politicalite--2020-04-19--LOCKDOWN LIFE: Three Things That Will Affect Your Experience Of The Pandemic

CORONAVIRUS lockdown is something that we are all going to be affected by , and which many of us have already been affected by .
But the ways in which we are being affected are hugely various and they cover many different aspects of our lives .
For some people , there is loss of work and income , and for others there is going to be the extremely unfortunate situation of losing someone close to them , or even themselves becoming harmed from this virus .
There are so many ways it can play out in each of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all circumstances .
Let ’ s look at four of the things that will likely affect your experience of the pandemic in some way or another .
Of course , the whole world is reeling from this pandemic , but different countries are going to have wildly different experiences of the disease and how it affects people ’ s lives .
One example can be seen in the way that different countries approach the issue of economic aid to its citizens .
Whereas in the US there is likely to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK there is so far no such specific package that the elderly can claim , as most things of that nature will simply come under Universal Credit .
Location will also affect the likelihood of someone catching the virus , as some countries just have higher rates than others .
One of the main obvious differences is between ages .
In particular , it is notable that older people are considerably more likely to have severe symptoms of the disease , and much more likely to ultimately die of it .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ younger people can ’ t or won ’ t die from coronavirus – indeed , a few younger people in their twenties and thirties already have , and one teenager that we know about .
But as a rule , the elderly are going to suffer more with the virus itself , so this too is something to bear in mind when you are considering how you are likely to be affected by the pandemic .
Many people are struggling with their income as a result of this pandemic , and it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to think about in itself too .
For one thing , those with higher incomes are more likely to be able to afford the best care out there , whereas those are not and will therefore be more likely to suffer more from the disease .
It ’ s also true that income seems directly related to how badly a person is going to find the lockdown experience , with those earning less more likely to live in cramped conditions – and also therefore more likely to get the virus itself .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge difference to your experience in this way too , and it is something to be aware of .
Whatever your situation is , we are all affected in our own way , and it is time to work together as best as we can .

CORONAVIRUS lockdown is something that we are all going to be affected by, and which many of us have already been affected by. But the ways in which we are being affected are hugely various and they cover many different aspects of our lives.
For some people, there is loss of work and income, and for others there is going to be the extremely unfortunate situation of losing someone close to them, or even themselves becoming harmed from this virus. There are so many ways it can play out in each of our lives that we need to be prepared for all circumstances. Let’s look at four of the things that will likely affect your experience of the pandemic in some way or another.
Your Location
Of course, the whole world is reeling from this pandemic, but different countries are going to have wildly different experiences of the disease and how it affects people’s lives. One example can be seen in the way that different countries approach the issue of economic aid to its citizens. Whereas in the US there is likely to be a stimulus package for senior citizens, in the UK there is so far no such specific package that the elderly can claim, as most things of that nature will simply come under Universal Credit. Location will also affect the likelihood of someone catching the virus, as some countries just have higher rates than others.
Your Age
One of the main obvious differences is between ages. In particular, it is notable that older people are considerably more likely to have severe symptoms of the disease, and much more likely to ultimately die of it. However, that doesn’t mean that younger people can’t or won’t die from coronavirus – indeed, a few younger people in their twenties and thirties already have, and one teenager that we know about. But as a rule, the elderly are going to suffer more with the virus itself, so this too is something to bear in mind when you are considering how you are likely to be affected by the pandemic.
Your Income
Many people are struggling with their income as a result of this pandemic, and it is something that you are going to want to think about in itself too. For one thing, those with higher incomes are more likely to be able to afford the best care out there, whereas those are not and will therefore be more likely to suffer more from the disease. It’s also true that income seems directly related to how badly a person is going to find the lockdown experience, with those earning less more likely to live in cramped conditions – and also therefore more likely to get the virus itself. So your income level will absolutely make a huge difference to your experience in this way too, and it is something to be aware of.
Whatever your situation is, we are all affected in our own way, and it is time to work together as best as we can.


politicalite--2020-04-19--NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC: Veteran Tom Moore On Course For Number 1

CAPTAIN Tom Moore is on course to score a number one single for his cover of You ’ ll Never Walk Alone with Michael Ball .
The 99-year-old war veteran has already raised more than £25 million for NHS Charities together , having initially targeted just £1,000 by walking 100 laps of his garden .
The pensioner , who was praised by Sir Mo Farah for his heroic efforts , joined forces with Ball and the NHS Voices of Care Choir to cover the Gerry & The Pacemakers hit , with proceeds from the single donated to Captain Tom Moore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of NHS Charities Together .
It is 22,000 chart sales ahead of reigning number one Blinding Lights by The Weeknd , and could bring the veteran a debut official UK number one just in time for his 100th birthday on April 30 .
Paediatric nurse Beth Porch is also on track for a top 10 debut after her audition on Britain ’ s Got Talent on Saturday night , when she performed original song You Taught Me What Love Is .
Proceeds from the single will be split equally between NHS Charities Together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Charity .
Meanwhile , Dame Vera Lynn and Katherine Jenkins ’ s duet on We ’ ll Meet Again climbs from 72 into the midweek top 20 at number 20 , also raising money for NHS Charities Together .
The official chart first look is based on preliminary sales and streaming data from the first 48 hours of this week ’ s chart race .

CAPTAIN Tom Moore is on course to score a number one single for his cover of You’ll Never Walk Alone with Michael Ball.
The 99-year-old war veteran has already raised more than £25 million for NHS Charities together, having initially targeted just £1,000 by walking 100 laps of his garden.
The pensioner, who was praised by Sir Mo Farah for his heroic efforts, joined forces with Ball and the NHS Voices of Care Choir to cover the Gerry & The Pacemakers hit, with proceeds from the single donated to Captain Tom Moore’s 100th Birthday Walk in aid of NHS Charities Together.
Their version of You’ll Never Walk Alone is the highest new entry in the chart first look from the Official Charts Company, with just shy of 36,000 copies sold after 48 hours.
It is 22,000 chart sales ahead of reigning number one Blinding Lights by The Weeknd, and could bring the veteran a debut official UK number one just in time for his 100th birthday on April 30.
Paediatric nurse Beth Porch is also on track for a top 10 debut after her audition on Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday night, when she performed original song You Taught Me What Love Is.
Proceeds from the single will be split equally between NHS Charities Together and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.
Meanwhile, Dame Vera Lynn and Katherine Jenkins’s duet on We’ll Meet Again climbs from 72 into the midweek top 20 at number 20, also raising money for NHS Charities Together.
The official chart first look is based on preliminary sales and streaming data from the first 48 hours of this week’s chart race.
Additional reporting By The Press Association


politicalite--2020-04-19--SCHOOLS STILL OUT: ‘No Date Set For Schools Reopening’ says Education Sec

NO DATE has been set for re-opening schools in England , the Education Secretary has said , as he apologised to children for the interruption to their studies .
Gavin Williamson said five tests must be met before schools can re-open , adding there are no plans to open them over the summer .
The minister said the coronavirus pandemic is at a stage where there are “ an awful lot of questions ” which people would love to have answers to .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press briefing , Mr Williamson said : “ People are anxious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to relax restrictions , when schools are likely to be fully back and open again .
“ Of course , I want nothing more than to see schools back , get them back to normal , make sure the children are sat around , learning , and experiencing the joy of being at school .
“ But I can ’ t give you a date .
Because before we do , we need to meet five tests.
” Mr Williamson said these tests include protecting the NHS ’ s ability to cope , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and having reliable data that shows the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels .
He said there has to be confidence that testing capacity and PPE is being managed “ with supply able to meet , not just today ’ s demand , but future demand ” .
Mr Williamson said there also must be confidence that any changes do not risk a second peak of infections .
In a direct address to England ’ s schoolchildren , Mr Williamson said : “ To any young people watching , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am that you ’ ve had your education disrupted in this way .
“ I know how hard it must be , and I ’ d like to thank you for making the adjustments that you ’ ve had to make .
“ I know you will be missing your friends , your teachers , your lessons .
“ I want you to know that you are such an important part of this fight too , and I can not thank you enough for all that you are doing.
” Mr Williamson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer and whether he thinks social distancing is feasible in them , and replied : “ I think we recognise the challenges that anyone who ’ s a parent of trying to instil social distancing in small children , and we have to understand really that sort of broad context.
” He added : “ There are currently no plans to have schools open over the summer period and we haven ’ t been working on plans to have them open over the summer period.
” Mr Williamson said he is looking closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schooling systems .
Meanwhile , children from disadvantaged backgrounds across England will receive free laptops and tablets to help them learn from home during the lockdown .
The move is part of a push to make remote education accessible for pupils while schools are closed .
A new online academy is also being launched to offer pupils 180 online lessons a week .
Mr Williamson said 4G routers will be provided to ensure disadvantaged secondary school pupils and care leavers can access the internet where those families do not already have mobile or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will launch on Monday , having been created by 40 teachers from some of the leading schools in England in less than a fortnight .
Its 180 video lessons per week will cover a broad range of subjects including maths , arts and languages for pupils ranging in age from reception to Year 10 .
Electronic devices will be ordered for pupils “ in the most vital stages of their education for those who receive support from a social worker and care leavers ” , the Department for Education said .
The Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to keep the laptops and tablets once they have reopened .
The Government said it would also make funding of £1.6 million available immediately for the NSPCC to expand and promote its national helpline for adults .
Becca Lyon , Save the Children ’ s head of child poverty , said : “ Additional online support for all children to continue their learning will help many , but those without access to the internet will still be missing out .
Extending router availability to the families of younger children in poverty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a critical point in their development .
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NO DATE has been set for re-opening schools in England, the Education Secretary has said, as he apologised to children for the interruption to their studies.
Gavin Williamson said five tests must be met before schools can re-open, adding there are no plans to open them over the summer.
The minister said the coronavirus pandemic is at a stage where there are “an awful lot of questions” which people would love to have answers to.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press briefing, Mr Williamson said: “People are anxious to know when we’re going to relax restrictions, when schools are likely to be fully back and open again.
“Of course, I want nothing more than to see schools back, get them back to normal, make sure the children are sat around, learning, and experiencing the joy of being at school.
“But I can’t give you a date. Because before we do, we need to meet five tests.”
Mr Williamson said these tests include protecting the NHS’s ability to cope, seeing the daily death rates come down, and having reliable data that shows the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels.
He said there has to be confidence that testing capacity and PPE is being managed “with supply able to meet, not just today’s demand, but future demand”.
Mr Williamson said there also must be confidence that any changes do not risk a second peak of infections.
In a direct address to England’s schoolchildren, Mr Williamson said: “To any young people watching, I wanted to say to you how sorry I am that you’ve had your education disrupted in this way.
“I know how hard it must be, and I’d like to thank you for making the adjustments that you’ve had to make.
“I know you will be missing your friends, your teachers, your lessons.
“I want you to know that you are such an important part of this fight too, and I cannot thank you enough for all that you are doing.”
Mr Williamson was asked about schools opening over the summer and whether he thinks social distancing is feasible in them, and replied: “I think we recognise the challenges that anyone who’s a parent of trying to instil social distancing in small children, and we have to understand really that sort of broad context.”
He added: “There are currently no plans to have schools open over the summer period and we haven’t been working on plans to have them open over the summer period.”
Mr Williamson said he is looking closely at how other countries are re-opening their schooling systems.
Meanwhile, children from disadvantaged backgrounds across England will receive free laptops and tablets to help them learn from home during the lockdown.
The move is part of a push to make remote education accessible for pupils while schools are closed.
A new online academy is also being launched to offer pupils 180 online lessons a week.
Mr Williamson said 4G routers will be provided to ensure disadvantaged secondary school pupils and care leavers can access the internet where those families do not already have mobile or broadband internet.
The Oak National Academy will launch on Monday, having been created by 40 teachers from some of the leading schools in England in less than a fortnight.
Its 180 video lessons per week will cover a broad range of subjects including maths, arts and languages for pupils ranging in age from reception to Year 10.
Electronic devices will be ordered for pupils “in the most vital stages of their education for those who receive support from a social worker and care leavers”, the Department for Education said.
Young people will be eligible for the devices if they do not already have one and either have a social worker or are care leavers, or are disadvantaged children in year 10, ahead of GCSEs next year.
The Department for Education said schools and colleges will be able to keep the laptops and tablets once they have reopened.
The Government said it would also make funding of £1.6 million available immediately for the NSPCC to expand and promote its national helpline for adults.
Becca Lyon, Save the Children’s head of child poverty, said: “Additional online support for all children to continue their learning will help many, but those without access to the internet will still be missing out. Extending router availability to the families of younger children in poverty will ensure children continue to learn at a critical point in their development.”
Additional Reporting By The Press Association.


