politicalite--2020-04-15--ONE IN A MILLION: Veteran, 99 Raises Over £3 Million For NHS

A 99-YEAR-OLD British veteran who challenged himself to walk 100 lengths of his garden has raised more than £3 million for the NHS in just over half a day .
Tom Moore , who served in India and Burma , originally set out to raise £1,000 – but a burst of donations on Tuesday saw that sum pledged on average every 20 seconds .
The fundraiser had topped £1 million as of 9am on Tuesday , before surpassing £4 million as of 11pm .
His Twitter account said : “ We can not wait to tell the news to Tom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe his ears !
“ Thanks each and every one of you – we are in awe of you , but especially our frontline staff who need this now more than ever.
” Mr Moore , originally from Keighley in Yorkshire , was aiming to walk 100 lengths of his Bedfordshire garden before he turns 100 on April 30 .
His challenge and fundraising has been praised by a range of famous faces , with England hooker Jamie George saying he had been “ truly inspired ” , Carole Decker from T ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fella ” , and the US ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson saying it was “ amazing what people can do ” .
Speaking about the fundraising efforts , Mr Moore told BBC News : “ It seems almost like fairy land to think that we started off at 1,000 to a sum of money that ’ s not believable , is it ?
” Mr Moore , who recently had a hip operation , is ahead of schedule with his walking , now hoping to finish the challenge by Thursday .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donors to sponsor him for his 100 laps .
Mr Moore , who trained as a civil engineer before enlisting in the army for the Second World War , rising to captain , told the BBC : “ I never imagined anything like this , but I ’ m so pleased , and I hope it just goes on because the services I got from all these doctors and nurses was absolutely outstanding .

A 99-YEAR-OLD British veteran who challenged himself to walk 100 lengths of his garden has raised more than £3 million for the NHS in just over half a day.
Tom Moore, who served in India and Burma, originally set out to raise £1,000 – but a burst of donations on Tuesday saw that sum pledged on average every 20 seconds.
The fundraiser had topped £1 million as of 9am on Tuesday, before surpassing £4 million as of 11pm.
His Twitter account said: “We cannot wait to tell the news to Tom in the morning, he will not believe his ears!
“Thanks each and every one of you – we are in awe of you, but especially our frontline staff who need this now more than ever.”
Mr Moore, originally from Keighley in Yorkshire, was aiming to walk 100 lengths of his Bedfordshire garden before he turns 100 on April 30.
His challenge and fundraising has been praised by a range of famous faces, with England hooker Jamie George saying he had been “truly inspired”, Carole Decker from T’Pau said he was an “amazing fella”, and the US ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson saying it was “amazing what people can do”.
Speaking about the fundraising efforts, Mr Moore told BBC News: “It seems almost like fairy land to think that we started off at 1,000 to a sum of money that’s not believable, is it?”
Mr Moore, who recently had a hip operation, is ahead of schedule with his walking, now hoping to finish the challenge by Thursday.
His fundraiser has led more than 200,000 individual donors to sponsor him for his 100 laps.
Mr Moore, who trained as a civil engineer before enlisting in the army for the Second World War, rising to captain, told the BBC: “I never imagined anything like this, but I’m so pleased, and I hope it just goes on because the services I got from all these doctors and nurses was absolutely outstanding.
“And they’re such nice people too.”
Additional Reporting By PA Media


politicalite--2020-04-15--COMMUNITY CARE: UK Government Pledges Covid-19 Test For ‘Everyone That Needs One’

ALL care home residents and social care staff with Covid-19 symptoms will be tested for the virus as capacity increases , the Government has pledged .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he was “ determined ” to ensure that everyone needing a test should have access to one , with testing remaining a “ key ” part of the Government ’ s coronavirus battle plan .
Currently , only the first five symptomatic residents in a care home setting are tested to provide confirmation of whether there is an outbreak .
As well as current residents and staff who need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to all potential residents before they are discharged from the hospital , the Department of Health and Social Care said .
Mr Hancock said : “ I am deeply conscious that people in residential care are among the most vulnerable to coronavirus .
We are doing everything we can to keep workers , residents and their families safe .
“ We have already begun testing social care workers and will roll this out nationwide over the coming days .
And as we continue to ramp up our testing programme , we will test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms and all-new care home residents who are discharged from hospital into care.
” The announcement of the rollout follows intense criticism of the Government ’ s treatment of the social care sector , with claims it has been forgotten as the disease spread .
Labour ’ s shadow minister for social care Liz Kendall has said that “ only 500 care staff having been tested to date ” , and social care needs “ a much greater priority and focus than it has had so far ” .
Increases in the laboratory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government to expand testing to include all care home residents who develop symptoms , the DHSC said .
Testing is vital to calculating accurate infection and survival rates .
All of the examinations will be PCR ( polymerase chain reaction ) tests , which search for the presence of Covid-19 in a sample .
The Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) , which is coordinating testing for the care sector , aims to have contacted 30,000 care providers by the end of the week .
It has already offered 6,000 care facilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Care providers will then identify workers eligible for testing and refer them to their local testing centre .
The Government has already pledged to perform 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of April .
On Tuesday , figures released by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) showed that Covid-19 was mentioned on 3,475 death certificates in the week to April 3 , including hospital , care home and community deaths .
But care home providers warned they are seeing a higher number of cases and deaths than are officially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time lag with the ONS figures .
MHA , a charitable operator , said there had now been 210 deaths across 131 of its homes , with outbreaks in about half of its homes .
And around two-thirds of care homes run by Britain ’ s largest care home operator HC-One have seen cases of Covid-19 .

ALL care home residents and social care staff with Covid-19 symptoms will be tested for the virus as capacity increases, the Government has pledged.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he was “determined” to ensure that everyone needing a test should have access to one, with testing remaining a “key” part of the Government’s coronavirus battle plan.
Currently, only the first five symptomatic residents in a care home setting are tested to provide confirmation of whether there is an outbreak.
As well as current residents and staff who need it, testing will also be provided to all potential residents before they are discharged from the hospital, the Department of Health and Social Care said.
Mr Hancock said: “I am deeply conscious that people in residential care are among the most vulnerable to coronavirus. We are doing everything we can to keep workers, residents and their families safe.
“We have already begun testing social care workers and will roll this out nationwide over the coming days. And as we continue to ramp up our testing programme, we will test all current care home residents with coronavirus symptoms and all-new care home residents who are discharged from hospital into care.”
The announcement of the rollout follows intense criticism of the Government’s treatment of the social care sector, with claims it has been forgotten as the disease spread.
Labour’s shadow minister for social care Liz Kendall has said that “only 500 care staff having been tested to date”, and social care needs “a much greater priority and focus than it has had so far”.
Increases in the laboratory capacity have opened up the chance for the Government to expand testing to include all care home residents who develop symptoms, the DHSC said.
Testing is vital to calculating accurate infection and survival rates. All of the examinations will be PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, which search for the presence of Covid-19 in a sample.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), which is coordinating testing for the care sector, aims to have contacted 30,000 care providers by the end of the week. It has already offered 6,000 care facilities the opportunity to test their staff.
Care providers will then identify workers eligible for testing and refer them to their local testing centre.
Mr Hancock is set to give further details of the measures when the Government’s Covid-19 social care action plan is outlined this week.
The Government has already pledged to perform 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of April.
On Tuesday, figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that Covid-19 was mentioned on 3,475 death certificates in the week to April 3, including hospital, care home and community deaths.
But care home providers warned they are seeing a higher number of cases and deaths than are officially reported, in part due to a time lag with the ONS figures.
MHA, a charitable operator, said there had now been 210 deaths across 131 of its homes, with outbreaks in about half of its homes.
And around two-thirds of care homes run by Britain’s largest care home operator HC-One have seen cases of Covid-19.
Additional Reporting By PA Media


