ” she said , sending a quiet shockwave through the room.
” “ I know that ’ s unfair .
You know that ’ s unfair .
But it ’ s the people out there we need to convince , and we can only do that by avoiding behavior and attitudes that play into the hands of our opponents .
No more glib moralizing , no more hypocritical finger-wagging.
” This is not the 1980s , there is no free-market vision , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Number Ten , There isn ’ t any upcoming stock market ‘ Big Bang ’ for the many , and the self-employed entrepreneurs of the Eighties and beyond have been left to fend for themselves .
All in the COVID crisis together ?
so we thought .
This time Britain is in a crisis that is forcing millions onto the dole queue , and the Tories are making some of the lowest-paid poorer , cutting their hours , their wages and even taking away Free School Meals for working-class voters who work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top-ups .
There is no hope , and as Ben Bradley , the Tory MP for Mansfield claimed- there is just dope .
The man who wanted to get “ Get Brexit Done ” has ended up doing over the working-class who put him in Downing Street .
In Britain the poorest towns like Blackpool , Leigh , Bolton and Burnley turned blue – voting for the so-called ‘ Evil Tories ’ over their traditional Labour party – even in former mining towns the Tories won big .
The Remain establishment that tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the people… and Boris , have now become the voice of the many .
The Daily Mirror is supporting Marcus Rashford , Thirty Northern Newspapers united amid the North-South Lockdown War with Boris and Burnham to call for a ‘ Revolution ’ to ‘ UP THE NORTH ’ , whilst the Tories levelled down .
Tory politicians have endorsed Joe Biden in the states as the Democrats lead a nasty smear campaign against Trump in cahoots with Silicon Valley , and the liberal media .
Boris , who once made it acceptable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory – in places that Tory is a dirty word , has now took the party back to its ‘ Nasty Party ’ says and Tories are now being referred to as ‘ Scum ’ by the working-class .
Make no mistake this is an even bigger earthquake than the Brexit , or December 2019 – this is working-class Britain telling those that rule over us that they will not accept their votes being ignored.. they want real CHANGE not the same old Tory sh*t .

NEARLY Twelve Months ago we reported that the forgotten had voted for Brexit and Hope, not Handouts and Dope, but one year later, our man Boris forgot about his people.
Last year, if you went into any boozer across the Brexit heartlands – they’d have told you how much they loved Trump… and how much they didn’t mind Boris. The people voted for Brexit, and both came hand in hand.
A populist Conservative leader won the hearts of the working-class in a massive landslide victory – not seen since the days of Thatcher. The Tories won in Northern heartlands – not just the south. Politicalite proclaimed “We are all Essex men now.” how wrong we were.
We signed off in December 2019 with “Populism Won, We’re Done”, and we came back to report on Brexit night on Friday 31st January 2020, we had reasons to be positive, thinking our mission to report for the unreported was done. Sadly, COVID-19 hit.
https://twitter.com/politicalite/status/1320166785430192130
Back in August, a Tory Chancellor was King for his ingenious Eat Out To Help Out scheme, two months later a Labour man is King of The North and Footballers and American Fast-Food Giants are feeding some of the UK’s poorest kids, as the Tories lose touch with reality.
Last week 322 Tory MPs refused to back Marcus Rashfords campaign to feed some of the UK’s poorest kids with an extension to Free School Meals over Half Term, just days after getting into a war with the working-class in Greater Manchester.
The Eat Out To Help Out scheme cost the taxpayer £500m, Free School Meals amid Half Term would cost an estimated £22m, yet the Tories would rather give wealthier Brits half-price Nandos than help to feed those who need real help.
Despite a positive COVID fight that unified the nation in March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has now ended up dividing Britain in ways not seen since the days of Maggie.
It’s North Vs South. Rich vs Poor. The Conservatism of the 1980s is all back in-vogue, but in the words of former Prime Minister Theresa May ‘Now is not the time’.
NASTY PARTY IS BACK
“In 2002 – after the Tories lost another Landslide election to New Labour future PM and then Tory Party chairwoman, Theresa May, took to the stage in an all-black outfit that added to the funereal atmosphere of the event.” Worlds Politics Review said in 2018.
“She told her fellow Tories something that many people were thinking, even if few party loyalists wanted to hear it.”
“There’s a lot we need to do in this party of ours. Our base is too narrow and so, occasionally, are our sympathies.”
“You know what some people call us—the nasty party,” she said, sending a quiet shockwave through the room.”
“I know that’s unfair. You know that’s unfair. But it’s the people out there we need to convince, and we can only do that by avoiding behavior and attitudes that play into the hands of our opponents. No more glib moralizing, no more hypocritical finger-wagging.”
This is not the 1980s, there is no free-market vision, there is no revolutionary Iron Lady in Number Ten, There isn’t any upcoming stock market ‘Big Bang’ for the many, and the self-employed entrepreneurs of the Eighties and beyond have been left to fend for themselves. All in the COVID crisis together? so we thought.
This time Britain is in a crisis that is forcing millions onto the dole queue, and the Tories are making some of the lowest-paid poorer, cutting their hours, their wages and even taking away Free School Meals for working-class voters who work, and still have to have Universal Credit top-ups.
There is no hope, and as Ben Bradley, the Tory MP for Mansfield claimed- there is just ‘dope’.
The man who wanted to get “Get Brexit Done” has ended up doing over the working-class who put him in Downing Street, all is not lost and he can still turn this around, but he must act to change the image of the Tories from Nasty to Nice.
In Britain the poorest towns like Blackpool, Leigh, Bolton and Burnley turned blue – voting for the so-called ‘Evil Tories’ over their traditional Labour party – even in former mining towns the Tories won big.
The Remain establishment that tried at every opportunity to stop the will of the people… and even Boris, have now become the voice of the many. The Daily Mirror is supporting Marcus Rashford, Thirty Northern Newspapers united amid the North-South Lockdown War with Boris and Burnham to call for a ‘Revolution’ to ‘UP THE NORTH’, whilst the Tories levelled down.
Tory politicians have endorsed Joe Biden in the United States – as the Democrats lead a nasty smear campaign against Trump in cahoots with Silicon Valley, and the liberal media, how do they think this looks to the average voter?
Boris, who once made it acceptable for the sons of Miners to vote Tory – in places that Tory is a dirty word, has now took the party back to its ‘Nasty Party’ days and Conservative MPs are now being referred to as ‘Scum’ by the working-class, all thanks to Boris Johnson’s refusal to stick to his election pledge, to level up with North and Unite the country.
Make no mistake, Coronavirus effect has turned the world upside down, it is an even bigger earthquake than the Brexit, or December 2019 Election – this is working-class Britain telling those that rule over us that they will not accept their votes being ignored.. they want real CHANGE not the same old Tory sh*t.


politicalite--2020-10-24--RED ALERT! Labour Overtakes Tories in Polls Amid Free School Meals Row

LABOUR has sensationally over-taken the Tories in an Opiniom Westminister voting intention poll after a tumultuous week for Britain ’ s ruling party that saw so-called ‘ Man of the People ’ Boris Johnson show utter contempt for the working-class .
Opiniom revealed that Labour lead the Tories by 2 points .
The Conservatives are down 2 points from a fortnight ago , while Labour are stable .
When it comes to the new tiers system the public are divided on the clarity of the rules and guidelines .
Whilst half ( 50 % ) say they think the system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposite .
On a relate note around two-in-five ( 38 % ) think these new measures have not gone far enough in an effort to deal with the rise in cases .
This is followed by 32 % who think the measures are about right and 18 % who think they have gone too far .
Indeed , a third ( 34 % ) say they aren ’ t confident they know what the rules are in their area .
The ‘ Level Down ’ Conservatives started the week at war with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an extra £5m .
The extra funds would have given GM Metro Mayor Andy Burnham emergency funding amid the Coronavirus pandemic .
Burnham found out about the restrictions and financial deal for millions of northerners via the press LIVE on Television .
Days later the party voted to effectively starve some of Britain ’ s poorest kids in a Labour motion to give free-schools meals to underprivileged Brits over the Winter holidays .
The row ended last night with one Tory MP branding poor people “ illiterate ” who spend their Food Vouchers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brothels ” .
Last night Opinium put Labour on a whopping 40 % and The Nasty Party ( Tories ) on 38 % , giving Labour boss Kier Starmer a 2 point lead for the first time since September .
We think the change is due to Brits refusing to let a Government take food away from the poorest and hand Coronavirus deals to some of the Tories biggest donors .
The Tory party also vowed “ level up ” the North at the last election , but ended up going to war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing the next election unless they can regain the narrative and be the working-class party that they said they would be in December 2019 , we will keep holding them to account until they do .