politicalite--2020-04-21--POLL: Most Brits Blame China For Coronavirus Crisis

A NEW poll has revealed that over half of Britons think China is to blame for the global COVID-19 pandemic which , at the present moment , has caused half of the world ’ s population to be under stay-at-home orders .
The poll , carried out by MailOnline , found that 56 percent of UK citizens believe the Chinese government is responsible for the spread of the novel coronavirus around the globe , compared to just 26 percent who said that Beijing is not to blame .
Another 18 percent of those who were polled said they weren ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the poll revealed that there ’ s overwhelming support among UK citizens to implement a worldwide ban on so-called ‘ wet ’ animal markets , where , despite a growing amount of evidence which suggests otherwise , some people believe the virus may have originated in Wuhan .
While three-quarters of survey respondents said they would like to see ‘ wet ’ markets banned , more than half ( 54 percent ) believe that calling the coronavirus the ‘ Wuhan Virus ’ is entirely appropriate .
During a press conference earlier this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there needed to be a “ deep dive ’ into the facts surrounding the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 virus .
“ I think there absolutely needs to be a very , very deep dive after the event review of the lessons – including of the outbreak of the virus – and I don ’ t think we can flinch from that at all , it needs to be driven by the science , ” Raab said .
“ So we ought to look at all sides of this and do it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt we can ’ t have business as usual after this crisis , and we will have to ask the hard questions about how it came about and how it couldn ’ t have been stopped earlier , ” the foreign secretary added .
Earlier this week , US President Donald Trump suggested that there could be “ consequences ” for China as a result of it misleading the rest of the world regarding the COVID-19 outbreak , which some have suggested began there as early as last fall Trump also cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve gone to fund the WHO this week , accusing the international organization of failing to do enough to stem the spread of the virus .

A NEW poll has revealed that over half of Britons think China is to blame for the global COVID-19 pandemic which, at the present moment, has caused half of the world’s population to be under stay-at-home orders.
The poll, carried out by MailOnline, found that 56 percent of UK citizens believe the Chinese government is responsible for the spread of the novel coronavirus around the globe, compared to just 26 percent who said that Beijing is not to blame. Another 18 percent of those who were polled said they weren’t sure.
Furthermore, figures from the poll revealed that there’s overwhelming support among UK citizens to implement a worldwide ban on so-called ‘wet’ animal markets, where, despite a growing amount of evidence which suggests otherwise, some people believe the virus may have originated in Wuhan.
While three-quarters of survey respondents said they would like to see ‘wet’ markets banned, more than half (54 percent) believe that calling the coronavirus the ‘Wuhan Virus’ is entirely appropriate.
During a press conference earlier this week, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab expressed that there needed to be a “deep dive’ into the facts surrounding the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
“I think there absolutely needs to be a very, very deep dive after the event review of the lessons – including of the outbreak of the virus – and I don’t think we can flinch from that at all, it needs to be driven by the science,” Raab said.
“So we ought to look at all sides of this and do it in a balanced way, but there is no doubt we can’t have business as usual after this crisis, and we will have to ask the hard questions about how it came about and how it couldn’t have been stopped earlier,” the foreign secretary added.
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump suggested that there could be “consequences” for China as a result of it misleading the rest of the world regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, which some have suggested began there as early as last fall
Trump also cut off $500 million that would’ve gone to fund the WHO this week, accusing the international organization of failing to do enough to stem the spread of the virus.


politicalite--2020-04-21--BBC Radio now broadcasting Islamic call to prayer for the first time

BBC Radio has adopted a novel approach to responding to the ongoing coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) lockdown measures : broadcasting the azaan , or the Islamic call to prayer .
Every Friday at 5:50 AM , which is the holy day for Muslims , the azaan is being recited at the start of its weekly “ Islamic Reflections ” program , according to a report by Global Village Space .
Each week , a different imam will give the broadcast .
14 local BBC stations are currently hosting the program .
The BBC recently decided to adopt this approach given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporarily closed as a coronavirus prevention measure , and the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins this week .
It has never broadcast the azaan as part of its regular broadcasting previously .
In “ Islamic Reflections , ” an imam recites Islamic scripture , gives a sermon , and then leads the audience in prayers .
Chris Burns , the head of BBC Local Radio , told Global Village Space that it is his hope that “ these weekly reflections will go some way to helping Muslims feel a sense of community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a BBC presenter , said that “ I appreciate that for many that ’ s a big void to fill with as many as one and a half hours of your day , especially in the evening , in Ramadan month , spent in your local mosque .
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we are trying to fill the void in some small way with ‘ Islamic Reflections.
’ ” The BBC does not produce similar broadcasts for Britain ’ s other religious minorities , such as Hindus or Jews , and indicated that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact that the BBC broadcasts is yet another sign of the increasing power and influence Muslims have within Britain .
A recent Pew Research Centre study forecast that the Muslim community there will triple by the year 2050 , making them approximately 17 % of the entire population , as previously reported by Voice of Europe .

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BBC Radio has adopted a novel approach to responding to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown measures: broadcasting the azaan, or the Islamic call to prayer.
Every Friday at 5:50 AM, which is the holy day for Muslims, the azaan is being recited at the start of its weekly “Islamic Reflections” program, according to a report by Global Village Space. Each week, a different imam will give the broadcast. 14 local BBC stations are currently hosting the program.
The BBC recently decided to adopt this approach given that mosques across the country have been temporarily closed as a coronavirus prevention measure, and the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins this week. It has never broadcast the azaan as part of its regular broadcasting previously.
In “Islamic Reflections,” an imam recites Islamic scripture, gives a sermon, and then leads the audience in prayers.
Chris Burns, the head of BBC Local Radio, told Global Village Space that it is his hope that “these weekly reflections will go some way to helping Muslims feel a sense of community while they are isolating.”
Phil Upton, a BBC presenter, said that “I appreciate that for many that’s a big void to fill with as many as one and a half hours of your day, especially in the evening, in Ramadan month, spent in your local mosque . . . we are trying to fill the void in some small way with ‘Islamic Reflections.’”
The BBC does not produce similar broadcasts for Britain’s other religious minorities, such as Hindus or Jews, and indicated that it has no plans for them.
The fact that the BBC broadcasts is yet another sign of the increasing power and influence Muslims have within Britain. A recent Pew Research Centre study forecast that the Muslim community there will triple by the year 2050, making them approximately 17% of the entire population, as previously reported by Voice of Europe.


politicalite--2020-04-20--FAB FOUR: Check Out These Virtual Tools To Get Your Business Through Covid-19