politicalite--2020-04-15--MIGRANT KNIFE ATTACK: Police Officer Saves Colleague From Knife-Wielding Moroccan

GERMAN police were forced to shoot a knife-wielding Moroccan migrant after they were dispatched to the city ’ s railway station district on Saturday evening .
While trying to identify two men at the railway station , another man armed with two knives attempted to sneak up behind the police officers , German news outlet N-TV reports .
Luckily , one of the police officers pulled his colleague away before the crazed , knife-wielding lunatic before had a chance to stab him After the Moroccan national failed to comply with orders to lay down the knives and continued to approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoot him in the upper thigh in order to immobilize him .
Police officers then disarmed the 26-year-old Moroccan and an ambulance transported him to the nearest hospital .
The motives of the attacker remain unclear and the investigation continues .
Despite the lockdown measures that have been put into place by European governments to stem the spread of the Chinese COVID-19 virus , migrant attacks on police officers have continued , and seem to be becoming even more common than they were before the virus .
Over the weekend , migrant ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pelted police with stones and heavy objects .
According to eyewitnesses , the rioters even stole a gun from a destroyed police vehicle , as Voice of Europe reported .

GERMAN police were forced to shoot a knife-wielding Moroccan migrant after they were dispatched to the city’s railway station district on Saturday evening.
While trying to identify two men at the railway station, another man armed with two knives attempted to sneak up behind the police officers, German news outlet N-TV reports.
Luckily, one of the police officers pulled his colleague away before the crazed, knife-wielding lunatic before had a chance to stab him
After the Moroccan national failed to comply with orders to lay down the knives and continued to approach the officers, police were forced to shoot him in the upper thigh in order to immobilize him.
Police officers then disarmed the 26-year-old Moroccan and an ambulance transported him to the nearest hospital.
The motives of the attacker remain unclear and the investigation continues.
Despite the lockdown measures that have been put into place by European governments to stem the spread of the Chinese COVID-19 virus, migrant attacks on police officers have continued, and seem to be becoming even more common than they were before the virus.
Over the weekend, migrant ‘youths’ in Brussels, Belgium rioted and pelted police with stones and heavy objects. According to eyewitnesses, the rioters even stole a gun from a destroyed police vehicle, as Voice of Europe reported.


politicalite--2020-04-14--POLSKI TEST: Poland Claims It Has Created ‘100% Efficient’ Covid-19 Test

POLAND has claimed it has created its own coronavirus test that works with 100 percent efficiency , according to the @ @ @ @ @ ( PZH ) Dr. Luiza Handschuh of the Polish Academy of Sciences ( PAN ) @ @ @ @ @ be produced as early as in two weeks and there will be between 100,000 to @ @ @ @ @ health authorities began working on creating the tests to ensure the country has an adequate @ @ @ @ @ global shortage .
More than 10,000 tests were carried out in Poland on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ 188,000 since the outbreak of the pandemic Voice of Europe reported .
The director of @ @ @ @ @ PAN , Marek Figlerowicz , stated that the Polish testing kits took three weeks to @ @ @ @ @ , and Slovakia have lowest amount of COVID-19 cases in EU per million people He @ @ @ @ @ strongly supported the efforts of the scientists involved and gave the institute €3.29 million to @ @ @ @ @ produce 100,000 tests .

POLAND has claimed it has created its own coronavirus test that works with 100 percent efficiency, according to the National Institute of Public Health (PZH)
Dr. Luiza Handschuh of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) explained that the tests will be produced as early as in two weeks and there will be between 100,000 to 150,000 of them.
Polish health authorities began working on creating the tests to ensure the country has an adequate amount of tests during a global shortage.
More than 10,000 tests were carried out in Poland on Sunday, bringing the total up to 188,000 since the outbreak of the pandemic Voice of Europe reported.
The director of the bio-organic chemistry institute of PAN, Marek Figlerowicz, stated that the Polish testing kits took three weeks to develop.
Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia have lowest amount of COVID-19 cases in EU per million people
He added that the Polish government strongly supported the efforts of the scientists involved and gave the institute €3.29 million to create a diagnostics package and produce 100,000 tests.


politicalite--2020-04-14--WHO DUNNIT: President Trump announces funding freeze for World Health Organization

PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump has announced the halting of funding for the World Health Organization .
The move follows the previous announcement that the Trump administration was “ looking at ” abolishing freezing for the pro-China W.H.O .
Trump said last week : “ The W.H.O .
really blew it .
For some reason , funded largely by the United States , yet very China centric.
” “ We will be giving that a good look , ” “ Fortunately I rejected their advice on keeping our borders open to China early on .
Why did they give us such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The international body has been accused of helping China cover-up the seriousness of Coronavirus .
A U.S .
Senator also called WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to resign , last week , after the CIA concluded that China underreported its count of coronavirus cases .
“ They need to come clean and another piece of this is , the WHO has to stop covering for them .
I think Dr. Tedros needs to step down , ” Sentator Martha McSally told Fox News .
“ We need to take some action to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just irresponsible , it ’ s unconscionable what they have done here while we have people dying across the globe.
” In January the WHO parroted Chinese propaganda stating : “ Preliminary investigations conducted by the Chinese authorities have found no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of the novel coronavirus ( 2019-nCoV ) identified in Wuhan , China ” Not only did the body issue fatal advice that there was no ‘ Human to Human transmission of Coronavirus ’ contact between the body .
That advice was an epic blunder – that allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open to China via Air travel – with barley any checks that allowed the virus to become not just a Chinese problem , but a GLOBAL problem .
WHO : THE AT THE TOP

PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump has announced the halting of funding for the World Health Organization.
The move follows the previous announcement that the Trump administration was “looking at” abolishing freezing for the pro-China W.H.O.
Trump said last week: “The W.H.O. really blew it. For some reason, funded largely by the United States, yet very China centric.”
“We will be giving that a good look,”
“Fortunately I rejected their advice on keeping our borders open to China early on. Why did they give us such a faulty recommendation?” Trump said.
WATCH : TRUMP AXES WHO FUNDING
https://twitter.com/politicalite/status/1250186414693572608
The international body has been accused of helping China cover-up the seriousness of Coronavirus.
A U.S. Senator also called WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to resign, last week, after the CIA concluded that China underreported its count of coronavirus cases.
“They need to come clean and another piece of this is, the WHO has to stop covering for them. I think Dr. Tedros needs to step down,” Sentator Martha McSally told Fox News.
“We need to take some action to address this issue. It’s just irresponsible, it’s unconscionable what they have done here while we have people dying across the globe.”
In January the WHO parroted Chinese propaganda stating: “Preliminary investigations conducted by the Chinese authorities have found no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) identified in Wuhan, China”
Not only did the body issue fatal advice that there was no ‘Human to Human transmission of Coronavirus’ contact between the body.
That advice was an epic blunder – that allowed European governments to keep their global borders open to China via Air travel – with barley any checks that allowed the virus to become not just a Chinese problem, but a GLOBAL problem.
WHO: THE TERRORIST AT THE TOP
by ED HOWARD


politicalite--2020-04-14--MIGRANT RIOT: Foreigners CLASH with Police During COVID-19 Lockdown

MIGRANTS rioted and pelted police with stones and heavy objects on Friday night into Saturday afternoon .
Initial reports suggest that the rioters may have even stolen a gun from a destroyed police vehicle .
The riots began in response to a fatal accident that occurred in Anderlecht , Brussels after a 19-year-old attempted to flee from a police check .
After news about the accident had spread , migrant youths began encouraging one another on social media to take revenge on police , Flemish newspaper Het Nieuwsblad reports .
“ Despite the lockdown and the ban on gatherings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon meeting in Anderlecht , ” said police spokeswoman Adeline Roty .
It wasn ’ t long until the rioting commenced .
Large groups of migrant youths started several fires in the area and pelted police with glass bottles , stones , and large objects .
Two police officers were injured , one police vehicle was completely destroyed , and other police vehicles suffered significant damage during the violence .
The rioters were also able to steal one or more firearms from the police vehicle that was destroyed , according to eye witness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a young immigrant man ran away from the destroyed police vehicle with gun after loud shots were heard .

MIGRANTS rioted and pelted police with stones and heavy objects on Friday night into Saturday afternoon.
Initial reports suggest that the rioters may have even stolen a gun from a destroyed police vehicle.
The riots began in response to a fatal accident that occurred in Anderlecht, Brussels after a 19-year-old attempted to flee from a police check. After news about the accident had spread, migrant youths began encouraging one another on social media to take revenge on police, Flemish newspaper Het Nieuwsblad reports.
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“Despite the lockdown and the ban on gatherings, social media had called for a Saturday afternoon meeting in Anderlecht,” said police spokeswoman Adeline Roty.
It wasn’t long until the rioting commenced. Large groups of migrant youths started several fires in the area and pelted police with glass bottles, stones, and large objects. Two police officers were injured, one police vehicle was completely destroyed, and other police vehicles suffered significant damage during the violence.
The rioters were also able to steal one or more firearms from the police vehicle that was destroyed, according to eye witness reports.
Eyewitnesses of the chaos said that a young immigrant man ran away from the destroyed police vehicle with gun after loud shots were heard.


politicalite--2020-04-14--FAR TOO EARLY: Raab Rules Out End Of Lockdown This Week

DOMINIC Raab has said that it is “ far too early ” to talk about relaxing Covid-19 lockdown measures despite “ positive signs ” from official data .
Speaking at Monday ’ s Downing Street press conference , Mr Raab said figures indicated the UK was “ starting to win this struggle ” against the virus but warned it was “ still not past the peak ” .
He praised the British public for staying at home during the Easter weekend , adding : “ Our plan is working .
“ Please stick with it and we ’ ll get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the nation-wide lockdown Mr Raab said the Government did not expect to make any changes following a review of social-distancing measures by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) later this week .
Mr Raab ’ s comments came after the coronavirus-related hospital death toll passed 11,000 , with the Foreign Secretary facing questions over whether more lives could have been saved if the UK had acted faster .
He rejected any “ like-for-like ” comparison with other countries , saying it depended on each nation ’ s individual circumstances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curve they were .
But the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said the UK would be looking to learn from other countries on how they approach releasing lockdown measures .
Questions were also raised about whether the number of coronavirus-related deaths in care homes were being properly recorded .
England ’ s chief medical officer , Professor Chris Whitty , said he wanted testing in the sector to be increased due to the “ large numbers of vulnerable people ” at risk .
The Department of Health said 11,329 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5pm on Sunday , with many more expected in care homes .
It means the UK has more recorded deaths than any country except the US , Italy , Spain and France .
Mr Raab admitted the government had been “ concerned ” that the public “ might start ignoring the advice or cutting corners given the temptation to go out into the sunshine ” over the Easter weekend .
But he added : “ In fact the overwhelming majority of people stayed at home and understood the importance of doing so .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ official spokesman maintained the UK was still on course to carry out the Government ’ s pledge of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of the month as he said 18,000 had been conducted in the 24 hours to Sunday morning .
The spokesman said there had been “ significant progress ” in the attempt to improve testing of frontline NHS workers , with nearly 43,000 staff and their families tested so far .
Latest figures from the Department of Health showed 14,506 tests on 10,745 people were carried out on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Johnson ’ s spokesman said the Prime Minister had tested negative for coronavirus on leaving hospital following his admission to an intensive care unit and would follow medical advice on when to return to work .
A review of lockdown measures will take place by Thursday , the deadline set out in law .
Ministers have said they want to be sure the UK is past the peak of the outbreak before easing the restrictions , but 10 members of the Cabinet are reportedly urging lockdown conditions to be eased amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
– Mr Johnson continued his recovery from Covid-19 at Chequers in Buckinghamshire after doctors ordered the Prime Minister to rest .
– Spain , which on Sunday reported its lowest daily growth in infections for three weeks , allowed workers in some non-essential industries to return to factories and construction sites on Monday .
– The latest analysis from Johns Hopkins University in the US suggested the UK ’ s case fatality rate , the number of deaths per 100 confirmed cases , was 12.5 % , behind only Italy ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ministry of Defence said nearly 200 members of the armed forces are being loaned to five NHS ambulance trusts to support their work during the pandemic .
– Nearly 3,000 fire and rescue staff are in self-isolation and unable to work , according to the Fire Brigades Union .
The Government also continues to face pressure over shortages of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) for frontline NHS staff , as a growing number of health workers died .
At the weekend , the Royal College of Nurses issued new guidance that nurses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as a “ last resort ” , refuse to work .
Speaking on Monday , Mr Raab said : “ We understand the importance of getting PPE to the front line whether it ’ s in care homes or the NHS .
“ I think the strongest practical reassurance they will want and that we can give them is that over the Bank Holiday weekend over 16 million items were delivered and we are straining every sinew to roll them out even further and even faster .
”

