politicalite--2020-10-16--GRAHAM BRADY: “Very Foolish” for Manchester Go Into Tier 3 Lockdown

BORIS Johnson has been warned by the influential 1922 Committee Chairman that it would be “ very foolish ” for Manchester to enter Tier 3 lockdown as 350 Tory MPs reportedly oppose his draconian Lockdown Strategy .
Sir Graham Brady , chairman of the influential 1922 Committee of backbench Tories that can depose of failed Prime Ministers , said it would be “ very foolish ” for Greater Manchester to move into Tier 3 .
The Altrincham and Sale West MP told Times Radio : “ We have a very clear demonstration at the moment that if you have no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support from the council leaders , and opposition from the Mayor as well , there clearly isn ’ t the broad consent for this measure that would be needed .
“ And I think it would be a very foolish thing to do.
” Senior Tory MPs are also calling for Greater Manchester to be left out of the strictest freedom curbs , which includes closing large swathes of the hospitality sector .
Still , this morning Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent out his henchmen and vowed to impose a draconian lockdown on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s from both sides of the house opposing the tough curbs .
Senior Tories are warning the Tyrants in Number 10 that there is now a growing rebellion on within its own backbenches over the bid by ministers to encourage more areas to accept the most stringent measures .
Boris Johnson ’ s latest Tier 3 target is Lancashire , but it looks like it ’ s all going to end in Tiers for the Lockdown Clown .
One Tory source told Politicalite that Boris “ risks starting a Civil War ” over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor Andy Burnham , in an impassioned press conference yesterday , accused the Government of treating the North “ with contempt ” and of trying to make it the “ sacrificial lamb ” for unproven measures that were being carried out “ on the cheap ” .
“ We have to protect the health of the nation but let ’ s do it as one nation , and not make the North of England the sacrificial lamb for an ill-thought-through Downing Street policy which doesn ’ t make sense in the real world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Labour politician also said deputy chief medical officer for England , Professor Jonathan Van-Tam , had told regional leaders that only a national-style lockdown was sure to have an impact on the rising number of Covid cases .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock called for party politics to be “ set aside ” in order to agree measures that could control the virus , but Tories are rebelling over the Draconian Lockdown plans that will plunge millions into financial hardship .
A working-class man with the support from both Tory and Labour MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect jobs and the livelihoods and businesses of some of the poorest in our society , whilst our Prime Minister is engaged in Covid-Warfare to settle old scores on the North .

BORIS Johnson has been warned by the influential 1922 Committee Chairman that it would be “very foolish” for Manchester to enter Tier 3 lockdown as 350 Tory MPs reportedly oppose his draconian Lockdown Strategy.
Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the influential 1922 Committee of backbench Tories that can depose of failed Prime Ministers, said it would be “very foolish” for Greater Manchester to move into Tier 3.
The Altrincham and Sale West MP told Times Radio: “We have a very clear demonstration at the moment that if you have no support amongst members of parliament, no support from the council leaders, and opposition from the Mayor as well, there clearly isn’t the broad consent for this measure that would be needed.
“And I think it would be a very foolish thing to do.”
Senior Tory MPs are also calling for Greater Manchester to be left out of the strictest freedom curbs, which includes closing large swathes of the hospitality sector.
Still, this morning Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent out his henchmen and vowed to impose a draconian lockdown on Greater Manchester, despite Northern MP’s from both sides of the house opposing the tough curbs.
Senior Tories are warning the Tyrants in Number 10 that there is now a growing rebellion on within its own backbenches over the bid by ministers to encourage more areas to accept the most stringent measures.
Boris Johnson’s latest Tier 3 target is Lancashire, but it looks like it’s all going to end in Tiers for the Lockdown Clown.
One Tory source told Politicalite that Boris “risks starting a Civil War” over the row with Northerners.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, in an impassioned press conference yesterday, accused the Government of treating the North “with contempt” and of trying to make it the “sacrificial lamb” for unproven measures that were being carried out “on the cheap”.
“We have to protect the health of the nation but let’s do it as one nation, and not make the North of England the sacrificial lamb for an ill-thought-through Downing Street policy which doesn’t make sense in the real world,” he said on Thursday.
The Labour politician also said deputy chief medical officer for England, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, had told regional leaders that only a national-style lockdown was sure to have an impact on the rising number of Covid cases.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock called for party politics to be “set aside” in order to agree measures that could control the virus, but Tories are rebelling over the Draconian Lockdown plans that will plunge millions into financial hardship.
A working-class man with the support from both Tory and Labour MP’s is leading the fight to protect jobs and the livelihoods and businesses of some of the poorest in our society, whilst our Prime Minister is engaged in Covid-Warfare to settle old scores on the North.


politicalite--2020-10-16--FOR THE PEOPLE! 350 Tory MPs OPPOSE Lockdown Strategy, Privately They Are BACKING The Rebels

350 Tory MPs are set to back the British people over the ‘ Three Tiers ’ Lockdown policy , according to Westminster rumours .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatened to impose a draconian lockdown on Greater Manchester , despite cross-party MP ’ s in the North rejecting the plans for a Tier 3 Lockdown on Manchester that would impose harsh restrictions and tough lockdown laws .
Senior Tories are warning the Tyrants in Number 10 that there is now a growing rebellion on its own back-benches over the bid by ministers to encourage more areas to accept the most stringent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Out of 365 Tory members of parliament , I would think that probably about 350 or more are opposed to this strategy.
” One Tory source told Politicalite that Boris “ risks ignighting a Civil War ” over the row with the North .
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham , in an impassioned press conference yesterday , accused the Government of treating the North “ with contempt ” and of trying to make it the “ sacrificial lamb ” for unproven measures that were being carried out “ on the cheap ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the nation but let ’ s do it as one nation , and not make the North of England the sacrificial lamb for an ill-thought-through Downing Street policy which doesn ’ t make sense in the real world , ” he said on Thursday .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock called for party politics to be “ set aside ” in order to agree measures that could control the virus , but Tories are rebelling over the Draconian Lockdown plans that will plunge millions into financial hardship .
Senior Tory MPs are among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left out of the strictest freedom curbs , which includes closing large swathes of the hospitality sector .
Sir Graham Brady , chairman of the influential 1922 Committee of backbench Tories , said it would be “ very foolish ” for Greater Manchester to move into Tier 3 as 350 MPs reportedly oppose Boris Lockdown plans .
The Altrincham and Sale West MP told Times Radio : “ We have a very clear demonstration at the moment that if you have no support amongst members of parliament , no support from the council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well , there clearly isn ’ t the broad consent for this measure that would be needed .
“ And I think it would be a very foolish thing to do.
” Former minister Steve Baker suggested that there was even growing concerned among the ministerial ranks about the Government ’ s handling of the crisis .
He said it was Mr Johnson , Mr Hancock and Michael Gove , Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster , who were driving the current local lockdown approach .
In an interview with international newspapers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Baker said : “ Out of 365 Tory members of parliament , I would think that probably about 350 or more are opposed to this strategy.
” “ This is by no means a libertarian insurrection .
I can tell you that , in private , many ministers are egging on the rebels.
” Professor Jeremy Farrar , a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , said the current base level of restrictions , which includes a 10pm curfew , were the “ worst of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while not going far enough to suppress the virus .
The director of the Wellcome Trust told the BBC ’ s Newscast podcast a short “ circuit-break ” should have been introduced in September and implored ministers to “ act ” as soon as possible .
His comments come as half the population of England , 26.7 million people , face being under stricter lockdown measures from Saturday .
London will move into Tier 2 of the alert system from Saturday , banning people from separate households mixing indoors – including in pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrow-in-Furness , York , North East Derbyshire , Erewash and Chesterfield will also move into the second tier of measures .
Meanwhile , The Times reported that a Russian disinformation campaign has been set up in order to spread fear about the Oxford University coronavirus vaccine , with pictures , memes and video clips depicting the British-made inoculation as dangerous .
The paper said the campaign crudely claims the vaccine could turn people into monkeys because it uses a chimpanzee virus as a vector and reported that Russia is targeting countries where it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine , as well as western nations .
Pascal Soriot , chief executive of AstraZeneca , the pharmaceutical giant that plans to mass produce the Oxford vaccine if cleared for public use , said : “ Misinformation is a clear risk to public health.
” “ I urge everyone to use reliable sources of information , to trust regulatory agencies and to remember the enormous benefit vaccines and medicines continue to bring to humanity .
”

