politicalite--2020-05-14--RACE ROW: Travellers Accuse Michael Gove of ‘egging on racist witch-hunt’ amid Coronavirus

TRAVELLERS have accused Michael Gove of racism after the Tory minister allegedly lobbied Surrey Police to evict a Traveller camp during the coronavirus lockdown The Travellers Times reported that campaigners reacted with horror after councillors on a local Facebook group urged its followers to complain to Surrey Police to trigger an eviction of a Traveller camp .
The councillors were later thanked by Minister Michael Gove – the local MP .
Billy-Jo Sines , a local Romany Gypsy and a key worker in a nearby school , told The Travellers Times : “ The Travellers didn ’ t stand a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulled on the local councillors where posting on local Lightwater Facebook pages urging people to complain to the police , which they knew would force the police to use their special powers to evict , ” said Billy-Jo .
“ And then Michael Gove goes and thanks them , ” she added .
In Gove ’ s “ long rambling ” Facebook statement – seen by the Travellers ’ Times – the Government Minister writes : “ I am grateful to Surrey Police for serving a Section 61 Order on those responsible for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am grateful to the police for keeping me updated on the action being taken and responding to my , and others ’ , requests , ” adds Minister Gove .
Section 61 powers allow police to evict a Traveller camp without a court order if enough people complain about the camp to them .
“ Are we all in it together ?
, ” said Irish Traveller/Pavee campaigner Mike Joyce .
“ Not if you are Traveller it seems under this Government , ” added Joyce .
“ We are in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis , yet Michael Gove – a Government Minister – is choosing to spend his time egging on a racist Facebook witch-hunt to evict a local Traveller camp .
His long rambling Facebook posts thanking racist campaigners are unbelievable .
Hasn ’ t he got better things to do at the moment ?
He is inhuman.
” The Travellers pulled onto the recreation ground in Lightwater , Surrey , two weeks ago and – as per the Government ’ s guidance during the Covid-19 lock down – Surrey Council provided waste removal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evict the camp .
Then late last week Surrey Police evicted the camp ‘ out of the blue ’ using their special powers under section 61 , saying that they had ‘ numerous reports ’ of anti-social behaviour from local residents .
No arrests were made .
The Travellers ’ Times understands that a Traveller charity in touch with one of the Travellers on the camp said that the Traveller completely refuted allegations of anti-social behaviour .
’ One week we were being given services then suddenly out of the blue the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Traveller is reported to have said to the charity .
Lightwater and the surrounding area has been called a ‘ hot bed of racism towards Travellers ’ by campaigners after anti-Gypsy signs and graffiti appeared in the village on two separate occasions , once in December last year , and again earlier this year .
In one incident graffiti saying “ HA HA GYPSY SCUM GET OUT ” was sprayed on the gate of a local Traveller site .
“ Imagine being forced back out on the road with your children and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic that has killed tens of thousands , ” said Mike Joyce .
“ How shocking is it that a family can ’ t stop somewhere safe and be supported until this lock down is over and please remember we are talking about families here.
” Yesterday Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner David Munro , who in an earlier statement said he stood by the actions of Surrey Police , released a statement saying Surrey County Council urgently needed a transit site – particularly during the coronavirus lockdown .
“ When we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement , having no temporary sites to direct travellers to create the risk that they could be moving from place to place in our communities which is an entirely unsatisfactory situation for everyone , ” said PCC Munro .
The NGO Friends Families and Travellers said that all evictions should be stopped .
Abbie Kirkby , advice and policy manager , said : “ It is only humane to ensure the very basic amenities are available to people during this national health emergency .
“ Nobody should be excluded from protection because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re experiencing a global pandemic , and at this time , more than ever , we should pull together and protect one another , ” added Kirby .
It ’ s only common sense that at a time of mass immobilisation as a result of a nationwide lockdown , evictions should be stopped .
It would be irresponsible and cruel to push families from place to place.
” Meanwhile other councils continue to follow the Government and police chiefs ’ advice not to evict unauthorised Traveller camps during the coronavirus lock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However campaigner Mike Joyce said that the eviction in Surrey was ‘ the tip of the iceberg ’ .
“ Evictions are still happening all around England , ” he said .
“ This is in stark contrast with countries like France , the Republic of Ireland and Germany where all Traveller camp evictions have been halted by the authorities.
” Mr Gove has not yet responded to requests for comment .

TRAVELLERS have accused Michael Gove of racism after the Tory minister allegedly lobbied Surrey Police to evict a Traveller camp during the coronavirus lockdown
The Travellers Times reported that campaigners reacted with horror after councillors on a local Facebook group urged its followers to complain to Surrey Police to trigger an eviction of a Traveller camp.
The councillors were later thanked by Minister Michael Gove – the local MP.
Billy-Jo Sines, a local Romany Gypsy and a key worker in a nearby school, told The Travellers Times: “The Travellers didn’t stand a chance.”
“As soon as they pulled on the local councillors where posting on local Lightwater Facebook pages urging people to complain to the police, which they knew would force the police to use their special powers to evict,” said Billy-Jo.
“And then Michael Gove goes and thanks them,” she added.
In Gove’s “long rambling” Facebook statement – seen by the Travellers’ Times – the Government Minister writes:
“I am grateful to Surrey Police for serving a Section 61 Order on those responsible for the unauthorised traveller incursion in Lightwater.
I am grateful to the police for keeping me updated on the action being taken and responding to my, and others’, requests,” adds Minister Gove.
Section 61 powers allow police to evict a Traveller camp without a court order if enough people complain about the camp to them.
Traveller campaigners accused Gove of “egging on a racist witch-hunt.”
“Are we all in it together?,” said Irish Traveller/Pavee campaigner Mike Joyce.
“Not if you are Traveller it seems under this Government,” added Joyce.
“We are in the middle of an epidemic and a national crisis, yet Michael Gove – a Government Minister – is choosing to spend his time egging on a racist Facebook witch-hunt to evict a local Traveller camp. His long rambling Facebook posts thanking racist campaigners are unbelievable. Hasn’t he got better things to do at the moment? He is inhuman.”
The Travellers pulled onto the recreation ground in Lightwater, Surrey, two weeks ago and – as per the Government’s guidance during the Covid-19 lock down – Surrey Council provided waste removal, water and portaloos and did not initially evict the camp.
Then late last week Surrey Police evicted the camp ‘out of the blue’ using their special powers under section 61, saying that they had ‘numerous reports’ of anti-social behaviour from local residents. No arrests were made.
The Travellers’ Times understands that a Traveller charity in touch with one of the Travellers on the camp said that the Traveller completely refuted allegations of anti-social behaviour. ’One week we were being given services then suddenly out of the blue the police turn up and evict us,’ the Traveller is reported to have said to the charity.
Lightwater and the surrounding area has been called a ‘hot bed of racism towards Travellers’ by campaigners after anti-Gypsy signs and graffiti appeared in the village on two separate occasions, once in December last year, and again earlier this year. In one incident graffiti saying “HA HA GYPSY SCUM GET OUT” was sprayed on the gate of a local Traveller site.
“Imagine being forced back out on the road with your children and older members of your family during a pandemic that has killed tens of thousands,” said Mike Joyce.
“How shocking is it that a family can’t stop somewhere safe and be supported until this lock down is over and please remember we are talking about families here.”
Yesterday Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner David Munro, who in an earlier statement said he stood by the actions of Surrey Police, released a statement saying Surrey County Council urgently needed a transit site – particularly during the coronavirus lockdown.
“When we are all trying our hardest to restrict unnecessary movement, having no temporary sites to direct travellers to create the risk that they could be moving from place to place in our communities which is an entirely unsatisfactory situation for everyone,” said PCC Munro.
The NGO Friends Families and Travellers said that all evictions should be stopped.
Abbie Kirkby, advice and policy manager, said: “It is only humane to ensure the very basic amenities are available to people during this national health emergency.
“Nobody should be excluded from protection because of the type of home they have. We’re experiencing a global pandemic, and at this time, more than ever, we should pull together and protect one another,” added Kirby.
It’s only common sense that at a time of mass immobilisation as a result of a nationwide lockdown, evictions should be stopped. It would be irresponsible and cruel to push families from place to place.”
Meanwhile other councils continue to follow the Government and police chiefs’ advice not to evict unauthorised Traveller camps during the coronavirus lock down and to instead provide services.
However campaigner Mike Joyce said that the eviction in Surrey was ‘the tip of the iceberg’.
“Evictions are still happening all around England,” he said. “This is in stark contrast with countries like France, the Republic of Ireland and Germany where all Traveller camp evictions have been halted by the authorities.”
Mr Gove has not yet responded to requests for comment.
ARTICLE COURTESY OF TRAVELLERS TIMES


politicalite--2020-05-14--BIG FAKER? Piers Morgan Accused of Having ‘FOUR MILLION Fake Followers’

AN ANONYMOUS Journalist has claimed that Piers Morgan has millions of fake Twitter followers in his list of over 7m followers .
Twitter user @ AnonymousJourn9 took to the social media website and claimed that the Good Morning Britain host had “ 4,627.500+ fake followers ” and alleged that the former Mirror editor who was fired for printing fake images of British troops abusing Iraqi prisoners of buying followers .
The investigation claimed Morgan had just over 2.8million real followers .
Morgan denied the claims writing : “ “ I don ’ t know who you are , but this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have never bought a single Twitter follower , and wouldn ’ t know how.
” He added : “ So I strongly suggest you delete this defamatory thread before I take further action.
” ” BBC BREAKFAST has been named Britain ’ s most-watched news programme , thanks to the king of fake news , Piers Morgan .
The BBC One programme was watched by a total of 11.2m people on average every week , trouncing its embattled rival over at ITV .
41 % of people watching TV between the hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its star presenters Dan Walker , Louise Minchin , Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt .

AN ANONYMOUS Journalist has claimed that Piers Morgan has millions of fake Twitter followers in his list of over 7m followers.
Twitter user @AnonymousJourn9 took to the social media website and claimed that the Good Morning Britain host had “4,627.500+ fake followers” and alleged that the former Mirror editor who was fired for printing fake images of British troops abusing Iraqi prisoners of buying followers.
IMPORTANT THREAD!
The results are in with regards to @piersmorgan’s fake/bot followers. 4,627.500+ CONFIRMED FAKE FOLLOWERS!
We are in no doubt he bought these follower as explained later in this thread.
It was impossible to give an exact number as explained next… 1/22 — Anonymous Journalist (@AnonymousJourn9) May 12, 2020
The investigation claimed Morgan had just over 2.8million real followers.
Morgan denied the claims writing: ““I don’t know who you are, but this is an absolute lie,”
I don't know who you are, but this is an absolute lie. I have never bought a single Twitter follower, and wouldn't know how.
So I strongly suggest you delete this defamatory thread before I take further action.
cc @TwitterUK @Twitter https://t.co/v3t9mENnO0 — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 14, 2020
“I have never bought a single Twitter follower, and wouldn’t know how.”
He added: “So I strongly suggest you delete this defamatory thread before I take further action.””
BREAKFAST WARS
BBC BREAKFAST has been named Britain’s most-watched news programme, thanks to the king of fake news, Piers Morgan.
The BBC One programme was watched by a total of 11.2m people on average every week, trouncing its embattled rival over at ITV.
41% of people watching TV between the hours of 6-9am are watching BBC One with its star presenters Dan Walker, Louise Minchin, Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt.


politicalite--2020-05-14--CON-NATION STREET: Classic Corrie Star WANTED By African Cops In ‘£5m Fraud Scheme’

FORMER Soap star Phil Middlemiss is wanted for questioning by African authorities over an alleged £5million air bribery scandal .
The Sun exclusively revealed that Middlemiss , 56 was working as a “ travel consultant ” in Ghana telling people his best friend ’ s brother was vice-president of the country .
The former Corrie star who played dirty bookie Des Barnes on the hit soap in the 1990s moved there after leaving the Granada stalwart .
The Sun said he was making a film but ran out of funding before it was finished .
Phil is alleged to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three Airbus C-295 military planes to the West African state .
Former Ghana president John Dramani Mahama is accused of having links to a corrupt network which received kickbacks during the contract process .
The Office of the Special Prosecutor issued a public notice saying the four “ are hereby invited to assist the on-going investigation of bribery and corruption ” totalling more than 5million euros .
The investigation also includes “ collaborating with Ghanaian public officers to use their public office for private profit or benefit in the purchase of three C-295 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airbus ” .

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FORMER Soap star Phil Middlemiss is wanted for questioning by African authorities over an alleged £5million air bribery scandal.
The Sun exclusively revealed that Middlemiss, 56 was working as a “travel consultant” in Ghana telling people his best friend’s brother was vice-president of the country.
The former Corrie star who played dirty bookie Des Barnes on the hit soap in the 1990s moved there after leaving the Granada stalwart.
The Sun said he was making a film but ran out of funding before it was finished.
Phil is alleged to have been involved in a £50million sale of three Airbus C-295 military planes to the West African state.
Former Ghana president John Dramani Mahama is accused of having links to a corrupt network which received kickbacks during the contract process.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor issued a public notice saying the four “are hereby invited to assist the on-going investigation of bribery and corruption” totalling more than 5million euros.
The investigation also includes “collaborating with Ghanaian public officers to use their public office for private profit or benefit in the purchase of three C-295 aircraft by the Government of Ghana from Airbus”.


politicalite--2020-05-16--STILL ON THE STREET: Rochdale Rape Gang Victim Bumps Into Abuser in local Asda

A VICTIM of the infamous Rochdale grooming gang recently met her abuser face to face while shopping in ASDA .
@ @ @ @ @ a victim perpetrator meet in order to try and understand crimes reported TalkRadio .
Adil @ @ @ @ @ years in 2012 after being convicted of trafficking and conspiracy to engage in sexual activity @ @ @ @ @ was released in 2016 .
He was supposed to have been deported back to Pakistan @ @ @ @ @ lost that appeal in 2018 , but still remains in the UK .
Ian Collins @ @ @ @ @ Maggie Oliver , who was the lead investigator on the Rochdale child sex abuse ring @ @ @ @ @ Police .
Maggie claims that the convictions made in the Rochdale child sex abuse ring @ @ @ @ @ 2012 barely scratched the surface of what she describes as a “ highly organised crime @ @ @ @ @ perpetrators ” and countless young victims .

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A VICTIM of the infamous Rochdale grooming gang recently met her abuser face to face while shopping in ASDA.
This was not part of a victim perpetrator meet in order to try and understand crimes reported TalkRadio.
Adil Khan was jailed for eight years in 2012 after being convicted of trafficking and conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child, he was released in 2016.
He was supposed to have been deported back to Pakistan he appealed against that and lost that appeal in 2018, but still remains in the UK.
Ian Collins speaks to former detective constable Maggie Oliver, who was the lead investigator on the Rochdale child sex abuse ring case for the Greater Manchester Police.
Maggie claims that the convictions made in the Rochdale child sex abuse ring of 9 men in early 2012 barely scratched the surface of what she describes as a “highly organised crime group that numbered hundreds of perpetrators” and countless young victims.


politicalite--2020-05-16--CONGO COLUMBO: Ex-Real Madrid Striker BUSTED in Columbian Smuggling Ring

AN EX-REAL Madrid striker has been accused of smuggling a ton of cocaine hidden in the fibres of cardboard fruit boxes .
Edwin Congo , a former striker for Real Madrid CF , was among those arrested , alongside Hernando Mauricio Vergara Castillo , a doctor who reportedly once provided care to Argentine football icon Diego Maradona , according to El Espanol .
Both are Colombian nationals .
Policia Nacional said in a statement on Thursday they had detained the suspects following an investigation coordinated with authorities in Colombia , Bulgaria and The Netherlands , as well as the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged mastermind of the scheme , had already been arrested several years ago on drug trafficking charges by agents involved in the recent case .
According to the police statement , the group used “ a sophisticated drug concealment system , ” enriching pulp for the cardboard boxes with small amounts of cocaine – no more than 100 grams at a time – before the boxes were then used to ship pineapples and limes from Colombia to Europe .
Once they arrived in Spain , the group then transferred the boxes to Bulgaria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be extracted and later distributed across the continent .
In addition to the ton of cocaine seized in Bulgaria , Dutch authorities also snatched 1,200 kg of pressed cardboard and more than 1,000 liters of the chemicals required for the extraction process .
Congo was released from custody after being questioned by police on Wednesday .
He claims to have traded precious stones with some of the suspects involved in the case , but denies any involvement in the drug trafficking operation , according to AFP .

AN EX-REAL Madrid striker has been accused of smuggling a ton of cocaine hidden in the fibres of cardboard fruit boxes.
Edwin Congo, a former striker for Real Madrid CF, was among those arrested, alongside Hernando Mauricio Vergara Castillo, a doctor who reportedly once provided care to Argentine football icon Diego Maradona, according to El Espanol. Both are Colombian nationals.
Spanish authorities arrested 18 people in the bust.
WATCH: ‘Congo Columbos’ Drug Haul
Policia Nacional said in a statement on Thursday they had detained the suspects following an investigation coordinated with authorities in Colombia, Bulgaria and The Netherlands, as well as the US Drug Enforcement Agency.
Castillo, the alleged mastermind of the scheme, had already been arrested several years ago on drug trafficking charges by agents involved in the recent case.
According to the police statement, the group used “a sophisticated drug concealment system,” enriching pulp for the cardboard boxes with small amounts of cocaine – no more than 100 grams at a time – before the boxes were then used to ship pineapples and limes from Colombia to Europe.
Once they arrived in Spain, the group then transferred the boxes to Bulgaria and The Netherlands for the drugs to be extracted and later distributed across the continent.
In addition to the ton of cocaine seized in Bulgaria, Dutch authorities also snatched 1,200 kg of pressed cardboard and more than 1,000 liters of the chemicals required for the extraction process.
Congo was released from custody after being questioned by police on Wednesday. He claims to have traded precious stones with some of the suspects involved in the case, but denies any involvement in the drug trafficking operation, according to AFP.


politicalite--2020-05-16--GOOD MOANING BRITAIN: 50k Brits Sign Petition Calling For Piers Morgan To Be AXED