DOMINIC Raab has said that it is “far too early” to talk about relaxing Covid-19 lockdown measures despite “positive signs” from official data.
Speaking at Monday’s Downing Street press conference, Mr Raab said figures indicated the UK was “starting to win this struggle” against the virus but warned it was “still not past the peak”.
He praised the British public for staying at home during the Easter weekend, adding: “Our plan is working.
“Please stick with it and we’ll get through this crisis together.”
Three weeks into the nation-wide lockdown Mr Raab said the Government did not expect to make any changes following a review of social-distancing measures by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) later this week.
Mr Raab’s comments came after the coronavirus-related hospital death toll passed 11,000, with the Foreign Secretary facing questions over whether more lives could have been saved if the UK had acted faster.
He rejected any “like-for-like” comparison with other countries, saying it depended on each nation’s individual circumstances and how far along the coronavirus outbreak curve they were.
But the Government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said the UK would be looking to learn from other countries on how they approach releasing lockdown measures.
Questions were also raised about whether the number of coronavirus-related deaths in care homes were being properly recorded.
England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, said he wanted testing in the sector to be increased due to the “large numbers of vulnerable people” at risk.
The Department of Health said 11,329 people had died in hospitals as of 5pm on Sunday, with many more expected in care homes.
It means the UK has more recorded deaths than any country except the US, Italy, Spain and France.
Mr Raab admitted the government had been “concerned” that the public “might start ignoring the advice or cutting corners given the temptation to go out into the sunshine” over the Easter weekend.
But he added: “In fact the overwhelming majority of people stayed at home and understood the importance of doing so.
“By staying home this weekend, you’ve saved lives.”
Earlier Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s official spokesman maintained the UK was still on course to carry out the Government’s pledge of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of the month as he said 18,000 had been conducted in the 24 hours to Sunday morning.
The spokesman said there had been “significant progress” in the attempt to improve testing of frontline NHS workers, with nearly 43,000 staff and their families tested so far.
Latest figures from the Department of Health showed 14,506 tests on 10,745 people were carried out on Sunday, excluding data from Northern Ireland.
Mr Johnson’s spokesman said the Prime Minister had tested negative for coronavirus on leaving hospital following his admission to an intensive care unit and would follow medical advice on when to return to work.
A review of lockdown measures will take place by Thursday, the deadline set out in law.
Ministers have said they want to be sure the UK is past the peak of the outbreak before easing the restrictions, but 10 members of the Cabinet are reportedly urging lockdown conditions to be eased amid concerns about the impact on the economy.
In other developments:
– Mr Johnson continued his recovery from Covid-19 at Chequers in Buckinghamshire after doctors ordered the Prime Minister to rest.
– Spain, which on Sunday reported its lowest daily growth in infections for three weeks, allowed workers in some non-essential industries to return to factories and construction sites on Monday.
– The latest analysis from Johns Hopkins University in the US suggested the UK’s case fatality rate, the number of deaths per 100 confirmed cases, was 12.5%, behind only Italy’s rate of 12.7%.
– The Ministry of Defence said nearly 200 members of the armed forces are being loaned to five NHS ambulance trusts to support their work during the pandemic.
– Nearly 3,000 fire and rescue staff are in self-isolation and unable to work, according to the Fire Brigades Union.
The Government also continues to face pressure over shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline NHS staff, as a growing number of health workers died.
At the weekend, the Royal College of Nurses issued new guidance that nurses who could not get adequate PPE should, as a “last resort”, refuse to work.
Speaking on Monday, Mr Raab said: “We understand the importance of getting PPE to the front line whether it’s in care homes or the NHS.
“I think the strongest practical reassurance they will want and that we can give them is that over the Bank Holiday weekend over 16 million items were delivered and we are straining every sinew to roll them out even further and even faster.”


politicalite--2020-04-16--TRUTH ABOUT TRANS: Ex Jail Boss Reveals Trans Inmates ‘RAPED’ Female Staff

FORMER Tory Prisons Minister and current Independent candidate for London Mayor Rory Stewart has admitted that during his time in the latter role that transgender male prisoners who self-identified as such had raped female prisoners .
In the interview , when asked about whether people who self-identify as women should be allowed in to women-only spaces ( like changing rooms or toilets ) , he claimed he was “ instinctively worried about that ” .
His reasoning was that when he was Prisons Minister , “ we had situations of male prisoners self-identifying as females then raping staff in prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be allowed to happen .
He added that society has to be ‘ pretty cautious ’ about such issues , and that for him “ the important thing is… that the rights of women to feel safe trump the rights of somebody who ’ s biologically male to enter that space ” .
He continued the interview afterward and moved onto other topics , admitting he apologised to Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the fact that he was wrong over the chances of Boris getting a Brexit deal , his former nicknames @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a ‘ terrible job ’ .
In response to the interview , a Prison Service spokesperson stated that “ We have no record of this happening .
Strict safeguards are in place to manage transgender prisoners while protecting our staff and other inmates ” .
During Stewart ’ s tenure as Prisons Officer , most of the transgender prisoners were those of men , with 111 out of the 139 of those being so .
An analysis by the Fair Play for Women charity , which found that 41 % of transgender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have also been cases of transgender prisoners raping members of the opposite sex .
Such cases include Karen White , a transgender woman who attacked who was jailed for sexually assaulting two women in prison .
This has led to some government officials urging Boris Johnson to tackle the problem , like Lord Blencathra , whose plea was previously covered here on Politicalite .

FORMER Tory Prisons Minister and current Independent candidate for London Mayor Rory Stewart has admitted that during his time in the latter role that transgender male prisoners who self-identified as such had raped female prisoners.
In the interview, when asked about whether people who self-identify as women should be allowed in to women-only spaces (like changing rooms or toilets), he claimed he was “instinctively worried about that”. His reasoning was that when he was Prisons Minister, “we had situations of male prisoners self-identifying as females then raping staff in prison”, and therefore it shouldn’t be allowed to happen.
He added that society has to be ‘pretty cautious’ about such issues, and that for him “the important thing is… that the rights of women to feel safe trump the rights of somebody who’s biologically male to enter that space”. He continued the interview afterward and moved onto other topics, admitting he apologised to Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the fact that he was wrong over the chances of Boris getting a Brexit deal, his former nicknames and how being a backbencher in Parliament was a ‘terrible job’.
In response to the interview, a Prison Service spokesperson stated that “We have no record of this happening. Strict safeguards are in place to manage transgender prisoners while protecting our staff and other inmates”. During Stewart’s tenure as Prisons Officer, most of the transgender prisoners were those of men, with 111 out of the 139 of those being so.
An analysis by the Fair Play for Women charity, which found that 41% of transgender prisoners are former sex offenders. There have also been cases of transgender prisoners raping members of the opposite sex. Such cases include Karen White, a transgender woman who attacked who was jailed for sexually assaulting two women in prison. This has led to some government officials urging Boris Johnson to tackle the problem, like Lord Blencathra, whose plea was previously covered here on Politicalite.