350 Tory MPs are set to back the British people over the ‘Three Tiers’ Lockdown policy, according to Westminster rumours.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatened to impose a draconian lockdown on Greater Manchester, despite cross-party MP’s in the North rejecting the plans for a Tier 3 Lockdown on Manchester that would impose harsh restrictions and tough lockdown laws.
Senior Tories are warning the Tyrants in Number 10 that there is now a growing rebellion on its own back-benches over the bid by ministers to encourage more areas to accept the most stringent measures.
Steve Baker said: “Out of 365 Tory members of parliament, I would think that probably about 350 or more are opposed to this strategy.”
One Tory source told Politicalite that Boris “risks ignighting a Civil War” over the row with the North.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, in an impassioned press conference yesterday, accused the Government of treating the North “with contempt” and of trying to make it the “sacrificial lamb” for unproven measures that were being carried out “on the cheap”.
“We have to protect the health of the nation but let’s do it as one nation, and not make the North of England the sacrificial lamb for an ill-thought-through Downing Street policy which doesn’t make sense in the real world,” he said on Thursday.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock called for party politics to be “set aside” in order to agree measures that could control the virus, but Tories are rebelling over the Draconian Lockdown plans that will plunge millions into financial hardship.
Senior Tory MPs are among those arguing for Greater Manchester to be left out of the strictest freedom curbs, which includes closing large swathes of the hospitality sector.
Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the influential 1922 Committee of backbench Tories, said it would be “very foolish” for Greater Manchester to move into Tier 3 as 350 MPs reportedly oppose Boris Lockdown plans.
The Altrincham and Sale West MP told Times Radio: “We have a very clear demonstration at the moment that if you have no support amongst members of parliament, no support from the council leaders, and opposition from the Mayor as well, there clearly isn’t the broad consent for this measure that would be needed.
“And I think it would be a very foolish thing to do.”
Former minister Steve Baker suggested that there was even growing concerned among the ministerial ranks about the Government’s handling of the crisis.
He said it was Mr Johnson, Mr Hancock and Michael Gove, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, who were driving the current local lockdown approach.
In an interview with international newspapers, including Italy’s La Repubblica, Mr Baker said: “Out of 365 Tory members of parliament, I would think that probably about 350 or more are opposed to this strategy.”
“This is by no means a libertarian insurrection. I can tell you that, in private, many ministers are egging on the rebels.”
Professor Jeremy Farrar, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said the current base level of restrictions, which includes a 10pm curfew, were the “worst of all worlds” as they inflicted economic damage while not going far enough to suppress the virus.
The director of the Wellcome Trust told the BBC’s Newscast podcast a short “circuit-break” should have been introduced in September and implored ministers to “act” as soon as possible.
His comments come as half the population of England, 26.7 million people, face being under stricter lockdown measures from Saturday.
London will move into Tier 2 of the alert system from Saturday, banning people from separate households mixing indoors – including in pubs and restaurants.
Essex, Elmbridge, Barrow-in-Furness, York, North East Derbyshire, Erewash and Chesterfield will also move into the second tier of measures.
RUSSIAN COVID HOAX WARNING
Meanwhile, The Times reported that a Russian disinformation campaign has been set up in order to spread fear about the Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, with pictures, memes and video clips depicting the British-made inoculation as dangerous.
The paper said the campaign crudely claims the vaccine could turn people into monkeys because it uses a chimpanzee virus as a vector and reported that Russia is targeting countries where it wants to sell its own Sputnik V vaccine, as well as western nations.
Pascal Soriot, chief executive of AstraZeneca, the pharmaceutical giant that plans to mass produce the Oxford vaccine if cleared for public use, said: “Misinformation is a clear risk to public health.”
“I urge everyone to use reliable sources of information, to trust regulatory agencies and to remember the enormous benefit vaccines and medicines continue to bring to humanity.”
More follows.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-10-16--ANGRY NANDY: Wigan MP Attacks Media Elite amid the North-South Lockdown War

WIGAN MP Lisa Nandy has attacked the mainstream media and accused the London Media elite of ignoring the North by only just discovering the complexities of local lockdown rules.
” in a Tweet amid the Manchester Vs Whitehall Lockdown War .
Her comments came as Boris the Lockdown Clown inflicted a Tier 2 Lockdown on the Capital , as Greater Manchester endured its tenth week of similar restrictions .
The Region is also in Tier 2 .
Now Nandy has exposed the shocking bias of the London-centric media elite who have no idea about life in the rest of Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary said the UK ’ s news outlets “ have not respected the fact millions of people in the north have been living under complicated restrictions for months.
” A draconian COVID-19 ‘ local lockdown ’ was placed on Bolton in September , with pubs and restaurants being forced to close .
Fake Yahoo !
News UK claimed that Lisa was “ confused ” over the lockdown rules arguing that “ pubs and restaurants were able to stay open in Greater Manchester ” , conveniently forgetting the Bolton lockdown , that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also banned from sitting in the garden of a friend or family member , where the chances of being infected were relatively low .
Matt Hancock was also blasted by Mancunians after he claimed that King of the North Andy Burnham was “ Playing party politics ” despite the Tories settling old scores by imposing harsh restrictions on former Labour-controlled Bolton for a while , the staunchly Labour Liverpool and attempting to place the whole of Greater Manchester on a Tier 3 because Burnham called out Boris for his draconian Bolton lockdown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign the MP said she would “ overhaul the ownership of the BBC ” and said she would make the BBC and Channel 4 less London centric .

WIGAN MP Lisa Nandy has attacked the mainstream media and accused the London Media elite of ignoring the North by only just discovering the complexities of local lockdown rules.” in a Tweet amid the Manchester Vs Whitehall Lockdown War.
Her comments came as Boris the Lockdown Clown inflicted a Tier 2 Lockdown on the Capital, as Greater Manchester endured its tenth week of similar restrictions. The Region is also in Tier 2.
Now Nandy has exposed the shocking bias of the London-centric media elite who have no idea about life in the rest of Britain.
The Wigan MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary said the UK’s news outlets “have not respected the fact millions of people in the north have been living under complicated restrictions for months.”
A draconian COVID-19 ‘local lockdown’ was placed on Bolton in September, with pubs and restaurants being forced to close.
Fake Yahoo! News UK claimed that Lisa was “confused” over the lockdown rules arguing that “pubs and restaurants were able to stay open in Greater Manchester”, conveniently forgetting the Bolton lockdown, that’s part of Greater Manchester.
Northerners were also banned from sitting in the garden of a friend or family member, where the chances of being infected were relatively low.
Matt Hancock was also blasted by Mancunians after he claimed that King of the North Andy Burnham was “Playing party politics” despite the Tories settling old scores by imposing harsh restrictions on former Labour-controlled Bolton for a while, the staunchly Labour Liverpool and attempting to place the whole of Greater Manchester on a Tier 3 because Burnham called out Boris for his draconian Bolton lockdown.
During Lisa Nandy’s Labour leadership campaign the MP said she would “overhaul the ownership of the BBC” and said she would make the BBC and Channel 4 less London centric.


politicalite--2020-10-16--KINGS OF THE NORTH: Britain Finally has a REAL Working-Class Opposition

