politicalite--2020-09-25--BREAKING: Police Officer SHOT DEAD at Croydon Police Station

A POLICE officer was shot dead at Croydon Police Station , it has been reported .
The officer was shot by a 23-year-old suspect who had been detained .
The officer was treated by Paramedics after the incident but died later in Hospital .
Met Police boss Cressida Dick said : “ This is a truly shocking incident in which one of our colleagues has lost his life in the most tragic circumstances .
My heart goes out to his family , direct colleagues and friends.
” “ We are currently supporting his family and also have a dedicated team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the custody centre who witnessed the shooting .
“ When a colleague dies in the line of duty the shockwaves and sadness reverberates throughout the Met and our communities .
Policing is a family , within London and nationally , and we will all deeply mourn our colleague.
” “ We are in the early stages of the investigation and are still working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and we will provide further updates when we have them.
” A Met statement added : “ We are in the process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s family and are supporting them with specialist officers .
“ No police firearms were discharged during the incident.
” Home Secretary Priti Patel said : “ I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that a Metropolitan Police Officer has been shot and killed in the line of duty .
“ My thoughts today are with his family , friends and policing colleagues in London and across the country .
“ This morning I spoke to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to express my condolences and to offer whatever support is needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is a sad day for our country and another terrible reminder of how our police officers put themselves in danger each and every day to keep the rest of us safe.
” Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said : “ I am devastated by the news a Metropolitan Police officer has lost his life .
“ I was informed of this tragic incident by the Commissioner this morning , and my heart goes out to the family of this brave officer , who has paid the ultimate price for helping to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been referred to Independent Office for Police Conduct watchdog which will lead an independent investigation .
The Met continues to investigate the officer ’ s murder .
The officer ’ s family are being told .

A POLICE officer was shot dead at Croydon Police Station by a suspect known to Anti-Terror Police.
The officer was shot by a 23-year-old suspect who was been detained.
The officer was treated by Paramedics after the incident but died later in Hospital.
Met Police boss Cressida Dick said: “This is a truly shocking incident in which one of our colleagues has lost his life in the most tragic circumstances. My heart goes out to his family, direct colleagues and friends.”
“We are currently supporting his family and also have a dedicated team providing support to the officers and those in the custody centre who witnessed the shooting.
“When a colleague dies in the line of duty the shockwaves and sadness reverberates throughout the Met and our communities. Policing is a family, within London and nationally, and we will all deeply mourn our colleague.”
“We are in the early stages of the investigation and are still working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and we will provide further updates when we have them.”
A Met statement added: “We are in the process of informing all of the officer’s family and are supporting them with specialist officers.
“No police firearms were discharged during the incident.”
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that a Metropolitan Police Officer has been shot and killed in the line of duty.
“My thoughts today are with his family, friends and policing colleagues in London and across the country.
“This morning I spoke to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to express my condolences and to offer whatever support is needed as this tragic event is investigated.
“This is a sad day for our country and another terrible reminder of how our police officers put themselves in danger each and every day to keep the rest of us safe.”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “I am devastated by the news a Metropolitan Police officer has lost his life.
“I was informed of this tragic incident by the
Commissioner this morning, and my heart goes out to the family of this brave officer, who has paid the ultimate price for helping to keep Londoners safe.”
The incident has been referred to Independent Office for Police Conduct watchdog which will lead an independent investigation.
The Met continues to investigate the officer’s murder.
The officer’s family are being told.
More follows.


politicalite--2020-09-25--GET OUTTA MY PUB! Drinkers in England Faced First Night of Covid Closing Time

LATE night drinkers in England have faced the first evening of new measures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus .
From Thursday , all pubs , bars and restaurants had to shut by 10pm – meaning time at the bar will be somewhere around 9pm .
Many people were not put off a midweek tipple or two by the new restrictions on Thursday , with pub-goers still heading to Soho , central London .
A small police presence could be seen on the pedestrianised streets but no problems were reported .
The Metropolitan Police said Commissioner Cressida Dick was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular nighttime area , with local officers “ who were engaging with members of the public , to remind them of their responsibility to keep themselves and others safe to minimise the spread ” .
The force said it would step up its enforcement of Covid regulations in response to the changes and rising rates of infection in the capital .
“ Londoners should expect to see police officers engaging with members of the public to remind them of their responsibility to keep themselves and others safe .
“ Working with local authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on public spaces with high footfall – where people are most likely to come into contact with each other and therefore the risk of transmission is increased.
” Wolverhampton Police posted a video on Twitter thanking the public for complying with the new regulations , saying all venues had shut at 10pm .
The mood was jubilant for some drinkers in Brighton , with the new curfew not preventing at least one birthday celebration .
Along with the 10pm closing times , all hospitality venues must now be table service only to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 .
The rules for England contrast with those in Wales , where pub-goers will be given an extra 20 minutes to finish their drinks after last orders .
From 6pm on Thursday , changes to coronavirus regulations mean Welsh hospitality businesses including pubs , cafes , restaurants , sports clubs and casinos must not supply alcohol between 10pm and 6am the following day .
Licensed premises will only be able to provide table service for customers when consuming food or drink – and following a 20-minute period to allow customers to finish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 10.20pm .
Parts of this article courtesy of PA Media

LATE night drinkers in England have faced the first evening of new measures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus.
From Thursday, all pubs, bars and restaurants had to shut by 10pm – meaning time at the bar will be somewhere around 9pm.
Many people were not put off a midweek tipple or two by the new restrictions on Thursday, with pub-goers still heading to Soho, central London.
A small police presence could be seen on the pedestrianised streets but no problems were reported.
The Metropolitan Police said Commissioner Cressida Dick was out on patrol in Shoreditch, a popular nighttime area, with local officers “who were engaging with members of the public, to remind them of their responsibility to keep themselves and others safe to minimise the spread”.
The force said it would step up its enforcement of Covid regulations in response to the changes and rising rates of infection in the capital.
“Londoners should expect to see police officers engaging with members of the public to remind them of their responsibility to keep themselves and others safe.
“Working with local authorities and other partners, the focus will be on public spaces with high footfall – where people are most likely to come into contact with each other and therefore the risk of transmission is increased.”
Wolverhampton Police posted a video on Twitter thanking the public for complying with the new regulations, saying all venues had shut at 10pm.
The mood was jubilant for some drinkers in Brighton, with the new curfew not preventing at least one birthday celebration.
Along with the 10pm closing times, all hospitality venues must now be table service only to try to help contain the spread of Covid-19.
The rules for England contrast with those in Wales, where pub-goers will be given an extra 20 minutes to finish their drinks after last orders.
From 6pm on Thursday, changes to coronavirus regulations mean Welsh hospitality businesses including pubs, cafes, restaurants, sports clubs and casinos must not supply alcohol between 10pm and 6am the following day.
Licensed premises will only be able to provide table service for customers when consuming food or drink – and following a 20-minute period to allow customers to finish their drinks at 10pm – must close by 10.20pm.
Parts of this article courtesy of PA Media


politicalite--2020-09-25--MEGXIT: Trump Aide Throws Harry and Meg Shade “They Made Britain Great by Leaving!”

A SENIOR advisor to President Donald Trump said that Prince Harry and Meghan “ made Britain great ” by leaving .
Corey Lewandowski who is working on the Trump 2020 re-election campaign told the Daily Mail that he hoped the pair left the US .
“ They made Britain great again by leaving .
I hope they do the same for us , ” Lewandowski said .
The comments followed Meghan urging Americans to vote for Trump ’ s opponent , Joe Biden – to which the leader of the free world commented : ” I ’ m not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say this – and she probably has heard that – I wish a lot of luck to Harry , because he ’ s going to need it.
” The woke pair told American voters that they should “ reject hate speech , misinformation , and online negativity ” .
“ When we vote , our values are put into action and our voices are heard.
” “ Your voice is a reminder that you matter , because you do and you deserve to be heard , ” said Meg .
Harry added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for many , whether we realize it or not , it erodes our ability to have compassion and our ability to put ourself in someone else ’ s shoes.
” HARRY and Meg were slammed last night as it emerged travel costs for the pairs high-profile family tour to South Africa cost the taxpayer nearly £246,000 , new accounts show .
Harry and Meghan took their then four-month-old baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor to South Africa in September last year on his first royal overseas trip , with the duke also travelling solo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The flights came to nearly a quarter of a million pounds and were the most expensive royal journey of 2019-2020 , according to the royal financial records .
Republic , which campaigns for an elected head of state , criticised the cost as a “ disgraceful abuse of public money ” and said there was no justification at a time when public sector jobs were being lost and services cut .
The trip became controversial after Meghan launched legal action against a newspaper and Harry delivered a scathing attack on the tabloid press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A senior royal source insisted the couple are under no obligation to pay money back for the trip after announcing their decision to quit as senior royals just three months later .
The source stressed it was a key visit approved by the Foreign Office and helped to highlight the work of numerous charities .
“ The Duke and Duchess of Sussex undertook over 20 engagements , bringing attention to a number of worthwhile causes , in particular , raising awareness of the work and the legacy of the Halo Trust , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the visit , as an official visit funded by the Government , fulfilled the objectives that were set out for it and so therefore there would be no requirement or obligation on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to make any payments in relation to that official visit.
” Parts of this article courtesy of PA Media