politicalite--2020-04-16--LOCKDOWN UK: When and How Britain’s Coronavirus Lockdown Will End

DOMINIC Raab has stated that the government is not expecting to change the current lockdown restrictions this week .
In a discussion of the subject , he expressed concerns that it was ‘ too early ’ and added , ‘ we have come too far , lost too many loved ones and sacrificed too much to ease up.
’ The UK gov believes that lockdown measures will have to remain in place at least until we ’ ve moved beyond the peak of the virus .
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , the World Health Organization chief , has predicted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ‘ deadly resurgence ’ in COVID-19 cases .
Lifting the lockdown isn ’ t expected to be straight forward , the government is scheduled to plan exit strategies in the weeks to come , and there have been several suggestions about what these plans might look like for the UK .
Once the virus has peaked , and deaths have begun to fall , it ’ s expected that the lockdown will ease up in stages .
It ’ s likely that groups will be given more freedom gradually , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s also thought that schools might reopen before restaurants and pubs .
Gradual measures will avoid a sudden surge of busy areas which could trigger another spike in cases .
In China , it took around two months for restrictions to be lifted .
If our own efforts to tackle the virus are successful , we could see a lifting of restrictions in the early summertime .
Apple and Google are developing a new app in partnership with NHSX ; it ’ s hoped that the application will help the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The app will rely on Bluetooth to alert users if they ’ ve had contact with an individual who has the virus .
It ’ s believed that the app could relax restrictions , as people will have more solid info about their danger of spreading or contracting COVID-19 .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently addressed the assumed public privacy concerns of the app .
Hancok stated that , ‘ it would only be used for NHS care and research , ’ and that app data would not be kept for longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help the UK track the virus if used in conjunction with other support methods .
Immunity passports are an option that has been discussed throughout the COVID-19 crisis .
The UK Health Secretary suggested that certificates could be given to individuals who ‘ have built up immunity to the COVID-19 infection so that they can return to normal life.
’ Many people will have the coronavirus , yet because they are asymptomatic , they may never know it .
These individuals will have built up some level of immunity , so they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a risk to others .
The current issue is that , due to lack of widespread testing , we don ’ t know who these immune individuals are .
The UK government has received widespread criticism from opposing parties , the public , NHS workers , and the media about COVID-19 testing efforts .
So far , we ’ ve far lagged behind several other countries , leaving many people wondering why the UK is failing to test more people for COVID-19 .
According to data by Statisca , as of April 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , falling behind countries such as Italy , Spain , and Russia .
Germany is far ahead in terms of testing , having tested 1,317,887 people .
The COVID-19 testing stats are improving , yet Britain still has some way to go to reach its targets .
Last month , before Boris Johnson fell ill with COVID-19 , he stated that the UK planned to , ‘ massively increase testing , ’ adding that , ‘ this is how we will defeat it in the end.
’ A lack of widespread testing makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For options like immunity passports and lockdown apps to work the UK needs to ramp up testing .
Unfortunately , a recent testing blunder has slowed down our progress here .
Britain ordered 17.5 million coronavirus antibody test kits , only to find that the tests did not actually work .
Professor John Newton commented that the tests were ‘ not good enough to be worth rolling out ’ after the tests failed their evaluations .
Accurate antibodies tests , as soon as they can be accessed , will likely be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategy .
These tests work by determining if someone has already had and since recovered from COVID-19 .
The testing device pricks your finger and tests your blood for coronavirus antibodies .
If you are found to have the antibodies , it means you will now have some immunity to coronavirus .
At present , the government has been using what we call swab tests , which detect if you have the virus now .
If we can also discover who has previously had COVID-19 and recovered , these individuals can safely leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also useful to know how many people overall are asymptomatic .
What is the impact on the UK Economy ?
The Financial Times has stated that the economy will face a ‘ 35 percent plunge if the lockdown remains in place for three months ’ .
However , the Official Budget For Responsibility has predicted that the GDP will ‘ bounce back quickly.
’ During this uncertain time , the UK Government has introduced measures to support businesses , employees , and self-employed individuals .
As expected , many people are suffering financially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
As an initial knee-jerk reaction , many companies froze their marketing campaigns .
However , as people become accustomed to the new normal , companies are seeking to adapt and improve their business operations , using effective corporate branding , digital marketing , and new online solutions .
This way , businesses can engage new customers and B2B clients during this challenging time .
Despite the lockdown , there are several ways to grow your business online and target consumers .
The advance of technology has allowed many to work from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work from home require continued protection with the appropriate social distancing methods .