LABOUR has sensationally over-taken the Tories in an Opiniom Westminister voting intention poll after a tumultuous week for Britain’s ruling party that saw so-called ‘Man of the People’ Boris Johnson show utter contempt for the working-class.
Opiniom revealed that Labour lead the Tories by 2 points. The Conservatives are down 2 points from a fortnight ago, while Labour are stable.
When it comes to the new tiers system the public are divided on the clarity of the rules and guidelines.
Whilst half (50%) say they think the system is clear, 44% think the opposite.
On a relate note around two-in-five (38%) think these new measures have not gone far enough in an effort to deal with the rise in cases. This is followed by 32% who think the measures are about right and 18% who think they have gone too far.
Indeed, a third (34%) say they aren’t confident they know what the rules are in their area.
LEVEL DOWN TORIES
The ‘Level Down’ Conservatives started the week at war with the Red Wall North in Greater Manchester over an extra £5m.
The extra funds would have given GM Metro Mayor Andy Burnham emergency funding amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Burnham found out about the restrictions and financial deal for millions of northerners via the press LIVE on Television.
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Days later the party voted to effectively starve some of Britain’s poorest kids in a Labour motion to give free-schools meals to underprivileged Brits over the Winter holidays.
The row ended last night with one Tory MP branding poor people “illiterate” who spend their Food Vouchers on “Crack Cocaine” and “Brothels”.
Last night Opinium put Labour on a whopping 40% and The Nasty Party (Tories) on 38%, giving Labour boss Kier Starmer a 2 point lead for the first time since September.
We think the change is due to Brits refusing to let a Government take food away from the poorest and hand Coronavirus deals to some of the Tories biggest donors.
The Tory party also vowed “level up” the North at the last election, but ended up going to war with the working-class.
The Tories risk losing the next election unless they can regain the narrative and be the working-class party that they said they would be in December 2019, we will keep holding them to account until they do.


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politicalite--2020-10-26--HANCOCK EXPOSED: Marcus Rashford Suggests Health Secretary ‘Lied’ About Communication

PRIDE of Britain Marcus Rashford exposed Matt Hancock ’ s lies on Twitter relating to Free School Meals after the Tory Health Secretary claimed the Manchester United Player and the Prime Minister had been communicating on the issue .
Speaking to BBC Breakfast Hancock defended the Governments decision of Free School Meals claiming that they had added £20 a week to Universal Credit amid the Pandemic ( £80 a month ) – he said that he supported Marcus Rashford ’ s campaign despite voting down the bill .
The Health Secretary said he had been looking Rashford ’ s Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been tweeting locations and restaurants that had offered free school meals over half term .
He told the BBC “ Of course no child should go hungry ” and argued that the Government had “ put in extra money ” amid the Pandemic .
He also said he he supported businesses who are “ stepping up to the plate ” despite one Tory MP Selaine Saxby making ridiculous comments on the issue .
She posted on Facebook : “ I am delighted our local businesses have bounced back so much after lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for free , and very much hope they will not be seeking any further government support.
” Hancock told BBC Breakfast that “ There has been communication between the two [ PM ] ” on the issue of Free School Meals and Child Poverty .
In a stunning turn of events Rashford hit Social Media claiming that he had only received one call following the Tory U-Turn in June 2020 .
The comments add even further petrol to the Free School Meals fire as a growing Tory revolt intensifies .
TORY MPs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to U-Turn on his “ disastrous ” and “ shockingly inept ” decision to stop food provision for some of Britain ’ s poorest kids amid the School Holidays after Labour took a two-point lead in the polls .
The Daily Telegraph reported last night that 100 Conservative lawmakers were concerned at what was described as a “ political disaster ” over Free School Meals .
Labour vowed to force the Government to U-turn on the plans as they overtook Britain ’ s ruling party in an Opinium poll released on Saturday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory minister and MP for East Worthing and Shoreham told The Telegraph that he would vote with Labour to give free meals to some of the most vulnerable kids in society .
“ It is not a question of voting with Labour .
It is actually voting for what is right ” he said .
“ I think it is right to carry on free school cover.
” He compared Free School Meals to the NHS and said : “ it can do no wrong.
” “ I just don ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending £20 million on further extending the school meal cover over the coming half term was just politically a mistake.
” Tim added .
Another MP , who did not wish to be named said : “ The clock is ticking .
I am not with you unless you come up with something better.
” Sir Bernard Jenkin , MP for Harwich and North Essex is also set to force the Government to make a U-Turn as plans are underway to provide free school meals provision over the Christmas break .

PRIDE of Britain Marcus Rashford exposed Matt Hancock’s lies on Twitter relating to Free School Meals after the Tory Health Secretary claimed the Manchester United Player and the Prime Minister had been communicating on the issue.
Speaking to BBC Breakfast Hancock defended the Governments decision of Free School Meals claiming that they had added £20 a week to Universal Credit amid the Pandemic (£80 a month) – he said that he supported Marcus Rashford’s campaign despite voting down the bill.
The Health Secretary said he had been looking Rashford’s Twitter Feed in which the Man U player had been tweeting locations and restaurants that had offered free school meals over half term.
"Of course no child should go hungry"
On #BBCBreakfast the Health Secretary Matt Hancock says central government has "put in extra money" and he supports businesses who are "stepping up to the plate"https://t.co/5WerwksVRF pic.twitter.com/agOiym5K5E — BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) October 26, 2020
He told the BBC “Of course no child should go hungry” and argued that the Government had “put in extra money” amid the Pandemic.
He also said he he supported businesses who are “stepping up to the plate” despite one Tory MP Selaine Saxby making ridiculous comments on the issue.
She posted on Facebook: “I am delighted our local businesses have bounced back so much after lockdown they are able to give away food for free, and very much hope they will not be seeking any further government support.”
Hancock told BBC Breakfast that “There has been communication between the two [PM]” on the issue of Free School Meals and Child Poverty.
In a stunning turn of events Rashford hit Social Media claiming that he had only received one call following the Tory U-Turn in June 2020.
Hmm, unless he’s referring to the call we had following the u-turn in June?… https://t.co/QSwmyETN7x — Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) October 26, 2020
The comments add even further petrol to the Free School Meals fire as a growing Tory revolt intensifies.
TORY FOOD FIGHT
TORY MPs are set to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to U-Turn on his “disastrous” and “shockingly inept” decision to stop food provision for some of Britain’s poorest kids amid the School Holidays after Labour took a two-point lead in the polls.
The Daily Telegraph reported last night that 100 Conservative lawmakers were concerned at what was described as a “political disaster” over Free School Meals.
Labour vowed to force the Government to U-turn on the plans as they overtook Britain’s ruling party in an Opinium poll released on Saturday night.
Tim Loughton MP, a former Tory minister and MP for East Worthing and Shoreham told The Telegraph that he would vote with Labour to give free meals to some of the most vulnerable kids in society.
“It is not a question of voting with Labour. It is actually voting for what is right” he said.
“I think it is right to carry on free school cover.”
He compared Free School Meals to the NHS and said: “it can do no wrong.”
“I just don’t think it was worth the argument: not spending £20 million on further extending the school meal cover over the coming half term was just politically a mistake.” Tim added.
Another MP, who did not wish to be named said: “The clock is ticking. I am not with you unless you come up with something better.”
Sir Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex is also set to force the Government to make a U-Turn as plans are underway to provide free school meals provision over the Christmas break.