THE CORONA Crisis has turned the world upside down , and just like you , we can ’ t quite believe we ’ re writing a positive story on a Labour politician , but yesterday , a working-class lad from Liverpool made history by standing up to a Tory Government inflicting pain and suffering on the little people .
The Man who has been dubbed the ‘ King of the North ’ , former Labour MP and Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham with the full support of cross-party Parliamentarians such as Conservative Bolton MP Chris Green , who resigned from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lisa Nandy , 17 other Northern MPs and Local Politicians held the Government to account .
They refused to impose tough Tier 3 lockdown restrictions that will destroy the hard-hit post-Corona local economy and put working-class Brits in some of the poorest parts of the UK in severe financial hardship , simply to satisfy the ever-changing whims of our Tyrannical Lockdown Clown Dictator Boris Johnson in his latest attempt to tackle a virus that has a survival rate of 99.5 % .
For once , it appears the underdogs have scored a win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love working-class underdogs .
This mighty group of rebels have done something rather extraordinary , they have took on the Tyrants in Number Ten , and now Covid Britain appears to have a real opposition that will stand up for their voters .
Outside the Southern Westminster bubble , Northerners are angry , poorer and they ’ re struggling like never before .
Up here in the North , life is tough .
A decade of cuts and Tory Austerity has left people skint and the poorest destitute .
These folk live payday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afford a Lockdown .
There is a pandemic induced poverty crisis like never before , and we ’ re supporting the politicians backing the people .
Working-Class Northerners and Hospitality Workers don ’ t have the financial luxury cushion to deal with Boris ’ flip-flopping Corona regulations that are sending the country into a state of psychosis .
Other MP ’ s and Politicians need to stop this fall into the Corona Abyss .
Lockdown won ’ t solve anything , it will just put off the inevitable .
Great Britain , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our freedom from Nazi Germany is being cowed by a virus , and a leader that hasn ’ t got the faintest idea what to do .
He ’ s taking away your civil liberties and making the poorest suffer to save the South… like the Tories always do .
Our brave heroes did not die in vain only to see a Tyrannical Prime Minister turn into a wannabe Adolf without the Hugo Boss .
We ’ ve been told to Stay Home and Stay Safe , Go Out , Wash Face And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Out , Go To Work , Go To School , Don ’ t Go To Work and Stay Off School of College if one super-spreading kid in the class has the dreaded Rona , Work From Home , Don ’ t Wear A Mask , Do Wear A Mask… and then Bozo The Lockdown Clown ’ s Final Act was a Divisive Three Tier Extravaganza , that has no basis in reality and won ’ t save us from this dreaded Pandemic .
That ’ s not all , our bumbling Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northerners and Liverpudlians for failing to follow Guidelines , Despite his failure to put together a single coherent policy on Coronavirus .
Boris Johnson ’ s Government also had the audacity to brief the London-centric Mainstream Media and Tory Backing Newspapers before the millions of Northerners that his draconian regulations would be forced upon .
Boris ’ Government sent utter fear and trepidation through a region suffering from a pandemic induced mental crisis , that his ‘ beloved NHS ’ has no means to deal with .
New Normal ?
No , It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The working-class gave Boris their trust in December , It ’ s utterly disgraceful that his so-called Government ‘ Of The People ’ would impose such harsh medicine that is worse than the cure to struggling Brits with such contempt .
The Democratic representatives of red wall Brits who reluctantly voted Tory for the first time in December 2019 appear to have given Boris Johnson the shortest loan in political history .
The Tory leader who won former staunchly Labour mining seats has ballsed it up like the utter clown he is .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a tough Lockdown in March , we sacrificed , we struggled , we got on with it , but his Government bungled the effort to tackle the virus by giving crony million-pound deals to the Tories biggest donors .
The Working-Class can ’ t take another gruesome Economy smashing lockdown without real financial support and an increase in the measly offering of Universal Credit for those forced on the dole by Boris ’ Corona Crisis .
Red Wall Northerners can ’ t pay 60 % of their bills with 60 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underpaid hospitality staff with no trade .
Gig economy workers and Uber Drivers can ’ t drive around their kitchens and struggling self-employed builders and joiners can ’ t build houses in their back Garden .
The Working-Class politicians rebelling against the Lockdown Clown ’ s latest attempt to ‘ Control the Virus ’ know this , but the rest of the greedy pampered ponces in the Palace of Westminster have never had a proper job .
They don ’ t know the struggle of single working mothers unable to pay the leccy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality of living paycheck to paycheck .
They don ’ t have to make the choice of feeding themselves or feeding their kids .
They don ’ t have to live on the streets with no PPE , Sanitiser or Gloves .
They don ’ t know the reality of young enterprising money-minded fathers forced into a life of Organised Crime and Drug Dealing to earn a living .
Gangs don ’ t do Furlough .
It ’ s get up and grind or Die .
Middle-Class Tories have some misconceived conception that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They ’ re not .
They want to work , but the Government is taking away their jobs .
The Tier 2 Lockdown imposed on London yesterday will reportedly cost over 200,000 hospitality jobs .
The economic recovery for Boris ’ mishandling of the pandemic for the next few years , it ’ s going to be very , very , grim .
Universal Credit doesn ’ t cover monthly expenses .
Most would rather risk their lives to put food on their families table .
Most would rather grind and survive than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Outside of the Westminster bubble , Northerners have simply had enough .
There are more Homeless on the street than ever before , Nurses and Careworkers are on reduced pay .
Careworkers who provide lifesaving support for Adults with Autism are forced to get by on £8.21 an hour whilst MPs in the House of Commons give themselves a £3,000 payrise and attempt re-classify their more than 30 Taxpayer-funded Bars as Canteens .
What Canteen has a yearly bill of more than £6.2m ?
Where is the official opposition to this Tory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour Party is too busy colluding with the Tories on Authoritarian ‘ SpyCop ’ Bills and more economy crushing Lockdowns .
‘ Smarmy Southern Starmer ’ wants hard-up Covid-Pressed Brits to go through a ‘ Circuit Breaker ’ Lockdown that will never end and would plunge the WHOLE country into Lockdown .
One man , however , has stood up to Boris Johnson ’ s Tory Attack on the Working-Classes along with Tory and Labour MPs .
Burnham said that working-classes in Liverpool and Greater Manchester were “ being set up as canaries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 19 MPs rejected Boris Johnson ’ s draconian highest Tier of Lockdown that would “ devastate Businesses ” across the North .
Mr Burnham said the leaders of Greater Manchester are “ fighting back ” against restrictions they say are “ flawed and unfair ” .
He said the region is being treated as a “ sacrificial lamb ” by being asked by ministers to accept a proposal which the “ government ’ s own advisers say won ’ t work ” .
He said any lockdown in his region would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions “ and even then it would not be certain to work ” .
It wasn ’ t any ‘ right-wing patriot ’ or an out of work privileged actor who have the multi-million pound luxury of surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic , they don ’ t care about the working-class .
It ’ s REAL working-class politicians fighting back and putting their people first .
A working-class man with the support from both Tory and Labour MP ’ s is leading the fight to protect jobs and the livelihoods and businesses of some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whilst our Prime Minister is engaged in Covid-Warfare to settle old scores on the North .
It ’ s Time Boris Johnson listened to what the Northern leaders are saying , it ’ s time he delivered on his promise to Level up the UK .
The balls in the Jesters Court .

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THE CORONA Crisis has turned the world upside down, and just like you, we can’t quite believe we’re writing a positive story on a Labour politician, but yesterday, a working-class lad from Liverpool made history by standing up to a Tory Government inflicting pain and suffering on the little people.
The Man who has been dubbed the ‘King of the North’, former Labour MP and Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham with the full support of cross-party Parliamentarians such as Conservative Bolton MP Chris Green, who resigned from the Government and Labour MP for Wigan Lisa Nandy, 17 other Northern MPs and Local Politicians held the Government to account.
They refused to impose tough Tier 3 lockdown restrictions that will destroy the hard-hit post-Corona local economy and put working-class Brits in some of the poorest parts of the UK in severe financial hardship, simply to satisfy the ever-changing whims of our Tyrannical Lockdown Clown Dictator Boris Johnson in his latest attempt to tackle a virus that has a survival rate of 99.5%.
For once, it appears the underdogs have scored a win, and here at Politicalite, we love working-class underdogs. This mighty group of rebels have done something rather extraordinary, they have took on the Tyrants in Number Ten, and now Covid Britain appears to have a real opposition that will stand up for their voters.
NORTH V SOUTH
Outside the Southern Westminster bubble, Northerners are angry, poorer and they’re struggling like never before. Up here in the North, life is tough. A decade of cuts and Tory Austerity has left people skint and the poorest destitute. These folk live payday to payday. They can’t afford a Lockdown. There is a pandemic induced poverty crisis like never before, and we’re supporting the politicians backing the people.
Working-Class Northerners and Hospitality Workers don’t have the financial luxury cushion to deal with Boris’ flip-flopping Corona regulations that are sending the country into a state of psychosis. Other MP’s and Politicians need to stop this fall into the Corona Abyss. Lockdown won’t solve anything, it will just put off the inevitable.
Great Britain, the country that won TWO World Wars for our freedom from Nazi Germany is being cowed by a virus, and a leader that hasn’t got the faintest idea what to do. He’s taking away your civil liberties and making the poorest suffer to save the South… like the Tories always do. Our brave heroes did not die in vain only to see a Tyrannical Prime Minister turn into a wannabe Adolf without the Hugo Boss.
We’ve been told to Stay Home and Stay Safe, Go Out, Wash Face And Make Space, Eat Out To Help Out, Go To Work, Go To School, Don’t Go To Work and Stay Off School of College if one super-spreading kid in the class has the dreaded Rona, Work From Home, Don’t Wear A Mask, Do Wear A Mask… and then Bozo The Lockdown Clown’s Final Act was a Divisive Three Tier Extravaganza, that has no basis in reality and won’t save us from this dreaded Pandemic.
That’s not all, our bumbling Prime Minister now has the sheer cheek to blame Northerners and Liverpudlians for failing to follow Guidelines, Despite his failure to put together a single coherent policy on Coronavirus.
Boris Johnson’s Government also had the audacity to brief the London-centric Mainstream Media and Tory Backing Newspapers before the millions of Northerners that his draconian regulations would be forced upon.
Boris’ Government sent utter fear and trepidation through a region suffering from a pandemic induced mental crisis, that his ‘beloved NHS’ has no means to deal with. New Normal? No, It’s the Same Old Tory Sh*t.
The working-class gave Boris their trust in December, It’s utterly disgraceful that his so-called Government ‘Of The People’ would impose such harsh medicine that is worse than the cure to struggling Brits with such contempt.
The Democratic representatives of red wall Brits who reluctantly voted Tory for the first time in December 2019 appear to have given Boris Johnson the shortest loan in political history. The Tory leader who won former staunchly Labour mining seats has ballsed it up like the utter clown he is.
We happily gave our consent and compliance to a tough Lockdown in March, we sacrificed, we struggled, we got on with it, but his Government bungled the effort to tackle the virus by giving crony million-pound deals to the Tories biggest donors.
IT’S TOUGH UP NORTH
The Working-Class can’t take another gruesome Economy smashing lockdown without real financial support and an increase in the measly offering of Universal Credit for those forced on the dole by Boris’ Corona Crisis.
Red Wall Northerners can’t pay 60% of their bills with 60% of wages. Publicans can’t pay underpaid hospitality staff with no trade. Gig economy workers and Uber Drivers can’t drive around their kitchens and struggling self-employed builders and joiners can’t build houses in their back Garden.
The Working-Class politicians rebelling against the Lockdown Clown’s latest attempt to ‘Control the Virus’ know this, but the rest of the greedy pampered ponces in the Palace of Westminster have never had a proper job. They don’t know the struggle of single working mothers unable to pay the leccy, they don’t know the reality of living paycheck to paycheck.
They don’t have to make the choice of feeding themselves or feeding their kids. They don’t have to live on the streets with no PPE, Sanitiser or Gloves. They don’t know the reality of young enterprising money-minded fathers forced into a life of Organised Crime and Drug Dealing to earn a living. Gangs don’t do Furlough. It’s get up and grind or Die.
Middle-Class Tories have some misconceived conception that the Working-Class are scrounging Benefit claimants. They’re not. They want to work, but the Government is taking away their jobs. The Tier 2 Lockdown imposed on London yesterday will reportedly cost over 200,000 hospitality jobs. The economic recovery for Boris’ mishandling of the pandemic for the next few years, it’s going to be very, very, grim.
Universal Credit doesn’t cover monthly expenses. Most would rather risk their lives to put food on their families table. Most would rather grind and survive than live in lockdown perpetuity on our knees.
Outside of the Westminster bubble, Northerners have simply had enough. There are more Homeless on the street than ever before, Nurses and Careworkers are on reduced pay.
Careworkers who provide lifesaving support for Adults with Autism are forced to get by on £8.21 an hour whilst MPs in the House of Commons give themselves a £3,000 payrise and attempt re-classify their more than 30 Taxpayer-funded Bars as Canteens. What Canteen has a yearly bill of more than £6.2m?
Where is the official opposition to this Tory attack on the North? The Parliamentary Labour Party is too busy colluding with the Tories on Authoritarian ‘SpyCop’ Bills and more economy crushing Lockdowns.
‘Smarmy Southern Starmer’ wants hard-up Covid-Pressed Brits to go through a ‘Circuit Breaker’ Lockdown that will never end and would plunge the WHOLE country into Lockdown.
One man, however, has stood up to Boris Johnson’s Tory Attack on the Working-Classes along with Tory and Labour MPs.
Burnham said that working-classes in Liverpool and Greater Manchester were “being set up as canaries in the coal mine” as he and 19 MPs rejected Boris Johnson’s draconian highest Tier of Lockdown that would “devastate Businesses” across the North.
Mr Burnham said the leaders of Greater Manchester are “fighting back” against restrictions they say are “flawed and unfair”.
He said the region is being treated as a “sacrificial lamb” by being asked by ministers to accept a proposal which the “government’s own advisers say won’t work”.
He said any lockdown in his region would have to have been implemented along with neighbouring regions “and even then it would not be certain to work”.
It wasn’t any ‘right-wing patriot’ or an out of work privileged actor who have the multi-million pound luxury of surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic, they don’t care about the working-class. It’s REAL working-class politicians fighting back and putting their people first.
A working-class man with the support from both Tory and Labour MP’s is leading the fight to protect jobs and the livelihoods and businesses of some of the poorest in our society, whilst our Prime Minister is engaged in Covid-Warfare to settle old scores on the North.
It’s Time Boris Johnson listened to what the Northern leaders are saying, it’s time he delivered on his promise to Level up the UK.
The balls in the Jesters Court.