DOMINIC Raab has stated that the government is not expecting to change the current lockdown restrictions this week.
In a discussion of the subject, he expressed concerns that it was ‘too early’ and added, ‘ we have come too far, lost too many loved ones and sacrificed too much to ease up.’
The UK gov believes that lockdown measures will have to remain in place at least until we’ve moved beyond the peak of the virus. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization chief, has predicted that removing lockdown measures too soon might trigger a ‘deadly resurgence’ in COVID-19 cases.
Lifting the lockdown isn’t expected to be straight forward, the government is scheduled to plan exit strategies in the weeks to come, and there have been several suggestions about what these plans might look like for the UK.
1. A gradual lockdown lift
Once the virus has peaked, and deaths have begun to fall, it’s expected that the lockdown will ease up in stages. It’s likely that groups will be given more freedom gradually, according to regional location or age, for example. It’s also thought that schools might reopen before restaurants and pubs. Gradual measures will avoid a sudden surge of busy areas which could trigger another spike in cases. In China, it took around two months for restrictions to be lifted. If our own efforts to tackle the virus are successful, we could see a lifting of restrictions in the early summertime.
2. Lockdown data apps
Apple and Google are developing a new app in partnership with NHSX; it’s hoped that the application will help the UK to lift the current lockdown situation. The app will rely on Bluetooth to alert users if they’ve had contact with an individual who has the virus. It’s believed that the app could relax restrictions, as people will have more solid info about their danger of spreading or contracting COVID-19. Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently addressed the assumed public privacy concerns of the app. Hancok stated that, ‘it would only be used for NHS care and research,’ and that app data would not be kept for longer than needed. Lockdown apps could well help the UK track the virus if used in conjunction with other support methods.
3. Immunity passports
Immunity passports are an option that has been discussed throughout the COVID-19 crisis. The UK Health Secretary suggested that certificates could be given to individuals who ‘have built up immunity to the COVID-19 infection so that they can return to normal life.’ Many people will have the coronavirus, yet because they are asymptomatic, they may never know it. These individuals will have built up some level of immunity, so they can safely return to daily life without posing a risk to others. The current issue is that, due to lack of widespread testing, we don’t know who these immune individuals are.
4.Ramp up the testing
The UK government has received widespread criticism from opposing parties, the public, NHS workers, and the media about COVID-19 testing efforts. So far, we’ve far lagged behind several other countries, leaving many people wondering why the UK is failing to test more people for COVID-19. According to data by Statisca, as of April 12, the UK has tested 350,575 people, falling behind countries such as Italy, Spain, and Russia. Germany is far ahead in terms of testing, having tested 1,317,887 people. The COVID-19 testing stats are improving, yet Britain still has some way to go to reach its targets.
Last month, before Boris Johnson fell ill with COVID-19, he stated that the UK planned to, ‘ massively increase testing,’ adding that, ‘this is how we will defeat it in the end.’
5. What’s slowing down the exit strategy?
A lack of widespread testing makes it more difficult to lift the lockdown. For options like immunity passports and lockdown apps to work the UK needs to ramp up testing. Unfortunately, a recent testing blunder has slowed down our progress here. Britain ordered 17.5 million coronavirus antibody test kits, only to find that the tests did not actually work. Professor John Newton commented that the tests were ‘ not good enough to be worth rolling out’ after the tests failed their evaluations.
What are antibodies tests?
Accurate antibodies tests, as soon as they can be accessed, will likely be a huge part of the UK lockdown exit strategy. These tests work by determining if someone has already had and since recovered from COVID-19. The testing device pricks your finger and tests your blood for coronavirus antibodies. If you are found to have the antibodies, it means you will now have some immunity to coronavirus. At present, the government has been using what we call swab tests, which detect if you have the virus now. If we can also discover who has previously had COVID-19 and recovered, these individuals can safely leave the lowdown. Data like this is also useful to know how many people overall are asymptomatic.
What is the impact on the UK Economy?
The Financial Times has stated that the economy will face a ‘35 percent plunge if the lockdown remains in place for three months’. However, the Official Budget For Responsibility has predicted that the GDP will ‘bounce back quickly.’ During this uncertain time, the UK Government has introduced measures to support businesses, employees, and self-employed individuals. As expected, many people are suffering financially due to the economic repercussions of the coronavirus. As an initial knee-jerk reaction, many companies froze their marketing campaigns. However, as people become accustomed to the new normal, companies are seeking to adapt and improve their business operations, using effective corporate branding, digital marketing, and new online solutions. This way, businesses can engage new customers and B2B clients during this challenging time. Despite the lockdown, there are several ways to grow your business online and target consumers. The advance of technology has allowed many to work from home. Those individuals who cannot work from home require continued protection with the appropriate social distancing methods.


politicalite--2020-02-04--VILE: Sick Barrymore ‘Thanks’ Fans For Support As Lubbock Case Re-Opens

FORMER Telly star Micheal Barrymore ‘ thanked ’ fans after Police claimed he knew more than he was letting on about the death of working-class factory worker and dad-of-two Stuart Lubbock – who was found dead in his swimming pool almost twenty years ago .
Barrymore , who was mysteriously ‘ dropped ’ from a big tv comeback on ITV ’ s hit Dancing on Ice last month appeared to ‘ break his silence ’ by liking fawning comments from sick fans .
The depraved star , 67 who has battled drug and alcohol addiction hosted the hit Strike It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90s , but just like VIP abusers at the BBC in the 70s and 80s – many have accused the star of hiding what he really knows .
Barrymore who appeared on Channel 4 ’ s Celebrity Big Brother in 2006 in a bid to ‘ kick start ’ his failed career- liked Instagram comments with one describing Channel 4 – which will air a two-hour documentary about the death of the 31-year-old factory worker on Thursday night – “ parasites ” .
Barrymore replied to one comment , saying , “ Thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ female fan after she said : “ You ’ re a legend.
” Barrymore also liked a comment from Lorraine Emery which said : “ Seems ridiculous and distressing to see that this has been brought up all over again .
Stay strong Michael , we are all behind you.
” WHAT HAPPENED IN THE POOL ?
DAD-of-two Stuart Lubbock was found dead at Barrymore ’ s then-home in Roydon , Essex on March 31 2001 , after a party with five other men and three women .
Stuarts father , Terry Lubbock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star to “ clear your name ” or “ put your hands up ” , as Essex Police and Crimestoppers offered a £20,000 reward for information .
He also slammed Barrymore and claimed that he knows more than he ’ s letting on .
Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Jennings told reporters at a press conference at Essex Police headquarters in Chelmsford : “ I believe that he was raped and murdered that night… One or more of those party-goers are responsible for that serious sexual assault on Stuart Lubbock.
” He said three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Barrymore , have not been “ completely eliminated ” from inquiries , while the five other people are still being treated as witnesses .
The officer admitted mistakes were made with the initial investigation after items possibly used in the attack – including a pool thermometer and a door handle – vanished from the crime scene .
But he said he is now confident the force will find the killer and finally secure a conviction , hoping the reward and a documentary – Barrymore : The Body In The Pool , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 on Thursday – will generate new leads after 19 years .
“ We know not everyone at that party was responsible for what happened , but someone was .
We also know that not everyone at that party may know what happened , but someone does , ” he said .
“ We want the people who do have information to come forward and talk to us – 19 years is a long time , loyalties change and it is never too late to do the right thing .
“ Some people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours after Stuart ’ s death .
They may hold the key information and we would like to hear from them .
“ It is also possible that individuals at the party may have told other people what happened that night.
” Mr Lubbock is also confident his son ’ s killer will finally be found , and thinks Michael Barrymore could be the key .
“ I think it ’ s time he comes clean , ” he said .
“ It ’ s time now Michael .
I think you know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the focus will be on you .
“ It ’ s time now for you to either clear your name or put your hands up to what happened because you must know.
” Mr Lubbock added : “ I think the people who were there in Michael Barrymore ’ s home on that day , on that night , are thinking it hasn ’ t gone away , it won ’ t go away .
“ Even the people who aren ’ t directly involved in this must be starting to feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s time now for them .
“ The penny ’ s dropped now , it ’ s time for people to come forward whether they are directly involved or indirectly involved .
Any bit of information they have got , they must come forward with that.
” He called for a fresh post-mortem and inquest for his son , while Mr Jennings said Stuart ’ s injuries were too severe to have been consensual or self-inflicted , and suggested he may have been held down .
The officer said : “ I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was responsible for the sexual assault and causing Stuart ’ s death .
“ I would say on the balance of probabilities and all of the evidence and intelligence that we have , that it ’ s more likely more than one person was involved.
” His comments come ahead of a new programme which charts the police ’ s investigation into the death , as well as the attempts by entertainer Barrymore to restore his public image following the incident .
The documentary tells the story of the death through interviews with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew Stuart .
At the beginning of the 90-minute programme , the 999 call reporting the incident to police is played .
The caller said : “ A fella has drowned in the pool .
We have got him out .
“ There ’ s a party going on and someone has just gone out and found him .
I think the geezer ’ s dead mate.
” Last year Barrymore spoke about the death , telling Piers Morgan ’ s ITV show Life Stories that he “ couldn ’ t be more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that he is “ 100 % innocent ” .
He was arrested in 2007 but never charged with any offence .
He sued Essex Police and claimed it was a wrongful arrest that had cost him about £2.5 million in lost earnings , but Court of Appeal judges concluded he would be entitled to only “ nominal ” damages .
Barrymore : The Body In The Pool will air on Channel 4 at 9pm on Thursday .