A PETITION calling for Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan to be axed has reached a whopping 50,000 signatures .
The call comes after thousands of complaints were filed to media regulator Ofcom over numerous combative interviews on Good Morning Britain .
The petition brands Morgan one of Britain ’ s “ most heinous public figures.
” listing an array of scandals by the former Editor of the Daily Mirror .
The full text reads as follows : “ During Morgan ’ s early career as a journalist , he was famed for his prying reporting as well as his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 1995 , he broke the editor ’ s code of conduct by publishing photographs of Catherine Lockwood leaving a private addiction clinic .
Rupert Murdoch distanced himself from the situation , and Morgan left the role .
In 1996 , as editor of the Daily Mirror , he had to apologise on national television for a xenophobic headline in relation to the European Championship .
He again broke the editor ’ s code of conduct in 2000 after buying £67,000 worth of shares in a company , before the shares were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the very next day .
Morgan ’ s publication of false photographs in 2004 led to his eventual sacking , with these photographs showing Iraqi soldiers being tortured by British Army soldiers ; the Mirror was forced to apologise for the “ calculated and malicious hoax ” , and Morgan lost yet another desirable , high-profile role .
That isn ’ t to mention the fact that , during Morgan ’ s tenure , the Trinity Mirror Publishing Group was found to have hacked mobile phones in a shocking breach of privacy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite Morgan denying any involvement , his admission to hearing a private voicemail between Paul McCartney and Heather Mills during the 2011/2012 Leveson Inquiry immediately debunked that as false , revealing he was entirely aware of the wrongdoings happening under his nose .
We also know that Morgan is no stranger to presenting misinformation on Good Morning Britain , too – earlier this year he was fact-checked by co-host Susanna Reid as she , imaginably out of frustration , resorted to using Google to prove car manufacturing in the UK will dwindle after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his insistence that it will not .
So imagine my furore when , on the 11th September of this year , Morgan delivered yet another one of his staple rants around gender , sexuality and identification .
Of course , with the help of the programme ’ s crew rallying around him in the name of “ entertainment ” , Morgan ’ s claims that he now identifies as a penguin were supported with a mock-up image and childish music on-screen , effectively reducing this discussion to a mere joke – something I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case , especially when you refer to the statistics at the beginning of this letter .
Morgan ’ s disdain for those who dare to identify in a way they feel comfortable manifests in many ways , and as Charlotte Hawkins told Morgan “ people can be who they want to be ” , he plainly replied – “ no they can ’ t ” .
This is dangerous misinformation .
This is the kind of dehumanising dismissal of transgender/non-binary/gender-fluid individuals that perpetuates those suicide rates and keeps them alarmingly high .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a hot topic of discussion on Good Morning Britain .
Those working on the programme have evidently sussed that any talk of it will bring views and engagement , especially with Morgan at the helm .
A mere Google search of “ GMB gender ” brings up thousands of results , most of which involving a screengrab of an angry Morgan mid-shouting match , either with the camera or with a guest – he never shows any sort of willingness to consider a viewpoint other than his own .
Even highly-respected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspiration to many LGBTQ+ people , try to put their point across whilst Morgan viciously spits and grows angrier and angrier , routinely shouting over said guests in a clear display of power .
No matter how eloquent , how calm and how well-presented the guest may be , they ’ re often felt to feel small and inadequate both by Morgan and people watching at home who take to the internet to echo his sentiments .
Morgan could be likened to a petulant child in these instances , losing his temper and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see what sticks with the general public .
That kind of behaviour spreads .
We are now well aware of the power and the influence Morgan holds in his current position ; Twitter , Facebook , Daily Mail and more are inundated with targeted , abusive comments in relation to LGBTQ+ individuals , denying their existence , refusing to understand who they actually are and instead firing off words such as “ snowflake ” and “ PC-mad ” , also regularly used by Morgan on the show .
In addition to this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood on their hands what with the way they manipulate these “ debates ” into vehicles for transphobia and discrimination .
Looking at their Twitter page , most tweets fail to reach even 100 likes – but as soon as there ’ s any talk of gender , thousands of people are engaging .
Take the clip of Morgan “ coming out as a penguin ” ( something you ’ d perhaps expect from a 13-year-old , perhaps – not a man of his status ) , easily reaching over 10,000 likes within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ ll see hundreds of replies from people including : “ take me back to the 80s when we never had this rubbish ” ( we did , but people were even more fearful to come out due to people such as Morgan threatening and denying their rights ) ; “ we need more people like Piers Morgan ” ; and “ I ’ m with [ Piers ] , young people must be so confused ” .
We are confused .
We ’ re confused as to why the older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and instead fights against us purely because we want to identify in a way we feel most comfortable .
Morgan explicitly tells people we ’ re the enemy – and by doing so via Good Morning Britain , a news programme , is it any surprise the older generation ( who are inarguably much less accepting and understanding ) take his words as gospel ?
Morgan likes to manipulate people on social media in an attempt to embarrass them , too .
Just two days after the penguin fiasco , he tweeted his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US military despite just two days beforehand pretending not to understand gender at all .
This in turn causes people to say , “ well , he ’ s not that bad !
” – except , he is .
It ’ s damage control .
As he navigates the discourse around a community he refuses to understand or accept , his replies are always full of abusive language that is plainly difficult to read .
It ’ d be nice to see him publicly denigrate these people but he of course fails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose to stand up for themselves and their peers and directing his mindless supporters to their profile to begin yet another onslaught .
Essentially , this petition has been birthed out of sheer exhaustion and frustration .
We are currently living in the midst of very challenging times as a country , what with a no-deal Brexit looming over us , Parliament essentially falling apart in front of our eyes , and tensions between left and right-wing supporters growing daily .
What good comes from keeping Morgan as a host ?
Instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s horrors – or , indeed , discussing them factually and objectively – he contributes directly to them .
Morgan dictates to his viewers that it ’ s acceptable to deny an LGBTQ+ person of their rights ; it ’ s acceptable to tell them they don ’ t exist ; it ’ s acceptable to call them “ snowflakes ” when they get rightfully upset .
These are the lessons Morgan teaches .
ITV , as a major broadcasting corporation with a worldwide reach , are currently tarnishing a long-lasting legacy by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vehicle to spread hate and intolerance .
I understand that viewers are important , numbers mean business and high engagement suggests success , but are there really no other ways to achieve it ?
Despite Good Morning Britain ’ s current performance , to be conscious of a majority of their viewership being sexist , racist , transphobic , and generally unwilling to accept minorities or viewpoints aside from their own is repulsive , for lack of a better term .
When contacting ITV directly about the matter , I received a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called Charlie , who told me Morgan ’ s comments are always based in humour , essentially reducing his dangerous rhetoric to a mere joke – classic bully behaviour .
Wake up to the reality of Morgan ’ s behaviour .
Hate crimes are on the rise , transphobia and discrimination over gender identity is becoming commonplace both upon social media and in the real world , and ITV continue to sit idly and let it play out in the name of entertainment .
It should be obvious by now that this has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morgan ’ s rhetoric and actions sitting firmly in dangerous territory .
”

A PETITION calling for Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan to be axed has reached a whopping 50,000 signatures.
The call comes after thousands of complaints were filed to media regulator Ofcom over numerous combative interviews on Good Morning Britain.
The petition brands Morgan one of Britain’s “most heinous public figures.” listing an array of scandals by the former Editor of the Daily Mirror.
The full text reads as follows: “During Morgan’s early career as a journalist, he was famed for his prying reporting as well as his lack of sympathy for celebrities’ privacy.
In 1995, he broke the editor’s code of conduct by publishing photographs of Catherine Lockwood leaving a private addiction clinic. Rupert Murdoch distanced himself from the situation, and Morgan left the role.
In 1996, as editor of the Daily Mirror, he had to apologise on national television for a xenophobic headline in relation to the European Championship. He again broke the editor’s code of conduct in 2000 after buying £67,000 worth of shares in a company, before the shares were tipped in a section of the newspaper the very next day.
Morgan’s publication of false photographs in 2004 led to his eventual sacking, with these photographs showing Iraqi soldiers being tortured by British Army soldiers; the Mirror was forced to apologise for the “calculated and malicious hoax”, and Morgan lost yet another desirable, high-profile role.
That isn’t to mention the fact that, during Morgan’s tenure, the Trinity Mirror Publishing Group was found to have hacked mobile phones in a shocking breach of privacy, in order to obtain news stories. Despite Morgan denying any involvement, his admission to hearing a private voicemail between Paul McCartney and Heather Mills during the 2011/2012 Leveson Inquiry immediately debunked that as false, revealing he was entirely aware of the wrongdoings happening under his nose.
We also know that Morgan is no stranger to presenting misinformation on Good Morning Britain, too – earlier this year he was fact-checked by co-host Susanna Reid as she, imaginably out of frustration, resorted to using Google to prove car manufacturing in the UK will dwindle after our departure from the EU, despite his insistence that it will not.
So imagine my furore when, on the 11th September of this year, Morgan delivered yet another one of his staple rants around gender, sexuality and identification. Of course, with the help of the programme’s crew rallying around him in the name of “entertainment”, Morgan’s claims that he now identifies as a penguin were supported with a mock-up image and childish music on-screen, effectively reducing this discussion to a mere joke – something I think we could all agree is not the case, especially when you refer to the statistics at the beginning of this letter.
Morgan’s disdain for those who dare to identify in a way they feel comfortable manifests in many ways, and as Charlotte Hawkins told Morgan “people can be who they want to be”, he plainly replied – “no they can’t”. This is dangerous misinformation. This is the kind of dehumanising dismissal of transgender/non-binary/gender-fluid individuals that perpetuates those suicide rates and keeps them alarmingly high.
This is not the first time gender has been a hot topic of discussion on Good Morning Britain. Those working on the programme have evidently sussed that any talk of it will bring views and engagement, especially with Morgan at the helm. A mere Google search of “GMB gender” brings up thousands of results, most of which involving a screengrab of an angry Morgan mid-shouting match, either with the camera or with a guest – he never shows any sort of willingness to consider a viewpoint other than his own.
Even highly-respected guests such as Munroe Bergdorf, an inspiration to many LGBTQ+ people, try to put their point across whilst Morgan viciously spits and grows angrier and angrier, routinely shouting over said guests in a clear display of power. No matter how eloquent, how calm and how well-presented the guest may be, they’re often felt to feel small and inadequate both by Morgan and people watching at home who take to the internet to echo his sentiments. Morgan could be likened to a petulant child in these instances, losing his temper and throwing every insult at the wall to see what sticks with the general public.
That kind of behaviour spreads. We are now well aware of the power and the influence Morgan holds in his current position; Twitter, Facebook, Daily Mail and more are inundated with targeted, abusive comments in relation to LGBTQ+ individuals, denying their existence, refusing to understand who they actually are and instead firing off words such as “snowflake” and “PC-mad”, also regularly used by Morgan on the show.
In addition to this, the Good Morning Britain social team have blood on their hands what with the way they manipulate these “debates” into vehicles for transphobia and discrimination. Looking at their Twitter page, most tweets fail to reach even 100 likes – but as soon as there’s any talk of gender, thousands of people are engaging. Take the clip of Morgan “coming out as a penguin” (something you’d perhaps expect from a 13-year-old, perhaps – not a man of his status), easily reaching over 10,000 likes within a day.
Looking underneath this tweet, you’ll see hundreds of replies from people including: “take me back to the 80s when we never had this rubbish” (we did, but people were even more fearful to come out due to people such as Morgan threatening and denying their rights); “we need more people like Piers Morgan”; and “I’m with [Piers], young people must be so confused”.
We are confused. We’re confused as to why the older generation chooses not to understand us, and instead fights against us purely because we want to identify in a way we feel most comfortable. Morgan explicitly tells people we’re the enemy – and by doing so via Good Morning Britain, a news programme, is it any surprise the older generation (who are inarguably much less accepting and understanding) take his words as gospel?
Morgan likes to manipulate people on social media in an attempt to embarrass them, too.
Just two days after the penguin fiasco, he tweeted his support for transgender medical costs in the US military despite just two days beforehand pretending not to understand gender at all. This in turn causes people to say, “well, he’s not that bad!” – except, he is. It’s damage control. As he navigates the discourse around a community he refuses to understand or accept, his replies are always full of abusive language that is plainly difficult to read. It’d be nice to see him publicly denigrate these people but he of course fails to, instead targeting the people who choose to stand up for themselves and their peers and directing his mindless supporters to their profile to begin yet another onslaught.
Essentially, this petition has been birthed out of sheer exhaustion and frustration. We are currently living in the midst of very challenging times as a country, what with a no-deal Brexit looming over us, Parliament essentially falling apart in front of our eyes, and tensions between left and right-wing supporters growing daily. What good comes from keeping Morgan as a host? Instead of providing light reprieve from the world’s horrors – or, indeed, discussing them factually and objectively – he contributes directly to them. Morgan dictates to his viewers that it’s acceptable to deny an LGBTQ+ person of their rights; it’s acceptable to tell them they don’t exist; it’s acceptable to call them “snowflakes” when they get rightfully upset.
These are the lessons Morgan teaches. ITV, as a major broadcasting corporation with a worldwide reach, are currently tarnishing a long-lasting legacy by using one of their highest-performing programmes as a vehicle to spread hate and intolerance. I understand that viewers are important, numbers mean business and high engagement suggests success, but are there really no other ways to achieve it? Despite Good Morning Britain’s current performance, to be conscious of a majority of their viewership being sexist, racist, transphobic, and generally unwilling to accept minorities or viewpoints aside from their own is repulsive, for lack of a better term.
When contacting ITV directly about the matter, I received a (very late) response from somebody called Charlie, who told me Morgan’s comments are always based in humour, essentially reducing his dangerous rhetoric to a mere joke – classic bully behaviour.
Wake up to the reality of Morgan’s behaviour. Hate crimes are on the rise, transphobia and discrimination over gender identity is becoming commonplace both upon social media and in the real world, and ITV continue to sit idly and let it play out in the name of entertainment.
It should be obvious by now that this has far surpassed an acceptable threshold, with Morgan’s rhetoric and actions sitting firmly in dangerous territory.”