COVID-19 has caused many problems for business of all sizes and many business owners are seeking tools to help them keep their business running during this challenging tool .
There are lots of virtual tools that you can use to keep your team working , your customers happy , and your business running as close to normal as possible .
The postal service is still operating as normal , but in many places , the post offices themselves have closed in order to protect staff .
This means it can be harder to send out important business mail , collect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a timely manner .
A virtual mailbox like physicaladdress.com can manage your mail in the cloud , so you get everything quickly and safely , without needing to visit the post office .
Staying in touch with your staff during lockdown doesn ’ t have to be difficult .
There are lots of online tools to help you hold your meetings and check-in as often you would in the office .
There are free tools , like Skype , or tools with premium options , like Zoom .
Many of these tools offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so you can still give presentations , or you can just use these tools for a daily stand-up meeting to make sure work is happening as it should and keep spirits up in your team .
You can also use these tools to check on your team ’ s wellbeing too .
Remote working can be tough , so why not use these online meeting tools to host a virtual Friday happy hour for an after-work drink together to chat about life during lockdown ?
If you need to share documents between your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easily with the cloud .
Tools like Google Docs or Dropbox can be used to upload files into the cloud where everyone can access and work from them from home .
This makes collobaration on projects very easy and means everyone can still get the work done that they need to while they ’ re working from home .
Having files in the cloud is useful even when you can return to the office , as it allows your team to share without printing , work remotely , and back up work in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of options to offer ongoing training to your team while you can ’ t be in the office .
Many online companies are offering free access to their tools , or they are lots of paid-for training courses that are based online .
You can offer training through options like LinkedIns free courses on productivity and virtual work , or try Avid which has free temporary licenses for creative tools to certain kinds of business .
Running your business during a pandemic isn ’ t easy , but with some creativity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the online tools available to you , you can keep your business going and keep serving your customers until you can return to work in the normal way .

COVID-19 has caused many problems for business of all sizes and many business owners are seeking tools to help them keep their business running during this challenging tool.
There are lots of virtual tools that you can use to keep your team working, your customers happy, and your business running as close to normal as possible.
Virtual Mailbox
The postal service is still operating as normal, but in many places, the post offices themselves have closed in order to protect staff. This means it can be harder to send out important business mail, collect parcels, and receive important letters in a timely manner. A virtual mailbox like physicaladdress.com can manage your mail in the cloud, so you get everything quickly and safely, without needing to visit the post office.
Virtual Meetings
Staying in touch with your staff during lockdown doesn’t have to be difficult. There are lots of online tools to help you hold your meetings and check-in as often you would in the office. There are free tools, like Skype, or tools with premium options, like Zoom. Many of these tools offer easy ways to share your screen, so you can still give presentations, or you can just use these tools for a daily stand-up meeting to make sure work is happening as it should and keep spirits up in your team.
You can also use these tools to check on your team’s wellbeing too. Remote working can be tough, so why not use these online meeting tools to host a virtual Friday happy hour for an after-work drink together to chat about life during lockdown?
Virtual File Sharing
If you need to share documents between your team, you can do this very easily with the cloud. Tools like Google Docs or Dropbox can be used to upload files into the cloud where everyone can access and work from them from home. This makes collobaration on projects very easy and means everyone can still get the work done that they need to while they’re working from home. Having files in the cloud is useful even when you can return to the office, as it allows your team to share without printing, work remotely, and back up work in a secure way.
Virtual Training
There are still plenty of options to offer ongoing training to your team while you can’t be in the office. Many online companies are offering free access to their tools, or they are lots of paid-for training courses that are based online. You can offer training through options like LinkedIns free courses on productivity and virtual work, or try Avid which has free temporary licenses for creative tools to certain kinds of business.
Running your business during a pandemic isn’t easy, but with some creativity, hard work and making good use of some of the online tools available to you, you can keep your business going and keep serving your customers until you can return to work in the normal way.


politicalite--2020-04-20--EXCLUSIVE: Phillip Schofield ‘BOOTED OUT’ of £2m Mansion By Wife ‘After Gay Affair’

DAYTIME telly king Phillip Schofield has been booted out of the marital home following his alleged affair with a This Morning runner .
The Mail on Sunday revealed that Phillip , 58 had moved to a new address after being kicked out by wife Steph after coming out in late February .
However , Politicalite can exclusively reveal that Schofield was kicked out following bombshell revelations that he was having an alleged affair with a male runner who worked on the set of the hit ITV daytime show .
A source told the Mail on Sunday : “ There has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t living with Steph any more , that he had moved out for good and had a new home .
He has a place in central London.
” “ It ’ s not as big but it ’ s the beginning of a new life for him.
” PHILLIP Schofield , 58 was alleged to have been having the secret affair with This Morning runner Matthew Mcgreevy .
Mcgreevy was said to have been “ furious ” that Schofe had apparently ‘ f*cked him over ’ and was reportedly going to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ‘ close working-relationship ’ with Schofe but after they had a ‘ bust up ’ the studio runner left This Morning to work on rival ITV show Loose Women – fronted by Ruth Langsford .
Rumours went into over-drive on the set of the hit daytime show after Langsford lodged an official complaint .
ITV said that the runner was ‘ promoted ’ but other staff were said to be ‘ confused ’ about the move .
The 58-year-old star is now living in a London apartment where he commutes to ITV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morning is filmed – but sources tell Politicalite he could be living in White City .
Sources have claimed to Politicalite that Phillip might be living with a ‘ high-flying ’ businessman at White City ’ s swanky Television Centre redevelopment – though we must stress this is just a claim .
The 58-year-old telly star was spotted with the hunky ‘ mystery ’ man by a source in March 2019 at White City ’ s swanky Bluebird Restaurant – yards away from the flat at TVC .
The mystery man could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ furious ” that Schofe had apparently ‘ f*cked him over ’ .
The posh restaurant is next to the ITV Daytime Studios and luxury apartments and boasts VIP Champagne at up to £130 a bottle .
Speaking exclusively to Politicalite , an eyewitness who spotted the pair at Bluebird said : “ I saw them together and I said to my friend I didn ’ t know Phillip Schofield was Gay , she said he ’ s not , he is married , and I said to her that they didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I thought they looked more like a couple.
” A This Morning insider told The Daily Star Sunday that “ Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years ” .
“ It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly , ” and according to one source , he often took younger gay guys “ under his wing ” and became a mentor to them .
They said : “ Phillip is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves .
“ There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him.
” PHILLIP Schofield ’ s alleged gay lover , Matthew McGreevy was 18 years old when he was invited down to the This Morning studios for an exclusive backstage tour of the hit daytime show .
In 2014 , before he landed the plush runner job on the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a taste for television ’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby after being invited for an ‘ access all areas ’ tour at ITV ’ s then-London Studios .
Mathew was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy in Holmfirth , were Phillip , 58 , was a patron .
He told The Manchester Evening News at the time : “ I couldn ’ t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Phillip Schofield .
THE WORLD ’ S Number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Politicalite ’ s bombshell revelations about Mathew McGreevy in February .
Bamby-Salvador told Politicalite : “ I ’ ve been on [ This Morning ] three times and know four production staff.
” “ To sum it all up in a nutshell – He ’ s been shagging around behind his wife ’ s back and he ’ s been caught out.
” “ Now it ’ s being managed by his agent and PR people , to make him come out of this smelling of roses…end of !
” ” George , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of notorious Gangster Charles Bronson posted a photo of himself online with his lover : “ This is the ITV runner Matthew McGreevy who forced Phillip Schofield to come out.
” “ He had a deal in place with the Sunday papers to sell his story but although ( we ) the press are sometimes wankers we NEVER make people afraid or ashamed about their sexuality.
” THE WORLD ’ s number one photographer is also the son of legendary prisoner Charles Bronson .
He was invited to meet his notorious lag dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spotted hin in the Channel 4 documentary .
George told This Morning of his ‘ fear and excitement ’ when he met his dad for the first time revealing to hosts Eamon and Ruth : “ I was frightened at first .
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DAYTIME telly king Phillip Schofield has been booted out of the marital home following his alleged affair with a This Morning runner.
The Mail on Sunday revealed that Phillip, 58 had moved to a new address after being kicked out by wife Steph after coming out in late February.
However, Politicalite can exclusively reveal that Schofield was kicked out following bombshell revelations that he was having an alleged affair with a male runner who worked on the set of the hit ITV daytime show.
A source told the Mail on Sunday: “There has been talk for weeks that Phillip isn’t living with Steph any more, that he had moved out for good and had a new home. He has a place in central London.”
“It’s not as big but it’s the beginning of a new life for him.”
THE INSIDE STORY ON TV ‘GOLDEN’ BOY
PHILLIP Schofield, 58 was alleged to have been having the secret affair with This Morning runner Matthew Mcgreevy.
Mcgreevy was said to have been “furious” that Schofe had apparently ‘f*cked him over’ and was reportedly going to go to the press.
The runner had a ‘close working-relationship’ with Schofe but after they had a ‘bust up’ the studio runner left This Morning to work on rival ITV show Loose Women – fronted by Ruth Langsford.
Rumours went into over-drive on the set of the hit daytime show after Langsford lodged an official complaint.
ITV said that the runner was ‘promoted’ but other staff were said to be ‘confused’ about the move.
The 58-year-old star is now living in a London apartment where he commutes to ITV’s White City studios where This Morning is filmed – but sources tell Politicalite he could be living in White City.
Sources have claimed to Politicalite that Phillip might be living with a ‘high-flying’ businessman at White City’s swanky Television Centre redevelopment – though we must stress this is just a claim.
The 58-year-old telly star was spotted with the hunky ‘mystery’ man by a source in March 2019 at White City’s swanky Bluebird Restaurant – yards away from the flat at TVC.
The mystery man could be the reason why This Morning runner Mcgreevy was “furious” that Schofe had apparently ‘f*cked him over’.
The posh restaurant is next to the ITV Daytime Studios and luxury apartments and boasts VIP Champagne at up to £130 a bottle.
Speaking exclusively to Politicalite, an eyewitness who spotted the pair at Bluebird said: “I saw them together and I said to my friend I didn’t know Phillip Schofield was Gay, she said he’s not, he is married, and I said to her that they didn’t look like that to me, I thought they looked more like a couple.”
A This Morning insider told The Daily Star Sunday that “Lots of people who work at This Morning have known Phillip is gay for a few years”.
“It was an open secret among the team but none of them would have ever said anything about it publicly,” and according to one source, he often took younger gay guys “under his wing” and became a mentor to them.
They said: “Phillip is a very caring guy. Over the years he has supported others who are gay and made sure they feel comfortable to be themselves.
“There was one runner who was struggling to deal with his sexuality and Phillip was quick to offer support and become a mentor for him.”
HOW SCHOFE MET HIS GOPHER
PHILLIP Schofield’s alleged gay lover, Matthew McGreevy was 18 years old when he was invited down to the This Morning studios for an exclusive backstage tour of the hit daytime show.
In 2014, before he landed the plush runner job on the show Mr McGreevy, then 18, ‘got a taste for television’ spending the day with Phil and his co-host Holly Willoughby after being invited for an ‘access all areas’ tour at ITV’s then-London Studios.
Mathew was also a member of The 2 Faced Theatre Academy in Holmfirth, were Phillip, 58, was a patron.
He told The Manchester Evening News at the time: “I couldn’t believe how everything was done so quickly and I learnt a lot from Phillip Schofield.
BRONSON SON:
SCHOFE WAS CAUGHT HIDING HIS JOHNSON!
THE WORLD’S Number One Paparazzi George Bamby Salvador also confirmed Politicalite’s bombshell revelations about Mathew McGreevy in February.
Bamby-Salvador told Politicalite: “I’ve been on [This Morning] three times and know four production staff.”
“To sum it all up in a nutshell – He’s been shagging around behind his wife’s back and he’s been caught out.”
“Now it’s being managed by his agent and PR people, to make him come out of this smelling of roses…end of!””
George, who is also the long lost son of notorious Gangster Charles Bronson posted a photo of himself online with his lover: “This is the ITV runner Matthew McGreevy who forced Phillip Schofield to come out.”
“He had a deal in place with the Sunday papers to sell his story but although (we) the press are sometimes wankers we NEVER make people afraid or ashamed about their sexuality.”
More WILL follow.
PAP BAMBY MET HIS LAG DAD!
THE WORLD’s number one photographer is also the son of legendary prisoner Charles Bronson.
He was invited to meet his notorious lag dad at HMP Wakefield in 2018 after Bronson spotted hin in the Channel 4 documentary.
George told This Morning of his ‘fear and excitement’ when he met his dad for the first time revealing to hosts Eamon and Ruth: “I was frightened at first.”