FORMER Telly star Micheal Barrymore ‘thanked’ fans after Police claimed he knew more than he was letting on about the death of working-class factory worker and dad-of-two Stuart Lubbock – who was found dead in his swimming pool almost twenty years ago.
Barrymore, who was mysteriously ‘dropped’ from a big tv comeback on ITV’s hit Dancing on Ice last month appeared to ‘break his silence’ by liking fawning comments from sick fans.
The depraved star, 67 who has battled drug and alcohol addiction hosted the hit Strike It Lucky programme on ITV in the late 90s, but just like VIP abusers at the BBC in the 70s and 80s – many have accused the star of hiding what he really knows.
Barrymore who appeared on Channel 4’s Celebrity Big Brother in 2006 in a bid to ‘kick start’ his failed career- liked Instagram comments with one describing Channel 4 – which will air a two-hour documentary about the death of the 31-year-old factory worker on Thursday night – “parasites”.
Barrymore replied to one comment, saying, “Thank you very much x” to oddball female fan after she said: “You’re a legend.”
Barrymore also liked a comment from Lorraine Emery which said: “Seems ridiculous and distressing to see that this has been brought up all over again. Stay strong Michael, we are all behind you.”
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE POOL?
DAD-of-two Stuart Lubbock was found dead at Barrymore’s then-home in Roydon, Essex on March 31 2001, after a party with five other men and three women.
Stuarts father, Terry Lubbock, 74, called for the TV star to “clear your name” or “put your hands up”, as Essex Police and Crimestoppers offered a £20,000 reward for information.
He also slammed Barrymore and claimed that he knows more than he’s letting on.
Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Jennings told reporters at a press conference at Essex Police headquarters in Chelmsford: “I believe that he was raped and murdered that night… One or more of those party-goers are responsible for that serious sexual assault on Stuart Lubbock.”
He said three people arrested in connection with the death, including Barrymore, have not been “completely eliminated” from inquiries, while the five other people are still being treated as witnesses.
The officer admitted mistakes were made with the initial investigation after items possibly used in the attack – including a pool thermometer and a door handle – vanished from the crime scene.
But he said he is now confident the force will find the killer and finally secure a conviction, hoping the reward and a documentary – Barrymore: The Body In The Pool, which is due be aired on Channel 4 on Thursday – will generate new leads after 19 years.
“We know not everyone at that party was responsible for what happened, but someone was. We also know that not everyone at that party may know what happened, but someone does,” he said.
“We want the people who do have information to come forward and talk to us – 19 years is a long time, loyalties change and it is never too late to do the right thing.
“Some people also arrived at the scene in the hours after Stuart’s death. They may hold the key information and we would like to hear from them.
“It is also possible that individuals at the party may have told other people what happened that night.”
Mr Lubbock is also confident his son’s killer will finally be found, and thinks Michael Barrymore could be the key.
“I think it’s time he comes clean,” he said. “It’s time now Michael. I think you know more about this than you have said and the focus will be on you.
“It’s time now for you to either clear your name or put your hands up to what happened because you must know.”
Mr Lubbock added: “I think the people who were there in Michael Barrymore’s home on that day, on that night, are thinking it hasn’t gone away, it won’t go away.
“Even the people who aren’t directly involved in this must be starting to feel very, very uneasy and it’s time now for them.
“The penny’s dropped now, it’s time for people to come forward whether they are directly involved or indirectly involved. Any bit of information they have got, they must come forward with that.”
He called for a fresh post-mortem and inquest for his son, while Mr Jennings said Stuart’s injuries were too severe to have been consensual or self-inflicted, and suggested he may have been held down.
The officer said: “I can’t rule out a single individual was responsible for the sexual assault and causing Stuart’s death.
“I would say on the balance of probabilities and all of the evidence and intelligence that we have, that it’s more likely more than one person was involved.”
His comments come ahead of a new programme which charts the police’s investigation into the death, as well as the attempts by entertainer Barrymore to restore his public image following the incident.
The documentary tells the story of the death through interviews with journalists, forensics experts and people who knew Stuart.
At the beginning of the 90-minute programme, the 999 call reporting the incident to police is played.
The caller said: “A fella has drowned in the pool. We have got him out.
“There’s a party going on and someone has just gone out and found him. I think the geezer’s dead mate.”
Last year Barrymore spoke about the death, telling Piers Morgan’s ITV show Life Stories that he “couldn’t be more sorry” for his behaviour that night, and that he is “100% innocent”.
He was arrested in 2007 but never charged with any offence.
He sued Essex Police and claimed it was a wrongful arrest that had cost him about £2.5 million in lost earnings, but Court of Appeal judges concluded he would be entitled to only “nominal” damages.
Barrymore: The Body In The Pool will air on Channel 4 at 9pm on Thursday.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-02-05--SAUCY LITTLE THING: Woke ASA Bans Fashion Advert After It Shows Lingerie

YOU ’ D BE Mistaken for thinking we lived in Saudi Arabia… but Britain ’ s Advertising Standards Authority has @ @ @ @ @ featured racy lingerie .
The advert for popular fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing featured women @ @ @ @ @ , but virgins who never get any branded it “ offensive ” .
According to @ @ @ @ @ ad presented the firm ’ s products in an “ overly-sexualised way ” and depicted @ @ @ @ @ The company said in a statement that it “ in no way meant to cause @ @ @ @ @ ban came after just ONE viewer complained about the advert .
Pretty Little Thing supported @ @ @ @ @ company “ celebrates all women ” and promotes body diversity .
But the ad , @ @ @ @ @ year , must not be shown again .