politicalite--2020-05-16--CORONA CURE: Prez Trump ‘Hopeful’ Of Covid Vaccine By End Of 2020

PRESIDENT Donald Trump has said that he is hopeful of having a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year .
Moncef Slaoui , a former pharmaceutical executive who Mr Trump has appointed as a virus tsar , said that early trial data suggests that “ a few hundred million doses of vaccine ” will be delivered by late 2020 .
Speaking at a Rose Garden event , Mr Trump reiterated that he wants to see states move forward with reopening their economies .
“ We are back , vaccine or no vaccine , ” he said .
Mr Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rapid coronavirus test that the White House has been relying on to ensure his safety , despite new data suggesting the test may return an inordinate share of false negatives .
He expressed his confidence in the test from Abbott Laboratories after a preliminary study by New York University researchers reported problems with it .
Mr Trump and his deputies have promoted the 15-minute test as a “ game changer ” and have been using it for weeks to try to keep the White House complex safe .
The Food and Drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigating preliminary data suggesting the Abbott test can miss a large number of Covid-19 cases , falsely clearing infected patients .
“ Abbott is a great test , it ’ s a very quick test , ” Mr Trump said at the Rose Garden event to highlight his administration ’ s efforts to develop a vaccine for the virus .
“ And it can always be very rapidly double checked.
” The rapid swab is used daily at the White House to test Mr Trump , key members of his staff as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complex who comes in close proximity to the president or Vice President Mike Pence .
The tests were also used to justify most White House staffers ’ decisions not to wear masks until they were ordered to do so earlier this week .
“ We ’ ve got to get to the bottom of it , but we still have confidence in the test or we wouldn ’ t have it on the market , ” Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told Fox Business Network .
White House officials on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Reporters at the White House underwent the test before Mr Trump ’ s Rose Garden event .
The president noted that the administration officials and staff around him , not all of whom were wearing masks , also had undergone testing on Friday .
Mr Trump , who also did not wear a mask , was asked why not everyone was wearing a face covering .
“ I ’ ve been tested , we ’ ve all been tested and we ’ re quite a distance away , and we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I told them I gave them the option they can wear it or not .
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PRESIDENT Donald Trump has said that he is hopeful of having a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year.
Moncef Slaoui, a former pharmaceutical executive who Mr Trump has appointed as a virus tsar, said that early trial data suggests that “a few hundred million doses of vaccine” will be delivered by late 2020.
Speaking at a Rose Garden event, Mr Trump reiterated that he wants to see states move forward with reopening their economies.
“We are back, vaccine or no vaccine,” he said.
Mr Trump also said he has no concerns about a rapid coronavirus test that the White House has been relying on to ensure his safety, despite new data suggesting the test may return an inordinate share of false negatives.
He expressed his confidence in the test from Abbott Laboratories after a preliminary study by New York University researchers reported problems with it.
Mr Trump and his deputies have promoted the 15-minute test as a “game changer” and have been using it for weeks to try to keep the White House complex safe.
The Food and Drug Administration announced late on Thursday it was investigating preliminary data suggesting the Abbott test can miss a large number of Covid-19 cases, falsely clearing infected patients.
“Abbott is a great test, it’s a very quick test,” Mr Trump said at the Rose Garden event to highlight his administration’s efforts to develop a vaccine for the virus. “And it can always be very rapidly double checked.”
The rapid swab is used daily at the White House to test Mr Trump, key members of his staff as well as any visitor to the White House complex who comes in close proximity to the president or Vice President Mike Pence.
The tests were also used to justify most White House staffers’ decisions not to wear masks until they were ordered to do so earlier this week.
“We’ve got to get to the bottom of it, but we still have confidence in the test or we wouldn’t have it on the market,” Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told Fox Business Network.
White House officials on Friday continued using the Abbot ID Now test.
Reporters at the White House underwent the test before Mr Trump’s Rose Garden event. The president noted that the administration officials and staff around him, not all of whom were wearing masks, also had undergone testing on Friday.
Mr Trump, who also did not wear a mask, was asked why not everyone was wearing a face covering.
“I’ve been tested, we’ve all been tested and we’re quite a distance away, and we’re outdoors,” said Mr Trump. “I told them I gave them the option they can wear it or not.”
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-05-16--KHAN KHARGE: Tory MPs BLAST Sadiq Khan For Reintroducing Congestion Charges