A SENIOR advisor to President Donald Trump said that Prince Harry and Meghan “made Britain great” by leaving.
Corey Lewandowski who is working on the Trump 2020 re-election campaign told the Daily Mail that he hoped the pair left the US.
“They made Britain great again by leaving. I hope they do the same for us,” Lewandowski said.
The comments followed Meghan urging Americans to vote for Trump’s opponent, Joe Biden – to which the leader of the free world commented: ” I’m not a fan of hers…”
“I would say this – and she probably has heard that – I wish a lot of luck to Harry, because he’s going to need it.”
WATCH: TRUMP THROWS SERIOUS SHADE
The woke pair told American voters that they should “reject hate speech, misinformation, and online negativity”.
“When we vote, our values are put into action and our voices are heard.”
“Your voice is a reminder that you matter, because you do and you deserve to be heard,” said Meg.
Harry added: “When the bad outweighs the good, for many, whether we realize it or not, it erodes our ability to have compassion and our ability to put ourself in someone else’s shoes.”
HARRY AND MEGS £250K ROYAL TRIP
HARRY and Meg were slammed last night as it emerged travel costs for the pairs high-profile family tour to South Africa cost the taxpayer nearly £246,000, new accounts show.
Harry and Meghan took their then four-month-old baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor to South Africa in September last year on his first royal overseas trip, with the duke also travelling solo to Angola, Malawi and Botswana.
The flights came to nearly a quarter of a million pounds and were the most expensive royal journey of 2019-2020, according to the royal financial records.
Republic, which campaigns for an elected head of state, criticised the cost as a “disgraceful abuse of public money” and said there was no justification at a time when public sector jobs were being lost and services cut.
The trip became controversial after Meghan launched legal action against a newspaper and Harry delivered a scathing attack on the tabloid press while the tour was still under way.
A senior royal source insisted the couple are under no obligation to pay money back for the trip after announcing their decision to quit as senior royals just three months later.
The source stressed it was a key visit approved by the Foreign Office and helped to highlight the work of numerous charities.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex undertook over 20 engagements, bringing attention to a number of worthwhile causes, in particular, raising awareness of the work and the legacy of the Halo Trust,” the source said.
“So, the visit, as an official visit funded by the Government, fulfilled the objectives that were set out for it and so therefore there would be no requirement or obligation on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to make any payments in relation to that official visit.”
Parts of this article courtesy of PA Media


politicalite--2020-09-25--HEADS IN THE BORDER SAND: Reporting Facts on Illegal Migrants is ‘Far-Right’, Says BBC

REPORTING on working-class concerns over the illegal Migrant Crisis in the UK has been branded ‘ far-right ’ by the BBC and other mainstream outlets .
Despite locals in Kent being swamped by thousands of illegal migrants , who are being housed at the expense of the Taxpayer – concerns over the influx is ‘ far-right misinformation ’ .
The smear came following numerous reports on social media , particularly Steve Laws relating to the Napier barracks in which Migrants have flouted curfews , whilst the rest of Britain has tough COVID restrictions thrust upon them .
Laws , 29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Illegal Migration and the life of luxury the unauthorised foreign guests enjoy , whilst thousands suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic is now ‘ far-right ’ for reporting the facts the BBC refuse to report on .
Kent locals have raised concerns over the migrants being housed in the Napier barracks , but the mainstream media branded reports about the influx and accommodation facts as “ far right influencers ” spreading misinformation on social media .
All those staying at Napier Barracks will be single males , the meeting heard , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also be housed there .
Nick Wilkinson , Prevent and Channel strategic manager for Kent County Council , raised concerns over “ far right influencers ” .
He told the meeting : “ We have all identified this afternoon , and we do understand , that asylum seekers are vulnerable people , and I personally find it continually frustrating to see the derogatory and hateful comments which are placed on social media .
“ It ’ s important for us all to understand that far right influencers from areas outside of Folkestone and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ influence the views of you and our local community by placing comments on social media that are clearly prejudicial , biased and contain misinformation.
” Local MP Damian Collins said the situation with Napier Barracks has given him and others “ a great deal of cause for concern ” .
He said : “ I do not support this decision , I don ’ t think this is a good idea , I don ’ t want it to happen .
“ But if there is nothing we can do about that then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to do everything we can to make a success of it.
” Closing the meeting , David Monk , leader of Folkestone and Hythe District Council , said : “ We are a tolerant society , the people of Folkestone are nice people and I am sure it will work out all right in the end.
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REPORTING on working-class concerns over the illegal Migrant Crisis in the UK has been branded ‘far-right’ by the BBC and other mainstream outlets.
Despite locals in Kent being swamped by thousands of illegal migrants, who are being housed at the expense of the Taxpayer – concerns over the influx is ‘far-right misinformation’.
The smear came following numerous reports on social media, particularly Steve Laws relating to the Napier barracks in which Migrants have flouted curfews, whilst the rest of Britain has tough COVID restrictions thrust upon them.
Laws, 29 who has been exposing the shocking facts about Illegal Migration and the life of luxury the unauthorised foreign guests enjoy, whilst thousands suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic is now ‘far-right’ for reporting the facts the BBC refuse to report on.
Kent locals have raised concerns over the migrants being housed in the Napier barracks, but the mainstream media branded reports about the influx and accommodation facts as “far right influencers” spreading misinformation on social media.
All those staying at Napier Barracks will be single males, the meeting heard, an update on previous suggestions that families would also be housed there.
Nick Wilkinson, Prevent and Channel strategic manager for Kent County Council, raised concerns over “far right influencers”.
He told the meeting: “We have all identified this afternoon, and we do understand, that asylum seekers are vulnerable people, and I personally find it continually frustrating to see the derogatory and hateful comments which are placed on social media.
“It’s important for us all to understand that far right influencers from areas outside of Folkestone and our local community are continually attempting to influence the views of you and our local community by placing comments on social media that are clearly prejudicial, biased and contain misinformation.”
Local MP Damian Collins said the situation with Napier Barracks has given him and others “a great deal of cause for concern”.
He said: “I do not support this decision, I don’t think this is a good idea, I don’t want it to happen.
“But if there is nothing we can do about that then I and the council and everyone else have to do everything we can to make a success of it.”
Closing the meeting, David Monk, leader of Folkestone and Hythe District Council, said: “We are a tolerant society, the people of Folkestone are nice people and I am sure it will work out all right in the end.”
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politicalite--2020-09-25--GOTCHA: Argentine MP ‘Motorboats’ Partners Breasts during Zoom to Congress

AN ARGENTINIAN Lawmaker was torpedoed from the South American nations Congress after he ‘ motorboated ’ his partner during a debate session .
Juan Emilio Ameri was caught on camera kissing the breasts of his partner whilst he was Zooming into the Argentine parliament , local media reports .
The controversial lawmaker from Salta sparked outrage according to the Buenos Aires Times .
Juan Juan , not the Eighties band , put on a ‘ scandalous ’ show for his colleagues with a step to her left breast and a flick to her right .
In the scenes broadcast live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chamber of Deputies , a woman was seen approaching the legislator for Salta Province and sat on his lap .
Ameri , who said the woman was his partner , is then seen touching her body , before pulling down her top and kissing her breast .
The 47-year-old Frente de Todos deputy attempted to explain away the controversy by claiming the sexual scenes were broadcast unwittingly , saying he did not think he was connected at the time .
“ I ’ m very ashamed , [ I feel ] very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vos in an interview .
“ Here , throughout the interior of the country , the [ Internet ] connection is very bad.
” He claimed that the session had reconnected automatically , without his knowledge .
“ We were in session , [ but ] the Internet dropped [ out ] .
My partner came out of the bathroom , I asked him how the prostheses were and I gave her a kiss , because 10 days ago she had a breast implant operation , ” said the father of three daughters @

AN ARGENTINIAN Lawmaker was torpedoed from the South American nations Congress after he ‘motorboated’ his partner during a debate session.
Juan Emilio Ameri was caught on camera kissing the breasts of his partner whilst he was Zooming into the Argentine parliament, local media reports.
The controversial lawmaker from Salta sparked outrage according to the Buenos Aires Times.
Juan Juan, not the Eighties band, put on a ‘scandalous’ show for his colleagues with a step to her left breast and a flick to her right.
In the scenes broadcast live on the giant video screen installed in the Chamber of Deputies, a woman was seen approaching the legislator for Salta Province and sat on his lap.
Ameri, who said the woman was his partner, is then seen touching her body, before pulling down her top and kissing her breast.
The 47-year-old Frente de Todos deputy attempted to explain away the controversy by claiming the sexual scenes were broadcast unwittingly, saying he did not think he was connected at the time.
“I’m very ashamed, [I feel] very bad,” Ameri told Radio Con Vos in an interview. “Here, throughout the interior of the country, the [Internet] connection is very bad.”
He claimed that the session had reconnected automatically, without his knowledge.
“We were in session, [but] the Internet dropped [out]. My partner came out of the bathroom, I asked him how the prostheses were and I gave her a kiss, because 10 days ago she had a breast implant operation,” said the father of three daughters.


politicalite--2020-09-25--GUN TERROR: Suspect Who Killed Croydon Cop ‘Linked to Terror’