politicalite--2020-10-26--BOUGH-ING OUT: Legendary BBC Presenter Frank Bough Dies Aged 87

FRANK Bough has died , aged 87 , he was one of the most popular faces on TV screens in the 1970s and 1980s .
The veteran broadcaster enjoyed a career lasting more than two decades at the BBC and was well known for hosting programmes such as Grandstand , Nationwide and Breakfast Time .
As a former Oxford soccer Blue , Bough was a keen sporting broadcaster and anchored six World Cups , six Olympics and at least a dozen Five Nations championships for the BBC .
He also worked for other major networks including Sky , London Weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anchored the 1991 autumn ’ s Rugby Union World Cup in the UK and France .
In 1983 , he switched from Grandstand , having been a regular host of the programme since 1968 , to help to launch the Breakfast Time show along with Selina Scott and Nick Ross .
Bough ’ s career with the BBC ended in 1988 when he was sacked following scandals involving sex and drug parties .
Bough was pictured in the Sunday Mirror attending what was described as a “ sado-masochistic vice den ” .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bough later spoke of his regret over the incident and said his behaviour had been “ exceedingly stupid ” , apologising for the pain it had caused his wife and family .
Bough was born in Stoke-on-Trent on January 15 , 1933 and died on October 21 , 2020 .

FRANK Bough has died, aged 87, he was one of the most popular faces on TV screens in the 1970s and 1980s.
The veteran broadcaster enjoyed a career lasting more than two decades at the BBC and was well known for hosting programmes such as Grandstand, Nationwide and Breakfast Time.
As a former Oxford soccer Blue, Bough was a keen sporting broadcaster and anchored six World Cups, six Olympics and at least a dozen Five Nations championships for the BBC.
He also worked for other major networks including Sky, London Weekend Television and ITV – for whom he anchored the 1991 autumn’s Rugby Union World Cup in the UK and France.
In 1983, he switched from Grandstand, having been a regular host of the programme since 1968, to help to launch the Breakfast Time show along with Selina Scott and Nick Ross.
SEEDY SCANDAL
Bough’s career with the BBC ended in 1988 when he was sacked following scandals involving sex and drug parties.
Bough was pictured in the Sunday Mirror attending what was described as a “sado-masochistic vice den”.
In an interview with Sky News in 1992, Bough later spoke of his regret over the incident and said his behaviour had been “exceedingly stupid”, apologising for the pain it had caused his wife and family.
Bough underwent a successful liver transplant in 2001 after developing cancer.
Bough was born in Stoke-on-Trent on January 15, 1933 and died on October 21, 2020.


politicalite--2020-10-26--BRIT FORCE: 7 Nigerians DETAINED by Special Forces After Oil Tanker Hijacking

SEVEN Nigerian Hijackers were detained by British Special Forces after taking control of an Oil Tanker off the Isle of Wight last night .
The crew of the ship escaped to an emergency room and raised the alarm as the stowaways hijacked the vessel .
The illegal migrant stowaways took control of the ship on Sunday afternoon and started an intense TEN HOUR standoff with Hampshire Police .
Home Secretary Priti Patel and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace ordered British Special Forces to ‘ Take Back Control ’ of the ship .
Ms Patel said : “ Tonight we are thankful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our police and armed forces who were able to bring this situation under control , guaranteeing the safety of all those on board.
” Tobias Ellwood , chairman of the Commons Defence Committee , said the boarding of the tanker was a “ good outcome ” .
Ellwood told the BBC : “ Seven stowaways on board taking over a ship or causing the ship not to be in full command would have triggered a multi-agency alarm and then well-rehearsed classified protocols were then put into action.
” The raid that is rumoured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s elite Special Boat Service ( SBS ) , was authorised by British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary on Sunday night .
Hampshire Police said they were alerted to concerns over the welfare of the crew of the 228-metre long Nave Andromeda soon after 10am on Sunday as the ship headed towards Southampton , having set sail from Lagos in Nigeria .
According to maritime tracking websites , the ship reached port in Southampton early on Monday morning .
The Ministry of Defence said : “ In response to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel to safeguard life and secure a ship that was subject to suspected hijacking .
“ Armed forces have gained control of the ship and seven individuals have been detained .
“ Police investigations will now continue .
Initial reports confirm the crew are safe and well.
” Hampshire police later said all 22 crew members of the tanker were safe .
The SBS is the elite maritime counter-terrorism unit of the Royal Navy , with most of its personnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says , “ specialises in daring undercover raids that exploit the element of surprise ” .
SBS operations are highly classified and not officially confirmed , but when stowaways ran amok on a cargo ship in the Thames Estuary in December 2018 , the ship ’ s operator said they were detained after SBS personnel were airlifted onto the vessel .
On Sunday , The Times reported four military helicopters – thought to have included two Merlin Mk 4s , a Wildcat and a Chinook – took 40 personnel to the scene of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The newspaper quoted a defence source as saying about 16 members of the SBS boarded the vessel backed by airborne snipers and secured it in nine minutes .
“ I commend the hard work of the armed forces and police to protect lives and secure the ship , ” Mr Wallace said .
“ In dark skies , and worsening weather , we should all be grateful for our brave personnel .
People are safe tonight thanks to their efforts.
” Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also praised the Special Forces writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special forces appear to have brought a dangerous situation off the Isle of Wight to a quick and peaceful conclusion.
” “ Professional , brave and a credit to our country.
” Before the armed forces action , Hampshire Police said the vessel had been located around six miles off the coast of Bembridge on the Isle of Wight , adding : “ It was reported that a number of stowaways were on board , and they had made verbal threats towards the crew .
No one has been reported injured.
” An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was placed around the vessel , with two coastguard helicopters spotted circling the ship in the afternoon .

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SEVEN Nigerian Hijackers were detained by British Special Forces after taking control of an Oil Tanker off the Isle of Wight last night.
The crew of the ship escaped to an emergency room and raised the alarm as the stowaways hijacked the vessel.
The illegal migrant stowaways took control of the ship on Sunday afternoon and started an intense TEN HOUR standoff with Hampshire Police.
Home Secretary Priti Patel and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace ordered British Special Forces to ‘Take Back Control’ of the ship.
Ms Patel said: “Tonight we are thankful for the quick and decisive action of our police and armed forces who were able to bring this situation under control, guaranteeing the safety of all those on board.”
Tobias Ellwood, chairman of the Commons Defence Committee, said the boarding of the tanker was a “good outcome”.
Ellwood told the BBC: “Seven stowaways on board taking over a ship or causing the ship not to be in full command would have triggered a multi-agency alarm and then well-rehearsed classified protocols were then put into action.”
The raid that is rumoured to have been carried out by Britain’s elite Special Boat Service (SBS), was authorised by British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary on Sunday night.
Hampshire Police said they were alerted to concerns over the welfare of the crew of the 228-metre long Nave Andromeda soon after 10am on Sunday as the ship headed towards Southampton, having set sail from Lagos in Nigeria.
According to maritime tracking websites, the ship reached port in Southampton early on Monday morning.
The Ministry of Defence said: “In response to a police request, the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel to safeguard life and secure a ship that was subject to suspected hijacking.
“Armed forces have gained control of the ship and seven individuals have been detained.
“Police investigations will now continue. Initial reports confirm the crew are safe and well.”
Hampshire police later said all 22 crew members of the tanker were safe.
The SBS is the elite maritime counter-terrorism unit of the Royal Navy, with most of its personnel Royal Marine Commandos who, the MoD says, “specialises in daring undercover raids that exploit the element of surprise”.
SBS operations are highly classified and not officially confirmed, but when stowaways ran amok on a cargo ship in the Thames Estuary in December 2018, the ship’s operator said they were detained after SBS personnel were airlifted onto the vessel.
On Sunday, The Times reported four military helicopters – thought to have included two Merlin Mk 4s, a Wildcat and a Chinook – took 40 personnel to the scene of the suspected hijack aboard the Nave Andromeda.
The newspaper quoted a defence source as saying about 16 members of the SBS boarded the vessel backed by airborne snipers and secured it in nine minutes.
“I commend the hard work of the armed forces and police to protect lives and secure the ship,” Mr Wallace said.
“In dark skies, and worsening weather, we should all be grateful for our brave personnel. People are safe tonight thanks to their efforts.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also praised the Special Forces writing on Twitter: “The police and special forces appear to have brought a dangerous situation off the Isle of Wight to a quick and peaceful conclusion.”
“Professional, brave and a credit to our country.”
Before the armed forces action, Hampshire Police said the vessel had been located around six miles off the coast of Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, adding: “It was reported that a number of stowaways were on board, and they had made verbal threats towards the crew. No one has been reported injured.”
An exclusion zone with a three mile radius was placed around the vessel, with two coastguard helicopters spotted circling the ship in the afternoon.