LONDON ’ S congestion charge will be reinstated from Monday under the terms of the Government ’ s £1.6 billion bailout of Transport for London ( TfL ) .
Mayor Sadiq Khan agreed to the measure as part of the funding package to keep Tube and bus services running in the capital until the end of September .
He also announced that next month the daily fee will rise from £11.50 to £15 , and the hours of operation will be extended .
Charges for driving into the centre of the capital are normally only enforced on weekdays between 7am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning to extend this to between 7am and 10pm , seven days a week .
Khan said : “ COVID-19 will fundamentally change the way we travel around our city.
” “ That ’ s why today , @ TfL and I are announcing our plans to make central London one of the largest car-free zones in any capital city in the world , increasing walking and cycling and improving our air quality.
” “ The Congestion Charge , Ultra Low Emission Zone and Low Emission Zone will also be reinstated on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s roads from becoming unusably busy .
We are also proposing to increase the Congestion Charge hours and fee as a temporary measure from next month.
” The changes are due to come into force from June 22 .
The amendments are temporary , although TfL agreed to review the congestion charge as part of the bailout .
London ’ s congestion charge and ultra low emission zone have been suspended during the coronavirus pandemic , but will both be reintroduced on Monday .
NHS and care home staff who work in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journeys related to tackling the virus , including their commutes .
As part of the bid to encourage active travel , some streets will be converted to walking and cycling only .
Mr Khan said London needs to keep the number of people using public transport “ as low as possible ” to avoid a spike in Covid-19 cases , but warned that journeys previously made by Tube and bus can not be replaced with car usage as “ roads would immediately become unusably blocked and toxic air pollution would soar ” Tory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I urge the @ MayorofLondon to use some common sense : don ’ t reintroduce # CongestionCharge & # ULEZ at this time .
It will punish keyworkers & those not able to work from home being encouraged to start work again “ It ’ s a disgraceful act by a Mayor that does not take responsibility.
” He went on : “ We will need many more Londoners to walk and cycle to make this work .
That ’ s why these plans will transform parts of central London to create one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capital city in the world.
” TfL ’ s director of surface transport Gareth Powell said : “ To prevent the city clogging up , and to support the greater levels of walking and cycling that will be vital to London ’ s restart , we are reinstating road user charging schemes and making walking and cycling easier and safer than ever before.
” The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman said : “ People should work from home where they can and avoid public transport wherever possible , including through increased walking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congestion charge is an important tool to ensure that emissions in London remain low and support better air quality.
” But Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith claimed reintroducing the charge will “ punish key workers and those not able to work from home ” .
AA president Edmund King said extending the charge to weekends was “ difficult to justify ” due to low traffic levels , and means it is changing “ from a congestion charge to a taxation charge ” .
Liam Griffin , chief executive of London minicab firm Addison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extending the charging hours would “ almost double ” the weekly costs for a driver .
“ This move from TfL shows a patent disregard for a profession that has done so much to keep London moving during the crisis and will have a critical role to play in supporting London as it returns to growth , ” he said .
“ We are calling on TfL to recognise this contribution and to maintain the congestion charge at the existing rate and charging hours for private hire drivers .
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LONDON’S congestion charge will be reinstated from Monday under the terms of the Government’s £1.6 billion bailout of Transport for London (TfL).
Mayor Sadiq Khan agreed to the measure as part of the funding package to keep Tube and bus services running in the capital until the end of September.
He also announced that next month the daily fee will rise from £11.50 to £15, and the hours of operation will be extended.
Charges for driving into the centre of the capital are normally only enforced on weekdays between 7am and 6pm, but the mayor is planning to extend this to between 7am and 10pm, seven days a week.
Khan said: “COVID-19 will fundamentally change the way we travel around our city.”
“That’s why today, @TfL and I are announcing our plans to make central London one of the largest car-free zones in any capital city in the world, increasing walking and cycling and improving our air quality.”
“The Congestion Charge, Ultra Low Emission Zone and Low Emission Zone will also be reinstated on Monday 18 May, to prevent London’s roads from becoming unusably busy. We are also proposing to increase the Congestion Charge hours and fee as a temporary measure from next month.”
The changes are due to come into force from June 22.
The amendments are temporary, although TfL agreed to review the congestion charge as part of the bailout.
Commuters are being urged to walk or cycle (Philip Toscano/PA)
London’s congestion charge and ultra low emission zone have been suspended during the coronavirus pandemic, but will both be reintroduced on Monday.
NHS and care home staff who work in the congestion charge area will be reimbursed for journeys related to tackling the virus, including their commutes.
As part of the bid to encourage active travel, some streets will be converted to walking and cycling only.
Mr Khan said London needs to keep the number of people using public transport “as low as possible” to avoid a spike in Covid-19 cases, but warned that journeys previously made by Tube and bus cannot be replaced with car usage as “roads would immediately become unusably blocked and toxic air pollution would soar”
Tory MP Iain Duncan Smith said: “I urge the @MayorofLondon to use some common sense: don’t reintroduce #CongestionCharge & #ULEZ at this time. It will punish keyworkers & those not able to work from home being encouraged to start work again
“It’s a disgraceful act by a Mayor that does not take responsibility.”
He went on: “We will need many more Londoners to walk and cycle to make this work. That’s why these plans will transform parts of central London to create one of the largest car-free areas in any capital city in the world.”
TfL’s director of surface transport Gareth Powell said: “To prevent the city clogging up, and to support the greater levels of walking and cycling that will be vital to London’s restart, we are reinstating road user charging schemes and making walking and cycling easier and safer than ever before.”
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “People should work from home where they can and avoid public transport wherever possible, including through increased walking and cycling to work.
“The congestion charge is an important tool to ensure that emissions in London remain low and support better air quality.”
But Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith claimed reintroducing the charge will “punish key workers and those not able to work from home”.
AA president Edmund King said extending the charge to weekends was “difficult to justify” due to low traffic levels, and means it is changing “from a congestion charge to a taxation charge”.
Liam Griffin, chief executive of London minicab firm Addison Lee, said increasing the charge and extending the charging hours would “almost double” the weekly costs for a driver.
“This move from TfL shows a patent disregard for a profession that has done so much to keep London moving during the crisis and will have a critical role to play in supporting London as it returns to growth,” he said.
“We are calling on TfL to recognise this contribution and to maintain the congestion charge at the existing rate and charging hours for private hire drivers.”
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-05-15--BONKERS BRITAIN: Churches And Cathedrals Are Flying The NHS Flag

At LEAST one church and one cathedral in Britain have replaced their usual flags with a banner for the National @ @ @ @ @ bizarre and cultish act of worship for the public institution .
A Catholic church in @ @ @ @ @ West England , has replaced the Vatican flag with a fabric NHS logo .
Students @ @ @ @ @ to Twitter to post pictures of their place of worship finding a new deity in @ @ @ @ @ system .
St John the Evangelist ’ s Church is the Victorian building now flying @ @ @ @ @ centre of a city which is a UNESCO world heritage site for its architecture .
@ @ @ @ @ only branch of Christianity bowing down to doctors and nurses .
According to the church @ @ @ @ @ in Denbighshire , North Wales is also flying the NHS flag .
The Anglican church @ @ @ @ @ was designed and commissioned by the reverend for “ displaying Thank you to the NHS @ @ @ @ @ .
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At LEAST one church and one cathedral in Britain have replaced their usual flags with a banner for the National Health Service in an increasingly bizarre and cultish act of worship for the public institution.
A Catholic church in Bath, Somerset, South West England, has replaced the Vatican flag with a fabric NHS logo. Students in the University city took to Twitter to post pictures of their place of worship finding a new deity in the form of a healthcare system. St John the Evangelist’s Church is the Victorian building now flying the NHS flag in the centre of a city which is a UNESCO world heritage site for its architecture.
Catholicism isn’t the only branch of Christianity bowing down to doctors and nurses. According to the church website, St Asaph Cathedral in Denbighshire, North Wales is also flying the NHS flag. The Anglican church’s statement says it was designed and commissioned by the reverend for “displaying Thank you to the NHS during this time of Coronavirus.”


politicalite--2020-05-18--YEAR OF THE BAT: W.H.O Beholden to Beijing, and should be investigated, says New Report

A NEW report has slammed China and accused the communist state of trying to “ cover up ” the Coronavirus .
The report by cross-party think tank Civitas : titled ; Year of the Bat : Globalisation , China and the Coronavirus , academic experts Dr Niall McCrae and Professor M.L.R .
Smith argue that , as the virus proliferated , China tried to cover up the contagion and did little to stop its worldwide spread from the initial source in Wuhan .
Faced with the US administration ceasing funding for the World Health Organization ( WHO ) and conducting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s handling of the coronavirus outbreak , the report ’ s authors suggest that the claim that the infection began at a traditional ‘ wet market ’ could be a convenient narrative for the Chinese authorities , possibly masking an alleged accidental leak from a laboratory .
The Australian government is already calling for an independent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 .
In contrast , UK government sources were unable to confirm or deny questions that it had given China assurances about the way it refers to the pandemic and its cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urge for China and the WHO to be investigated for the handling of Covid-19 , particularly in the early stage of the contagion .
The new Civitas report finds that while the pandemic was made in China , the conditions that gave rise to what they call the ‘ Year of the Bat ’ also arose from the assumptions of globalist thinking in the West .
Globalist approaches have underpinned extraordinarily poor policy choices , and a weakening of sovereignty and its democratic basis .
A resetting of the international order is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the absence of proper scrutiny and accountability , international organisations like the WHO have become captured by the interests of authoritarian states .
Beholden to Beijing , the WHO was complicit in failing to pass on adequate warning of the seriousness of the pandemic .
Dr Niall McCrae told Politicalite : “ Covid-19 is when globalisation , literally , went viral .
This crisis shows the folly of the West ’ s post-nation ideology of a world in harmony.
” “ The Chinese Communist Party will never accept liberal values , free speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan , probably from a virology lab , illustrates how a brutal totalitarian regime works .
We should choose friends more carefully.
” There is now increasing scrutiny on the role of WHO and the complacency within the multinational order , including the current allegations of an EU report on disinformation over Covid-19 being altered under Chinese pressure .
As McCrae and Smith argue , it is clear that the pandemic has exposed the underlying flaws of globalisation .
In Britain , the current government has suffered only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power – by its own MPs who wanted to prevent the Chinese firm Huawei from having any involvement in the UK ’ s 5G network .
McCrae and Smith recommend that the government should abandon the decision to allow Huawei to participate in the development of the nation ’ s 5G network .
Britain ’ s intelligence community and an influential parliamentary group have already urged the UK to reassess its relationship with China after the outbreak .
Recent comments by the International Trade minister that we “ can not cut off those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unquestioned , blanket “ free trader at heart ” pledge seem wide of the mark .
The report ’ s authors argue that British economic relations with China should be subordinated to the maintenance of key values of national security and humanitarian ethics .
Given the mounting regional scepticism towards the scruples and actions of Beijing , closer relationships should be nurtured with China ’ s neighbours in south-east Asia .
In considering ‘ where to go ’ in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis , the report argues for Britain to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to sustain a multilateral liberal international system , rather than one consisting of multinational authorities able to override nation states .
The report says the UK government should consider introducing counter-interference laws similar to those in Australia that force politicians and private bodies ( including media companies and universities ) to register all links with , and funding received from , foreign entities.
” That “ Incentives should be provided for the broader repatriation of manufacturing capacities to the UK.
” Says Universities should cease links with , and/or dissociate from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WHO should to be pressed into redeeming itself by enquiring into organ harvesting in China and clearly stating that such human rights abuses can not be tolerated .
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A NEW report has slammed China and accused the communist state of trying to “cover up” the Coronavirus.
The report by cross-party think tank Civitas: titled; Year of the Bat: Globalisation, China and the Coronavirus, academic experts Dr Niall McCrae and Professor M.L.R. Smith argue that, as the virus proliferated, China tried to cover up the contagion and did little to stop its worldwide spread from the initial source in Wuhan.
Faced with the US administration ceasing funding for the World Health Organization (WHO) and conducting “serious investigations” into Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, the report’s authors suggest that the claim that the infection began at a traditional ‘wet market’ could be a convenient narrative for the Chinese authorities, possibly masking an alleged accidental leak from a laboratory.
The Australian government is already calling for an independent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19. In contrast, UK government sources were unable to confirm or deny questions that it had given China assurances about the way it refers to the pandemic and its cause. In this report, the authors urge for China and the WHO to be investigated for the handling of Covid-19, particularly in the early stage of the contagion.
The new Civitas report finds that while the pandemic was made in China, the conditions that gave rise to what they call the ‘Year of the Bat’ also arose from the assumptions of globalist thinking in the West. Globalist approaches have underpinned extraordinarily poor policy choices, and a weakening of sovereignty and its democratic basis. A resetting of the international order is now needed.
The report holds that in the absence of proper scrutiny and accountability, international organisations like the WHO have become captured by the interests of authoritarian states. Beholden to Beijing, the WHO was complicit in failing to pass on adequate warning of the seriousness of the pandemic.
Dr Niall McCrae told Politicalite: “Covid-19 is when globalisation, literally, went viral. This crisis shows the folly of the West’s post-nation ideology of a world in harmony.”
“The Chinese Communist Party will never accept liberal values, free speech or basic human rights. Its response to the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, probably from a virology lab, illustrates how a brutal totalitarian regime works. We should choose friends more carefully.”
There is now increasing scrutiny on the role of WHO and the complacency within the multinational order, including the current allegations of an EU report on disinformation over Covid-19 being altered under Chinese pressure. As McCrae and Smith argue, it is clear that the pandemic has exposed the underlying flaws of globalisation.
In Britain, the current government has suffered only one significant rebellion since it came to power – by its own MPs who wanted to prevent the Chinese firm Huawei from having any involvement in the UK’s 5G network. McCrae and Smith recommend that the government should abandon the decision to allow Huawei to participate in the development of the nation’s 5G network.
Britain’s intelligence community and an influential parliamentary group have already urged the UK to reassess its relationship with China after the outbreak. Recent comments by the International Trade minister that we “cannot cut off those trade links” with China because of an unquestioned, blanket “free trader at heart” pledge seem wide of the mark.
The report’s authors argue that British economic relations with China should be subordinated to the maintenance of key values of national security and humanitarian ethics. Given the mounting regional scepticism towards the scruples and actions of Beijing, closer relationships should be nurtured with China’s neighbours in south-east Asia.
In considering ‘where to go’ in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, the report argues for Britain to adopt a mix of practical policy responses in order to sustain a multilateral liberal international system, rather than one consisting of multinational authorities able to override nation states.
The report says the UK government should consider introducing counter-interference laws similar to those in Australia that force politicians and private bodies (including media companies and universities) to register all links with, and funding received from, foreign entities.”
That “Incentives should be provided for the broader repatriation of manufacturing capacities to the UK.”
Says Universities should cease links with, and/or dissociate from all Confucius Institutes and calls for the WHO should to be pressed into redeeming itself by enquiring into organ harvesting in China and clearly stating that such human rights abuses cannot be tolerated.”