A POLICE officer was shot dead at Croydon Police Station by a suspect known to Anti-Terror Police .
The officer was shot by a 23-year-old suspect who was been detained .
The officer was treated by Paramedics after the incident but died later in Hospital .
Met Police boss Cressida Dick said : “ This is a truly shocking incident in which one of our colleagues has lost his life in the most tragic circumstances .
My heart goes out to his family , direct colleagues and friends.
” “ We are currently supporting his family and also have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and those in the custody centre who witnessed the shooting .
“ When a colleague dies in the line of duty the shockwaves and sadness reverberates throughout the Met and our communities .
Policing is a family , within London and nationally , and we will all deeply mourn our colleague.
” “ We are in the early stages of the investigation and are still working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and we will provide further updates when we have them.
” A Met statement added : “ We are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer ’ s family and are supporting them with specialist officers .
“ No police firearms were discharged during the incident.
” Home Secretary Priti Patel said : “ I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that a Metropolitan Police Officer has been shot and killed in the line of duty .
“ My thoughts today are with his family , friends and policing colleagues in London and across the country .
“ This morning I spoke to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to express my condolences and to offer whatever support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigated .
“ This is a sad day for our country and another terrible reminder of how our police officers put themselves in danger each and every day to keep the rest of us safe.
” Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said : “ I am devastated by the news a Metropolitan Police officer has lost his life .
“ I was informed of this tragic incident by the Commissioner this morning , and my heart goes out to the family of this brave officer , who has paid the ultimate price for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident has been referred to Independent Office for Police Conduct watchdog which will lead an independent investigation .
The Met continues to investigate the officer ’ s murder .
The officer ’ s family are being told .


politicalite--2020-09-25--TERROR IN FRANCE: Two Injured in Paris ‘Knife Attack’ Near Former Charlie Hebdo HQ

TWO people were injured in a stabbing attack close to the former offices of the Charlie Hebdo magazine on Friday .
Two suspects were also said to be injured after madmen went on a knife rampage .
French news outlet Lefigaro reported that suspects were arrested on the steps of the Opera Bastille at around 12:45 p.m. “ He had traces of blood on his clothes.
” said the outlet .
A knife was also found outside a Paris Metro station .
Paris Police said two people were in ” absolute urgency “ , according to the Paris police headquarters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ .
An enlarged security perimeter has been put in place due to the presence of a suspicious package .
The central laboratory of the police headquarters is expected on site .
French Prime Minister spoke to the press on the scene of the attack and said : “ I first wanted to show my solidarity with the families of the victims and the work colleagues of these two journalists.
” “ The security and rescue services intervened very quickly to carry out their work .
This attack takes place in a symbolic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial of the outrageous attacks against Charlie Hebdo is taking place .
This is an opportunity for the government to express its attachment to press freedom and to affirm our full mobilization to the nation .
” added Jean Castex .

TWO people were injured in a stabbing attack close to the former offices of the Charlie Hebdo magazine on Friday.
Two suspects were also said to be injured after madmen went on a knife rampage.
French news outlet Lefigaro reported that suspects were arrested on the steps of the Opera Bastille at around 12:45 p.m.
“He had traces of blood on his clothes.” said the outlet.
A knife was also found outside a Paris Metro station.
WATCH: PARIS ATTACK
Paris Police said two people were in ” absolute urgency “, according to the Paris police headquarters, two others in ” relative urgency “.
An enlarged security perimeter has been put in place due to the presence of a suspicious package. The central laboratory of the police headquarters is expected on site.
French Prime Minister spoke to the press on the scene of the attack and said: “ I first wanted to show my solidarity with the families of the victims and the work colleagues of these two journalists.”
“The security and rescue services intervened very quickly to carry out their work. This attack takes place in a symbolic place at the same time that the trial of the outrageous attacks against Charlie Hebdo is taking place. This is an opportunity for the government to express its attachment to press freedom and to affirm our full mobilization to the nation. ” added Jean Castex.
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politicalite--2020-09-26--POLICE LIVES MATTER: Tributes paid to Matiu Ratana, the Met Police officer SHOT at in Croydon

TRIBUTES have been paid to a brave Metropolitan Police officer who was killed by a man known to Terror authorities .
Sgt Matiu Ratana , 54 , died in hospital after the gunman , who was being detained , opened fire at Croydon Custody Centre in south London during the early hours of Friday .
The officer , also known as Matt , joined the force in 1991 .
One friend said the officer was looking forward to retirement and told the PA news agency : “ I think he earned his stripes , if you ask me.
” Metropolitan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a long-serving and “ much-loved ” officer .
She described him as “ big in stature , big in heart , friendly , capable , a lovely man and highly respected by his colleagues ” .
He leaves behind a partner and an adult son from a previous relationship .
Sgt Ratana , originally from Hawke ’ s Bay in New Zealand , came to London in 1989 , two years before joining the force .
Met Police boss Cressida detailed his career in the Metropolitan Police , starting as the captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a constable on the streets of the West End and Westminster .
He later worked with the Territorial Support Group across London and in Hillingdon .
A former colleague of Sgt Ratana ’ s , John Davies , said the officer was a “ proud Maori ” .
Mr Davies , 58 , worked with Sgt Ratana for the Metropolitan Police from 2002 to 2004 .
He told the Press Association : “ He was a truly remarkable , strong and unique individual.
” “ He would have left an impression on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was a great guy and will be sorely missed.
” Sgt Ratana was promoted to sergeant in 2010 , before moving to Croydon in 2015 .
Dame Cressida described the keen rugby player as a “ leader in his sport ” .
She continued : “ He was very well known locally and he will be remembered so fondly in Croydon and missed there , as well as in the Met and in the rugby world.
” Sgt Ratana was the head coach of East Grinstead Rugby Club .
The club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and president , Andy Poole , said they were “ utterly devastated ” .
They said : “ Matt was an inspiring and much-loved figure at the club and there are truly no words to describe how we are feeling.
” The officer was also described as “ an inspiration ” by a friend who knew him from playing rugby together at the club .
The 27-year-old friend , who would only give his name as Paul , told PA : “ We all looked to him – on the field or off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The man was a machine .
He went from training with us last night to come to his shift work here in Croydon .
He would do that week in and week out .
“ He bought into the whole family atmosphere that we had at the club .
“ A few of my team-mates ( on hearing about his death ) are just not sure how to take it.
” England Rugby tweeted : “ Our thoughts and those of the entire rugby family are with the family and friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at @ RugbyEGRFC who gave so much to our sport.
” England rugby player Danny Care tweeted : “ This is awful .
All my thoughts and prayers with Matt ’ s family and friends.
” Community police officer Jacqueline Kufuor told PA “ Sgt Ratana was a lovely guy ” and “ the nicest man I have ever met ” .
She said : “ He was a very lovely man .
He was such a nice man .
When he sees you , he would just stand and talk to you @ @

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a brave Metropolitan Police officer who was killed by a man known to Terror authorities.
Sgt Matiu Ratana, 54, died in hospital after the gunman, who was being detained, opened fire at Croydon Custody Centre in south London during the early hours of Friday.
The officer, also known as Matt, joined the force in 1991.
One friend said the officer was looking forward to retirement and told the PA news agency: “I think he earned his stripes, if you ask me.”
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said he was a long-serving and “much-loved” officer.
She described him as “big in stature, big in heart, friendly, capable, a lovely man and highly respected by his colleagues”.
He leaves behind a partner and an adult son from a previous relationship.
Sgt Ratana, originally from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand, came to London in 1989, two years before joining the force.
Met Police boss Cressida detailed his career in the Metropolitan Police, starting as the captain of his recruit training class before working as a constable on the streets of the West End and Westminster.
He later worked with the Territorial Support Group across London and in Hillingdon.
A former colleague of Sgt Ratana’s, John Davies, said the officer was a “proud Maori”.
Mr Davies, 58, worked with Sgt Ratana for the Metropolitan Police from 2002 to 2004.
He told the Press Association: “He was a truly remarkable, strong and unique individual.”
“He would have left an impression on all those he came into contact with. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed.”
Sgt Ratana was promoted to sergeant in 2010, before moving to Croydon in 2015.
Dame Cressida described the keen rugby player as a “leader in his sport”.
She continued: “He was very well known locally and he will be remembered so fondly in Croydon and missed there, as well as in the Met and in the rugby world.”
Sgt Ratana was the head coach of East Grinstead Rugby Club. The club’s chairman, Bob Marsh, and president, Andy Poole, said they were “utterly devastated”.
They said: “Matt was an inspiring and much-loved figure at the club and there are truly no words to describe how we are feeling.”
The officer was also described as “an inspiration” by a friend who knew him from playing rugby together at the club.
The 27-year-old friend, who would only give his name as Paul, told PA: “We all looked to him – on the field or off the rugby field… losing that is big.
“The man was a machine. He went from training with us last night to come to his shift work here in Croydon. He would do that week in and week out.
“He bought into the whole family atmosphere that we had at the club.
“A few of my team-mates (on hearing about his death) are just not sure how to take it.”
England Rugby tweeted: “Our thoughts and those of the entire rugby family are with the family and friends of Sergeant Matt Ratana. Head Coach at @RugbyEGRFC who gave so much to our sport.”
England rugby player Danny Care tweeted: “This is awful. All my thoughts and prayers with Matt’s family and friends.”
Community police officer Jacqueline Kufuor told PA “Sgt Ratana was a lovely guy” and “the nicest man I have ever met”.
She said: “He was a very lovely man. He was such a nice man. When he sees you, he would just stand and talk to you.”