politicalite--2020-10-26--FOOD FIGHT: Labour Threatens Fresh Vote on Free School Meals

LABOUR has vowed to force another Commons vote on the extension to free school meals over the holidays if the government does not change its policy before the Christmas recess .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that “ it ’ s not too late to do the right thing ” as he threatened the Nasty Tories with another vote in the Commons if Boris Johnson does not extend Free School Meals over the Christmas break .
He will force another vote on free school meals if the Government does not change course before the Christmas break .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right thing .
In a letter to Gavin Williamson , Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green said “ Labour will not give up on the fight to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry.
” The move follows a Commons vote last Wednesday when the Conservatives rejected a Labour motion that would have seen free school meals extended over the school holidays , a measure that would have benefitted over 1.4 million children and their families .
Green has called for Gavin Williamson , as well as Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Child Food Poverty Taskforce set up by Marcus Rashford , to discuss their proposals .
In her letter , Green condemned the “ dangerous and stigmatising rhetoric ” used by Conservative MPs in recent days .
She criticised Ben Bradley MP for a tweet in which he supported the claim that the provision of free school meal vouchers in summer amounted to £20 cash direct to a crack den and a brothel ” , and expressed concern at Selaine Saxby , MP for North Devon , who criticised businesses in her area for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The intervention comes as Labour increases the pressure on the Conservatives to make tackling child poverty a national priority .
The last Labour government set clear targets to end child poverty by 2020 , but in the last year it has risen , with projections that it will continue to rise as a result of the pandemic .
In the last General Election the Resolution Foundation warned that the Conservative manifesto could see child poverty reach record highs .
Kate Green told Williamson : “ I am sure that , like me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rashford and the Child Food Poverty Taskforce to shine a light on this hugely important issue .
I urge you , the Prime Minister , and the Chancellor to get around the table with them as a matter of urgency , to discuss their proposals , and to ensure that ending child poverty , and ensuring no child goes to bed hungry , is a priority of this government.
” “ I will be making the same offer to them on behalf of myself and the Leader of the Labour Party.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to end child poverty , it is important that politicians of all parties have a genuine understanding of these issues , rooted in the facts and in compassion for those struggling to make ends meet.
” “ That is why I have been deeply concerned by the comments made by a number of Conservative Members of Parliament in recent days , which show a dangerous misunderstanding of the huge challenges of children growing up in poverty.
” “ The stigmatising and dangerous rhetoric we have seen from too many of your colleagues.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been deleted , Ben Bradley , Conservative MP for Mansfield , appeared to endorse the idea that the provision of free school meals over the summer , a government policy that I welcomed and supported , amounted to “ £20 cash direct to a crack den and brothel.
” “ Mr Bradley ’ s tweet shows a dangerous misunderstanding of both the reality faced by parents who struggle to make ends meet , and of the government ’ s own policy.
” TORY MPs are set to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ shockingly inept ” decision to stop food provision for some of Britain ’ s poorest kids amid the School Holidays after Labour took a two-point lead in the polls .
The Telegraph reported last night that 100 Conservative lawmakers were concerned at what was described as a “ political disaster ” over Free School Meals .
Tim Loughton MP , a former Tory minister and MP for East Worthing and Shoreham told The Telegraph that he would vote with Labour to give free meals to some of the most vulnerable kids in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question of voting with Labour .
It is actually voting for what is right ” he said .
“ I think it is right to carry on free school cover.
” He compared Free School Meals to the NHS and said : “ it can do no wrong.
” “ I just don ’ t think it was worth the argument : not spending £20 million on further extending the school meal cover over the coming half term was just politically a mistake.
” Tim added .
Another MP , who did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The clock is ticking .
I am not with you unless you come up with something better.
” Sir Bernard Jenkin , MP for Harwich and North Essex is also set to force the Government to make a U-Turn as plans are underway to provide free school meals provision over the Christmas break .
He said that the Government had “ misunderstood the mood of the country ” , signalling that the Tories are seriously worried about the public damage being done to their reputation as the party of the working-class .
Jenkin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants to see the Government taking a national lead on this.
” “ I think the Government will probably have to think again on that , particularly if there ’ s going to be more votes in the Commons.
” Northern Ireland minister Brandon Lewis MP for Great Yarmouth said that the Tories were “ dealing with child poverty at the core.
” Robert Halfon MP for Harlow and Chair of the Parliamentary Education Select Committee urged the Government to “ sit down with Marcus Rashford ” to set out a strategy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to set out a long-term plan to combat child food hunger , not only looking at rolling out free school meal vouchers at Christmas temporarily during the pandemic , but also rolling out breakfast clubs , introducing a holiday activities programme , and examining Universal Credit , ” he told The Telegraph .
BRITAIN stepped up against Tory cuts to Free School Meals to donate to Fare Share – the Charity backed by Marcus Rashford .
Thousands of companies , takeaways and restaurants also vowed to provide free school meals over Half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions asked .
McDonald ’ s also offered one million meals and supermarkets such as Tesco pledged to help .