politicalite--2020-05-19--WUHAN WASH: China Rejects Inquiry Into Coronavirus Crisis

CHINESE President Xi Jinping rejected a European Union demand for an inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 pandemic today , and attempted to whitewash his country ’ s role in its spread across the world .
Jinping made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the World Health Assembly in Geneva today , which brings together representatives from 194 member states of the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) .
The meeting is being held virtually as a social distancing measure .
The European Union , along with Australia , the United Kingdom , New Zealand , and other countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus ’ origins and the global response to it .
Jingping acknowledged the need for such an enquiry , but said that it should be postponed until the pandemic is under control .
China has come under fire for spreading misinformation about the virus during the early stages of the pandemic in an attempt to save face .
For example , in January China claimed that the virus could not be spread through person-to-person contact .
Many experts believe that this downplaying of the virus ’ seriousness delayed the world ’ s response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .

CHINESE President Xi Jinping rejected a European Union demand for an inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 pandemic today, and attempted to whitewash his country’s role in its spread across the world.
Jinping made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the World Health Assembly in Geneva today, which brings together representatives from 194 member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The meeting is being held virtually as a social distancing measure.
The European Union, along with Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and other countries are pushing for an investigation into the virus’ origins and the global response to it. Jingping acknowledged the need for such an enquiry, but said that it should be postponed until the pandemic is under control.
China has come under fire for spreading misinformation about the virus during the early stages of the pandemic in an attempt to save face. For example, in January China claimed that the virus could not be spread through person-to-person contact. Many experts believe that this downplaying of the virus’ seriousness delayed the world’s response until it was too late to contain it.


politicalite--2020-05-19--PROPAGANDA NETWORK: Western Media linked to CCP Event Hosted By Foreign Agent

MAJOR Western news outlets have been slammed for participating in a Chinese Communist Party-run ‘ Global Media Summit ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ that mainstream media outlets such as the BBC , CNN , Al Jazeera , China @ @ @ @ @ , AFP , and Google participated in the media event hosted by CCTV and CGRN @ @ @ @ @ s biggest media outlets .
This has meant that mainstream media outlets in the west @ @ @ @ @ their outlets to CCP propaganda .
The National Pulse , edited by Raheem Kassam added @ @ @ @ @ summit was recently listed as a “ foreign agent ” by the U.S. government .
@ @ @ @ @ foreign propaganda outlet since 1997 , while its parent company CCTV has been around since @ @ @ @ @ owned by Google , demarcates CGTN clips with a disclaimer that reads : “ CGTN @ @ @ @ @ in part by the Chinese government ” .
But that didn ’ t stop Western @ @ @ @ @ over the course of 2017 and 2018 .

MAJOR Western news outlets have been slammed for participating in a Chinese Communist Party-run ‘Global Media Summit’.
The National Pulse exclusively revealed that mainstream media outlets such as the BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, China Daily, Phoenix Satellite Television, AFP, and Google participated in the media event hosted by CCTV and CGRN – two of China’s biggest media outlets.
This has meant that mainstream media outlets in the west have lent the legitimacy of their outlets to CCP propaganda.
The National Pulse, edited by Raheem Kassam added that the organization behind the summit was recently listed as a “foreign agent” by the U.S. government.
CGTN has existed as a foreign propaganda outlet since 1997, while its parent company CCTV has been around since the 1970s.
YouTube, owned by Google, demarcates CGTN clips with a disclaimer that reads: “CGTN is funded in whole or in part by the Chinese government”.
But that didn’t stop Western media agencies collaborating in events over the course of 2017 and 2018.


politicalite--2020-05-19--SIR TOM! British NHS Hero Tom Moore To Be KNIGHTED, says Boris

BRITISH Hero , Second World War veteran and NHS fundraiser Captain Tom Moore is to be knighted , Downing Street has announced .
The 100-year-old raised almost £33 million for health service charities by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Sir Tom as a “ true national treasure ” and praised his “ fantastic fundraising ” which he said “ provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus ” .
Mr Johnson recommend Sir Tom be exceptionally honoured by the Queen , who has approved the honour , Number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take place at a later date .
His knighthood comes just weeks after he was made an honorary colonel to mark his centenary and fundraising efforts .
Sir Tom set out to walk 100 laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire before his 100th birthday on April 30 , and he completed the laps ahead of time .
His initial fundraising target was £1,000 , but his determination captured the public imagination during the pandemic and within days he had raised tens of millions of pounds .
He also released a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walk Alone , with singer Michael Ball , which reached number one in the charts , making him the oldest artist ever to have a UK number one single .
Mr Johnson said : “ Colonel Tom ’ s fantastic fundraising broke records , inspired the whole country and provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus .
“ On behalf of everyone who has been moved by his incredible story , I want to say a huge thank you .
He ’ s a true national treasure.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ We know there is huge appetite to say thank you to all those supporting the nation during this emergency and doing incredible things day in , day out , up and down the country .
“ We will ensure these unsung heroes are recognised in the right way , at the right time.
” Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer congratulated Sir Tom who he said had brought “ inspiration to millions and helped all of us to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our NHS ” .
He added : “ In his actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has grown throughout this crisis , and showed us that everyone can play their part in helping build a better future.
” Sir Tom enlisted into the eighth battalion of the Duke of Wellington ’ s Regiment ( 8 DWR ) , an infantry unit that was converted to operate Churchill tanks as part of the Royal Armoured Corps ( RAC ) .
In 1940 he was selected for officer training and rose to the rank of captain , later being posted to 9 DWR in India .
He served and fought in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renamed Rakhine State , and went with his regiment to Sumatra after the Japanese surrender .