politicalite--2020-09-26--WATCH LIVE: Anti-Vaxxers and Covid-19 Deniers Hold Rally in London For Second Week

COVID-19 Deniers , Anti-Lockdown protesters and Anti-Vaxxers are gathering in London ’ s Trafalgar Square to demonstrate against measures imposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to curb the pandemic , despite cases sky-rocketing to 6,874 and death toll has increased by 34 in the past 24 hours .
Conspiracy theorist David Icke among others are speaking to the crowd in London ’ s Trafalgar Square .
Last week more than 103k tuned in to Politicalite ’ s LIVE & UNCENSORED coverage as thousands of protesters joined demonstrations around Westminster and Trafalgar Square , some of the protesters clashed with police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ll be LIVE again later today from 11.30am .
Organisers of the event say they do not consent to social distancing measures , the obligatory use of masks , potentially mandatory vaccinations , and the use of tracking and tracing systems , as well as 5G signals , among others .
The UK has seen a sharp rise of infection cases in recent days , with the government responding with a series of measures including ban on social gatherings of more than six people , limited opening hours for pubs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff and non-seated costumers , among others .
The measures are in effect in England , Scotland , and Wales and those who don ’ t follow the rules are subject to fines starting from £200 pounds .
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THOUSANDS of Anti-Lockdown Protesters joined Anti-Vaxxers and Conspiracy Theorists in London’s Trafalgar Square on Saturday to demonstrate against measures imposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to curb the pandemic, despite cases sky-rocketing to 6,874 and the UK death toll increasing by 34 in the past 24 hours.
Conspiracy theorist David Icke among others spoke to the crowd before Met Police disrupted the peaceful event attacking peaceful protesters and leaving some with blood on their faces. Signs against vaccination and could also be seen in the protest.
Last week more than 103k tuned in to Politicalite’s LIVE & UNCENSORED coverage as thousands of protesters joined demonstrations around Westminster and Trafalgar Square, some of the protesters clashed with police and more than 30 were arrested.
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Organisers of the event said they do not consent to social distancing measures, the obligatory use of masks, potentially mandatory vaccinations, and the use of tracking and tracing systems, as well as 5G signals, among others.
The event started at 12pm and has passed off peacefully so far, with no major reports of violence.
Met Police, to their credit stood down riot cops, and so far and a softer police presence has been presented at the event. It is yet to be seen wether a stronger police response will be sent in when the crowds are required to disperse.
The UK has seen a sharp rise of infection cases in recent days, with the government responding with a series of measures including ban on social gatherings of more than six people, limited opening hours for pubs and restaurants, face masks compulsory for bar staff and non-seated costumers, among others.
The measures are in effect in England, Scotland, and Wales and those who don’t follow the rules are subject to fines starting from £200 pounds.
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COVID-19 IS A VERY REAL THREAT TO LIFE AND WE URGE THE PUBLIC TO STAY HOME , STAY SAFE AND FOLLOW GOVERNMENT HEALTH ADVICE.
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politicalite--2020-09-26--END OF THE LINE: 1,000 Arrested in NCA County Lines Crackdown

COUNTY Lines drug networks have been targeted in a week of law enforcement activity across the UK .
The activity was coordinated by the Home Office funded National County Lines Coordination Centre , which is jointly run by the National Police Chiefs ’ Council ( NPCC ) and National Crime Agency .
Between Monday 14 and 20 September , as a result of operations carried out by police forces and Regional Organised Crime Units ( ROCUs ) : • None 102 devices being used to operate County Lines were seized • None There were 69 referrals to the National Referral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims of human trafficking/modern slavery • None Drugs worth more than £1 million were recovered , including £876,000 of cocaine , £87,000 of crack cocaine and £234,000 of heroin In addition , four men were arrested as part of an NCA-led international operation that stopped a massive haul of deadly Class A drugs from reaching the UK streets .
More than a tonne of heroin and morphine derivatives were recovered from a container ship after it docked at the port of Felixstowe .
The haul would be worth around £21 million to organised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of £120 million at street level .
Heroin is typically supplied via County Lines dealing .
The week of intensification is just one part of the law enforcement response to tackling County Lines .
In the last year alone , NCA activity in the UK and around the world to target organised crime groups has led to the seizure of 132 tonnes of cocaine and five tonnes of heroin .
Police forces and ROCUs continuously undertake activity to track down offenders , close down lines , and safeguard victims .
More than 3,600 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in County Lines since November 2019 .
Nikki Holland , NCA County Lines lead and Director of Investigations , said : “ The violence , exploitation and utter misery caused by County Lines networks can be felt all the way from the top of the chain in the countries where the drugs are produced , right to the bottom on the streets of the UK .
“ The NCA targets the international organised criminal groups who smuggle the drugs into the country that are then filtered down to the children being forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By focusing on those at the top of the chain and effectively cutting the head off the snake , we reduce drug supply to the UK , making it an unviable business for the criminals involved .
“ The joint approach with policing and our international partners allows us to mount our coordinated attack from all angles , and to disrupt firearms supply , money laundering , corruption , people trafficking , and other violent and exploitative crime that these groups are also involved in.
” Tackling violence in all its forms is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort has been invested in understanding how those involved in County Lines contribute to violent crime across the UK .
This stark link between drugs and violence is further evident in the results achieved by forces and ROCUs throughout the intensification week .
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Graham McNulty , the NPCC lead for County Lines , said : “ Through significant efforts across policing we are beginning to turn what may have previously been considered a low risk , high reward enterprise on its head .
Forces are working more closely on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have closed down a large number of the most violent lines in the UK .
“ By targeting those at the centre of County Lines , we not only disrupt the criminal network , but we prevent other criminality including serious violence from occurring .
We are putting a spotlight on those responsible for coordinating widespread drug supply , and making them vulnerable to capture .
“ County Lines causes misery for communities and it is absolutely right we continue targeting those responsible .
The results from this week alone show policing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public and bringing criminals to justice.
” Home Secretary Priti Patel said : “ I will not tolerate County Lines drugs gangs terrorising our communities and exploiting young people , which is why I have made tackling this threat a priority .
“ I saw first-hand one of the operations last week and the results of this latest crackdown are hugely impressive .
They send a clear message to criminals that law enforcement is coming after them .
“ I will continue to back the police in their fight to roll up these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment in this crucial work.
” Anyone with concerns about County Lines can speak to local police on 101 or call 999 in an emergency .
If you would rather stay anonymous you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
If you are a young person who is worried about being involved in County Lines , or knows someone who is , you can contact www.fearless.org who allow you to pass on information about crime anonymously .

COUNTY Lines drug networks have been targeted in a week of law enforcement activity across the UK.
The activity was coordinated by the Home Office funded National County Lines Coordination Centre, which is jointly run by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and National Crime Agency.
Between Monday 14 and 20 September, as a result of operations carried out by police forces and Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCUs):
1,041 arrests were made
1,551 vulnerable people were engaged for safeguarding purposes
861 cuckooed addresses were visited
102 devices being used to operate County Lines were seized
There were 69 referrals to the National Referral Mechanism, which assesses individuals as potential victims of human trafficking/modern slavery
£526,000 in cash was seized
Drugs worth more than £1 million were recovered, including £876,000 of cocaine, £87,000 of crack cocaine and £234,000 of heroin
196 weapons were seized, including 130 knives, 18 firearms, 5 samurai swords, and 10 knuckledusters
In addition, four men were arrested as part of an NCA-led international operation that stopped a massive haul of deadly Class A drugs from reaching the UK streets.
More than a tonne of heroin and morphine derivatives were recovered from a container ship after it docked at the port of Felixstowe.
The haul would be worth around £21 million to organised criminals at wholesale, and in excess of £120 million at street level. Heroin is typically supplied via County Lines dealing.
The week of intensification is just one part of the law enforcement response to tackling County Lines.
In the last year alone, NCA activity in the UK and around the world to target organised crime groups has led to the seizure of 132 tonnes of cocaine and five tonnes of heroin.
Police forces and ROCUs continuously undertake activity to track down offenders, close down lines, and safeguard victims. More than 3,600 people have now been arrested for being involved in County Lines since November 2019.
Nikki Holland, NCA County Lines lead and Director of Investigations, said: “The violence, exploitation and utter misery caused by County Lines networks can be felt all the way from the top of the chain in the countries where the drugs are produced, right to the bottom on the streets of the UK.
“The NCA targets the international organised criminal groups who smuggle the drugs into the country that are then filtered down to the children being forced to transport them across the UK. By focusing on those at the top of the chain and effectively cutting the head off the snake, we reduce drug supply to the UK, making it an unviable business for the criminals involved.
“The joint approach with policing and our international partners allows us to mount our coordinated attack from all angles, and to disrupt firearms supply, money laundering, corruption, people trafficking, and other violent and exploitative crime that these groups are also involved in.”
Tackling violence in all its forms is an absolute priority for policing and significant effort has been invested in understanding how those involved in County Lines contribute to violent crime across the UK. This stark link between drugs and violence is further evident in the results achieved by forces and ROCUs throughout the intensification week.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Graham McNulty, the NPCC lead for County Lines, said: “Through significant efforts across policing we are beginning to turn what may have previously been considered a low risk, high reward enterprise on its head. Forces are working more closely on the disruption of County Lines than ever before and have closed down a large number of the most violent lines in the UK.
“By targeting those at the centre of County Lines, we not only disrupt the criminal network, but we prevent other criminality including serious violence from occurring. We are putting a spotlight on those responsible for coordinating widespread drug supply, and making them vulnerable to capture.
“County Lines causes misery for communities and it is absolutely right we continue targeting those responsible. The results from this week alone show policing’s unwavering commitment to protecting the public and bringing criminals to justice.”
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “I will not tolerate County Lines drugs gangs terrorising our communities and exploiting young people, which is why I have made tackling this threat a priority.
“I saw first-hand one of the operations last week and the results of this latest crackdown are hugely impressive. They send a clear message to criminals that law enforcement is coming after them.
“I will continue to back the police in their fight to roll up these gangs, including through our £25 million investment in this crucial work.”
Anyone with concerns about County Lines can speak to local police on 101 or call 999 in an emergency. If you would rather stay anonymous you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
If you are a young person who is worried about being involved in County Lines, or knows someone who is, you can contact www.fearless.org who allow you to pass on information about crime anonymously.