politicalite--2020-04-21--COMMENT: It’s Time To Say Chow To China

COMMENT: It’s Time To Say Chow To China

THE COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic would not have been as damaging had the so-called People ’ s Republic of China not covered up the early development of the virus .
The world would have been able to control the spread earlier , and many more people would be alive today .
There are many theories about the source and nature of the virus .
We may never know the whole truth , but the source theories are irrelevant for now when it comes to apportioning blame .
We know the CCP lied , people died , and the world increasingly realises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s populist Prime Minister , Narendra Modi has also used Coronavirus to call for a move away from China-centric supply chains .
He tweeted : “ India , with the right blend of the physical and the virtual , can emerge as the global nerve centre of complex modern multinational supply chains in the post-COVID-19 world .
Let us rise to that occasion and seize this opportunity.
” Translation : China ’ s global reputation is in tatters – let ’ s take their title as the workshop of the world .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said this month that Britain ’ s relationship with China was no longer “ business as usual ” .
At the same time , an op-ed in the Sunday Times by former Theresa May Advisor Nick Timothy described David Cameron ’ s China policy as “ naive and cynical ” .
When even the wetter elements of the Conservative Party is CCP-aware , expect a policy shift .
President Donald Trump has known this for decades and built much of his 2016 campaign on it , and will also angle his 2020 campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the PRC is – a dystopian absolutist state ruled with an iron fist by the Chinese Communist Party .
We know that it is a genocidal government operating concentration camps .
We know that it is an occupying power that has ravaged the people and land of Tibet .
We know that it routinely harvests the organs of unwilling donors .
We know that it has millions of poverty-stricken labourers herded into sweatshops .
We ’ ve known so much for so long , yet the world did nothing , until now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the world is not just a strategic opportunity to re-establish our domestic industrial power and take back control of our economic destiny .
It is a declaration , by humanity about the kind of planet we wish to live – a world where free association and the human individual is valued .
It is the moral duty of all those who call themselves human to oppose the PRC , because if we do not , we will find ourselves looking on as Orwell put it , watching “ a boot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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THE COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic would not have been as damaging had the so-called People’s Republic of China not covered up the early development of the virus. The world would have been able to control the spread earlier, and many more people would be alive today.
There are many theories about the source and nature of the virus. We may never know the whole truth, but the source theories are irrelevant for now when it comes to apportioning blame. We know the CCP lied, people died, and the world increasingly realises it.
On Monday, India’s populist Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has also used Coronavirus to call for a move away from China-centric supply chains.
He tweeted: “India, with the right blend of the physical and the virtual, can emerge as the global nerve centre of complex modern multinational supply chains in the post-COVID-19 world. Let us rise to that occasion and seize this opportunity.”
Translation: China’s global reputation is in tatters – let’s take their title as the workshop of the world.
In the UK, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said this month that Britain’s relationship with China was no longer “business as usual”.
At the same time, an op-ed in the Sunday Times by former Theresa May Advisor Nick Timothy described David Cameron’s China policy as “naive and cynical”. When even the wetter elements of the Conservative Party is CCP-aware, expect a policy shift.
President Donald Trump has known this for decades and built much of his 2016 campaign on it, and will also angle his 2020 campaign on opposing China.
We know what the PRC is – a dystopian absolutist state ruled with an iron fist by the Chinese Communist Party.
We know that it is a genocidal government operating concentration camps. We know that it is an occupying power that has ravaged the people and land of Tibet. We know that it routinely harvests the organs of unwilling donors. We know that it has millions of poverty-stricken labourers herded into sweatshops. We’ve known so much for so long, yet the world did nothing, until now.
A foreign policy pivot on China by the rest of the world is not just a strategic opportunity to re-establish our domestic industrial power and take back control of our economic destiny. It is a declaration, by humanity about the kind of planet we wish to live – a world where free association and the human individual is valued.
It is the moral duty of all those who call themselves human to oppose the PRC, because if we do not, we will find ourselves looking on as Orwell put it, watching “a boot stamping on a human face – forever.”


politicalite--2020-04-22--RACE WAR: Chinese Factories TORCHED in Nigeria Following Racist Attacks on Blacks In China

NIGERIANS reportedly torched Chinese stores and factories in Ogun following racist attacks on blacks in mainland China .
According to @ @ @ @ @ went on a rampage ” in Ogun , a state that borders that shares borders @ @ @ @ @ Chinese-owned factories in retaliation of the Coronavirus fueled racist attacks on African migrants .
The @ @ @ @ @ produced damage worth over $ 2 BILLION dollars .
The mob chanted “ enough is @ @ @ @ @ of the disrespect ” before they burn down Chinese-owned businesses at the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade @ @ @ @ @ which for the last ten years was being developed jointly by businesses from China ’ @ @ @ @ @ state reported International Business Times .
Nigeria is the second country to see a wave @ @ @ @ @ Chinese , an unconfirmed video that emerged recently from the Republic of Guinea claimed that @ @ @ @ @ had arrested several Chinese nationals .

NIGERIANS reportedly torched Chinese stores and factories in Ogun following racist attacks on blacks in mainland China.
According to local reports, Nigerians “went on a rampage” in Ogun, a state that borders that shares borders Lagos.
A mob torched Chinese-owned factories in retaliation of the Coronavirus fueled racist attacks on African migrants.
The attack was reported to have produced damage worth over $2 BILLION dollars.
The mob chanted “enough is enough, we are tired of the disrespect” before they burn down Chinese-owned businesses at the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone (FTZ), which for the last ten years was being developed jointly by businesses from China’s Guangdong province and Ogun state reported International Business Times.
Nigeria is the second country to see a wave of retaliatory attacks on the Chinese, an unconfirmed video that emerged recently from the Republic of Guinea claimed that the coastal West African country had arrested several Chinese nationals.


politicalite--2020-04-23--WHITE SNIFFS OF DOVER: NCA Seize £14m Worth Of Cocaine in Dover Bust

THREE people have been arrested following two seizures of cocaine totalling 190 kilos at the port of Dover .
The seizures , which are not thought to be connected , were discovered in HGVs earlier this week .
Within a void in the floor of one HGV , which had arrived from Holland carrying a consignment of paper and card , Border Force officers found an estimated 140 kilos of cocaine with a potential street value of around £14 million .
During a search of a second HGV carrying a consignment of toy building blocks , officers discovered two holdalls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cocaine .
Following the seizures on Monday , both cases were passed to the National Crime Agency for investigation .
Dutch national Gerrit Van Eckeveld , age 62 , from Nieuwegein in the Netherlands , who was arrested in relation to the 140 kilos , was later charged with importing cocaine .
He appeared before Medway Magistrates today , where he was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on 20 May .
Two Czech nationals were arrested on suspicion of importing the 50 kilos .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enquiries continue .
“ These seizures demonstrate that the organised criminal networks involved in international drug trafficking continue to pose a threat to the UK , even with the restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic .
“ These two seizures have deprived those networks of a substantial amount of drugs and , crucially , a substantial amount of profit that would have been reinvested in more criminality .
“ Working with partners like Border Force we are determined to do all we can to disrupt and dismantle crime groups involved in drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant impact on our society .
They are the root cause behind countless crimes and used as a commodity by organised gangs linked to violence and exploitation .
“ We are determined to do all we can to stop drug traffickers and bring them to justice .