politicalite--2020-10-17--NORTHERN UPROAR: Manchester Refuses Lockdown and Slams Boris Johnson

ANDY Burnham slammed Boris Johnson last night and claimed he had not consulted him over plans to impose a Tier 3 Lockdown on Greater Manchester , despite promises from Downing Street .
Burnham also highlighted the fact that the UK ’ s Chief Scientific Adviser had joined the Chief Medical Officer and his two deputies in casting doubt on whether Tier 3 will work .
Burnham said in a statement : “ At our last meeting with Downing Street officials yesterday morning , we were told they would arrange a further meeting later in the day to provide a response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not happen and , despite being on standby all day today , we are still waiting for it to be arranged.
” “ We can assure the Prime Minister that we are ready to meet at any time to try to agree a way forward.
” “ We can also say with confidence that we have done , and will continue to do , everything within our power to protect the health of our residents , including being the first area in the country to agree to local restrictions back in July.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitality venues is the only way to protect hospitals and we want to look at other measures such as reinstating shielding arrangements and introducing tougher instant closure powers on non-compliant pubs , restaurants , shops and other business premises.
” “ We firmly believe that protecting health is about more than controlling the virus and requires proper support for people whose lives would be severely affected by a Tier 3 lockdown .
We do not believe that the current proposals provide adequate support and that is why we await further talks with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a coalition of Labour and Conservative Leaders in the Greater Manchester area .
TEN thousand protesters hit the streets of London calling for an end to the Tory Lockdown and Economic Damage being done to the country in the name of protecting us from a virus that has a recovery rate of 99.5 % .
They marched through Oxford Street and onto Trafalgar Square as Police tried to arrest protesters .
The march had no political affiliation and had a wide coalition of both left-wing and right-wing figures .
Some waved Trump banners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and called for an end to the Tory Lockdown .

ANDY Burnham slammed Boris Johnson last night and claimed he had not consulted him over plans to impose a Tier 3 Lockdown on Greater Manchester, despite promises from Downing Street.
Burnham also highlighted the fact that the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser had joined the Chief Medical Officer and his two deputies in casting doubt on whether Tier 3 will work.
Burnham said in a statement: “At our last meeting with Downing Street officials yesterday morning, we were told they would arrange a further meeting later in the day to provide a response to our requests.”
“That did not happen and, despite being on standby all day today, we are still waiting for it to be arranged.”
“We can assure the Prime Minister that we are ready to meet at any time to try to agree a way forward.”
NORTH UNITED WON’T BE DIVIDED
“We can also say with confidence that we have done, and will continue to do, everything within our power to protect the health of our residents, including being the first area in the country to agree to local restrictions back in July.”
” We are not convinced that closing hospitality venues is the only way to protect hospitals and we want to look at other measures such as reinstating shielding arrangements and introducing tougher instant closure powers on non-compliant pubs, restaurants, shops and other business premises.”
“We firmly believe that protecting health is about more than controlling the virus and requires proper support for people whose lives would be severely affected by a Tier 3 lockdown. We do not believe that the current proposals provide adequate support and that is why we await further talks with the Government.”
The statement was signed by a coalition of Labour and Conservative Leaders in the Greater Manchester area.
10,000 FIGHT LOCKDOWN IN LONDON
TEN thousand protesters hit the streets of London calling for an end to the Tory Lockdown and Economic Damage being done to the country in the name of protecting us from a virus that has a recovery rate of 99.5%.
They marched through Oxford Street and onto Trafalgar Square as Police tried to arrest protesters. The march had no political affiliation and had a wide coalition of both left-wing and right-wing figures. Some waved Trump banners, signs saying ‘Lockdown Means Tranny” and called for an end to the Tory Lockdown.


politicalite--2020-10-17--FREE THE PEOPLE: 10,000 Hit Streets of London Calling for END To Tory Lockdown

TEN thousand protesters hit the streets of London calling for an end to the Tory Lockdown and Economic Damage being done to the country in the name of protecting us from a virus that has a recovery rate of 99.5 % .
They marched through Oxford Street and onto Trafalgar Square as Police tried to arrest protesters .
The march had no political affiliation and had a wide coalition of both left-wing and right-wing figures .
Some waved Trump banners , signs saying ‘ Lockdown Means Tyranny ” and called for an end to the Tory Lockdown .
Tensions were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a man was arrested at the event as protesters tried to prevent the arrest , before the man was escorted to a van .
The reason behind the arrest is not currently known .
Protesters were seen carrying signs reading “ COVID-19 equals control ” and “ Curfews equal nazification.
” The rally comes after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new three-tier alert system to tackle the rising numbers of COVID-19 infections in England on Wednesday .
The new measures , applicable in London and a few other cities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ households will not be able to meet indoors , the rule of six will apply to outdoors , and that pubs and restaurants must close at 10pm .
Boris is also at war with the working-class in the North after he tried to impose a draconian Teir 3 lockdown despite having NO support form Northern Conservative and Labout MPs .
Nineteen Politicians form the North have joined forces to fight back against the Lockdown as the Tories refuse to offer real financial support for some of the poorest areas in England .
Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK has recorded 689,257 cases of COVID-19 and over 43,000 related deaths , according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control .
Piers Corbyn – the brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was at the protest .
He has been repeatedly arrested and fined thousands of pounds for speaking up against the Tories disastrous lockdown that is inflicting severe economic damage on the poorest in our society .
Last night many revellers were arrws were seen arrested as London ’ s new COVID-19 restrictions including the 10:00 pm curfew on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Londoners gathered in Soho to enjoy the last night before the massive curfew , protesting against government restrictions .
Piers Corbyn , brother of former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn was also protesting in Soho last night .
He told Politicalite : “ We are here to drink against the curfew ” and “ to oppose the lockdowns.
” He also claimed that “ there ’ s no such thing as the coronavirus , ” as “ it ’ s a con , it ’ s a hoax.
” UK Prime Minister Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tackle the rising numbers of COVID-19 infections in England , on Wednesday .
With the rapid spread of infection numbers in the UK ’ s capital , it has been announced on Thursday that London will be moving from “ medium ” to “ high , ” or ‘ Tier 2 ’ alert level .
The new measures , applicable in London and a few other cities , including York will mean people of different households will not be able to meet indoors , the rule of six will apply to outdoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close at 10pm , despite mass public gatherings in London when the pubs close .