politicalite--2020-09-26--PARTY LIKE IT’S COVID-1984! Bozza’s 10pm Curfew Leads To Covid CHAOS in Capital

SCENES of mass gathering in central London caused uproar online as the government ’ s 10pm curfew results in the flooding of the streets of major cities in the UK as everybody leaves pubs and restaurants at the same time .
Videos have been circulating on social media of places such as Oxford Circus as thousands converge to the streets as the government announced a nationwide 10pm curfew to combat the rising rates of Covid-19 across the country .
However , a lack of foresight on the government ’ s behalf led to rather ironic scenes across the country instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after having to leave pubs and restaurants , with videos showing no social distancing or mask wearing whatsoever on the streets .
Naturally , people nationwide are upset by this , as the tackling of the virus certainly will not have been aided by the large crowds that will now regularly form post-curfew across Britain .
Even MPs have been rather distressed by this , including Tobias Ellwood , member of parliament for Bournemouth East , who tweeted “ we need to re-visit this ” , sparking some to suggest that a possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cards in the near future .
Nevertheless , the government must right this wrong and figure a way to ensure that we can safely go about our lives without harming the infection rate , or alternatively , scrap the lockdowns completely and instead allow the virus to take its ’ natural course .
Both options must be considered properly , but decisive action is paramount .
More unsettling scenes broke out in Oxford Circus , where an alleged street party emerged post-curfew .
To top it all off , the emergence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disturbing new measure brought in by the government , has received public backlash , with images of marshals peering through windows and letterboxes , ensuring that citizens are not breaking lockdown rules in the privacy of their own homes .
The thought of a man in a blue vest peering through your windows at 10pm is certainly not a thought that evokes confidence in my government .
Furthermore , talk of employing the army to enforce lockdown locally in high risk areas has been a matter of discussion , a possibility that should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In these uncertain times , our leaders must act accordingly to ensure that the vulnerable are kept safe , but the populous is kept free .

SCENES of mass gathering in central London caused uproar online as the government’s 10pm curfew results in the flooding of the streets of major cities in the UK as everybody leaves pubs and restaurants at the same time.
Videos have been circulating on social media of places such as Oxford Circus as thousands converge to the streets as the government announced a nationwide 10pm curfew to combat the rising rates of Covid-19 across the country.
However, a lack of foresight on the government’s behalf led to rather ironic scenes across the country instead, as people made their way home after having to leave pubs and restaurants, with videos showing no social distancing or mask wearing whatsoever on the streets.
Naturally, people nationwide are upset by this, as the tackling of the virus certainly will not have been aided by the large crowds that will now regularly form post-curfew across Britain.
(10pm curfew just meant everyone rolling out onto the streets and onto the tubes at the same time and it was the busiest I’ve seen central London in months) pic.twitter.com/7oWKH5APNG — Kirsty Lewis (@kirstylewis6) September 24, 2020
Even MPs have been rather distressed by this, including Tobias Ellwood, member of parliament for Bournemouth East, who tweeted “we need to re-visit this”, sparking some to suggest that a possible amendment to the curfew may be on the cards in the near future.
Nevertheless, the government must right this wrong and figure a way to ensure that we can safely go about our lives without harming the infection rate, or alternatively, scrap the lockdowns completely and instead allow the virus to take its’ natural course. Both options must be considered properly, but decisive action is paramount.
More unsettling scenes broke out in Oxford Circus, where an alleged street party emerged post-curfew.
Day two of a 10pm curfew: Oxford Circus has turned into an impromptu party pic.twitter.com/YTCVdf3GAl — Charlie Haynes (@charliehtweets) September 25, 2020
To top it all off, the emergence of “Covid Marshals”, a rather disturbing new measure brought in by the government, has received public backlash, with images of marshals peering through windows and letterboxes, ensuring that citizens are not breaking lockdown rules in the privacy of their own homes.
The thought of a man in a blue vest peering through your windows at 10pm is certainly not a thought that evokes confidence in my government.
Furthermore, talk of employing the army to enforce lockdown locally in high risk areas has been a matter of discussion, a possibility that should startle even the most loyal of Conservatives.
In these uncertain times, our leaders must act accordingly to ensure that the vulnerable are kept safe, but the populous is kept free.


politicalite--2020-09-26--CALL THE COPS! Covid Hoaxers, Anti-Vaxxers and Anti-Lockdown Protesters CLASH with Police in Trafalg

CALL THE COPS! Covid Hoaxers, Anti-Vaxxers and Anti-Lockdown Protesters CLASH with Police in Trafalgar Square

LONDON was once again the scene of another set of protests by disgruntled citizens who fear a second lockdown being imminent .
Politicalite was on the scene as Anti-Vaxxers and Covid-19 ‘ Scamdemic ’ Deniers and Anti-Lockdown protesters clashed with Police The protesters voiced opposition to the governments ’ continued lockdown and curfews , with thousands gathering demanding freedom from government restrictions .
The event saw the conspiracy-nut David Icke who claims to be the Son of God address the crowd who held signs claiming Covid was a ‘ HOAX ’ .
Met Police were accused of ‘ attacking peaceful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their faces .
Signs against vaccination and could also be seen in the protest .
Frustration with the governments ’ Stop-Go system of persistent lockdowns and subsequent business closures in some areas has led to many believing the government has not handled the alleged second wave very well at all .
Returning to normality is what is on the minds of most people in the UK , but the perpetual cycle of lockdown and reopening leave many feeling unsure whether the lockdowns are in fact a net benefit .
With this in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by many who share this view .
Chants of “ freedom ” have echoed throughout central London , signs are being held , and unrest is rife .
David Kurten , a member of the London Assembly and prominent anti-lockdown activist , was alleged to be present too .
Alongside those protesting a possible second lockdown , there have been a number of Covid-sceptics and conspiracy theorists present too .
There was a protestor noted to have been carrying a sign calling for the resignation of the government ’ s SAGE advisors and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoax .
The police responded to the mass gatherings , with minor confrontations occurring and riot gear present .
Some minor confrontations have occurred on both sides .
There have been instances of crowds pushing back walls of police , and many arrests have been witnessed .
Things were particularly heated when protestors encountered police in riot gear , despite attendees regarding this as a peaceful protest .
Met Police responded to the protests , taken from an excerpt from the Daily Mail ’ s coverage , stating : “ It is important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of a global pandemic , and these changes have been introduced to help control the spread of the virus.
” Organisers of the event said they do not consent to social distancing measures , the obligatory use of masks , potentially mandatory vaccinations , and the use of tracking and tracing systems , as well as 5G signals , among others .
Protesters have now moved to Hyde Park – with further clashes with Police taking place off-camera .
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COVID-19 IS A VERY REAL THREAT TO LIFE AND WE URGE THE PUBLIC TO STAY HOME , STAY SAFE AND FOLLOW GOVERNMENT HEALTH ADVICE .
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LONDON was once again the scene of another set of protests by disgruntled citizens who fear a second lockdown being imminent. Politicalite was on the scene as Anti-Vaxxers and Covid-19 ‘Scamdemic’ Deniers and Anti-Lockdown protesters clashed with Police
The protesters voiced opposition to the governments’ continued lockdown and curfews, with thousands gathering demanding freedom from government restrictions.
The event saw the conspiracy-nut David Icke who claims to be the Son of God address the crowd who held signs claiming Covid was a ‘HOAX’.
Met Police were accused of ‘attacking peaceful protesters’ and leaving some with blood on their faces.
Signs against vaccination and could also be seen in the protest.
Frustration with the governments’ Stop-Go system of persistent lockdowns and subsequent business closures in some areas has led to many believing the government has not handled the alleged second wave very well at all.
Returning to normality is what is on the minds of most people in the UK, but the perpetual cycle of lockdown and reopening leave many feeling unsure whether the lockdowns are in fact a net benefit.
With this in mind, Trafalgar Square has been populated by many who share this view. Chants of “freedom” have echoed throughout central London, signs are being held, and unrest is rife.
David Kurten, a member of the London Assembly and prominent anti-lockdown activist, was alleged to be present too.
Alongside those protesting a possible second lockdown, there have been a number of Covid-sceptics and conspiracy theorists present too.
There was a protestor noted to have been carrying a sign calling for the resignation of the government’s SAGE advisors and several other protestors calling the virus a hoax.
The police responded to the mass gatherings, with minor confrontations occurring and riot gear present. Some minor confrontations have occurred on both sides.
There have been instances of crowds pushing back walls of police, and many arrests have been witnessed. Things were particularly heated when protestors encountered police in riot gear, despite attendees regarding this as a peaceful protest.
Met Police responded to the protests, taken from an excerpt from the Daily Mail’s coverage, stating: “It is important to remember that we are still in the middle of a global pandemic, and these changes have been introduced to help control the spread of the virus.”
Organisers of the event said they do not consent to social distancing measures, the obligatory use of masks, potentially mandatory vaccinations, and the use of tracking and tracing systems, as well as 5G signals, among others.
Protesters have now moved to Hyde Park – with further clashes with Police taking place off-camera.
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COVID-19 IS A VERY REAL THREAT TO LIFE AND WE URGE THE PUBLIC TO STAY HOME , STAY SAFE AND FOLLOW GOVERNMENT HEALTH ADVICE.
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politicalite--2020-09-26--REPLAY: Anti-Lockdown Protesters, Anti-Vaxxers and Covid-19 Deniers Hold Rally in London For Second