THREE people have been arrested following two seizures of cocaine totalling 190 kilos at the port of Dover.
The seizures, which are not thought to be connected, were discovered in HGVs earlier this week.
Within a void in the floor of one HGV, which had arrived from Holland carrying a consignment of paper and card, Border Force officers found an estimated 140 kilos of cocaine with a potential street value of around £14 million.
During a search of a second HGV carrying a consignment of toy building blocks, officers discovered two holdalls in side lockers containing approximately 50 kilos of cocaine.
Following the seizures on Monday, both cases were passed to the National Crime Agency for investigation.
Dutch national Gerrit Van Eckeveld, age 62, from Nieuwegein in the Netherlands, who was arrested in relation to the 140 kilos, was later charged with importing cocaine.
He appeared before Medway Magistrates today, where he was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on 20 May.
Two Czech nationals were arrested on suspicion of importing the 50 kilos. They were later released under investigation while NCA enquiries continue.
NCA Dover Branch Commander Martin Grace said:
“These seizures demonstrate that the organised criminal networks involved in international drug trafficking continue to pose a threat to the UK, even with the restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
“These two seizures have deprived those networks of a substantial amount of drugs and, crucially, a substantial amount of profit that would have been reinvested in more criminality.
“Working with partners like Border Force we are determined to do all we can to disrupt and dismantle crime groups involved in drug distribution.”
Dave Smith, Border Force Regional Director, said:
“Illegal drugs have a significant impact on our society. They are the root cause behind countless crimes and used as a commodity by organised gangs linked to violence and exploitation.
“We are determined to do all we can to stop drug traffickers and bring them to justice.


politicalite--2020-04-23--PAYBACK: Labour Politician FIRED After Claiming Boris ICU Admission Was ‘Publicity Stunt’

A LABOUR councillor who claimed that Boris Johnson was “ not really ill ” and was using his hospital admission as a “ PR stunt ” has been fired from a senior role .
Julie Heselwood , a councillor in Leeds made the bizarre claims in a rant on Facebook .
“ It ’ s a publicity stunt – they we ’ re [ sic ] doing badly being criticised for their handling of this , next thing he ’ s in hospital in ICU-a publicity stunt fir [ sic ] sympathy and to change the narrative .
Don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Another user hit back and said : “ One social media user wrote : ‘ With a comment like that , you ’ re not fit to be a councillor for any party !
’ ” Heselwood later deleted the comments and wrote to the leader of Leeds City Council to apologise , admitting her comments were “ crass and offensive ” Leeds City Council however , deemed the comments offensive despite her apology and fired her from a senior role .
‘ I was wrong , I should never have made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added the Councillor .

A LABOUR councillor who claimed that Boris Johnson was “not really ill” and was using his hospital admission as a “PR stunt” has been fired from a senior role.
Julie Heselwood, a councillor in Leeds made the bizarre claims in a rant on Facebook.
“It’s a publicity stunt – they we’re [sic]doing badly being criticised for their handling of this, next thing he’s in hospital in ICU-a publicity stunt fir [sic]sympathy and to change the narrative. Don’t fall for it.” said Heselwood.
Another user hit back and said: “One social media user wrote: ‘With a comment like that, you’re not fit to be a councillor for any party!’”
Heselwood later deleted the comments and wrote to the leader of Leeds City Council to apologise, admitting her comments were “crass and offensive”
Leeds City Council however, deemed the comments offensive despite her apology and fired her from a senior role.
‘I was wrong, I should never have made that claim and I apologise unreservedly’ added the Councillor.


politicalite--2020-04-23--EU CAN PAY! Greece Forces European Union To Foot Bill For Migrant Hotel Accommodation

GREECE ’ s migration ministry has approved a plan to move 2,380 migrants from reception centers located on its Eastern Aegean islands to hotels and apartment accommodations on its mainland .
The plan , which comes as European economies suffer massive losses as a result of the Wuhan coronavirus , is being organized by the International Organization for Migration ( IOM ) and the United Nations .
The European Union will foot the enormous bill as Voice of Europe has reported on .
The transfer of 200 migrants over the age of 60 and their families along with 1,730 migrants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began on April 19th and will be conducted over a two-week period , according to a report from InfoMigrants .
During an online press conference , the head of the Greek branch of the IOM Gianluca Rocac said that “ hoteliers are interested in housing migrants at this point for a limited amount of time , while the ongoing UN program to house refugees will continue as well.
” Rocca said that the IOM will do its best to provide accommodations for 5,000 migrants over the next two months , adding that one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find jobs for the migrants after the virus crisis is over .
At present , it ’ s not exactly clear just how much the transfers and accommodations will cost EU taxpayers .
As of this report , no cases of the COVID-19 virus have been recorded in any of the camps on Greece ’ s eastern Aegean islands of Lesbos , Samos , Chios , Leros , and Kos , outbreaks of the virus have occurred at two camps on Greece ’ s mainland .
On Tuesday , Greek health authorities annouced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being housed a hotel on the country ’ s mainland have tested positive for the Wuhan coronavirus .

GREECE’s migration ministry has approved a plan to move 2,380 migrants from reception centers located on its Eastern Aegean islands to hotels and apartment accommodations on its mainland.
The plan, which comes as European economies suffer massive losses as a result of the Wuhan coronavirus, is being organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations. The European Union will foot the enormous bill as Voice of Europe has reported on.
The transfer of 200 migrants over the age of 60 and their families along with 1,730 migrants with prior ailments and their families, began on April 19th and will be conducted over a two-week period, according to a report from InfoMigrants.
During an online press conference, the head of the Greek branch of the IOM Gianluca Rocac said that “hoteliers are interested in housing migrants at this point for a limited amount of time, while the ongoing UN program to house refugees will continue as well.”
Rocca said that the IOM will do its best to provide accommodations for 5,000 migrants over the next two months, adding that one of the most pressing issues is to find jobs for the migrants after the virus crisis is over.
At present, it’s not exactly clear just how much the transfers and accommodations will cost EU taxpayers.
As of this report, no cases of the COVID-19 virus have been recorded in any of the camps on Greece’s eastern Aegean islands of Lesbos, Samos, Chios, Leros, and Kos, outbreaks of the virus have occurred at two camps on Greece’s mainland.
On Tuesday, Greek health authorities annouced that more than 100 migrants who are being housed a hotel on the country’s mainland have tested positive for the Wuhan coronavirus.


politicalite--2020-04-23--ITALEXIT: New Poll Finds ‘Anti-EU Sentiment Rising’

COULD a ‘ Italexit ’ be about to hit the European Union following Brexit ?
A new poll suggests that it is a distinct possibility .
As heated negotiations over financial aid for countries affected by the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) pandemic have dragged on in Brussels , anti-EU sentiment is rising in many countries .
This is particularly apparent in Italy , which has been the hardest-hit member of the bloc during the crisis .
Voice of Europe reported that Belgium , France , Greece , Ireland , Italy , Luxembourg , Portugal , Slovenia , and Spain have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ corona bonds , ” which would distribute the debt among all countries in the bloc .
The “ Frugal Four , ” however — Austria , Finland , Germany , and the Netherlands — are rejecting the suggestion , and have called for the activation of the European Stability Mechanism , which would allow member states to take out loans in the form of bond purchases from the European Central Bank .
Nowhere has disappointment in the EU been stronger than in Italy , and new polls show that Italians are fed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloc ’ s inadequate measures to respond to the crisis .
49 % of Italians are now in favour of leaving the EU and the Eurozone altogether , according to a poll conducted earlier this month by the Tecne Institute that was reported by Express .
This represents a 20 % increase from 18 months ago , the last time such a poll was undertaken .
Another recent survey conducted by Termometro found that nearly 40 % of Italians are in favor of leaving both the EU and the Eurozone , suggesting that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported by Il Sussidiario .
The Tecne poll recorded that only 40.9 % of respondents want Italy to remain in the bloc .
The remaining 10 % either want Italy to only leave the Eurozone , or in some cases for Italy to remain in the Eurozone but leave the EU .
These numbers suggest that if Italy were to hold a referendum on remaining in the EU today , pro-European Italians would lose .
Lega MEP Antonio Maria Rinaldi , who is also an economist , suggested last week that Germany was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressuring the Netherlands into objecting to the coronabonds measure when in fact it is Germany itself that wants the notion defeated , as previously reported by Voice of Europe .