TEN thousand protesters hit the streets of London calling for an end to the Tory Lockdown and Economic Damage being done to the country in the name of protecting us from a virus that has a recovery rate of 99.5%.
They marched through Oxford Street and onto Trafalgar Square as Police tried to arrest protesters. The march had no political affiliation and had a wide coalition of both left-wing and right-wing figures. Some waved Trump banners, signs saying ‘Lockdown Means Tyranny” and called for an end to the Tory Lockdown.
Tensions were high between protesters and the police, as a man was arrested at the event as protesters tried to prevent the arrest, before the man was escorted to a van. The reason behind the arrest is not currently known.
Protesters were seen carrying signs reading “COVID-19 equals control” and “Curfews equal nazification.” The rally comes after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new three-tier alert system to tackle the rising numbers of COVID-19 infections in England on Wednesday.
The new measures, applicable in London and a few other cities, including York will mean people of different households will not be able to meet indoors, the rule of six will apply to outdoors, and that pubs and restaurants must close at 10pm.
Boris is also at war with the working-class in the North after he tried to impose a draconian Teir 3 lockdown despite having NO support form Northern Conservative and Labout MPs.
Nineteen Politicians form the North have joined forces to fight back against the Lockdown as the Tories refuse to offer real financial support for some of the poorest areas in England.
Since the beginning of the outbreak, the UK has recorded 689,257 cases of COVID-19 and over 43,000 related deaths, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Piers Corbyn – the brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was at the protest. He has been repeatedly arrested and fined thousands of pounds for speaking up against the Tories disastrous lockdown that is inflicting severe economic damage on the poorest in our society.
‘IT’S FASCISM’
Last night many revellers were arrws were seen arrested as London’s new COVID-19 restrictions including the 10:00 pm curfew on bars were about to kick in as Londoners gathered in Soho to enjoy the last night before the massive curfew, protesting against government restrictions.
Piers Corbyn, brother of former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn was also protesting in Soho last night. He told Politicalite: “We are here to drink against the curfew” and “to oppose the lockdowns.”
He also claimed that “there’s no such thing as the coronavirus,” as “it’s a con, it’s a hoax.” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new three-tier alert system to tackle the rising numbers of COVID-19 infections in England, on Wednesday. With the rapid spread of infection numbers in the UK’s capital, it has been announced on Thursday that London will be moving from “medium” to “high,” or ‘Tier 2’ alert level.
The new measures, applicable in London and a few other cities, including York will mean people of different households will not be able to meet indoors, the rule of six will apply to outdoors, and that pubs and restaurants must close at 10pm, despite mass public gatherings in London when the pubs close.


politicalite--2020-10-19--MANCHESTER SAYS NO: Burnham REJECTS Boris’ £100m Offer #NoMoreLockdowns

KING of the North Andy Burnham has rejected a £100m offer to shut down Greater Manchester claiming people ’ s mental health is more important .
The Greater Manchester Metro Mayor said that “ Nothing had Changed ” after the Government leaked details of a £100m offer to help struggling businesses .
Burnham said in a statement today : “ It ’ s not about the size of the cheque , it ’ s about protecting low paid workers , people who are self-employed and supporting businesses and preventing them from collapsing.
” “ We ’ ve always said we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first , and we will do that .
But health is about more than controlling the virus.
” “ People ’ s mental health I think is now pretty low given we ’ ve been under restrictions here for three months already.
” ANDY Burnham advisor Sasha Lord has demanded 80 % for the whole of the UK amid the Lockdown war with Whitehall .
Lord , 48 who founded the hugely popular Parklife Festival and Warehouse Project in Manchester is the advisor to Burnham ’ s office for the Night-Time Economy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson for Manchester businesses affected by Tier 3 , Lord said that the whole of the UK needed better support amid the lockdown .
He demanded full and fair furlough scheme at 80 % .
Support for the self-employed , including freelancers .
Compensation for businesses directly or indirectly affected .
“ Not just for Greater Manchester , but for the UK.
” added Lord .
He also called on Boris to remember the Mental Health effects of closing down Greater Manchester : “ Whilst you are considering your next move : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week.
” in a Tweet .
“ Everyone , operators and employees who work within the Night-Time Economy , wake up anxious , fearful and worried .
Their mental health is at a breaking point .
Do the right thing.
” added Lord .

KING of the North Andy Burnham has rejected a £100m offer to shut down Greater Manchester claiming people’s mental health is more important.
The Greater Manchester Metro Mayor said that “Nothing had Changed” after the Government leaked details of a £100m offer to help struggling businesses.
Burnham said in a statement today: “It’s not about the size of the cheque, it’s about protecting low paid workers, people who are self-employed and supporting businesses and preventing them from collapsing.”
“We’ve always said we’ll put people’s health first, and we will do that. But health is about more than controlling the virus.”
“People’s mental health I think is now pretty low given we’ve been under restrictions here for three months already.”
LORD DEMANDS 80% FOR UK
ANDY Burnham advisor Sasha Lord has demanded 80% for the whole of the UK amid the Lockdown war with Whitehall.
Lord, 48 who founded the hugely popular Parklife Festival and Warehouse Project in Manchester is the advisor to Burnham’s office for the Night-Time Economy.
Despite a £100m offer from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for Manchester businesses affected by Tier 3, Lord said that the whole of the UK needed better support amid the lockdown.
He demanded full and fair furlough scheme at 80%. Support for the self-employed, including freelancers.
Compensation for businesses directly or indirectly affected. “Not just for Greater Manchester, but for the UK.” added Lord.
He also called on Boris to remember the Mental Health effects of closing down Greater Manchester: “Whilst you are considering your next move: A promoter took his own life last week.” in a Tweet.
“Everyone, operators and employees who work within the Night-Time Economy, wake up anxious, fearful and worried. Their mental health is at a breaking point. Do the right thing.” added Lord.
It’s time Boris backed down.


politicalite--2020-10-19--JACKPOT! Advertising and Online Casinos at forefront of UK Gambling Review

IN A LANDMARK piece of legislation back in 2005 , the of that year approached the topic of internet gambling for the first time properly , looking at methods of controlling the then still relatively nascent industry .
The idea was that this Act would provide the framework necessary to efficiently and fairly regulate the practices of online casinos , as well as other gambling activities under its purview .
Notably , the Act states that its function is to prevent gambling being or becoming associated with crime , ensuring that gambling takes place in a fair and transparent setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be protected from exploitative or harmful business practices .
Two years later , in 2007 , the Gambling Commission , which had been established by the abovementioned Gambling Act , began work in earnest and assumed the oversight responsibility for handling , among other things , , including online casinos , which must display their license number on their website .
At , a UK casino offering casino games , they list their license number in the footer of their website alongside other commercial details as well as links to organizations directed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Furthermore , elsewhere they state explicitly that “ like all safe online casinos operating within the UK , PlayFrank is fully trusted and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission ” .
However , the efficiency with which the Commission has lived up to their other responsibilities with regards to gambling , and online gambling in particular , has recently been called into question .
In recent years a cross-party and highly bipartisan effort has emerged in the UK Government to review the industry and institute an array of regulatory changes with stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable gamblers online ( such as the impoverished and young ) as well as reviewing advertising practices especially with regards to young people .
have expressed a desire for caps to be added on monthly gambling or monthly losses as well as tax breaks for companies moving back onshore , in order to stimulate a return of gambling companies back to the UK .
During October of this year , the UK Government will conduct its review of the Gambling Act and Commission and all signs point to the above-mentioned issues of online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Indeed , from Ipsos MORI and GambleAware published in March of this year laying out the effects of gambling advertisements on young people ’ s behaviour , Members of both Houses are now on the ability for gambling companies to advertise their services .
The issues of advertising and online gambling are of particular significance given that this review of gambling legislation is taking place as the globally tumultuous year of 2020 begins to draw to an end .
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the landscape of the gambling industry , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ articles throughout the year just how the health crisis has impacted the industry .
Social distancing and lockdowns have led more and more people to spend an increasing amount of time both online in general as well as in online gambling environments in particular , increasing their exposure to the aforementioned advertisements .
During this time , internet trends reveal that interests in gambling , and in particular online gambling , .
These factors together already spell out a huge challenge to gamblers with problematic behaviours , and are further exacerbated by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the extraneous circumstances of the pandemic .
Exactly how the Government will meet these challenges , and what revisions will be instituted to the Gambling Act as well as to the operation of the Gambling Commission remains to be seen , but with key figures across the political spectrum as well as independent think tanks , etc .
all displaying an interest in reform , the industry is likely in for a huge shift this year and next .