LABOUR has vowed to force another Commons vote on the extension to free school meals over the holidays if the government does not change its policy before the Christmas recess.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that “it’s not too late to do the right thing” as he threatened the Nasty Tories with another vote in the Commons if Boris Johnson does not extend Free School Meals over the Christmas break.
Labour will force another vote on free school meals if the Government does not change course before the Christmas break. It's not too late to do the right thing. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 25, 2020
He will force another vote on free school meals if the Government does not change course before the Christmas break. It’s not too late to do the right thing.
In a letter to Gavin Williamson, Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green said “Labour will not give up on the fight to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry.”
The move follows a Commons vote last Wednesday when the Conservatives rejected a Labour motion that would have seen free school meals extended over the school holidays, a measure that would have benefitted over 1.4 million children and their families.
Green has called for Gavin Williamson, as well as Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak, to meet with the Child Food Poverty Taskforce set up by Marcus Rashford, to discuss their proposals.
In her letter, Green condemned the “dangerous and stigmatising rhetoric” used by Conservative MPs in recent days.
She criticised Ben Bradley MP for a tweet in which he supported the claim that the provision of free school meal vouchers in summer amounted to £20 cash direct to a crack den and a brothel”, and expressed concern at Selaine Saxby, MP for North Devon, who criticised businesses in her area for providing free meals over the holidays.
The intervention comes as Labour increases the pressure on the Conservatives to make tackling child poverty a national priority. The last Labour government set clear targets to end child poverty by 2020, but in the last year it has risen, with projections that it will continue to rise as a result of the pandemic.
In the last General Election the Resolution Foundation warned that the Conservative manifesto could see child poverty reach record highs.
Kate Green told Williamson: “I am sure that, like me, you welcome the work done by Marcus Rashford and the Child Food Poverty Taskforce to shine a light on this hugely important issue. I urge you, the Prime Minister, and the Chancellor to get around the table with them as a matter of urgency, to discuss their proposals, and to ensure that ending child poverty, and ensuring no child goes to bed hungry, is a priority of this government.”
“I will be making the same offer to them on behalf of myself and the Leader of the Labour Party.”
“Beyond the practical, policy steps needed to end child poverty, it is important that politicians of all parties have a genuine understanding of these issues, rooted in the facts and in compassion for those struggling to make ends meet.”
“That is why I have been deeply concerned by the comments made by a number of Conservative Members of Parliament in recent days, which show a dangerous misunderstanding of the huge challenges of children growing up in poverty.”
“The stigmatising and dangerous rhetoric we have seen from too many of your colleagues.”
“In a tweet that has since been deleted, Ben Bradley, Conservative MP for Mansfield, appeared to endorse the idea that the provision of free school meals over the summer, a government policy that I welcomed and supported, amounted to “£20 cash direct to a crack den and brothel.”
“Mr Bradley’s tweet shows a dangerous misunderstanding of both the reality faced by parents who struggle to make ends meet, and of the government’s own policy.”
MEAL DEAL
TORY MPs are set to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to U-Turn on his “disastrous” and “shockingly inept” decision to stop food provision for some of Britain’s poorest kids amid the School Holidays after Labour took a two-point lead in the polls.
The Telegraph reported last night that 100 Conservative lawmakers were concerned at what was described as a “political disaster” over Free School Meals.
Tim Loughton MP, a former Tory minister and MP for East Worthing and Shoreham told The Telegraph that he would vote with Labour to give free meals to some of the most vulnerable kids in society.
“It is not a question of voting with Labour. It is actually voting for what is right” he said.
“I think it is right to carry on free school cover.”
He compared Free School Meals to the NHS and said: “it can do no wrong.”
“I just don’t think it was worth the argument: not spending £20 million on further extending the school meal cover over the coming half term was just politically a mistake.” Tim added.
Another MP, who did not wish to be named said: “The clock is ticking. I am not with you unless you come up with something better.”
Sir Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex is also set to force the Government to make a U-Turn as plans are underway to provide free school meals provision over the Christmas break.
He said that the Government had “misunderstood the mood of the country”, signalling that the Tories are seriously worried about the public damage being done to their reputation as the party of the working-class.
Jenkin told The Telegraph: “The public wants to see the Government taking a national lead on this.”
“I think the Government will probably have to think again on that, particularly if there’s going to be more votes in the Commons.”
Northern Ireland minister Brandon Lewis MP for Great Yarmouth said that the Tories were “dealing with child poverty at the core.”
Robert Halfon MP for Harlow and Chair of the Parliamentary Education Select Committee urged the Government to “sit down with Marcus Rashford” to set out a strategy to deal with Child Poverty.
“They need to set out a long-term plan to combat child food hunger, not only looking at rolling out free school meal vouchers at Christmas temporarily during the pandemic, but also rolling out breakfast clubs, introducing a holiday activities programme, and examining Universal Credit,” he told The Telegraph.
BRITAIN STEPS UP
BRITAIN stepped up against Tory cuts to Free School Meals to donate to Fare Share – the Charity backed by Marcus Rashford.
Thousands of companies, takeaways and restaurants also vowed to provide free school meals over Half Term for poor kids, with no questions asked.
McDonald’s also offered one million meals and supermarkets such as Tesco pledged to help.


politicalite--2020-10-26--MEAL DEAL: 100 Tory MPs Set To Force Boris To Provide Free Meals Amid Row

TORY MPs are set to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to U-Turn on his “ disastrous ” and “ shockingly inept ” decision to stop food provision for some of Britain ’ s poorest kids amid the School Holidays after Labour took a two-point lead in the polls .
The Daily Telegraph reported last night that 100 Conservative lawmakers were concerned at what was described as a “ political disaster ” over Free School Meals .
Labour vowed to force the Government to U-turn on the plans as they overtook Britain ’ s ruling party in an Opinium poll released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a former Tory minister and MP for East Worthing and Shoreham told The Telegraph that he would vote with Labour to give free meals to some of the most vulnerable kids in society .
“ It is not a question of voting with Labour .
It is actually voting for what is right ” he said .
“ I think it is right to carry on free school cover.
” He compared Free School Meals to the NHS and said : “ it can do no wrong.
” “ I just don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argument : not spending £20 million on further extending the school meal cover over the coming half term was just politically a mistake.
” Tim added .
Another MP , who did not wish to be named said : “ The clock is ticking .
I am not with you unless you come up with something better.
” Sir Bernard Jenkin , MP for Harwich and North Essex is also set to force the Government to make a U-Turn as plans are underway to provide free school meals provision over the Christmas break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ misunderstood the mood of the country ” , signalling that the Tories are seriously worried about the public damage being done to their reputation as the party of the working-class .
Jenkin told The Telegraph : “ The public wants to see the Government taking a national lead on this.
” “ I think the Government will probably have to think again on that , particularly if there ’ s going to be more votes in the Commons.
” Northern Ireland minister Brandon Lewis MP for Great Yarmouth said that the Tories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the core.
” Robert Halfon MP for Harlow and Chair of the Parliamentary Education Select Committee urged the Government to “ sit down with Marcus Rashford ” to set out a strategy to deal with Child Poverty .
“ They need to set out a long-term plan to combat child food hunger , not only looking at rolling out free school meal vouchers at Christmas temporarily during the pandemic , but also rolling out breakfast clubs , introducing a holiday activities programme , and examining Universal Credit , ” he told The Telegraph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position on Free School Meals “ had not changed ” as they refused to comment on the major backlash at the decision to block free-school meals over the holidays .
BRITAIN stepped up against the Tory cuts to Free School Meals to donate to FareShare – the Charity backed by Marcus Rashford .
Thousands of companies , stores , cafes , takeaways and restaurants also vowed to provide free school meals over Half Term for poor kids , with no questions asked .
McDonald ’ s also offered one million meals and supermarkets @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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TORY MPs are set to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to U-Turn on his “disastrous” and “shockingly inept” decision to stop food provision for some of Britain’s poorest kids amid the School Holidays after Labour took a two-point lead in the polls.
The Daily Telegraph reported last night that 100 Conservative lawmakers were concerned at what was described as a “political disaster” over Free School Meals.
Labour vowed to force the Government to U-turn on the plans as they overtook Britain’s ruling party in an Opinium poll released on Saturday night.
Tim Loughton MP, a former Tory minister and MP for East Worthing and Shoreham told The Telegraph that he would vote with Labour to give free meals to some of the most vulnerable kids in society.
“It is not a question of voting with Labour. It is actually voting for what is right” he said.
“I think it is right to carry on free school cover.”
He compared Free School Meals to the NHS and said: “it can do no wrong.”
“I just don’t think it was worth the argument: not spending £20 million on further extending the school meal cover over the coming half term was just politically a mistake.” Tim added.
Another MP, who did not wish to be named said: “The clock is ticking. I am not with you unless you come up with something better.”
Sir Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex is also set to force the Government to make a U-Turn as plans are underway to provide free school meals provision over the Christmas break.
He said that the Government had “misunderstood the mood of the country”, signalling that the Tories are seriously worried about the public damage being done to their reputation as the party of the working-class.
Jenkin told The Telegraph: “The public wants to see the Government taking a national lead on this.”
“I think the Government will probably have to think again on that, particularly if there’s going to be more votes in the Commons.”
Northern Ireland minister Brandon Lewis MP for Great Yarmouth said that the Tories were “dealing with child poverty at the core.”
Robert Halfon MP for Harlow and Chair of the Parliamentary Education Select Committee urged the Government to “sit down with Marcus Rashford” to set out a strategy to deal with Child Poverty.
“They need to set out a long-term plan to combat child food hunger, not only looking at rolling out free school meal vouchers at Christmas temporarily during the pandemic, but also rolling out breakfast clubs, introducing a holiday activities programme, and examining Universal Credit,” he told The Telegraph.
Number Ten last night said there position on Free School Meals “had not changed” as they refused to comment on the major backlash at the decision to block free-school meals over the holidays.
BRITAIN STEPS UP
BRITAIN stepped up against the Tory cuts to Free School Meals to donate to FareShare – the Charity backed by Marcus Rashford.
Thousands of companies, stores, cafes, takeaways and restaurants also vowed to provide free school meals over Half Term for poor kids, with no questions asked.
McDonald’s also offered one million meals and supermarkets such as Tesco pledged to help.