REPLAY: Anti-Lockdown Protesters, Anti-Vaxxers and Covid-19 Deniers Hold Rally in London For Second Week

THOUSANDS of Anti-Lockdown Protesters joined Anti-Vaxxers and Conspiracy Theorists in London ’ s Trafalgar Square on Saturday to demonstrate against measures imposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to curb the pandemic , despite cases sky-rocketing to 6,874 and the UK death toll increasing by 34 in the past 24 hours .
Conspiracy theorist David Icke among others spoke to the crowd before Met Police disrupted the peaceful event attacking peaceful protesters and leaving some with blood on their faces .
Signs against vaccination and could also be seen in the protest .
Last week more than 103k tuned in to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as thousands of protesters joined demonstrations around Westminster and Trafalgar Square , some of the protesters clashed with police and more than 30 were arrested .
Organisers of the event said they do not consent to social distancing measures , the obligatory use of masks , potentially mandatory vaccinations , and the use of tracking and tracing systems , as well as 5G signals , among others .
The event started at 12pm and has passed off peacefully so far , with no major reports of violence .
Met Police , to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far and a softer police presence has been presented at the event .
It is yet to be seen wether a stronger police response will be sent in when the crowds are required to disperse .
The UK has seen a sharp rise of infection cases in recent days , with the government responding with a series of measures including ban on social gatherings of more than six people , limited opening hours for pubs and restaurants , face masks compulsory for bar staff and non-seated costumers , among others .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland , and Wales and those who don ’ t follow the rules are subject to fines starting from £200 pounds .
NEITHER POLITICALITE OR NEWS WORLDWIDE HAS ANY CONNECTION TO THE FREEDOM RALLY OR ITS ORGANISERS AND WE DO NOT ENDORSE UNAUTHORISED PROTESTS FOLLOWING THE GOVERNMENT ’ S ‘ RULE OF SIX ’ LAW .
COVID-19 IS A VERY REAL THREAT TO LIFE AND WE URGE THE PUBLIC TO STAY HOME , STAY SAFE AND FOLLOW GOVERNMENT HEALTH ADVICE .
WHILST WE SUPPORT AN OPEN DEBATE ON VACCINATION AND MEDICATION , NEITHER @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THEORIES .


politicalite--2020-09-28--LOCK-CLOWN: Boris Moots BANNING Socialising in North as MPs Bar EXEMPT from 10PM Curfew

MINISTERS are planning to BAN Socialising in Northern Britain despite making their own Bar on the Parliamentary Estate ‘ Exempt ’ from 10pm closing-time curfews and Track and Trace regulations .
The Times of London has reported that Ministers have drawn up “ Emergency Legislation ” that would BAN all socializing in Pubs and Restaurants – amid the recent surge in the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases .
The Times ’ report claims that the new lockdown measures put forward a complete closure for all pubs , restaurants and bars for ‘ two weeks ’ initially .
Households would also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in any indoor location where they were not already under the order .
The Sun also quoted a spokesperson for London Mayor Sadiq Khan while saying , “ London is at a very worrying tipping point right now .
We ’ re seeing a sharp rise in 111 calls , hospital admissions , and patients in ICU.
” “ Whilst Londoners have made incredible collective sacrifices to reduce the spread of Covid-19 , the number of cases is now rising steeply again and we have to take immediate action to get the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News reported that high-end Bolton restaurant and bar Retreat who have three sites in the Town with a ban on bars and restaurants opening – the only place in Greater Manchester to have such measures .
The boss of Retreat has written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock asking why Bolton is being subjected to different rules .
He also urged owners of other Restaurants , bars and pubs in Bolton who have been closed for three weeks to “ Write to Matt Hancock ” to voice concern .
Richard Hibbert , the director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are just being ignored .
David Greenhalgh and the MPs Chris Green and Mark Logan have been pushing for restrictions to change .
“ They have been saying that Bolton needs to be put on a level playing field .
But unfortunately the national government aren ’ t taking any notice .
“ We were told to close because Bolton had the highest rate , we had exceeded 120 cases per 100,000 .
“ But now there are 26 other boroughs who have higher rates then this and their hospitality businesses haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like one rule for us and one rule for everyone else , we have been left hung out to dry.
” “ It ’ s totally unjust .
They seem to be ignoring everyone in Manchester ; the MPs , the Mayor , the papers , they ’ re not taking any notice .
“ What we want is to be able to open until 10pm like the rest of the country , or ensure that other boroughs with high rates have to close businesses like us.
” “ We ’ ve got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bills to pay , we have furlough payments to pay.
” “ How do they expect us to fund this when we have no money coming in.
” “ There ’ s a grant which gives you £1,000 for every three weeks you are closed.
” “ Well , 10 % of our payroll is four grand .
These are not zero cost businesses.
” “ Somewhere like Retreat is well established , so we should be ok at least until Christmas , but this will be the end for other businesses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either.
” What do YOU think ?
SHARE and COMMENT .

MINISTERS are planning to BAN Socialising in Northern Britain despite making their own Bar on the Parliamentary Estate ‘Exempt’ from 10pm closing-time curfews and Track and Trace regulations.
The Times of London has reported that Ministers have drawn up “Emergency Legislation” that would BAN all socializing in Pubs and Restaurants – amid the recent surge in the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.
The Times’ report claims that the new lockdown measures put forward a complete closure for all pubs, restaurants and bars for ‘two weeks’ initially.
Households would also be banned indefinitely from meeting each other in any indoor location where they were not already under the order.
The Sun also quoted a spokesperson for London Mayor Sadiq Khan while saying, “London is at a very worrying tipping point right now. We’re seeing a sharp rise in 111 calls, hospital admissions, and patients in ICU.”
“Whilst Londoners have made incredible collective sacrifices to reduce the spread of Covid-19, the number of cases is now rising steeply again and we have to take immediate action to get the virus back under control.”
BOLTON BAR STARTS CAMPAIGN TO OPEN PUBS
The Bolton Evening News reported that high-end Bolton restaurant and bar Retreat who have three sites in the Town with a ban on bars and restaurants opening – the only place in Greater Manchester to have such measures.
The boss of Retreat has written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock asking why Bolton is being subjected to different rules.
He also urged owners of other Restaurants, bars and pubs in Bolton who have been closed for three weeks to “Write to Matt Hancock” to voice concern.
Richard Hibbert, the director of Retreat, said: “We are just being ignored. David Greenhalgh and the MPs Chris Green and Mark Logan have been pushing for restrictions to change.
“They have been saying that Bolton needs to be put on a level playing field. But unfortunately the national government aren’t taking any notice.
“We were told to close because Bolton had the highest rate, we had exceeded 120 cases per 100,000.
“But now there are 26 other boroughs who have higher rates then this and their hospitality businesses haven’t closed.
“It just feels like one rule for us and one rule for everyone else, we have been left hung out to dry.”
“It’s totally unjust. They seem to be ignoring everyone in Manchester; the MPs, the Mayor, the papers, they’re not taking any notice.
“What we want is to be able to open until 10pm like the rest of the country, or ensure that other boroughs with high rates have to close businesses like us.”
“We’ve got 70 staff to pay, we have bills to pay, we have furlough payments to pay.”
“How do they expect us to fund this when we have no money coming in.”
“There’s a grant which gives you £1,000 for every three weeks you are closed.”
“Well, 10% of our payroll is four grand. These are not zero cost businesses.”
“Somewhere like Retreat is well established, so we should be ok at least until Christmas, but this will be the end for other businesses, and Retreat can’t last forever either.”
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politicalite--2020-09-28--I’M TOO SEXY FOR A MASK! Right Said Fred-om as PICS Emerge of 90s Pop Stars at Freedom Rally