IN A LANDMARK piece of legislation back in 2005, the Gambling Act of that year approached the topic of internet gambling for the first time properly, looking at methods of controlling the then still relatively nascent industry. The idea was that this Act would provide the framework necessary to efficiently and fairly regulate the practices of online casinos, as well as other gambling activities under its purview. Notably, the Act states that its function is to prevent gambling being or becoming associated with crime, ensuring that gambling takes place in a fair and transparent setting and that children and other vulnerable people should be protected from exploitative or harmful business practices.
Two years later, in 2007, the Gambling Commission, which had been established by the abovementioned Gambling Act, began work in earnest and assumed the oversight responsibility for handling, among other things, licenses for gambling operators , including online casinos, which must display their license number on their website. At Playfrank GB , a UK casino offering casino games, they list their license number in the footer of their website alongside other commercial details as well as links to organizations directed towards fostering healthy and responsible gambling behaviours. Furthermore, elsewhere they state explicitly that “like all safe online casinos operating within the UK, PlayFrank is fully trusted and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission”.
However, the efficiency with which the Commission has lived up to their other responsibilities with regards to gambling, and online gambling in particular, has recently been called into question. In recent years a cross-party and highly bipartisan effort has emerged in the UK Government to review the industry and institute an array of regulatory changes with stated aims including further securing the safety of vulnerable gamblers online (such as the impoverished and young) as well as reviewing advertising practices especially with regards to young people. Other interested parties have expressed a desire for caps to be added on monthly gambling or monthly losses as well as tax breaks for companies moving back onshore, in order to stimulate a return of gambling companies back to the UK.
During October of this year, the UK Government will conduct its review of the Gambling Act and Commission and all signs point to the above-mentioned issues of online gambling and advertising being of central importance. Indeed, following a report from Ipsos MORI and GambleAware published in March of this year laying out the effects of gambling advertisements on young people’s behaviour, Members of both Houses are now supporting stronger restrictions on the ability for gambling companies to advertise their services.
The issues of advertising and online gambling are of particular significance given that this review of gambling legislation is taking place as the globally tumultuous year of 2020 begins to draw to an end. The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the landscape of the gambling industry, with the BBC reporting in a series of articles throughout the year just how the health crisis has impacted the industry.
Social distancing and lockdowns have led more and more people to spend an increasing amount of time both online in general as well as in online gambling environments in particular, increasing their exposure to the aforementioned advertisements. During this time, internet trends reveal that interests in gambling, and in particular online gambling, have seen huge spikes . These factors together already spell out a huge challenge to gamblers with problematic behaviours, and are further exacerbated by the NHS needing to pull staff away from treatments targeted at gambling addictions due to the extraneous circumstances of the pandemic.
Exactly how the Government will meet these challenges, and what revisions will be instituted to the Gambling Act as well as to the operation of the Gambling Commission remains to be seen, but with key figures across the political spectrum as well as independent think tanks, etc. all displaying an interest in reform, the industry is likely in for a huge shift this year and next.


politicalite--2020-10-19--BREAKING: Yasmin Qureshi MP Admitted to Hospital With Pneumonia

A BOLTON MP has been admitted to Hospital with COVID-19 , she has claimed .
Yasmin Quereshi , who is @ @ @ @ @ East started showing signs of Corona two weeks ago .
She has been in self-isolation @ @ @ @ @ to Royal Bolton Hospital with Pneumonia on Saturday .
In a statement , she said @ @ @ @ @ , I began to feel unwell .
I then tested positive for COVID-19 , so @ @ @ @ @ self-isolated at home .
I have not travelled to Westminster or anywhere else.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ best I could remotely , attending virtual meetings and doing casework , but after 10 @ @ @ @ @ feel much worse and on Saturday I was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital with @ @ @ @ @ m being very well looked after and have nothing but praise and admiration for the @ @ @ @ @ ” “ They have been amazing throughout the process and I would like to extend @ @ @ @ @ here in such difficult circumstances .
”

A BOLTON MP has been admitted to Hospital with COVID-19, she has claimed.
Yasmin Quereshi, who is the MP for Bolton South East started showing signs of Corona two weeks ago.
She has been in self-isolation but was forced to go to Royal Bolton Hospital with Pneumonia on Saturday.
In a statement, she said: “Two weeks ago, I began to feel unwell. I then tested positive for COVID-19, so my family and I immediately self-isolated at home. I have not travelled to Westminster or anywhere else.”
“I continued to work as best I could remotely, attending virtual meetings and doing casework, but after 10 days, I began to feel much worse and on Saturday I was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital with pneumonia.”
“I’m being very well looked after and have nothing but praise and admiration for the wonderful staff at the hospital.”
“They have been amazing throughout the process and I would like to extend my thanks to everyone working here in such difficult circumstances.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-10-19--ROLL WITH IT: Andy Burnham Urges Parliament To Decide Manchester Tier 3

ANDY Burnham has called on the people ’ s representatives in the House of Commons to decide whether the Greater Manchester region should be put into a Tier 3 lockdown .
He called on the Prime Minister and Party Leaders to support the people and businesses affected by Tier 3 restrictions .
In a letter to the Prime Minister and Party Leaders Burnham wrote : “ You will be aware that Greater Manchester and the Government have so far failed to reach agreement on the introduction of new Tier 3 restrictions and crucially on the financial support to accompany any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the uncertainty that this is causing and write to ask for your help in breaking the impasse and finding a fair resolution.
” “ This could be done by Parliament calling an urgent debate and vote this week to establish a cross-Party consensus on what constitutes a fair financial framework for people in areas under Tier 3 restrictions.
” “ As you will know , Greater Manchester has been under Tier 2-style restrictions for approaching three months.
” “ It is important to say that , by agreeing to work with the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have shown we will take the difficult decisions needed to protect health and control the virus .
However , these restrictions have taken a toll on people and businesses.
” “ We have our doubts about whether Tier 3 will succeed in bringing down the number of cases and note similar comments from the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Advisor.
” “ However , that aside , we are clear that the level of support being offered to areas entering Tier 3 will be insufficient both to prevent people experiencing serious hardship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from collapsing .
And yet this is not just a Greater Manchester issue .
With the challenging winter that lies ahead of the country , it is likely that most places will find themselves in Tier 3 at some point before a vaccine is found.
” “ That is why we believe it is right for Parliament to debate and agree what is a fair level of support for people and businesses in those areas.
” “ At present , local areas are agreeing individual deals with the Government .
It is by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sufficient to cope with the pressures they will face .
Also , the lack of transparency about this process and the risks of differential treatment is potentially divisive.
” “ Establishing clear national entitlements of the kind we had during the first lockdown will create a sense of fairness which in turn would help build public support for , and compliance with , any new restrictions.
” “ We believe that sense of fairness will only be achieved by providing similar terms to the financial package afforded to the whole country back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predominantly low-wage industries that are being required to close in Tier 3 , failure to provide equivalent support will appear discriminatory against people who are employed or self-employed within them or within industries that rely on them , such as the taxi trade and security.
” “ Together with the Mayors of the Liverpool City Region and North of Tyne , we set out on Friday what we believe is the minimum level of support that should come with Tier 3 status.
” • A full and fair furlough scheme for all affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employee ’ s regular wage or at least the national minimum wage .
We believe that this should be paid to workers in businesses forced to close but also those in the supply chain that can provide evidence of a major loss of trade caused by the closures .
• None A Self-Employed Income Support Scheme set at 80 % of average monthly income .
This should be available to those who can provide evidence of a major loss of trade arising from Tier 3 closures , including freelancers .
An improved compensation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the national scheme on rateable values .
He added : “ If more parts of the country are to move into Tier 3 restrictions in the coming weeks , it is vital that local people and businesses know what financial support they can expect and can plan accordingly.
” “ As Leaders of the main political parties in Westminster , I urge you to work together to help resolve this current dispute and establish a fair financial framework for local lockdowns that the whole country will be able to support.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 80 % for the whole of the UK amid the Lockdown war with Whitehall .
Lord , 48 who founded the hugely popular Parklife Festival and Warehouse Project in Manchester is the advisor to Burnham ’ s office for the Night-Time Economy .
Despite a £100m offer from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for Manchester businesses affected by Tier 3 , Lord said that the whole of the UK needed better support amid the lockdown .
He demanded full and fair furlough scheme at 80 % .
Support for the self-employed , including freelancers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected .
“ Not just for Greater Manchester , but for the UK.
” added Lord .
He also called on Boris to remember the Mental Health effects of closing down Greater Manchester : “ Whilst you are considering your next move : A promoter took his own life last week.
” in a Tweet .
“ Everyone , operators and employees who work within the Night Time Economy , wake up anxious , fearful and worried .
Their mental health is at breaking point .
Do the right thing.
” added Lord @