BRITISH Hero, Second World War veteran and NHS fundraiser Captain Tom Moore is to be knighted, Downing Street has announced.
The 100-year-old raised almost £33 million for health service charities by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Sir Tom as a “true national treasure” and praised his “fantastic fundraising” which he said “provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus”.
Mr Johnson recommend Sir Tom be exceptionally honoured by the Queen, who has approved the honour, Number 10 said.
An investiture ceremony will take place at a later date.
His knighthood comes just weeks after he was made an honorary colonel to mark his centenary and fundraising efforts.
Sir Tom set out to walk 100 laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire before his 100th birthday on April 30, and he completed the laps ahead of time.
His initial fundraising target was £1,000, but his determination captured the public imagination during the pandemic and within days he had raised tens of millions of pounds.
He also released a charity single, You’ll Never Walk Alone, with singer Michael Ball, which reached number one in the charts, making him the oldest artist ever to have a UK number one single.
Mr Johnson said: “Colonel Tom’s fantastic fundraising broke records, inspired the whole country and provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus.
“On behalf of everyone who has been moved by his incredible story, I want to say a huge thank you. He’s a true national treasure.”
A Government spokeswoman added: “We know there is huge appetite to say thank you to all those supporting the nation during this emergency and doing incredible things day in, day out, up and down the country.
“We will ensure these unsung heroes are recognised in the right way, at the right time.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer congratulated Sir Tom who he said had brought “inspiration to millions and helped all of us to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our NHS”.
He added: “In his actions, Tom embodied the national solidarity which has grown throughout this crisis, and showed us that everyone can play their part in helping build a better future.”
Sir Tom enlisted into the eighth battalion of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (8 DWR), an infantry unit that was converted to operate Churchill tanks as part of the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC).
In 1940 he was selected for officer training and rose to the rank of captain, later being posted to 9 DWR in India.
He served and fought in the Arakan in western Burma, since renamed Rakhine State, and went with his regiment to Sumatra after the Japanese surrender.


politicalite--2020-05-19--IMPROVE OR ELSE: Trump Threatens To Pull Funding From WHO PERMANENTLY

US PREZ Donald Trump threatened to permanently pull US funding of the WHO and reevaluate its membership within the organization @ @ @ @ @ substantive improvements within 30 days ” on Monday .
Late Monday evening , the US @ @ @ @ @ written to WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to Twitter .
“ It is clear @ @ @ @ @ and your organization in responding to the pandemic have been extremely costly for the world @ @ @ @ @ for the World Health Organization is if it can actually demonstrate independence from China , @ @ @ @

US PREZ Donald Trump threatened to permanently pull US funding of the WHO and reevaluate its membership within the organization unless it makes “major substantive improvements within 30 days” on Monday.
Late Monday evening, the US president shared a four-page letter written to WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to Twitter.
“It is clear the repeated missteps by you and your organization in responding to the pandemic have been extremely costly for the world. The only way forward for the World Health Organization is if it can actually demonstrate independence from China,” Trump writes.


politicalite--2020-05-19--DEFEND THE BORDER: Hungry Defies EU And Says It Will Defend Its Border

The Hungarian Defense Ministry said both the armed forces and Hungarian government would do all they could to defend the @ @ @ @ @ maintain its border fence despite a new ruling from the European Court of Justice that @ @ @ @ @ in transit zones .
The statement from Hungary comes at a time when the vital @ @ @ @ @ a sharp increase in crossing from illegal migrants .
Despite a sharp fall in April @ @ @ @ @ prompted by the coronavirus pandemic , illegal border crossings in the Western Balkans rose by @ @ @ @ @ four months of the year compared with the same period of 2019 , the European @ @ @ @ @ Frontex said in its April migration update .
“ There were fewer than 100 detections @ @ @ @ @ on this route in April , down 94 % from the previous month .
However @ @ @ @ @ months , the number of illegal border crossings increased by 60 % from the same @ @ @ @ @ nearly 6,000 , ” the Frontex report wrote .

The Hungarian Defense Ministry said both the armed forces and Hungarian government would do all they could to defend the country’s border and maintain its border fence despite a new ruling from the European Court of Justice that Hungary illegally detained asylum seekers in transit zones.
The statement from Hungary comes at a time when the vital Western Balkans route has seen a sharp increase in crossing from illegal migrants. Despite a sharp fall in April due to the border closures prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, illegal border crossings in the Western Balkans rose by 60 percent in the first four months of the year compared with the same period of 2019, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency Frontex said in its April migration update.
“There were fewer than 100 detections of illegal border crossings recorded on this route in April, down 94% from the previous month. However, in the first four months, the number of illegal border crossings increased by 60% from the same period of last year to nearly 6,000,” the Frontex report wrote.


politicalite--2020-05-19--SEVERE RECESSION: Sunak Issues Warning Of Hard Times Ahead

THE UK economy may not bounce back straight away from the massive crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic , the Chancellor has said .
Rishi Sunak said he is not counting on the “ V-shaped ” recovery many had been hoping for when the country was locked down to prevent the spread of the virus but added that the Governments furlough scheme will be extended .
“ It is not obvious that there will be an immediate bounceback , ” Mr Sunak told the Lord ’ s Economic Affairs Committee , adding that the economy is likely to see a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be severe , ” he said .
“ We are likely to face a severe recession the likes of which we have never seen.
” Shops and many other businesses across the country have closed , sending home eight million employees to pick up 80 % of their pay cheque from the Government ’ s furlough programme .
Earlier on Tuesday , the Treasury revealed that more than £11.1 billion had been claimed so far through the coronavirus job retention scheme .
Hundreds of thousands of businesses have received more than £22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banks to help them through the crisis .
The schemes cover 90 % or more of UK turnover and profit , the Chancellor said .
“ We have the coverage that we want across all our loan schemes , so there isn ’ t any need for any more changes , ” Mr Sunak said .
He said the best way to support some of the hardest-hit businesses – such as restaurants – will be to help them reopen .
The Chancellor pointed out that some of the worst-hit businesses are those that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is critical , both for economic and social justice reasons , that we get those people back to work , ” he said .

THE UK economy may not bounce back straight away from the massive crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Chancellor has said.
Rishi Sunak said he is not counting on the “V-shaped” recovery many had been hoping for when the country was locked down to prevent the spread of the virus but added that the Governments furlough scheme will be extended.
“It is not obvious that there will be an immediate bounceback,” Mr Sunak told the Lord’s Economic Affairs Committee, adding that the economy is likely to see a huge downturn, apart from recession-proof business.
“Obviously the impact will be severe,” he said. “We are likely to face a severe recession the likes of which we have never seen.”
Shops and many other businesses across the country have closed, sending home eight million employees to pick up 80% of their pay cheque from the Government’s furlough programme.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Treasury revealed that more than £11.1 billion had been claimed so far through the coronavirus job retention scheme.
Hundreds of thousands of businesses have received more than £22 billion in three Government-backed loans from their banks to help them through the crisis.
The schemes cover 90% or more of UK turnover and profit, the Chancellor said.
“We have the coverage that we want across all our loan schemes, so there isn’t any need for any more changes,” Mr Sunak said.
He said the best way to support some of the hardest-hit businesses – such as restaurants – will be to help them reopen.
The Chancellor pointed out that some of the worst-hit businesses are those that employ lower earners and young people
“It is critical, both for economic and social justice reasons, that we get those people back to work,” he said.
Reporting by Press Association.


politicalite--2020-05-19--PRITI GOOD! Grooming Report To Be Published In Dramatic U-Turn After 120k Sign Petition

HOME Secretary Priti Patel is to release the much-anticipated report into the UK ’ s Grooming Gangs epidemic following massive public pressure .
The Government had previously said that releasing the paper would not be in the “ public interest ” but it sparked a huge backlash , The Independent was also responsible for forcing the Government to make the U-Turn , Politicalite also urged the Government to release the report and the petition reached 120,000 signatures and now the Home Office has made a U-Turn in a massive win for the victims and survivors of sexual abuse and grooming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ publish a paper into group-based child sexual exploitation in order to better understand the characteristics of group-based offending and help deliver justice for victims ” .
“ The work was commissioned by the previous home secretary to better understand the scale and nature of group-based child sexual exploitation , including the characteristics of offenders , victims and the context in which these crimes are committed , ” a spokesperson told The Independent .
Priti Patel said : “ Victims of these sickening child sex abuse groups have told me how they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name of political correctness.
” “ What happened to these children remains one of the biggest stains on our country ’ s conscience .
It is shameful .
I am determined to deliver justice for victims and ensure something like this can never happen again .
”

HOME Secretary Priti Patel is to release the much-anticipated report into the UK’s Grooming Gangs epidemic following massive public pressure.
The Government had previously said that releasing the paper would not be in the “public interest” but it sparked a huge backlash, The Independent was also responsible for forcing the Government to make the U-Turn,
Politicalite also urged the Government to release the report and the petition reached 120,000 signatures and now the Home Office has made a U-Turn in a massive win for the victims and survivors of sexual abuse and grooming.
The Home Office said it will “publish a paper into group-based child sexual exploitation in order to better understand the characteristics of group-based offending and help deliver justice for victims”.
“The work was commissioned by the previous home secretary to better understand the scale and nature of group-based child sexual exploitation, including the characteristics of offenders, victims and the context in which these crimes are committed,” a spokesperson told The Independent.
Priti Patel said: “Victims of these sickening child sex abuse groups have told me how they were let down by the state in the name of political correctness.”
“What happened to these children remains one of the biggest stains on our country’s conscience. It is shameful. I am determined to deliver justice for victims and ensure something like this can never happen again.”


politicalite--2020-05-19--WRECKERS: Rees-Mogg Accuses Labour Of Attempting To “Stymie” Government

COMMONS leader Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Labour of opposing the return of MPs to Westminster in order to “ stymie ” the Government .
Ahead of a meeting with Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle , senior politicians from opposition parties and representatives of the unions , Mr Rees-Mogg claimed that Parliament was not able to do its job properly under the current arrangements .
Critics of Mr Rees-Mogg ’ s approach have warned that returning to Westminster would put staff and MPs at risk of spreading coronavirus and fly in the face of the advice to work from home wherever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to attend in person to take part in proceedings at Westminster .
Speaking on his ConservativeHome podcast , Mr Rees-Mogg said : “ What has been done is remarkable but it simply isn ’ t a proper Parliament doing its job.
” Mr Rees-Mogg said the hybrid provisions , which have included MPs contributing over video-link from their homes and taking part in remote voting , limited the amount of scrutiny of legislation .
He added : “ Frankly , the opposition like having a hybrid Parliament because what is the opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there to stop the Government getting things done .
“ And it was willing to sacrifice a degree of scrutiny to stymie the Government ’ s programme.
” He said it would be “ unreasonable ” for pupils to start returning to schools in England – which could happen from June 1 in a phased manner – while MPs stayed away from Parliament .
Mr Rees-Mogg dismissed reports that the Tories were keen for a physical Parliament to return in order to bolster Boris Johnson when he takes on Sir Keir Starmer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Questions against the new Labour leader .
It was a “ completely trivial ” point and claimed that Sir Keir ’ s “ Perry Mason approach to parliamentary scrutiny ” did not work .
“ It may convince a jury in a TV series but it didn ’ t convince the British public , ” he said .
Mr Rees-Mogg is due to take part in a meeting of the House of Commons Commission chaired by the speaker on Tuesday afternoon .
Prospect , the union which represents staff in the Houses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had not been carried out for the return of all MPs and warned that Commons votes could take an hour to resolve because of social distancing rules limiting the numbers allowed in the lobbies .
The union ’ s deputy general Garry Graham said : “ Staff have made Herculean efforts to enable Parliament to work remotely , keeping MPs and staff safe and ensuring our democracy is unimpaired .
“ It beggars belief that the Government would throw all of this away by forcing hundreds of MPs and staff to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causing vast delays that will hamstring Parliament ’ s ability to function effectively .
”