politicalite--2020-10-27--MASK TAX: Rishi Sunak to add 20% VAT on PPE and Face Masks from Next Week

TORY Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to add a 20 % ‘ Mask Tax ’ on PPE and Face Masks .
Labour say the plans will add £100 to the cost of keeping families safe .
The Chancellor will reinstate VAT on personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , including the face masks which are now mandatory for shoppers and commuters , as of next week .
From November 1 , the price of PPE will rise by 20 per cent .
For a family of four – two adults and two teenagers – using disposable masks , that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next six months .
Face masks are currently mandatory in a range of settings , from public transport and taxis to supermarkets and museums .
Roughly a third of people say they use disposable masks and will see the cost of doing so rise just as restrictions in large parts of the country are being tightened .
The government originally suspended VAT charges on PPE on May 1 .
That temporary suspension is due to expire on October 31 , and the Treasury has confirmed that it will not extend it .
Shadow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murray MP , said : “ It ’ s unbelievable that the Government wants to introduce a mask tax in the middle of a pandemic .
“ With Covid cases on the rise across the country , the government should be doing all it can to help people follow its own guidance to wear a mask , not ramping up the cost of buying one .
“ Families across the country are already struggling financially as a result of the crisis .
The last thing they need is to be penalised for doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposed yesterday in a viral social media clip claiming he had made “ millions ” working for Hedge Funds that allegedly “ crashed the economy ” .
The clip by new campaign group ‘ One Rule For Them ’ has been seen by over 350,000 people so far and asks whether the Chancellor is “ On Your Side ” .
The video invites the British public to take a look inside his “ lavish Celebrity lifestyle ” and claims that Mr Sunak owns an £8m California Beach House , a whole Country Estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boot ” the video adds “ That ’ s what you can get making millions working for a hedge fund that helped crash the economy ” .
The video adds that Mr Sunak has an “ army ” of spin doctors and personal brand consultants ” and asks “ what are they trying to hide ?
” .
There are also claims that the Ex-City banker is planning “ big tax-cuts ” for his “ old mates in the City whilst slashing pay for Key workers who put their lives at risk for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ betrayal ” of those who have sacrificed the most .

TORY Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to add a 20% ‘Mask Tax’ on PPE and Face Masks.
Labour say the plans will add £100 to the cost of keeping families safe.
The Chancellor will reinstate VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE), including the face masks which are now mandatory for shoppers and commuters, as of next week.
From November 1, the price of PPE will rise by 20 per cent. For a family of four – two adults and two teenagers – using disposable masks, that could mean spending an extra £94 over the next six months.
Face masks are currently mandatory in a range of settings, from public transport and taxis to supermarkets and museums. Roughly a third of people say they use disposable masks and will see the cost of doing so rise just as restrictions in large parts of the country are being tightened.
The government originally suspended VAT charges on PPE on May 1. That temporary suspension is due to expire on October 31, and the Treasury has confirmed that it will not extend it.
Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray MP, said: “It’s unbelievable that the Government wants to introduce a mask tax in the middle of a pandemic.
“With Covid cases on the rise across the country, the government should be doing all it can to help people follow its own guidance to wear a mask, not ramping up the cost of buying one.
“Families across the country are already struggling financially as a result of the crisis. The last thing they need is to be penalised for doing the right thing.”
NOT SO DISHI
RISHI Sunak was exposed yesterday in a viral social media clip claiming he had made “millions” working for Hedge Funds that allegedly “crashed the economy”.
The clip by new campaign group ‘One Rule For Them’ has been seen by over 350,000 people so far and asks whether the Chancellor is “On Your Side”.
The video invites the British public to take a look inside his “lavish Celebrity lifestyle” and claims that Mr Sunak owns an £8m California Beach House, a whole Country Estate and a Mansion in Kensington “to boot” the video adds “That’s what you can get making millions working for a hedge fund that helped crash the economy”.
The video adds that Mr Sunak has an “army” of spin doctors and personal brand consultants” and asks “what are they trying to hide?”.
There are also claims that the Ex-City banker is planning “big tax-cuts” for his “old mates in the City whilst slashing pay for Key workers who put their lives at risk for us” adding that it is a “betrayal” of those who have sacrificed the most.


politicalite--2020-10-27--NOT SO DISHI: Rishi Sunak ‘Planning Benefit Cuts DEEPER Than Osborne’ in 2021

TORY Chancellor Rishi Sunak is allegedly planning to cut benefits that will be “ even deeper ” than former Tory Chancellor George Osborne who slashed benefits in 2015 .
The cuts in 2015 meant that 3.3 million working families were on track to lose an average of over £1,000 a year from April 2016 .
The income of roughly twice as many families is at risk , with 12 million people set to have their income reduced by £20 a week from April 2021 .
This is principally because this time the cut will affect all recipients of Universal Credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working or not .
Planned cuts at around £8 billion will be twice as big as the £3.4 billion George Osborne intended back in 2015 .
The fresh cuts to benefits planned for April 2021 stems from the ending of the time-limited increase to the basic rate of Universal Credit announced by the Chancellor in March as part of his pandemic response package .
The £20 a week boost reflected the reality that the level of benefits were not adequate to protect the swiftly increasing number of households relying on them as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Exactly because that increase was a very significant and welcome move to bolster low- and middle-income families living standards , its removal will be a huge loss.
” “ Pressing ahead would see the level of unemployment support fall to its lowest real-terms level since 1990-91 , and its lowest ever relative to average earnings.
” RISHI Sunak was exposed yesterday in a viral social media clip claiming he had made “ millions ” working for Hedge Funds that allegedly “ crashed the economy ” .
The clip by new campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been seen by over 350,000 people so far and asks whether the Chancellor is “ On Your Side ” .
The video invites the British public to take a look inside his “ lavish Celebrity lifestyle ” and claims that Mr Sunak owns an £8m California Beach House , a whole Country Estate and a Mansion in Kensington “ to boot ” the video adds “ That ’ s what you can get making millions working for a hedge fund that helped crash the economy ” .
The video adds that Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spin doctors and personal brand consultants ” and asks “ what are they trying to hide ?
” .
There are also claims that the Ex-City banker is planning “ big tax-cuts ” for his “ old mates in the City whilst slashing pay for Key workers who put their lives at risk for us ” adding that it is a “ betrayal ” of those who have sacrificed the most .

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TORY Chancellor Rishi Sunak is allegedly planning to cut benefits that will be “even deeper” than former Tory Chancellor George Osborne who slashed benefits in 2015.
The cuts in 2015 meant that 3.3 million working families were on track to lose an average of over £1,000 a year from April 2016.
The income of roughly twice as many families is at risk, with 12 million people set to have their income reduced by £20 a week from April 2021.
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This is principally because this time the cut will affect all recipients of Universal Credit or tax credits, whether they are working or not.
Planned cuts at around £8 billion will be twice as big as the £3.4 billion George Osborne intended back in 2015.
‘CUTS WOULD HIT MIDDLE AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
The fresh cuts to benefits planned for April 2021 stems from the ending of the time-limited increase to the basic rate of Universal Credit announced by the Chancellor in March as part of his pandemic response package.
The £20 a week boost reflected the reality that the level of benefits were not adequate to protect the swiftly increasing number of households relying on them as the crisis hit.
The Resolution Foundation revealed: “Exactly because that increase was a very significant and welcome move to bolster low- and middle-income families living standards, its removal will be a huge loss.”
“Pressing ahead would see the level of unemployment support fall to its lowest real-terms level since 1990-91, and its lowest ever relative to average earnings.”
NOT SO DISHI
RISHI Sunak was exposed yesterday in a viral social media clip claiming he had made “millions” working for Hedge Funds that allegedly “crashed the economy”.
The clip by new campaign group ‘One Rule For Them’ has been seen by over 350,000 people so far and asks whether the Chancellor is “On Your Side”.
The video invites the British public to take a look inside his “lavish Celebrity lifestyle” and claims that Mr Sunak owns an £8m California Beach House, a whole Country Estate and a Mansion in Kensington “to boot” the video adds “That’s what you can get making millions working for a hedge fund that helped crash the economy”.
The video adds that Mr Sunak has an “army” of spin doctors and personal brand consultants” and asks “what are they trying to hide?”.
There are also claims that the Ex-City banker is planning “big tax-cuts” for his “old mates in the City whilst slashing pay for Key workers who put their lives at risk for us” adding that it is a “betrayal” of those who have sacrificed the most.