ANDY Burnham has called on the people’s representatives in the House of Commons to decide whether the Greater Manchester region should be put into a Tier 3 lockdown.
He called on the Prime Minister and Party Leaders to support the people and businesses affected by Tier 3 restrictions.
In a letter to the Prime Minister and Party Leaders Burnham wrote: “You will be aware that Greater Manchester and the Government have so far failed to reach agreement on the introduction of new Tier 3 restrictions and crucially on the financial support to accompany any such restrictions. “
“We recognise the uncertainty that this is causing and write to ask for your help in breaking the impasse and finding a fair resolution.”
“This could be done by Parliament calling an urgent debate and vote this week to establish a cross-Party consensus on what constitutes a fair financial framework for people in areas under Tier 3 restrictions.”
“As you will know, Greater Manchester has been under Tier 2-style restrictions for approaching three months.”
“It is important to say that, by agreeing to work with the Government on this back in July, we have shown we will take the difficult decisions needed to protect health and control the virus. However, these restrictions have taken a toll on people and businesses.”
“We have our doubts about whether Tier 3 will succeed in bringing down the number of cases and note similar comments from the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Advisor.”
“However, that aside, we are clear that the level of support being offered to areas entering Tier 3 will be insufficient both to prevent people experiencing serious hardship in the run-up to Christmas and businesses from collapsing. And yet this is not just a Greater Manchester issue. With the challenging winter that lies ahead of the country, it is likely that most places will find themselves in Tier 3 at some point before a vaccine is found.”
“That is why we believe it is right for Parliament to debate and agree what is a fair level of support for people and businesses in those areas.”
“At present, local areas are agreeing individual deals with the Government. It is by no means clear that these will be sufficient to cope with the pressures they will face. Also, the lack of transparency about this process and the risks of differential treatment is potentially divisive.”
“Establishing clear national entitlements of the kind we had during the first lockdown will create a sense of fairness which in turn would help build public support for, and compliance with, any new restrictions.”
“We believe that sense of fairness will only be achieved by providing similar terms to the financial package afforded to the whole country back in March.”
“Given that it is predominantly low-wage industries that are being required to close in Tier 3, failure to provide equivalent support will appear discriminatory against people who are employed or self-employed within them or within industries that rely on them, such as the taxi trade and security.”
“Together with the Mayors of the Liverpool City Region and North of Tyne, we set out on Friday what we believe is the minimum level of support that should come with Tier 3 status.”
BURNHAM’S DEMANDS
A full and fair furlough scheme for all affected workers, covering 80% of an employee’s regular wage or at least the national minimum wage. We believe that this should be paid to workers in businesses forced to close but also those in the supply chain that can provide evidence of a major loss of trade caused by the closures.
A Self-Employed Income Support Scheme set at 80% of average monthly income. This should be available to those who can provide evidence of a major loss of trade arising from Tier 3 closures, including freelancers. An improved compensation scheme for businesses directly or indirectly impacted based on the national scheme on rateable values.
He added: “If more parts of the country are to move into Tier 3 restrictions in the coming weeks, it is vital that local people and businesses know what financial support they can expect and can plan accordingly.”
“As Leaders of the main political parties in Westminster, I urge you to work together to help resolve this current dispute and establish a fair financial framework for local lockdowns that the whole country will be able to support.”
LORD DEMANDS 80% FOR ALL BRITS
ANDY Burnham advisor Sasha Lord has demanded 80% for the whole of the UK amid the Lockdown war with Whitehall.
Lord, 48 who founded the hugely popular Parklife Festival and Warehouse Project in Manchester is the advisor to Burnham’s office for the Night-Time Economy.
Despite a £100m offer from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for Manchester businesses affected by Tier 3, Lord said that the whole of the UK needed better support amid the lockdown.
He demanded full and fair furlough scheme at 80%. Support for the self-employed, including freelancers.
Compensation for businesses directly or indirectly affected. “Not just for Greater Manchester, but for the UK.” added Lord.
He also called on Boris to remember the Mental Health effects of closing down Greater Manchester: “Whilst you are considering your next move: A promoter took his own life last week.” in a Tweet.
“Everyone, operators and employees who work within the Night Time Economy, wake up anxious, fearful and worried. Their mental health is at breaking point. Do the right thing.” added Lord.


politicalite--2020-10-19--FIGHTING FOR THE PEOPLE: Sacha Lord Demands 80% Furlough for the UK

ANDY Burnham advisor Sasha Lord has demanded 80 % for the whole of the UK amid the Lockdown war with Whitehall .
Lord , 48 who founded the hugely popular Parklife Festival and Warehouse Project in Manchester is the advisor to Burnham ’ s office for the Night-Time Economy .
Despite a £100m offer from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for Manchester businesses affected by Tier 3 , Lord said that the whole of the UK needed better support amid the lockdown .
He demanded full and fair furlough scheme at 80 % .
Support for the self-employed , including freelancers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected .
“ Not just for Greater Manchester , but for the UK.
” added Lord .
He also called on Boris to remember the Mental Health effects of closing down Greater Manchester : “ Whilst you are considering your next move : A promoter took his own life last week.
” in a Tweet .
“ Everyone , operators and employees who work within the Night Time Economy , wake up anxious , fearful and worried .
Their mental health is at breaking point .
Do the right thing.
” added Lord @

ANDY Burnham advisor Sasha Lord has demanded 80% for the whole of the UK amid the Lockdown war with Whitehall.
Lord, 48 who founded the hugely popular Parklife Festival and Warehouse Project in Manchester is the advisor to Burnham’s office for the Night-Time Economy.
Despite a £100m offer from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for Manchester businesses affected by Tier 3, Lord said that the whole of the UK needed better support amid the lockdown.
He demanded full and fair furlough scheme at 80%. Support for the self-employed, including freelancers.
Compensation for businesses directly or indirectly affected. “Not just for Greater Manchester, but for the UK.” added Lord.
He also called on Boris to remember the Mental Health effects of closing down Greater Manchester: “Whilst you are considering your next move: A promoter took his own life last week.” in a Tweet.
“Everyone, operators and employees who work within the Night Time Economy, wake up anxious, fearful and worried. Their mental health is at breaking point. Do the right thing.” added Lord.
It’s time Boris backed down.


politicalite--2020-10-19--MADCHESTER! Oasis Themed Bar Plays ‘F*ck Tha Police!’ on FIFTH Visit by Covid Police

A BAR in Greater Manchester was so fed up of Police visits over COVID-19 restrictions that the owners ordered the DJ to blast ‘ F*ck The Police ’ during a Police check , Politicalite can reveal .
Oasis-inspired Definitely Maybe Bar in Bolton has been repeatedly harassed by the Governments COVID-19 Police despite following regulations on social distancing .
This week the bar could be forced to close thanks to Bozo the Lockdown Clowns Tier 3 lockdown restrictions that are opposed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham .
Last week the bar had FIVE visits in one night , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ F*ck Da Police ” on the fifth visit , a source told Politicalite .
The bar that opened February 2020 has faced a tough year amid the pandemic but is surviving thanks to brave Boltonians refusing to be cowed by a virus .
Owner Mark , 34 , told The Bolton News earlier this year : “ We have been talking about doing it for years.
” “ We had a quiet period during the winter with the engineering firm that my brother has , using that time we decided to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It has a lounge feel , we ’ re obviously big fans of Oasis , music and football — it all ties in together.
” “ I ’ ve got a lot of experience with bars , I worked abroad and had a bar in Portugal for a while.
” If a Tier 3 Lockdown is imposed , it may be forced to close forever , all thanks to our Bumbling Prime Minister , Bozo the Lockdown Clown .

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A BAR in Greater Manchester was so fed up of Police visits over COVID-19 restrictions that the owners ordered the DJ to blast ‘F*ck The Police’ during a Police check, Politicalite can reveal.
Oasis-inspired Definitely Maybe Bar in Bolton has been repeatedly harassed by the Governments COVID-19 Police despite following regulations on social distancing. This week the bar could be forced to close thanks to Bozo the Lockdown Clowns Tier 3 lockdown restrictions that are opposed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Last week the bar had FIVE visits in one night, so one manager ordered the DJ to play “F*ck Da Police” on the fifth visit, a source told Politicalite.
The bar that opened February 2020 has faced a tough year amid the pandemic but is surviving thanks to brave Boltonians refusing to be cowed by a virus.
Owner Mark, 34, told The Bolton News earlier this year: “We have been talking about doing it for years.”
“We had a quiet period during the winter with the engineering firm that my brother has, using that time we decided to have look around and renovated this place.”
“It has a lounge feel, we’re obviously big fans of Oasis, music and football — it all ties in together.”
“I’ve got a lot of experience with bars, I worked abroad and had a bar in Portugal for a while.”
If a Tier 3 Lockdown is imposed, it may be forced to close forever, all thanks to our Bumbling Prime Minister, Bozo the Lockdown Clown.


politicalite--2020-10-19--PROJECT FEAR: Government Says Hospitals ‘Over-Capacity’ in Manchester, but NHS debunks claims

CORONAVIRUS Fear intensified last night as the Government claimed that hospitals in Greater Manchester were ‘ over-capacity ’ , but the NHS hit back .
Andy Burnham has urged Parliament to break the deadlock as local leaders and MPs in the Greater Manchester region refuse to back the Prime Minister in his attempts to put Manchester into Tier 3 .
Despite threats , reports emerged that Boris refrained from putting Manchester into Tier 3 after fears the Police would not be able to handle any fightback from the people .
This morning the Prime Minister offered Andy Burnham £100m for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is not yet known if Burnham will accept the offer .
The Guardian reported that Hospitals in Bolton , Salford and Manchester were ‘ over-capacity ’ running out of hospital beds but the NHS said that the claims were overblown .
NHS spokesman , however , told Sky News that “ it is not unusual ” for intensive care wards to be 80 to 85 % full .
The Millionaire Tory Minister Micheal Gove intensified the Great North-South Lockdown War as he blasted politicians in the Greater Manchester for “ posturing ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to accept strict new COVID-19 rules , despite the poorest being forced to suffer the brunt of Tier 3 to save the South .
Despite the Governments threats to put Manchester in Tier 3 , over 350 Tory MPs are said to be backing the Great Madchester Rebellion .
On Friday the head of the 1922 committee said that any attempt to place Manchester under Tier 3 would be “ very foolish ” .
The Altrincham and Sale West MP told Times Radio on Friday : “ We have a very clear demonstration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no support amongst members of parliament , no support from the council leaders , and opposition from the Mayor as well , there clearly isn ’ t the broad consent for this measure that would be needed.
” “ And I think it would be a very foolish thing to do.
” Senior Tory MPs are also calling for Greater Manchester to be left out of the strictest freedom curbs , which includes closing large swathes of the hospitality sector .
One Tory source told Politicalite that Boris “ risks starting a Civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham , in an impassioned press conference yesterday , accused the Government of treating the North “ with contempt ” and