NINETIES Pop band Right Said Fred were hailed as ‘ Fabulous Freedom Fighters ’ by Anti-Lockdown protesters after pics emerged of the pair at Saturday ’ s ‘ Freedom Rally ’ in Trafalgar Square .
The rally that saw guest speakers including David Icke and Piers Corbyn opposed Lockdown , Mandatory Masks , Mandatory Vaxxinations , Tack and Trace and mentioned the unproven 5G conspiracy .
Right Said Fred , real-names Fred and Richard Fairbrassare are so far the most notable ‘ celebrity ’ figures to attend an anti-Lockdown event in the UK .
Pro-Lockdown Wokies accused the group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with some joking they should rename as ‘ Far-Right Said Fred ’ .
Those on the Anti-Lockdown Freedom side branded the duo as “ Fabulous Freedom Fighters ” for stepping out of the woke mainstream bubble and showing support for a controversial alternative viewpoint .
The pro-LGBT band , who have been compared to fictitious EastEnd hardmen Phil and Grant Mitchell had some serious shade for the Twitter trolls attacking them for voicing a non-boring opinion .
“ If the best you ’ ve got is Far Right Said Fred , Deeply Shitty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bald Cunts or twats then don ’ t be surprised if you ’ re blocked for being predictable and boring.
” said Right Said Fred .
They also highlighted the silence from their detractors and the Media when they fundraise for Charitable causes .
“ When we ’ re fundraising for the Royal Marsden Hospital , which we do annually our [ Twitter ] time line is quiet.
” “ However , we go to a protest and everyone loses their collective shit .
Funny that ” Right Said , Fred.. or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group defended thier appearance at the rally .
“ the freds are our friends .
our personal opinion : we prefer people to remain uncensored .
we can listen , but should respond responsibly .
how difficult is that ?
we do not like shackles .
if you do not like something , say it.
” Politicalite has contacted Right Said Fred for comment .
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NINETIES Pop band Right Said Fred were hailed as ‘Fabulous Freedom Fighters’ by Anti-Lockdown protesters after pics emerged of the pair at Saturday’s ‘Freedom Rally’ in Trafalgar Square.
The rally that saw guest speakers including David Icke and Piers Corbyn opposed Lockdown, Mandatory Masks, Mandatory Vaxxinations, Tack and Trace and mentioned the unproven 5G conspiracy.
Right Said Fred, real-names Fred and Richard Fairbrassare are so far the most notable ‘celebrity’ figures to attend an anti-Lockdown event in the UK.
Pro-Lockdown Wokies accused the group of doing ‘Anything To Stay Relevant’ with some joking they should rename as ‘Far-Right Said Fred’.
Those on the Anti-Lockdown Freedom side branded the duo as “Fabulous Freedom Fighters” for stepping out of the woke mainstream bubble and showing support for a controversial alternative viewpoint.
The pro-LGBT band, who have been compared to fictitious EastEnd hardmen Phil and Grant Mitchell had some serious shade for the Twitter trolls attacking them for voicing a non-boring opinion.
“If the best you’ve got is Far Right Said Fred, Deeply Shitty, Too Sexy For my Mask, Bald Cunts or twats then don’t be surprised if you’re blocked for being predictable and boring.” said Right Said Fred.
https://twitter.com/TheFreds/status/1310318352112521216
They also highlighted the silence from their detractors and the Media when they fundraise for Charitable causes.
“When we’re fundraising for the Royal Marsden Hospital, which we do annually our [Twitter] time line is quiet.”
“However, we go to a protest and everyone loses their collective shit. Funny that” Right Said, Fred.. or the other one?
When we’re fundraising for the Royal Marsden Hospital, which we do annually our time line is quiet. However, we go to a protest and everyone loses their collective shit. Funny that ? — Right Said Fred (@TheFreds) September 27, 2020
One friend close to the group defended thier appearance at the rally.
“the freds are our friends. our personal opinion: we prefer people to remain uncensored. we can listen, but should respond responsibly. how difficult is that? we do not like shackles. if you do not like something, say it.”
In a statement, a spokesperson for the band told Politicalite said: “Right Said Fred are not anti-mask, they are pro-thinking for one’s self, pro-free speech and pro-right of assembly.”
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COVID-19 IS A VERY REAL THREAT TO LIFE AND WE URGE THE PUBLIC TO STAY HOME , STAY SAFE AND FOLLOW GOVERNMENT HEALTH ADVICE.
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politicalite--2020-09-29--RED WALL REVOLT: We’ll DROP Support For Boris Unless He Stops His Assault on the Red Wall

POLITICALITE will drop support for Boris Johnson and actively start campaigning for a new Tory leader or an alternative to the Tories if his failing Government doesn ’ t get it ’ s act together in it ’ s over-the-top response to COVID-19 .
We are calling on Boris to re-open Bolton ’ s damaged hospitality sector and are telling him to STOP his Red Wall Assault – or he will risk losing the votes he lent from Labour in the 2019 election .
We have been inundated with emails and letters from Red Wall Voters who are fuming with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with many angry over his swaft of draconian new laws that are curbing the civil liberties of millions of Britions in the guise of protecting the NHS amid the Corona .
Boris has admitted himself that he lent votes from Labour voters in the December 2019 election – but now his Government has issued an assault on the Red Wall North that he broke in December by issuing strict new local lockdowns that could see millions of ex-Labour voters return to the Labour Party .
In December 2019 he thanked the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his own words “ leant us their vote.
” Boris now risks having the shortest political loan in history unless he stops his Northern assault .
He ’ s already caused anger in Bolton – that now has a Tory Majority with 2 out of 3 MPs being from the Conservative Party by closing the hospitality sector thanks to his Corona clusterf*ck .
It ’ s getting incredibly hard to defend his record on Coronavirus – and unless Boris ends his Northern Covid Crackdown – we will no longer support him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Red Wall all already revolting over Boris ’ new lockdown on the North East .
They have called for Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance to be SACKED for ‘ terrifying ’ the nation .
The Daily Mail reported that Boris could now face a ‘ Red Wall Revolt ’ by Tory MPs representing the North over his ‘ Lockdown by the backdoor ’ .
Tory MP Desmond Swayne called for Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance to be sacked for ‘ terrifying ’ public .
SIXTEEN million Brits are now under Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have warned of the “ national lockdown by default ” .
North West Durham MP Rick Holden told The Daily Mail that “ his constituents wanted to know when they would be freed from the latest onerous restrictions.
” “ People are incredibly irritated by the restrictions and they are a disaster for the hospitality industry , ” the MP said .
“ They will grudgingly abide by it in the short term , but they want to know where the end is , and they certainly don ’ t want any more.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s pubs and restaurants to close and they can only operate a takeaway-only service crushing an already struggling hospitality sector .
The ban comes as FOUR boroughs in England have LARGER rates than Bolton , yet the town is the only one in the country to have strict measures .
The Bolton News reported that Burnham issued the ultimatum to Boris calling on him to allow Bolton ’ s pubs and restaurants to serve customers like the rest of the country or introduce the same restrictions to boroughs with higher infection rates .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem with local restrictions.
” “ Once they ’ re in , they tend to stay in.
” “ And the longer they ’ re in , the more the anomalies/injustices grow.
” “ Either Ministers close hospitality in places with high cases with compensation.
” It ’ s time Boris stopped his Northern Red Wall assault , or his own voters will abandon his party and return to Labour .

POLITICALITE will drop support for Boris Johnson and actively start campaigning for a new Tory leader or an alternative to the Tories if his failing Government doesn’t get it’s act together in it’s over-the-top response to COVID-19.
We are calling on Boris to re-open Bolton’s damaged hospitality sector and are telling him to STOP his Red Wall Assault – or he will risk losing the votes he lent from Labour in the 2019 election.
We have been inundated with emails and letters from Red Wall Voters who are fuming with Boris’ reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many angry over his swaft of draconian new laws that are curbing the civil liberties of millions of Britions in the guise of protecting the NHS amid the Corona.
Boris has admitted himself that he lent votes from Labour voters in the December 2019 election – but now his Government has issued an assault on the Red Wall North that he broke in December by issuing strict new local lockdowns that could see millions of ex-Labour voters return to the Labour Party.
In December 2019 he thanked the “Millions” of Red Wall voters who in his own words “leant us their vote.”
Boris now risks having the shortest political loan in history unless he stops his Northern assault.
He’s already caused anger in Bolton – that now has a Tory Majority with 2 out of 3 MPs being from the Conservative Party by closing the hospitality sector thanks to his Corona clusterf*ck.
It’s getting incredibly hard to defend his record on Coronavirus – and unless Boris ends his Northern Covid Crackdown – we will no longer support him. Enough is Enough.
Tory MPs from the Red Wall all already revolting over Boris’ new lockdown on the North East.
They have called for Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance to be SACKED for ‘terrifying’ the nation.
The Daily Mail reported that Boris could now face a ‘Red Wall Revolt’ by Tory MPs representing the North over his ‘Lockdown by the backdoor’.
Tory MP Desmond Swayne called for Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance to be sacked for ‘terrifying’ public.
LOCKDOWN BY THE BACKDOOR!
SIXTEEN million Brits are now under Boris’ draconian lockdown restrictions and Tory MPs have warned of the “national lockdown by default”.
North West Durham MP Rick Holden told The Daily Mail that “his constituents wanted to know when they would be freed from the latest onerous restrictions.”
“People are incredibly irritated by the restrictions and they are a disaster for the hospitality industry,” the MP said.
“They will grudgingly abide by it in the short term, but they want to know where the end is, and they certainly don’t want any more.”
BORIS’ PUB BAN SLAMMED BY BURNHAM
BORIS Johnson has forced Bolton’s pubs and restaurants to close and they can only operate a takeaway-only service crushing an already struggling hospitality sector.
The ban comes as FOUR boroughs in England have LARGER rates than Bolton, yet the town is the only one in the country to have strict measures.
The Bolton News reported that Burnham issued the ultimatum to Boris calling on him to allow Bolton’s pubs and restaurants to serve customers like the rest of the country or introduce the same restrictions to boroughs with higher infection rates.
Burnham tweeted: “This is the problem with local restrictions.”
“Once they’re in, they tend to stay in.”
“And the longer they’re in, the more the anomalies/injustices grow.”
“Either Ministers close hospitality in places with high cases with compensation.”
“Or let Bolton’s open today. It’s that simple.”
It’s time Boris stopped his Northern Red Wall assault, or his own voters will abandon his party and return to Labour.