politicalite--2020-10-27--FOR THE PEOPLE? Dishi Rishi’s ‘Lavish Lifestyle’ Exposed amid Corona Downturn

CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak was exposed yesterday in a viral social media clip claiming he had made “ millions ” working for Hedge Funds that allegedly “ crashed the economy ” in 2008 .
The clip by new campaign group ‘ One Rule For Them ’ has been seen by over 350,000 people so far and asks whether the Tory Chancellor is really “ On Your Side ” .
The video invites the British public to take a look inside his “ lavish Celebrity lifestyle ” and claims that Mr Sunak owns an £8m California Beach House , a whole Country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to boot ” the video adds “ That ’ s what you can get making millions working for a hedge fund that helped crash the economy ” .
The video adds that Mr Sunak has an “ army ” of spin doctors and personal brand consultants ” and asks “ what are they trying to hide ?
” .
There are also claims that the Ex-City banker is planning “ big tax-cuts ” for his “ old mates in the City whilst slashing pay for Key workers who put their lives at risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ betrayal ” of those who have sacrificed the most .
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CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak was exposed yesterday in a viral social media clip claiming he had made “millions” working for Hedge Funds that allegedly “crashed the economy” in 2008.
The clip by new campaign group ‘One Rule For Them’ has been seen by over 350,000 people so far and asks whether the Tory Chancellor is really “On Your Side”.
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The video invites the British public to take a look inside his “lavish Celebrity lifestyle” and claims that Mr Sunak owns an £8m California Beach House, a whole Country Estate and a Mansion in Kensington “to boot” the video adds “That’s what you can get making millions working for a hedge fund that helped crash the economy”.
The video adds that Mr Sunak has an “army” of spin doctors and personal brand consultants” and asks “what are they trying to hide?”.
There are also claims that the Ex-City banker is planning “big tax-cuts” for his “old mates in the City whilst slashing pay for Key workers who put their lives at risk for us” adding that it is a “betrayal” of those who have sacrificed the most.
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politicalite--2020-10-27--LOCK-FROWN: Boris Under Pressure From Red Wall MPs to Reveal Lockdown ‘Exit Plan’

BORIS Johnson is under pressure from backbench Red Wall MPs to reveal his “ road-map out of lockdown ” as more people in England come under the toughest COVID-19 restrictions .
The Prime Minister has been warned by a group of 50 Tory backbenchers representing Northern constituencies that the pandemic is threatening his election pledge to “ level-up ” the country .
More than eight million people in England – predominantly in the North – will be under the most stringent Covid-19 restrictions by the end of the week , with Warrington the latest area to be placed in Tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into force in the early hours of Tuesday – mean pubs and bars in the Cheshire town must close unless they serve substantial meals .
Households are also banned from mixing indoors or in private gardens and beer gardens , while betting shops , adult gaming centres , casinos and soft play centres have been shut .
Nottingham and the boroughs of Broxtowe , Gedling and Rushcliffe will move into Tier 3 on Thursday , with details expected to be set out later on Tuesday .
The two areas will join the Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and South Yorkshire in Tier 3 , placing 8.2 million people in England under the toughest restrictions .
The North-South divide in the tier system has sparked concern among Tory MPs , with the newly-formed Northern Research Group writing to the Prime Minister to express their fears .
The group – led by former northern powerhouse minister Jake Berry – urged Mr Johnson to set out a “ clear road-map ” out of lockdown restrictions .
Mr Berry said : “ The virus has exposed in sharp relief the deep structural and systemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatens to continue to increase the disparity between the North and South still further .
“ Our constituents have been some of the hardest hit by this virus with many losing jobs , businesses , and livelihoods .
“ Never has there been a more pertinent and urgent political and economic case to support people living in the North .
“ However , instead of moving forwards on our shared ambitions , the cost of Covid and the virus itself threatens to send the North into reverse.
” A Number 10 spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levelling up across the country and building back better after coronavirus .
“ We stood at the last election on a solemn promise that we would improve people ’ s lives , and although the pandemic has meant 2020 is not the year we all hoped it would be , our ambitions for the country are unchanged .
”

BORIS Johnson is under pressure from backbench Red Wall MPs to reveal his “road-map out of lockdown” as more people in England come under the toughest COVID-19 restrictions.
The Prime Minister has been warned by a group of 50 Tory backbenchers representing Northern constituencies that the pandemic is threatening his election pledge to “level-up” the country.
More than eight million people in England – predominantly in the North – will be under the most stringent Covid-19 restrictions by the end of the week, with Warrington the latest area to be placed in Tier 3.
The measures – which came into force in the early hours of Tuesday – mean pubs and bars in the Cheshire town must close unless they serve substantial meals.
Households are also banned from mixing indoors or in private gardens and beer gardens, while betting shops, adult gaming centres, casinos and soft play centres have been shut.
Nottingham and the boroughs of Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe will move into Tier 3 on Thursday, with details expected to be set out later on Tuesday.
The two areas will join the Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Yorkshire in Tier 3, placing 8.2 million people in England under the toughest restrictions.
NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE
The North-South divide in the tier system has sparked concern among Tory MPs, with the newly-formed Northern Research Group writing to the Prime Minister to express their fears.
The group – led by former northern powerhouse minister Jake Berry – urged Mr Johnson to set out a “clear road-map” out of lockdown restrictions.
Mr Berry said: “The virus has exposed in sharp relief the deep structural and systemic disadvantage faced by our communities and it threatens to continue to increase the disparity between the North and South still further.
“Our constituents have been some of the hardest hit by this virus with many losing jobs, businesses, and livelihoods.
“Never has there been a more pertinent and urgent political and economic case to support people living in the North.
“However, instead of moving forwards on our shared ambitions, the cost of Covid and the virus itself threatens to send the North into reverse.”
A Number 10 spokesman said: “We are absolutely committed to levelling up across the country and building back better after coronavirus.
“We stood at the last election on a solemn promise that we would improve people’s lives, and although the pandemic has meant 2020 is not the year we all hoped it would be, our ambitions for the country are unchanged.”


politicalite--2020-10-27--HEALTH BEFORE WEALTH: Mike Ashley Asks Premier League To Cut PPV Price to £4.95

MIKE Ashley has told the Premier League to cut its prices of Pay Per View given the current dire economic climate .
The Newcastle United and Sports Direct owner who hit the headlines earlier this year after attempting to claim his chain of sports stores were ‘ Essential Businesses ’ in the March lockdown issued the statement yesterday .
He said : “ I am calling on the Premier League to immediately act and review its current pay-per-view arrangements for live matches in the UK.
” “ Charging £14.95 for single televised matches in the current climate it is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supporters have overwhelmingly rejected this offer and the Premier League must now act.
” “ Why not make it much more accessible at £4.95 per match until Christmas ?
” “ The Government should waive VAT on the above pay-per-view matches so that as many of those who are unable to attend matches in person can at least watch their team.
” “ The profit from the above reduced-price pay-per-view option , I would suggest that 50 % would be retained by Premier League and 50 % would go to the football pyramid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newcastle United did vote in favour of the pay-per-view proposal , but to be clear , this was because there were no realistic or any viable alternatives put forward to enable supporters to watch matches .
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MIKE Ashley has told the Premier League to cut its prices of Pay Per View given the current dire economic climate.
The Newcastle United and Sports Direct owner who hit the headlines earlier this year after attempting to claim his chain of sports stores were ‘Essential Businesses’ in the March lockdown issued the statement yesterday.
He said: “I am calling on the Premier League to immediately act and review its current pay-per-view arrangements for live matches in the UK.”
“Charging £14.95 for single televised matches in the current climate it is not acceptable to any football fan.”
“Supporters have overwhelmingly rejected this offer and the Premier League must now act.”
“Why not make it much more accessible at £4.95 per match until Christmas?”
“The Government should waive VAT on the above pay-per-view matches so that as many of those who are unable to attend matches in person can at least watch their team.”
“The profit from the above reduced-price pay-per-view option, I would suggest that 50% would be retained by Premier League and 50% would go to the football pyramid below.”
“As a club, Newcastle United did vote in favour of the pay-per-view proposal, but to be clear, this was because there were no realistic or any viable alternatives put forward to enable supporters to watch matches.”
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politicalite--2020-10-27--KEIR CRASH! Labour Boss ‘Under Police Investigation’ After CRASHING into Cyclist