CORONAVIRUS Fear intensified last night as the Government claimed that hospitals in Greater Manchester were ‘over-capacity’, but the NHS hit back.
Andy Burnham has urged Parliament to break the deadlock as local leaders and MPs in the Greater Manchester region refuse to back the Prime Minister in his attempts to put Manchester into Tier 3.
Despite threats, reports emerged that Boris refrained from putting Manchester into Tier 3 after fears the Police would not be able to handle any fightback from the people.
This morning the Prime Minister offered Andy Burnham £100m for Greater Manchester to break the deadlock, it is not yet known if Burnham will accept the offer.
PROJECT FEAR
The Guardian reported that Hospitals in Bolton, Salford and Manchester were ‘over-capacity’ running out of hospital beds but the NHS said that the claims were overblown.
NHS spokesman, however, told Sky News that “it is not unusual” for intensive care wards to be 80 to 85% full.
GOVE ATTACKS RED WALL
The Millionaire Tory Minister Micheal Gove intensified the Great North-South Lockdown War as he blasted politicians in the Greater Manchester for “posturing” and “political positioning” in refusing to accept strict new COVID-19 rules, despite the poorest being forced to suffer the brunt of Tier 3 to save the South.
Despite the Governments threats to put Manchester in Tier 3, over 350 Tory MPs are said to be backing the Great Madchester Rebellion.
On Friday the head of the 1922 committee said that any attempt to place Manchester under Tier 3 would be “very foolish”.
The Altrincham and Sale West MP told Times Radio on Friday: “We have a very clear demonstration at the moment that if you have no support amongst members of parliament, no support from the council leaders, and opposition from the Mayor as well, there clearly isn’t the broad consent for this measure that would be needed.”
“And I think it would be a very foolish thing to do.”
Senior Tory MPs are also calling for Greater Manchester to be left out of the strictest freedom curbs, which includes closing large swathes of the hospitality sector.
One Tory source told Politicalite that Boris “risks starting a Civil War” over the row with Northerners.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, in an impassioned press conference yesterday, accused the Government of treating the North “with contempt” and


politicalite--2020-10-19--COMMENT: It’s Time For The Nation To Get Up Off It’s Knees and Fight The Lockdown

THE NATION is on its knees and our leaders are running and hiding from a virus that has a recovery rate of 99.5 % .
Despite contracting the COVID-19 earlier this month , President Trump told his people “ not to be afraid ” of it .
As he returned to the White House after a stay in Walter Reed Hospital he told Americans that they shouldn ’ t be “ afraid ” of COVID-19 .
He also said that the vaccine was coming “ momentarily ” and urged the population to “ Get out there , be careful , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world.
” Boris Johnson , in the UK on the other-hand has returned to lockdown and retreat , urging Brits to stay inside and avoid mixing with their families .
The man who said he would ‘ take back control ’ from Europe to Parliament has imposed draconian policies to fight the virus and has largely ignored the Democratic representatives of the British people in Parliament .
There is now a fight-back being led by one the unlikeliest heroes , the former Labour MP Andy Burnham who is now the Mayor of Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tougher Tier 3 lockdown on Greater Manchester along with cross-party support from both Tory and Labour MPs and local leaders , whilst the Prime Minister acts like a mini-Dictator forcing the rest of the UK population to live like prisoners .
Weak leaders in the West have been cowed by a man-made Coronavirus , and instead of adapting to overcome , they are stuck in a state of constant retreat .
Britain , a country that freed Europe from the chains of Fascism and fought of the Luftwaffe in World War Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulating everything that the population does , just like Adolf Hitler did in Germany in the 1930s .
Boris has even introduced Nazi-Esque ‘ Treat ’ and ‘ Terror ’ policies like the the Nazi Party did in Germany in 1930s .
Stay Home , Stay Face ( Terror ) Eat Out To Help Out ( Treat ) Stay Home Again ( Terror ) , to keep the nation under control .
But the nation is no longer listening to mini-Adolf in Number 10 .
The creep of Authoritarianism has happened in less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been blind to the Government over-reach in the name of protecting the NHS .
Let ’ s cut the bullshit .
If a nations health system can ’ t handle a virus with a 99.5 % recovery rate , then it isn ’ t really that great .
We shouldn ’ t be clapping for it , we should be reforming it and pumping more money into it so it can handle a Pandemic .
We must fight back against the virus , but we also must fight back against Boris Johnson ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can still protect ourselves by socially distancing , we can still clean our hands and our faces .
We can still fight the virus , but we do not need to be locked down in our homes .
We do not need to give up our Freedom .
This is a moment History will look upon the human race .
Are we going to hide in our homes , or are we gping to bring LIFE back to the World ?
It is a national scandal that our Government is being allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
We need to be the LIONS that we used to be .
We need real leaders who are not afraid to take risks .
We need to get on with our lives and stop being scared by this Virus .
Our Government is interfering in every aspect of our lives .
Even telling us when we can and can ’ t have sex .
LINK We can not see our families or friends , according to the Government , but they are losing control after flip-flopping on policies , and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown on Manchester is not being imposed as the Government fears an uprising that the Police could not deal with .
Over the weekend , despite Blackpool going into a Tier Three lockdown in Lancahsire thousands of brave Brits masked up and carried on like normal .
They are living life , whilst our leaders in London hide from a virus that has a recovery rate of 99.5 % .
They are the heroes going out into the world and giving store owners a living .
The working-class are keeping the economy going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister destroys our Economy .
The Conservatives – the party that is usually the competent side when it comes to the economy are currently letting Boris Johnson turn the party into the party of economic disaster .
It ’ s time the Tory MPs stood up against this tyranny and made Boris change course on his COVID-19 policy , before it has a lasting effect on them at the next Election .

THE NATION is on its knees and our leaders are running and hiding from a virus that has a recovery rate of 99.5%.
Despite contracting the COVID-19 earlier this month, President Trump told his people “not to be afraid” of it. As he returned to the White House after a stay in Walter Reed Hospital he told Americans that they shouldn’t be “afraid” of COVID-19.
He also said that the vaccine was coming “momentarily” and urged the population to “Get out there, be careful, we have the best medicines in the world.”
Boris Johnson, in the UK on the other-hand has returned to lockdown and retreat, urging Brits to stay inside and avoid mixing with their families. The man who said he would ‘take back control’ from Europe to Parliament has imposed draconian policies to fight the virus and has largely ignored the Democratic representatives of the British people in Parliament.
There is now a fight-back being led by one the unlikeliest heroes, the former Labour MP Andy Burnham who is now the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Burnham is refusing to implement a tougher Tier 3 lockdown on Greater Manchester along with cross-party support from both Tory and Labour MPs and local leaders, whilst the Prime Minister acts like a mini-Dictator forcing the rest of the UK population to live like prisoners.
Weak leaders in the West have been cowed by a man-made Coronavirus, and instead of adapting to overcome, they are stuck in a state of constant retreat.
Britain, a country that freed Europe from the chains of Fascism and fought of the Luftwaffe in World War Two has turned into a far-left communist state regulating everything that the population does, just like Adolf Hitler did in Germany in the 1930s.
Boris has even introduced Nazi-Esque ‘Treat’ and ‘Terror’ policies like the the Nazi Party did in Germany in 1930s. Stay Home, Stay Face (Terror) Eat Out To Help Out (Treat) Stay Home Again (Terror), to keep the nation under control. But the nation is no longer listening to mini-Adolf in Number 10.
The creep of Authoritarianism has happened in less than a year, and we have been blind to the Government over-reach in the name of protecting the NHS.
Let’s cut the bullshit. If a nations health system can’t handle a virus with a 99.5% recovery rate, then it isn’t really that great. We shouldn’t be clapping for it, we should be reforming it and pumping more money into it so it can handle a Pandemic.
We must fight back against the virus, but we also must fight back against Boris Johnson’s Fascist response to COVID-19. We can still protect ourselves by socially distancing, we can still clean our hands and our faces. We can still fight the virus, but we do not need to be locked down in our homes. We do not need to give up our Freedom.
This is a moment History will look upon the human race. Are we going to hide in our homes, or are we gping to bring LIFE back to the World?
It is a national scandal that our Government is being allowed to impose this authoritarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We need to be the LIONS that we used to be. We need real leaders who are not afraid to take risks. We need to get on with our lives and stop being scared by this Virus.
Our Government is interfering in every aspect of our lives. Even telling us when we can and can’t have sex. LINK
We cannot see our families or friends, according to the Government, but they are losing control after flip-flopping on policies, and then blaming the public.
The Tier 3 lockdown on Manchester is not being imposed as the Government fears an uprising that the Police could not deal with.
Over the weekend, despite Blackpool going into a Tier Three lockdown in Lancahsire thousands of brave Brits masked up and carried on like normal.
They are living life, whilst our leaders in London hide from a virus that has a recovery rate of 99.5%.
They are the heroes going out into the world and giving store owners a living. The working-class are keeping the economy going, whilst Boris Johnson, a Tory Prime Minister destroys our Economy.
The Conservatives – the party that is usually the competent side when it comes to the economy are currently letting Boris Johnson turn the party into the party of economic disaster.
It’s time the Tory MPs stood up against this tyranny and made Boris change course on his COVID-19 policy, before it has a lasting effect on them at the next Election.