COULD a ‘Italexit’ be about to hit the European Union following Brexit? A new poll suggests that it is a distinct possibility.
As heated negotiations over financial aid for countries affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have dragged on in Brussels, anti-EU sentiment is rising in many countries. This is particularly apparent in Italy, which has been the hardest-hit member of the bloc during the crisis.
Voice of Europe reported that Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain have been pushing for the issuing of so-called “corona bonds,” which would distribute the debt among all countries in the bloc. The “Frugal Four,” however — Austria, Finland, Germany, and the Netherlands — are rejecting the suggestion, and have called for the activation of the European Stability Mechanism, which would allow member states to take out loans in the form of bond purchases from the European Central Bank.
Nowhere has disappointment in the EU been stronger than in Italy, and new polls show that Italians are fed up with what they see as the bloc’s inadequate measures to respond to the crisis. 49% of Italians are now in favour of leaving the EU and the Eurozone altogether, according to a poll conducted earlier this month by the Tecne Institute that was reported by Express. This represents a 20% increase from 18 months ago, the last time such a poll was undertaken.
Another recent survey conducted by Termometro found that nearly 40% of Italians are in favor of leaving both the EU and the Eurozone, suggesting that the Tecne poll is accurate, as reported by Il Sussidiario.
The Tecne poll recorded that only 40.9% of respondents want Italy to remain in the bloc. The remaining 10% either want Italy to only leave the Eurozone, or in some cases for Italy to remain in the Eurozone but leave the EU.
These numbers suggest that if Italy were to hold a referendum on remaining in the EU today, pro-European Italians would lose.
Lega MEP Antonio Maria Rinaldi, who is also an economist, suggested last week that Germany was following a “diabolical plan” by pressuring the Netherlands into objecting to the coronabonds measure when in fact it is Germany itself that wants the notion defeated, as previously reported by Voice of Europe.


politicalite--2020-04-23--MOTORMOUTH MORGAN: Ofcom Investigating Piers Morgan Over ‘Bully Boy’ Tactics

MOTORMOUTH Morning anchor Piers Morgan is set to face an investigation following thousands of complaints over the way he is conducting interviews amid the Coronavirus pandemic .
Morgan , 55 who was praised for giving ITV it ’ s biggest breakfast ratings since the height of GMTV by speaking for the people on Brexit , is under increasing fire from the people he once spoke for after being accused of ‘ bullying ’ after a debate with Government minister Helen Whately .
A whopping 2,000 viewers complained to media regulator Ofcom after the host attacked a Tory MP in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ utter nonsense ” over claims that NHS workers had died on the Coronavirus Pandemic frontlines .
He also said deaths in care homes was a “ scandal of epic proportions ” .
She said : “ I don ’ t get my data from newspapers , I have to get it from the NHS and our scientists.
” Ofcom said : “ We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules , but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate.
” He took to Twitter to moan about the probe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back him .
Piers said : ‘ Apparently nearly 2000 people have now complained to @ Ofcom about me grilling Care minister Helen Whateley too ‘ unfairly ’ when she couldn ’ t answer even basic questions .
‘ If you think I should continue grilling ministers in the way I ’ ve been doing , please tell @ OFCOM .
Thanks .
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MOTORMOUTH Morning anchor Piers Morgan is set to face an investigation following thousands of complaints over the way he is conducting interviews amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Morgan, 55 who was praised for giving ITV it’s biggest breakfast ratings since the height of GMTV by speaking for the people on Brexit, is under increasing fire from the people he once spoke for after being accused of ‘bullying’ after a debate with Government minister Helen Whately.
A whopping 2,000 viewers complained to media regulator Ofcom after the host attacked a Tory MP in a aggressive style.
He branded her comments “utter nonsense” over claims that NHS workers had died on the Coronavirus Pandemic frontlines.
He also said deaths in care homes was a “scandal of epic proportions”.
She said: “I don’t get my data from newspapers, I have to get it from the NHS and our scientists.”
Ofcom said: “We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate.”
He took to Twitter to moan about the probe asking some of his 7m followers to back him.
Piers said: ‘Apparently nearly 2000 people have now complained to @Ofcom about me grilling Care minister Helen Whateley too ‘unfairly’ when she couldn’t answer even basic questions. ‘If you think I should continue grilling ministers in the way I’ve been doing, please tell @OFCOM. Thanks.’


politicalite--2020-04-25--MOANING MORGAN GETS DUMPED: President Trump Has Unfollowed Piers Morgan on Twitter

“ ‘ One day you ’ re cock of the walk , the next a feather duster ’ ” PIERS Morgan has been dumped by President Trump after the king of fake news told him to “ Shut the F*ck Up ” in a Twitter post .
Moaning Morgan , who was fired from the Daily Mirror after publishing fake pictures of British troops abusing Iraqi prisoners in 2004 , parroted the left-wing narrative that Donald Trump had told reporters that “ injecting Bleach ” was a cure for Coronavirus .
Left-wing activists falsely claimed that Trump “ urged Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ told people to drink bleach.
” Instead of searching for the truth , Morgan sided with the likes of CNN and the Mainstream Media and told the President to “ SHUT THE F**K UP ” in his Daily Mail column , so Mr Trump unfollowed the fake news charlatan .
He was following 47 users , he ’ s now following 46 – and Morgan ’ s name doesn ’ t appear in the list of the leader of the free world ’ s ‘ following ’ list .
He then attacked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding : “ Throughout this coronavirus crisis , the leader of the free world has turned the daily White House task force briefing into a rambling two-hour self-promoting rally.
” “ He ’ s devoted large chunks of them to trashing the media , attacking political opponents , telling us how great he is , and re-writing history as he tries to defend all the mistakes he ’ s made since the virus first erupted .
“ And he ’ s done all this while 50,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and nearly a million cases have now been reported across the country.
” “ But by far the most reckless and dangerous thing President Trump has done is use the most powerful podium on earth to air his batsh*t crazy theories about how to beat the virus.
” “ And last night he stooped to a shameful new low by suggesting people suffering from COVID-19 should be injected with toxic disinfectant.
” WHAT DID TRUMP ACTUALLY SAY ?
U.S. outlet The Daily Wire clarified Trump ’ s comments : “ To understand Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important to first understand the full context of what was said at the press briefing.
” Bill Bryan , Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department for Homeland Security , said at the press briefing , “ Our most striking observation to date is the powerful effect that solar light appears to have on killing the virus , both surfaces and in the air .
We ’ ve seen a similar effect with both temperature and humidity as well , where increasing the temperature and humidity or both is generally less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus does not survive as well in droplets of saliva , and that ’ s important because a lot of testing being done is not necessarily being done , number one , with the COVID-19 virus and number two , in saliva or respiratory fluids , ” Bryan continued .
“ And thirdly , the virus dies the quickest in the presence of direct sunlight under these conditions.
” “ We ’ ve tested bleach , we ’ ve tested isopropyl alcohol on the virus , specifically in saliva or in respiratory fluids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bleach will kill the virus in five minutes , ” Bryan said .
“ Isopropyl alcohol will kill the virus in 30 seconds , and that ’ s with no manipulation , no rubbing .
Just bring it on and leaving it go .
You rub it and it goes away even faster.
” Bryan added , “ We ’ re also looking at other disinfectants , specifically looking at the COVID-19 virus in saliva.
” Trump then said : “ So , I ’ m going to ask Bill a question that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you ’ re totally into that world , which I find to be very interesting .
So , supposing when we hit the body with a tremendous , whether it ’ s ultraviolet or just very powerful light , and I think you said that hasn ’ t been checked , but you ’ re going to test it.
” “ And then I said supposing you brought the light inside the body , which you can do either through the skin or in some other way .
And I think you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that too .
Sounds interesting .
And then I see the disinfectant , where it knocks it out in a minute , one minute .
And is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning ?
Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs , so it ’ d be interesting to check that , so that you ’ re going to have to use medical doctors with , but it sounds interesting to me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the whole concept of the light , the way it kills it in one minute .
That ’ s pretty powerful.
” During the Coronavirus pandemic , the presenter was responsible for causing mass hysteria and panic buying with his tabloid tactics .
He slams Trump and Boris and pretends he ’ s “ looking out ” for Brits , but Piers hates Britain .
He ’ s a left-wing Blair backing media luvvie .
Anti-Forces Morgan , who was fired as the Editor of the Daily Mirror in 2004 , published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prisoners during the Iraq War .
He doubled down on his paper ’ s claims and said : “ We Told The Truth ” on the front page .
The paper was then forced to issue a public apology on the front page .
After that – He was unceremoniously fired by Trinity Mirror and removed from One Canada Square by security in 2004 .
“ Trinity Mirror boss summoned Morgan to a meeting and demanded he apologise for the fake photographs .
Piers Morgan refused and he was asked to leave the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the [ head ] office this afternoon and wasn ’ t even allowed back up to the 22nd floor to say goodbye to his staff , ” said one insider .
” He was escorted out of the building by security.
” – Guardian , 2004 .