POLICE are investigating a collision involving Labour boss Sir Keir Starmer , which saw a cyclist taken to hospital .
Sir Keir is understood to have been driving through north-west London around midday on Sunday when the crash occurred in Kentish Town .
A spokesman for the opposition leader said he reported the incident to a police station soon afterwards , and has been in touch with the person involved .
Sir Keir is not believed to have been injured in the accident , and is said to have been driving his own vehicle at the time .
The Sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicolas Janes , 39 – heard a “ loud bang ” and then saw a cyclist on the pavement who appeared to be in a “ lot of pain ” .
A spokesman for Sir Keir said : “ Keir was involved in a minor road traffic accident on Sunday .
“ He spoke to a British Transport Police officer who attended the scene and swapped details with the officer and the other individual involved .
“ Keir stayed at the scene until the ambulance arrived .
Later that afternoon , he reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accordance with the law .
“ Since the incident , Keir has also been in touch with the other individual involved.
” The Metropolitan Police refused to confirm Sir Keir was involved in the accident , but said the driver was not arrested .
The force said in a statement : “ Police were alerted by LAS [ London Ambulance Service ] at around 12.20hrs on Sunday 25 October to a report of a road traffic collision between a cyclist and car in Grafton Road , NW5 .
“ The driver of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exchanged details with the cyclist but had left before officers arrived .
“ The male cyclist received a minor injury to his arm and was taken to hospital by LAS as a precaution .
“ Officers later attempted to contact the driver of the car and left a message advising him to report the matter to police .
“ The driver of the car subsequently attended a north London police station .
He was not arrested or interviewed under caution .
“ An investigation into the collision is ongoing by officers from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London Ambulance Service spokeswoman added : “ We were called at 12.08pm yesterday ( Sunday ) to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist on Grafton Road , NW5 .
“ We sent an ambulance crew to the scene .
A person was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital .
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POLICE are investigating a collision involving Labour boss Sir Keir Starmer, which saw a cyclist taken to hospital.
Sir Keir is understood to have been driving through north-west London around midday on Sunday when the crash occurred in Kentish Town.
A spokesman for the opposition leader said he reported the incident to a police station soon afterwards, and has been in touch with the person involved.
Sir Keir is not believed to have been injured in the accident, and is said to have been driving his own vehicle at the time.
The Sun revelaed that an eyewitness – IT developer Nicolas Janes, 39 – heard a “loud bang” and then saw a cyclist on the pavement who appeared to be in a “lot of pain”.
A spokesman for Sir Keir said: “Keir was involved in a minor road traffic accident on Sunday.
“He spoke to a British Transport Police officer who attended the scene and swapped details with the officer and the other individual involved.
“Keir stayed at the scene until the ambulance arrived. Later that afternoon, he reported the incident to a police station in accordance with the law.
“Since the incident, Keir has also been in touch with the other individual involved.”
The Metropolitan Police refused to confirm Sir Keir was involved in the accident, but said the driver was not arrested.
The force said in a statement: “Police were alerted by LAS [London Ambulance Service] at around 12.20hrs on Sunday 25 October to a report of a road traffic collision between a cyclist and car in Grafton Road, NW5.
“The driver of the car had stopped at the scene and exchanged details with the cyclist but had left before officers arrived.
“The male cyclist received a minor injury to his arm and was taken to hospital by LAS as a precaution.
“Officers later attempted to contact the driver of the car and left a message advising him to report the matter to police.
“The driver of the car subsequently attended a north London police station. He was not arrested or interviewed under caution.
“An investigation into the collision is ongoing by officers from the Roads and Transport Policing Command.”
A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman added: “We were called at 12.08pm yesterday (Sunday) to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist on Grafton Road, NW5.
“We sent an ambulance crew to the scene. A person was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital.”


politicalite--2020-10-27--HIGH-T FEVER: Three Arrested after NCA Uncover £1m Grow in Nightclub

NATIONAL Crime Agency officers have discovered a massive three-floor cannabis farm in a former nightclub in Coventry .
They raided the property on Trinity Street on Thursday 15th October 2020 , smashing through several reinforced doors to access the grow .
When they got inside they discovered around 1000 cannabis plants spread across the building ’ s three floors .
NCA experts value the haul at over £1 million .
As well as the plants officers recovered sophisticated planting , growing and irrigation equipment , valued at around £150,000 Three men were arrested .
Two were detained with the assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they attempted to flee the building .
NCA branch Commander Adam Warnock said : “ This is a significant drug seizure which will have a huge impact on the organised crime groups involved , depriving them of commodity and profit .
“ The size of the cannabis factory was significant and sophisticated , spread across three floors of a large building .
It is certainly one of the largest grows ever uncovered by the NCA .
“ Operations like this underline the value and power of working with law enforcement partners like West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All three men were subsequently charged with production of a class B drug .
Albanian national Andi Qani ( aged 24 ) and Vietnamese national Cao Van Vu ( 31 ) appeared before Coventry magistrates on Friday where they were remanded in custody until their next court appearance at Warwick Crown Court on 12 November .
The third man , Albanian national Adrian Lieshaj ( 28 ) , was found to be wanted by German authorities for robbery offences and is the subject of a European Arrest Warrant .
He will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order for the extradition matter to be heard .
The operation was supported by officers from the West Midlands Police Cannabis Disruption Team .
Ch Supt Lee Wharmby , Head of West Midlands Police ’ s Operations department , said : “ Our pilots helped detain two people using our state-of-the art drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras .
“ It ’ s always great when we can help out a partner agency .
Our job is to protect the public and drones are invaluable to us .
”

NATIONAL Crime Agency officers have discovered a massive three-floor cannabis farm in a former nightclub in Coventry.
They raided the property on Trinity Street on Thursday 15th October 2020, smashing through several reinforced doors to access the grow.
When they got inside they discovered around 1000 cannabis plants spread across the building’s three floors. NCA experts value the haul at over £1 million.
As well as the plants officers recovered sophisticated planting, growing and irrigation equipment, valued at around £150,000
Three men were arrested. Two were detained with the assistance of West Midlands Police drone unit as they attempted to flee the building.
NCA branch Commander Adam Warnock said: “This is a significant drug seizure which will have a huge impact on the organised crime groups involved, depriving them of commodity and profit.
“The size of the cannabis factory was significant and sophisticated, spread across three floors of a large building. It is certainly one of the largest grows ever uncovered by the NCA.
“Operations like this underline the value and power of working with law enforcement partners like West Midlands Police to take down high-harm criminals.
“Our investigation into this seizure continues.”
All three men were subsequently charged with production of a class B drug.
Albanian national Andi Qani (aged 24) and Vietnamese national Cao Van Vu (31) appeared before Coventry magistrates on Friday where they were remanded in custody until their next court appearance at Warwick Crown Court on 12 November.
The third man, Albanian national Adrian Lieshaj (28), was found to be wanted by German authorities for robbery offences and is the subject of a European Arrest Warrant.
He will be taken to Westminster Magistrates court yesterday in order for the extradition matter to be heard.
The operation was supported by officers from the West Midlands Police Cannabis Disruption Team.
Ch Supt Lee Wharmby, Head of West Midlands Police’s Operations department, said: “Our pilots helped detain two people using our state-of-the art drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras.
“It’s always great when we can help out a partner agency. Our job is to protect the public and drones are invaluable to us.”
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