politicalite--2020-09-29--BURNHAM TO BORIS: Open Bolton’s Pub’s TODAY or Close Them Everywhere Else

GREATER Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has issued an ultimatum to under-fire Boris Johnson and has told him in no uncertain terms to re-open Bolton ’ s pubs and restaurants , highlighting other areas that have HIGHER infection rates but no restrictions on hospitality .
Boris has forced Bolton ’ s pubs and restaurants to close and they can only operate a takeaway-only service crushing an already struggling hospitality sector .
The ban comes as FOUR boroughs in England have LARGER rates than Bolton , yet the town is the only one in the country to have strict measures .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ultimatum to Boris calling on him to allow Bolton ’ s pubs and restaurants to serve customers like the rest of the country or introduce the same restrictions to boroughs with higher infection rates .
Burnham tweeted : “ This is the problem with local restrictions.
” “ Once they ’ re in , they tend to stay in.
” “ And the longer they ’ re in , the more the anomalies/injustices grow.
” “ Either Ministers close hospitality in places with high cases with compensation.
” What do YOU think ?
@ @ @ @

GREATER Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has issued an ultimatum to under-fire Boris Johnson and has told him in no uncertain terms to re-open Bolton’s pubs and restaurants, highlighting other areas that have HIGHER infection rates but no restrictions on hospitality.
Boris has forced Bolton’s pubs and restaurants to close and they can only operate a takeaway-only service crushing an already struggling hospitality sector.
The ban comes as FOUR boroughs in England have LARGER rates than Bolton, yet the town is the only one in the country to have strict measures.
The Bolton News Reported that Burnham issued the ultimatum to Boris calling on him to allow Bolton’s pubs and restaurants to serve customers like the rest of the country or introduce the same restrictions to boroughs with higher infection rates.
Burnham tweeted: “This is the problem with local restrictions.”
“Once they’re in, they tend to stay in.”
“And the longer they’re in, the more the anomalies/injustices grow.”
“Either Ministers close hospitality in places with high cases with compensation.”
“Or let Bolton’s open today. It’s that simple.”
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politicalite--2020-09-29--GRIM TALLY: Global Covid-19 Death Toll Hits ONE MILLION As Second Wave Hits UK

THE GLOBAL death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic has hit a staggering ONE MILLION nine months on from the pandemic that has forced the world to change the way they live , learn and work as a second-wave hits the UK .
The figure that was compiled by Johns Hopkins University , passed over into seven figures in the early hours of Tuesday .
Dr Howard Markel , of the University of Michigan , said : “ It ’ s not just a number .
It ’ s human beings .
It ’ s people we love.
” The professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government officials on containing pandemics and lost his 84-year-old mother to Covid-19 in February , added : “ It ’ s our brothers , our sisters .
It ’ s people we know .
“ And if you don ’ t have that human factor right in your face , it ’ s very easy to make it abstract.
” The bleak milestone , recorded by Johns Hopkins University , is greater than the population of Jerusalem and more than four times the number of people killed in the 2004 earthquake and tsunami @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll continues to grow , with nearly 5,000 more deaths reported each day .
Parts of Europe are getting hit by a second wave , and experts fear the same fate may await the US , which accounts for about 205,000 deaths , or a fifth of those worldwide .
Mark Honigsbaum , author of The Pandemic Century : One Hundred Years of Panic , Hysteria and Hubris , said : “ I can understand why … numbers are losing their power to shock , but I still think it ’ s really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers really are.
” When the virus overwhelmed cemeteries in the Italian province of Bergamo last spring , the Reverend Mario Carminati opened his church to the dead , lining up 80 coffins in the centre aisle .
Eventually the crisis receded and the world ’ s attention moved on , but the pandemic ’ s grasp endures .
In August , Reverend Carminati buried his 34-year-old nephew .
“ This thing should make us all reflect .
The problem is that we think we ’ re all immortal , ” the priest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late 2019 in patients being cared for in the Chinese city of Wuhan , where the first death was reported on January 11 .
By the time authorities locked down the city nearly two weeks later , millions of travellers had come and gone and China ’ s government has come in for criticism that it did not do enough to alert other countries to the threat .
Government leaders in countries like Germany , South Korea and New Zealand worked effectively to contain it .
Others , like US President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismissed the severity of the threat and the guidance of scientists , even as hospitals filled with gravely ill patients .
Brazil has recorded the second most deaths after the US , with about 142,000 .
India is third and Mexico fourth , with more than 76,000 .
The virus has forced trade-offs between safety and economic well-being and the choices made have left millions of people vulnerable , especially the poor , minorities and the elderly .
The pandemic ’ s toll of one million dead in such a limited time rivals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health , past and present .
It exceeds annual deaths from Aids , which last year killed about 690,000 people worldwide .
The toll is approaching the 1.5 million global deaths each year from tuberculosis , which regularly kills more people than any other infectious disease .
Lawrence Gostin , a professor of global health law at Georgetown University , said : “ Covid ’ s grip on humanity is incomparably greater than the grip of other causes of death .
“ We ’ re only at the beginning of this .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks ahead of this pandemic than we ’ ve had behind us .
”

THE GLOBAL death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic has hit a staggering ONE MILLION nine months on from the pandemic that has forced the world to change the way they live, learn and work as a second-wave hits the UK.
The figure that was compiled by Johns Hopkins University, passed over into seven figures in the early hours of Tuesday.
Dr Howard Markel, of the University of Michigan, said: “It’s not just a number. It’s human beings. It’s people we love.”
The professor of medical history, who has advised government officials on containing pandemics and lost his 84-year-old mother to Covid-19 in February, added: “It’s our brothers, our sisters. It’s people we know. “And if you don’t have that human factor right in your face, it’s very easy to make it abstract.”
The bleak milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, is greater than the population of Jerusalem and more than four times the number of people killed in the 2004 earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean.
The death toll continues to grow, with nearly 5,000 more deaths reported each day.
Parts of Europe are getting hit by a second wave, and experts fear the same fate may await the US, which accounts for about 205,000 deaths, or a fifth of those worldwide.
Mark Honigsbaum, author of The Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria and Hubris, said: “I can understand why … numbers are losing their power to shock, but I still think it’s really important that we understand how big these numbers really are.”
When the virus overwhelmed cemeteries in the Italian province of Bergamo last spring, the Reverend Mario Carminati opened his church to the dead, lining up 80 coffins in the centre aisle.
Eventually the crisis receded and the world’s attention moved on, but the pandemic’s grasp endures. In August, Reverend Carminati buried his 34-year-old nephew.
“This thing should make us all reflect. The problem is that we think we’re all immortal,” the priest said.
The virus first appeared in late 2019 in patients being cared for in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the first death was reported on January 11.
By the time authorities locked down the city nearly two weeks later, millions of travellers had come and gone and China’s government has come in for criticism that it did not do enough to alert other countries to the threat.
Government leaders in countries like Germany, South Korea and New Zealand worked effectively to contain it. Others, like US President Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, dismissed the severity of the threat and the guidance of scientists, even as hospitals filled with gravely ill patients.
Brazil has recorded the second most deaths after the US, with about 142,000. India is third and Mexico fourth, with more than 76,000.
The virus has forced trade-offs between safety and economic well-being and the choices made have left millions of people vulnerable, especially the poor, minorities and the elderly.
The pandemic’s toll of one million dead in such a limited time rivals some of the gravest threats to public health, past and present.
It exceeds annual deaths from Aids, which last year killed about 690,000 people worldwide.
The toll is approaching the 1.5 million global deaths each year from tuberculosis, which regularly kills more people than any other infectious disease.
Lawrence Gostin, a professor of global health law at Georgetown University, said: “Covid’s grip on humanity is incomparably greater than the grip of other causes of death.
“We’re only at the beginning of this. We’re going to see many more weeks ahead of this pandemic than we’ve had behind us.”
Additional Reporting by PA Media