COMMONS leader Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Labour of opposing the return of MPs to Westminster in order to “stymie” the Government.
Ahead of a meeting with Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, senior politicians from opposition parties and representatives of the unions, Mr Rees-Mogg claimed that Parliament was not able to do its job properly under the current arrangements.
Critics of Mr Rees-Mogg’s approach have warned that returning to Westminster would put staff and MPs at risk of spreading coronavirus and fly in the face of the advice to work from home wherever possible.
The Government does not want to see the so-called “hybrid” arrangements – allowing MPs to participate remotely – extended beyond the Whitsun recess, which ends on June 2.
That would mean MPs would have to attend in person to take part in proceedings at Westminster.
Speaking on his ConservativeHome podcast, Mr Rees-Mogg said: “What has been done is remarkable but it simply isn’t a proper Parliament doing its job.”
Mr Rees-Mogg said the hybrid provisions, which have included MPs contributing over video-link from their homes and taking part in remote voting, limited the amount of scrutiny of legislation.
He added: “Frankly, the opposition like having a hybrid Parliament because what is the opposition there to do? It’s there to stop the Government getting things done.
“And it was willing to sacrifice a degree of scrutiny to stymie the Government’s programme.”
He said it would be “unreasonable” for pupils to start returning to schools in England – which could happen from June 1 in a phased manner – while MPs stayed away from Parliament.
Mr Rees-Mogg dismissed reports that the Tories were keen for a physical Parliament to return in order to bolster Boris Johnson when he takes on Sir Keir Starmer, following difficult sessions of Prime Minister’s Questions against the new Labour leader.
It was a “completely trivial” point and claimed that Sir Keir’s “Perry Mason approach to parliamentary scrutiny” did not work.
“It may convince a jury in a TV series but it didn’t convince the British public,” he said.
Mr Rees-Mogg is due to take part in a meeting of the House of Commons Commission chaired by the speaker on Tuesday afternoon.
Prospect, the union which represents staff in the Houses of Parliament, said a risk assessment had not been carried out for the return of all MPs and warned that Commons votes could take an hour to resolve because of social distancing rules limiting the numbers allowed in the lobbies.
The union’s deputy general Garry Graham said: “Staff have made Herculean efforts to enable Parliament to work remotely, keeping MPs and staff safe and ensuring our democracy is unimpaired.
“It beggars belief that the Government would throw all of this away by forcing hundreds of MPs and staff to return to Westminster, putting them at risk and causing vast delays that will hamstring Parliament’s ability to function effectively.”
Additional Reporting By Press Association.


politicalite--2020-05-19--PICK FOR BRITAIN: Brits Called Upon To Help Bring In The Harvest Amid Coronavirus

PATRIOTIC Brits have been called upon to help bring in the harvest amid the Coronavirus pandemic .
Massive outrage was sparked last month after Romanian migrants were drafter into Britain via Air Charter Service to ‘ help bring the harvest in ’ according to the Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs , despite British applicants applying .
The migrants provided extra labour to farmers in due to an alleged ‘ labour shortage ’ – despite high numbers of British applications for these positions .
Now the Government is urging Brits to ‘ Pick for Britain ’ as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers to harvest crops .
Environment Secretary George Eustice called on Brits to step up .
He said : ‘ One thing is clear and that is that this year we will need to rely on British workers to lend a hand to help bring that harvest home.
” “ Over the last couple of months we have been working with industry on a plan to support and help people taking second jobs , particularly those who are furloughed , and we have launched a new Pick For Britain website that enables people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ availability there is and to marry up job opportunities from growers and employers with those people seeking a second job , particularly those that are furloughed.
” “ We believe that those who are furloughed may be getting to the point that they want to lend a hand and play their part .
They may be wanting to get out and they may be wanting to supplement their income with an additional job .
And if they do feel that way I would urge them to visit that website and to look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @

PATRIOTIC Brits have been called upon to help bring in the harvest amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Massive outrage was sparked last month after Romanian migrants were drafter into Britain via Air Charter Service to ‘help bring the harvest in’ according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, despite British applicants applying.
The migrants provided extra labour to farmers in due to an alleged ‘labour shortage’ – despite high numbers of British applications for these positions.
Now the Government is urging Brits to ‘Pick for Britain’ as the coronavirus crisis created a shortage of migrant workers to harvest crops.
Environment Secretary George Eustice called on Brits to step up.
He said: ‘One thing is clear and that is that this year we will need to rely on British workers to lend a hand to help bring that harvest home.”
“Over the last couple of months we have been working with industry on a plan to support and help people taking second jobs, particularly those who are furloughed, and we have launched a new Pick For Britain website that enables people to go online, check what job availability there is and to marry up job opportunities from growers and employers with those people seeking a second job, particularly those that are furloughed.”
“We believe that those who are furloughed may be getting to the point that they want to lend a hand and play their part. They may be wanting to get out and they may be wanting to supplement their income with an additional job. And if they do feel that way I would urge them to visit that website and to look at the opportunities that are there.”


politicalite--2020-05-20--NARCO BOSS DEAD: Serbian ‘Al Capone’ ‘Killed by Coronavirus’

KRIK – A SERB ‘ drug boss ’ dubbed ‘ Al Capone ’ has been killed by the Coronavirus , it has been claimed .
Dragoslav Kosmajac , who was dubbed the ‘ Serbian Al Capone ’ and considered the region ’ s top narco-boss died in a Belgrade hospital in April after suffering from respiratory complications caused by COVID-19 .
Kosmajac came into focus in 2014 when the then Serbian Prime Minister and current President Aleksandar Vučić described him as “ the biggest drug dealer whose name should not be mentioned.
” Serbian Interior Minister Nebojša Stefanović had formed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kosmajac ’ s alleged links with organized crime networks .
According to the so-called 2001 Serbian White Book on organized crime – an internal police document used to track suspected criminals and which OCCRP wrote about in 2013 – “ Kosmajac is tied to drug smuggling groups in South America , from where he ships large amount of cocaine to Europe.
” The same document alleged that he was trafficking heroin from Turkey , Bulgaria and Macedonia to Europe .
However , he “ never personally comes in contact with drugs or directly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the report says .
The White Book also alleged that Kosmajac supplied Ljubiša Buha and Dušan Spasojević – former leaders of Serbia ’ s two most powerful crime groups , the Surčin and Zemun gangs – with drugs .
Two former members of the Zemun clan – Dejan Milenković Bagzi and Aleksandar Simović – confirmed in court statements that Kosmajac was supplying drugs to the Surčin gang .
Stefanovic ’ s investigators could not prove Kosmajac was trafficking drugs and authorities accused him of tax evasion , arrested him and confiscated his property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report , did not quite work .
Prosecution claimed that Kosmajac evaded some €4,000 ( US $ 4,360 ) in taxes .
However , the court found that this was not even a criminal offence , but just an offence .
Prosecutors then charged him with trying to bribe land cadastre officials to transfer the ownership of some state-owned land on his name , but failed to prove that in court too .
A higher court in Belgrade acquitted him in 2018 , and the Appeal court upheld the decision .
The same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they confiscated to Kosmajac .

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KRIK – A SERB ‘drug boss’ dubbed ‘Al Capone’ has been killed by the Coronavirus, it has been claimed.
Dragoslav Kosmajac, who was dubbed the ‘Serbian Al Capone’ and considered the region’s top narco-boss died in a Belgrade hospital in April after suffering from respiratory complications caused by COVID-19.
Kosmajac came into focus in 2014 when the then Serbian Prime Minister and current President Aleksandar Vučić described him as “the biggest drug dealer whose name should not be mentioned.”
Serbian Interior Minister Nebojša Stefanović had formed a special team back then to prove Kosmajac’s alleged links with organized crime networks.
According to the so-called 2001 Serbian White Book on organized crime – an internal police document used to track suspected criminals and which OCCRP wrote about in 2013 – “Kosmajac is tied to drug smuggling groups in South America, from where he ships large amount of cocaine to Europe.”
The same document alleged that he was trafficking heroin from Turkey, Bulgaria and Macedonia to Europe. However, he “never personally comes in contact with drugs or directly with persons who smuggle them,” the report says.
The White Book also alleged that Kosmajac supplied Ljubiša Buha and Dušan Spasojević – former leaders of Serbia’s two most powerful crime groups, the Surčin and Zemun gangs – with drugs. Two former members of the Zemun clan – Dejan Milenković Bagzi and Aleksandar Simović – confirmed in court statements that Kosmajac was supplying drugs to the Surčin gang.
Stefanovic’s investigators could not prove Kosmajac was trafficking drugs and authorities accused him of tax evasion, arrested him and confiscated his property.
Even that, according to the report, did not quite work. Prosecution claimed that Kosmajac evaded some €4,000 (US$4,360) in taxes.
However, the court found that this was not even a criminal offence, but just an offence.
Prosecutors then charged him with trying to bribe land cadastre officials to transfer the ownership of some state-owned land on his name, but failed to prove that in court too.
A higher court in Belgrade acquitted him in 2018, and the Appeal court upheld the decision. The same year, Serbian authorities returned the property they confiscated to Kosmajac.
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