“‘One day you’re cock of the walk, the next a feather duster’”
PIERS Morgan has been dumped by President Trump after the king of fake news told him to “Shut the F*ck Up” in a Twitter post.
Moaning Morgan, who was fired from the Daily Mirror after publishing fake pictures of British troops abusing Iraqi prisoners in 2004, parroted the left-wing narrative that Donald Trump had told reporters that “injecting Bleach” was a cure for Coronavirus.
Left-wing activists falsely claimed that Trump “urged Americans to inject themselves with disinfectant” and “told people to drink bleach.”
Instead of searching for the truth, Morgan sided with the likes of CNN and the Mainstream Media and told the President to “SHUT THE F**K UP” in his Daily Mail column, so Mr Trump unfollowed the fake news charlatan.
He was following 47 users, he’s now following 46 – and Morgan’s name doesn’t appear in the list of the leader of the free world’s ‘following’ list.
*NEW COLUMN*
Shut the f**k up, Mr President.
Trump's batsh*t crazy coronavirus 'cure' theories are not just shockingly senseless and stupid – they're going to kill people. https://t.co/FMj72r1fyQ pic.twitter.com/0tqzxp4RGG — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 24, 2020
Morgan attacked Trump: “SHUT THE F**K UP, PRESIDENT TRUMP.”
“Seriously”
He then attacked the President for his daily press Briefings adding: “Throughout this coronavirus crisis, the leader of the free world has turned the daily White House task force briefing into a rambling two-hour self-promoting rally.”
“He’s devoted large chunks of them to trashing the media, attacking political opponents, telling us how great he is, and re-writing history as he tries to defend all the mistakes he’s made since the virus first erupted.
Seriously.”
“And he’s done all this while 50,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, the worst death toll in the world, and nearly a million cases have now been reported across the country.”
“But by far the most reckless and dangerous thing President Trump has done is use the most powerful podium on earth to air his batsh*t crazy theories about how to beat the virus.”
“And last night he stooped to a shameful new low by suggesting people suffering from COVID-19 should be injected with toxic disinfectant.”
“Yes, you read that right.”
WHAT DID TRUMP ACTUALLY SAY?
U.S. outlet The Daily Wire clarified Trump’s comments: “To understand Trump’s remarks, it’s important to first understand the full context of what was said at the press briefing.”
Bill Bryan, Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department for Homeland Security, said at the press briefing, “Our most striking observation to date is the powerful effect that solar light appears to have on killing the virus, both surfaces and in the air. We’ve seen a similar effect with both temperature and humidity as well, where increasing the temperature and humidity or both is generally less favorable to the virus.”
“The virus does not survive as well in droplets of saliva, and that’s important because a lot of testing being done is not necessarily being done, number one, with the COVID-19 virus and number two, in saliva or respiratory fluids,” Bryan continued. “And thirdly, the virus dies the quickest in the presence of direct sunlight under these conditions.”
“We’ve tested bleach, we’ve tested isopropyl alcohol on the virus, specifically in saliva or in respiratory fluids, and I can tell you that bleach will kill the virus in five minutes,” Bryan said. “Isopropyl alcohol will kill the virus in 30 seconds, and that’s with no manipulation, no rubbing. Just bring it on and leaving it go. You rub it and it goes away even faster.”
Bryan added, “We’re also looking at other disinfectants, specifically looking at the COVID-19 virus in saliva.”
Trump then said: “So, I’m going to ask Bill a question that probably some of you are thinking of if you’re totally into that world, which I find to be very interesting. So, supposing when we hit the body with a tremendous, whether it’s ultraviolet or just very powerful light, and I think you said that hasn’t been checked, but you’re going to test it.”
“And then I said supposing you brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way. And I think you said you’re going to test that too. Sounds interesting. And then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute, one minute. And is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it’d be interesting to check that, so that you’re going to have to use medical doctors with, but it sounds interesting to me. So, we’ll see, but the whole concept of the light, the way it kills it in one minute. That’s pretty powerful.”
MORGAN: KING OF FAKE NEWS
PIERS Morgan has a history of sensationalist fake news.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the presenter was responsible for causing mass hysteria and panic buying with his tabloid tactics.
He slams Trump and Boris and pretends he’s “looking out” for Brits, but Piers hates Britain. He’s a left-wing Blair backing media luvvie.
Anti-Forces Morgan, who was fired as the Editor of the Daily Mirror in 2004, published false stories about British troops abusing Iraqi prisoners during the Iraq War.
He doubled down on his paper’s claims and said: “We Told The Truth” on the front page.
The paper was then forced to issue a public apology on the front page.
After that – He was unceremoniously fired by Trinity Mirror and removed from One Canada Square by security in 2004.
“Trinity Mirror boss summoned Morgan to a meeting and demanded he apologise for the fake photographs. Piers Morgan refused and he was asked to leave the building.”
“He got called down to the [head] office this afternoon and wasn’t even allowed back up to the 22nd floor to say goodbye to his staff,” said one insider. ” He was escorted out of the building by security.” – Guardian, 2004.


politicalite--2020-04-25--CORONACRIME: Pharmacist NICKED for FRAUD in £20k Coronavirus Testing Scheme

A PHARMACIST and a surveyor have been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling coronavirus testing kits in two National Crime Agency investigations .
As part of the agency ’ s proactive response against criminals trying to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic , the NCA also took down a website trying to fool victims into buying suspected non-existent personal protective equipment ( PPE ) through phishing emails .
On Saturday , NCA officers arrested the 46-year-old pharmacist from Croydon , south London , and seized around £20,000 .
He was arrested under the Fraud Act 2006 after making false and misleading claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ properties and a car linked to the suspect were searched .
He was released on conditional bail .
On Sunday in a separate investigation , a 39-year-old surveyor from Uxbridge , west London , was stopped while driving his car .
Inside the vehicle were 250 Covid-19 testing kits .
Like the first suspect , he was arrested under the Fraud Act 2006 after making false and misleading claims about the capability of the tests .
He told investigators he was planning on selling the kits to construction workers .
He was released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NCA Director of Investigations , said : “ Criminals capitalise on fear and anxiety and they will exploit any opportunity , no matter how awful , to line their pockets .
“ Illegally selling testing kits completely undermines the nation ’ s collective response to the pandemic and actually endangers lives .
“ Anyone thinking of trying to profit in this way should take note of these arrests and that bringing these offenders to justice and ceasing their activities is a key priority across law enforcement.
” Graeme Biggar , Director General of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Covid-19 is increasingly being used as a hook to commit fraud – and we think these offences are likely to increase during the pandemic .
“ Individuals and businesses need to be fully prepared for criminals trying to turn the pandemic to their advantage by scamming them out of money .
“ Law enforcement , government and the private sector are working together to protect the public and combat these offenders .
“ If you think you ’ ve fallen for a scam , contact your bank immediately and report it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Scotland report it to Police Scotland directly by calling 101.
” Tariq Sarwar , Head of Operations for Enforcement at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) , said : “ We are committed to working together with law enforcement to protect public health and prevent unsafe medicines and medical devices getting to the public .
“ The use of products for the diagnosis of coronavirus infection in community settings , such as pharmacies , for home use , is not at present advised by Public Health England .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for home use , and it is illegal to supply such products .
“ The safety , performance or quality of the products can not be guaranteed and this poses a health risk .
“ We continue to encourage the public , and healthcare professionals , that if you spot any posts claiming to sell these types of products , these can be reported to us via our Yellow Card Scheme : https : //yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ “ Always make sure you are buying your medicines from a registered pharmacy or website and your medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targeting people trying to buy medical supplies online and have been sending emails offering fake medical support and scamming people who may be vulnerable or isolated at home .
Frauds have been attempted by trying to lure victims with offers that look too good to be true such as high return investments , ‘ healthcare opportunities ’ or appeals to support bogus charities .

A PHARMACIST and a surveyor have been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling coronavirus testing kits in two National Crime Agency investigations.
As part of the agency’s proactive response against criminals trying to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic, the NCA also took down a website trying to fool victims into buying suspected non-existent personal protective equipment (PPE) through phishing emails.
On Saturday, NCA officers arrested the 46-year-old pharmacist from Croydon, south London, and seized around £20,000. He was arrested under the Fraud Act 2006 after making false and misleading claims about the tests’ capability.
Two properties and a car linked to the suspect were searched. He was released on conditional bail.
On Sunday in a separate investigation, a 39-year-old surveyor from Uxbridge, west London, was stopped while driving his car.
Inside the vehicle were 250 Covid-19 testing kits. Like the first suspect, he was arrested under the Fraud Act 2006 after making false and misleading claims about the capability of the tests.
He told investigators he was planning on selling the kits to construction workers. He was released on conditional bail.
Nikki Holland, NCA Director of Investigations, said: “Criminals capitalise on fear and anxiety and they will exploit any opportunity, no matter how awful, to line their pockets.
“Illegally selling testing kits completely undermines the nation’s collective response to the pandemic and actually endangers lives.
“Anyone thinking of trying to profit in this way should take note of these arrests and that bringing these offenders to justice and ceasing their activities is a key priority across law enforcement.”
Graeme Biggar, Director General of the National Economic Crime Centre, said: “Covid-19 is increasingly being used as a hook to commit fraud – and we think these offences are likely to increase during the pandemic.
“Individuals and businesses need to be fully prepared for criminals trying to turn the pandemic to their advantage by scamming them out of money.
“Law enforcement, government and the private sector are working together to protect the public and combat these offenders.
“If you think you’ve fallen for a scam, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud. If you are in Scotland report it to Police Scotland directly by calling 101.”
Tariq Sarwar, Head of Operations for Enforcement at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said: “We are committed to working together with law enforcement to protect public health and prevent unsafe medicines and medical devices getting to the public.
“The use of products for the diagnosis of coronavirus infection in community settings, such as pharmacies, for home use, is not at present advised by Public Health England.
“There are no CE marked tests for home use, and it is illegal to supply such products.
“The safety, performance or quality of the products cannot be guaranteed and this poses a health risk.
“We continue to encourage the public, and healthcare professionals, that if you spot any posts claiming to sell these types of products, these can be reported to us via our Yellow Card Scheme: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/
“Always make sure you are buying your medicines from a registered pharmacy or website and your medical devices from reputable retailers.”
Offenders are targeting people trying to buy medical supplies online and have been sending emails offering fake medical support and scamming people who may be vulnerable or isolated at home.
Frauds have been attempted by trying to lure victims with offers that look too good to be true such as high return investments, ‘healthcare opportunities’ or appeals to support bogus charities.


politicalite--2020-04-25--SALVINI: ‘Soros-backed NGO Lawyers Are Helping North African Migrants Reach Europe’

The migrants contacted the lawyer while they were still sailing on a damaged rubber boat from Libya to Europe .
@ @ @ @ @ appeal on their behalf with the European Court of Human Rights ( ECHR ) while @ @ @ @ @ .
The case has been highlighted Salvini , leader of the conservative Lega party , @ @ @ @ @ to the news : “ Crazy !
With the collaboration of the lawyers of an @ @ @ @ @ the meantime , the government welcomes everyone on the ferry at the expense of the @ @ @ @ @ we will vote … , ” Salvini wrote .

The migrants contacted the lawyer while they were still sailing on a damaged rubber boat from Libya to Europe. The lawyer then filed an appeal on their behalf with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) while they were still at sea.
The case has been highlighted Salvini, leader of the conservative Lega party, who reacted in a tweet to the news: “Crazy! With the collaboration of the lawyers of an association financed by Soros… In the meantime, the government welcomes everyone on the ferry at the expense of the Italians. Sooner or later we will vote …,” Salvini wrote.


politicalite--2020-04-25--UNEXPECTED DEMOCRACY: From Online Casinos To Social Media

GETTING back to the origins of democracy means thinking think of Ancient Greece and giving the power to the people in the form of a vote .
On all sides of the political spectrum , individuals will have different thoughts on whether the democratic process has been carried out .
For instance , the British public will never forget the democratic failure that led to the naming of the ship , the Sir David Attenborough , despite the fact Boaty McBoatface clearly won the poll , as per .
As this shows , democracy is more embedded in our society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of industries – from online casinos to social media – in ways we don ’ t realise .
The online casino industry is influenced by democracy in many ways .
One of the main ones is through the selection of titles and games , some of which are eligible for special offers and deals .
These featured games are chosen based on those which are the most played and therefore most popular .
So , when we look at the list of slots , for instance , on this site we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by those most played .
These games alternate depending on how many plays they get .
Being near the top of the search function means that they will likely receive more plays as a result .
This form of unofficial democracy comes from the basic form of the people making decisions en masse .
It can also be seen through the choosing of payment methods available on the site .
Due to the growing popularity of e-wallets , these are increasingly becoming options .
The people have spoken , and their continued engagement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engage with things is a form of ‘ voting with our feet ’ and can influence a lot more than we expect .
Social media and the influencer culture present on the platforms is also influenced by democracy .
Facebook ’ s , Twitter ’ s , and Instagram ’ s algorithms are programmed to respond to engagement .
The greater the number of people who like the post , the more people will get to see it .
This could then lead to influencer-type deals with brands and help launch the person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we aren ’ t told that our likes are used as votes to see who is the most popular , social media is essentially a popularity contest , according to this .
Those who cultivate a following are more likely to reap the benefits of being on the various social media platforms .
The more followers people get , the more they are likely to continue to get .
In some ways , those who have high likes – such as the Kardashians – have been democratically selected by their social media peers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – but not only in the most obvious ways .
Yes , every four to five years we head to the polls to elect the next President or government , but democracy doesn ’ t always have to result in a political outcome .
Sometimes it can result in the changing landscapes of online slots , other times it can mean we are more exposed to certain people on social media .
Or , it can mean that we are left disappointed when a clear landslide victory is overthrown for scientific credibility .

GETTING back to the origins of democracy means thinking think of Ancient Greece and giving the power to the people in the form of a vote.
On all sides of the political spectrum, individuals will have different thoughts on whether the democratic process has been carried out.
If only, for every grotesque example of democracy dying under the vicious onslaught of social media, there were another that was this hilarious Here really is the future King and Queen of England looking stony-faced being introduced to a robot submersible called Boaty McBoatface pic.twitter.com/0yb0neLucB — Tom Peck (@tompeck) September 26, 2019
For instance, the British public will never forget the democratic failure that led to the naming of the ship, the Sir David Attenborough, despite the fact Boaty McBoatface clearly won the poll, as per. As this shows, democracy is more embedded in our society than we expect and has touched a number of industries – from online casinos to social media – in ways we don’t realise.
Online Casino
The online casino industry is influenced by democracy in many ways. One of the main ones is through the selection of titles and games, some of which are eligible for special offers and deals. These featured games are chosen based on those which are the most played and therefore most popular. So, when we look at the list of slots, for instance, on this site we can see that the top games are sorted by those most played. These games alternate depending on how many plays they get. Being near the top of the search function means that they will likely receive more plays as a result. This form of unofficial democracy comes from the basic form of the people making decisions en masse. It can also be seen through the choosing of payment methods available on the site. Due to the growing popularity of e-wallets, these are increasingly becoming options. The people have spoken, and their continued engagement reinforces their choice. The way we engage with things is a form of ‘voting with our feet’ and can influence a lot more than we expect.
Social Media
Social media and the influencer culture present on the platforms is also influenced by democracy. Facebook’s, Twitter’s, and Instagram’s algorithms are programmed to respond to engagement. The greater the number of people who like the post, the more people will get to see it. This could then lead to influencer-type deals with brands and help launch the person who posted on the app. While we aren’t told that our likes are used as votes to see who is the most popular, social media is essentially a popularity contest, according to this. Those who cultivate a following are more likely to reap the benefits of being on the various social media platforms. The more followers people get, the more they are likely to continue to get. In some ways, those who have high likes – such as the Kardashians – have been democratically selected by their social media peers. Democracy is ingrained in our lives – but not only in the most obvious ways. Yes, every four to five years we head to the polls to elect the next President or government, but democracy doesn’t always have to result in a political outcome. Sometimes it can result in the changing landscapes of online slots, other times it can mean we are more exposed to certain people on social media. Or, it can mean that we are left disappointed when a clear landslide victory is overthrown for scientific credibility.


politicalite--2020-04-24--HAWKSBURY GOLD CUP: Mask Of Time Aims To Upset The Odds

HORSE racing in Australia is desperate to steal the limelight , the focus will now move to the upcoming Hawkesbury Gold Cup which is due to take place this month .
The Group 3 open handicap race rates as a real fans ’ favourite down under but also pulls in a global audience , fans watching the TV coverage and live streams available .
With a history spanning four decades , the contest has provided supporters with some memorable renewals over the years and the 2020 instalment will certainly be one to remember .
Decided over 1600 metres , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the biggest names in the sport come to play .
Research is key to beating the bookies .
When approaching this race , bettors adopt a number of strategies , including studying the form .
Pouring over recent results , jockey form , stables , owners and just about everything else they can get their hands on .
When adopting this strategy it is important to keep a close eye on today ’ s horse racing results .
This will show how riders and trainers have been performing during the build-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This involves plenty of research too but could help you profit from the race .
When checking the trends , reading through past results of the Hawkesbury Gold Cup is key .
Have the last 10 winners shared an age ?
Which trainers have enjoyed success in recent times ?
Is it better to go with the betting favourite or take a chance on an outsider ?
Knowing the answer to these questions could see you beat the bookies .
At the very least , it will allow you to make an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn out .
Archedemus banked the winner ’ s cheque for connections last year , claiming the title from Kingsguard who came good in 2018. Who will reign supreme this year ?
At present , it is anyone ’ s guess as the field looks fiercely competitive .
Bookmakers have struggled to nail down a convincing favourite during the build-up , but Amangiri has attracted support during the antepost betting .
Trained by the Hawkes Racing team , the talented four-year-old mare boosted the confidence of supporters when posting third in the Group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently .
Improvement is expected but will be needed if she is to book a place in the winner ’ s enclosure following the Hawkesbury Gold Cup .
Amangiri ’ s main rival , according to many in the know , will be Mask of Time .
The six-year-old import ’ s form over course and distance is impressive and has caught the eye of bettors looking to take a chance on a plucky outsider .
The Irish representative is best remembered in Australia for winning the Group 3 Coongy Cup over 2000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A return to the top is long overdue and supporters will have their fingers crossed for Ciaron Maher and David Eustace ’ s runner .

HORSE racing in Australia is desperate to steal the limelight, the focus will now move to the upcoming Hawkesbury Gold Cup which is due to take place this month.
The Group 3 open handicap race rates as a real fans’ favourite down under but also pulls in a global audience, fans watching the TV coverage and live streams available.
With a history spanning four decades, the contest has provided supporters with some memorable renewals over the years and the 2020 instalment will certainly be one to remember. Decided over 1600 metres, a whopping 200,000 Australian Dollars prize pot ensures some of the biggest names in the sport come to play.
Research is key to beating the bookies.
When approaching this race, bettors adopt a number of strategies, including studying the form. Pouring over recent results, jockey form, stables, owners and just about everything else they can get their hands on. When adopting this strategy it is important to keep a close eye on today’s horse racing results. This will show how riders and trainers have been performing during the build-up.
Another method is following the trends. This involves plenty of research too but could help you profit from the race. When checking the trends, reading through past results of the Hawkesbury Gold Cup is key. Have the last 10 winners shared an age? Which trainers have enjoyed success in recent times? Is it better to go with the betting favourite or take a chance on an outsider? Knowing the answer to these questions could see you beat the bookies. At the very least, it will allow you to make an educated guess on how the race will turn out.
Amangiri well-fancied.
Archedemus banked the winner’s cheque for connections last year, claiming the title from Kingsguard who came good in 2018. Who will reign supreme this year? At present, it is anyone’s guess as the field looks fiercely competitive. Bookmakers have struggled to nail down a convincing favourite during the build-up, but Amangiri has attracted support during the antepost betting.
Gwenda Markwell & Corey Brown win the 1600m Group 3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup for owners Superhorse with Archedemus (Lope De Vega IRE x Carolyn’s Star)
The homebred in 5YO gelding in half-brother to SP Mandylion pic.twitter.com/jZh0eyBomk — ANZ Bloodstock (@anz_news) April 27, 2019
Trained by the Hawkes Racing team, the talented four-year-old mare boosted the confidence of supporters when posting third in the Group 2 Jim Beam Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill recently. Improvement is expected but will be needed if she is to book a place in the winner’s enclosure following the Hawkesbury Gold Cup.
The fields are set for Saturday's Hawkesbury Cup Raceday this Saturday, April 25th. Featuring:
Listed Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush
G3 Killahy Equine Hawkesbury Crown
G3 Blacktown Workers Hawkesbury Guineas
G3 HAWKESBURY GOLD CUP ACCEPTANCES: https://t.co/Am8ZbFiYrh pic.twitter.com/29vYf8B897 — Hawkesbury Race Club (@hawkesburyrc) April 22, 2020
Irish raider
Amangiri’s main rival, according to many in the know, will be Mask of Time. The six-year-old import’s form over course and distance is impressive and has caught the eye of bettors looking to take a chance on a plucky outsider. The Irish representative is best remembered in Australia for winning the Group 3 Coongy Cup over 2000 metres at Caulfield two years ago. A return to the top is long overdue and supporters will have their fingers crossed for Ciaron Maher and David Eustace’s runner.