YOU’D BE Mistaken for thinking we lived in Saudi Arabia… but Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned an advert because it featured racy lingerie.
The advert for popular fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing featured women wearing ‘exposing lingerie’, but virgins who never get any branded it “offensive”.
According to the ASA, the YouTube ad presented the firm’s products in an “overly-sexualised way” and depicted women as sex objects.
The company said in a statement that it “in no way meant to cause any offence”.
The ban came after just ONE viewer complained about the advert.
Pretty Little Thing supported the advert and said the company “celebrates all women” and promotes body diversity. But the ad, which aired in October last year, must not be shown again.


politicalite--2020-02-05--LICENCE FREE: Gov’t Launches ‘Plans To Decriminalise Non-Licence Fee Payment’

BORIS Johnson and his Government will launch a public consultation to see whether non-payment of the BBC licence fee should be de-criminalised .
In 2018 , more than 121,000 people were convicted and sentenced for licence fee evasion , with an average fine of £176 according to The Independent .
Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan said that the BBC needs to “ move with the times ” or it could go the same way as collapsed video rental firm Blockbuster.
” “ As we move into an increasingly digital age , with more and more channels to watch and platforms to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to think carefully about how we make sure the TV licence fee remains relevant in this changing media landscape.
” added Morgan .
“ Many people consider it wrong that you can be imprisoned for not paying for your TV licence and that its enforcement punishes the vulnerable.
” “ Today we are launching a public consultation to make sure we have a fair and proportionate approach to licence fee penalties and payments , that protects those most in need in society.
” Baroness Morgan added : “ Accountability and value for money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BBC is funded ” .
She added that the Government ’ s role was to “ help public service broadcasters be better prepared to meet the challenges of the digital age ” .
IS IT WORTH IT ?
Referring to Blockbuster , which fell into administration in 2013 , she wrote : “ As the world around us changes , our laws must change too.
” “ It will require the BBC to be innovative and to move with the times.
” From June next year , the current scheme of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restricted to those who claim pension credit .
The BBC has previously said it can not afford to take on the financial burden from the Government .
The move towards allowing flexible payments has been criticised by Age UK ’ s charity director Caroline Abrahams , who said that the new payment scheme will not necessarily help those who find it difficult to afford a licence .
She said : “ If you are a pensioner in the position of struggling to pay an extra £157.50 a year for a licence , being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not change the fact that the sum is simply unaffordable on your low fixed income.
” In 2018 , more than 121,000 people were convicted and sentenced for licence fee evasion and issued with an average fine of £176 .
Last year there were about 26 million active TV licences in the UK , generating an income of £3.69 billion for the BBC .
Any move to decriminalise licence fee evasion will not come into effect until April 2022 , according to the Department for Digital Culture , Media and Sport .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not ask for views on any other changes to the TV licence and is clear decriminalisation of TV licence fee evasion would have an impact on BBC funding.
” A spokesman for the BBC attacked the plans and said : “ A detailed Government-commissioned review found the current system to be the fairest and most effective .
“ It did not recommend change – in part because the current system is effective in ensuring payment with very few people ever going to prison.
” In 2018 five people in England and Wales went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said , adding : “ There is a question about what issue this repeat consultation is trying to solve.
” Any changes “ must be fair to law-abiding licence fee payers and delivered in a way that doesn ’ t fundamentally undermine the BBC ’ s ability to deliver the services they love , ” he said .

BORIS Johnson and his Government will launch a public consultation to see whether non-payment of the BBC licence fee should be de-criminalised.
In 2018, more than 121,000 people were convicted and sentenced for licence fee evasion, with an average fine of £176 according to The Independent.
Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan said that the BBC needs to “move with the times” or it could go the same way as collapsed video rental firm Blockbuster.”
“As we move into an increasingly digital age, with more and more channels to watch and platforms to choose from, the time has come to think carefully about how we make sure the TV licence fee remains relevant in this changing media landscape.” added Morgan.
“Many people consider it wrong that you can be imprisoned for not paying for your TV licence and that its enforcement punishes the vulnerable.”
“Today we are launching a public consultation to make sure we have a fair and proportionate approach to licence fee penalties and payments, that protects those most in need in society.”
Baroness Morgan added: “Accountability and value for money must be at the heart of how the BBC is funded”.
She added that the Government’s role was to “help public service broadcasters be better prepared to meet the challenges of the digital age”.
IS IT WORTH IT?
Referring to Blockbuster, which fell into administration in 2013, she wrote: “As the world around us changes, our laws must change too.”
“It will require the BBC to be innovative and to move with the times.”
From June next year, the current scheme of all over-75s receiving free TV licences will be restricted to those who claim pension credit.
The BBC has previously said it cannot afford to take on the financial burden from the Government.
The move towards allowing flexible payments has been criticised by Age UK’s charity director Caroline Abrahams, who said that the new payment scheme will not necessarily help those who find it difficult to afford a licence.
She said: “If you are a pensioner in the position of struggling to pay an extra £157.50 a year for a licence, being able to spread out your payments will not change the fact that the sum is simply unaffordable on your low fixed income.”
In 2018, more than 121,000 people were convicted and sentenced for licence fee evasion and issued with an average fine of £176.
Last year there were about 26 million active TV licences in the UK, generating an income of £3.69 billion for the BBC.
Any move to decriminalise licence fee evasion will not come into effect until April 2022, according to the Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport.
The department said: “The consultation does not ask for views on any other changes to the TV licence and is clear decriminalisation of TV licence fee evasion would have an impact on BBC funding.”
A spokesman for the BBC attacked the plans and said: “A detailed Government-commissioned review found the current system to be the fairest and most effective.
“It did not recommend change – in part because the current system is effective in ensuring payment with very few people ever going to prison.”
In 2018 five people in England and Wales went to prison for not paying fines, he said, adding: “There is a question about what issue this repeat consultation is trying to solve.”
Any changes “must be fair to law-abiding licence fee payers and delivered in a way that doesn’t fundamentally undermine the BBC’s ability to deliver the services they love,” he said.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-02-05--WHAT ABOUT BRITAIN? ITV News SLAMMED After Airing ‘EU Propaganda’ on Plight of Dutch Fishermen

FRESH from a row over the firing of legendary news anchor Alistair Stewart last week , ITV News found new controversy after the pro-Remain news programme seemed to back the EU by reporting on the plight of Dutch fishermen .
Despite British fishermen being stuck with a terrible deal over fishing rights since the UK joined the EU , the channel found it important to get the message across that Britain ’ s departure from the EU would affect a foreign countries fish halls .
ITV ’ s News ’ Rupert Evelyn later tweeted out a quote from a Dutch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the Dutch , think about our families , it ’ s not a game we are talking about people ” I ’ ve been to the Netherlands and met worried fishermen who catch 95 % of their fish in UK waters. ” Out of touch ITV News thought that Boris and the Brits needed to know how the Dutch were scavaging on British waters making life much harder for British fishermen .
The report and its reporter was widely slammed on social media .
Working-class Vote Leave campaigner Darren Grimes slammed ITV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brits .
He said : “ ITV News has done an entire segment on how awful the UK becoming an independent coastal state will be for the foreign fisherman that have fished in our waters “ for decades ” .
I can not be alone in wondering where their concern for the UK ’ s marginalised fishermen is in this piece ?
” Tracy Ann Lilly replied to the ITV News ’ reporter Ruwho filed the report adding : “ Read what you just said & realise what an utter idiot you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s British fishing waters .
Plundered by the greedy Dutch… as you clearly point out.
” Another said : “ London media elite who have ignored and vilified British fishermen for decades suddenly cares about fishermen as long as they ’ re not British.
” June Mummery wrote : “ when are you going to report on the devastation of the UK fishing , the Dutch have abused our waters for years with Electric Fishing , Super Trawlers pure and utter greed.The alarming thing is not what they have caught its what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you.
” Another said : “ All the UK news channels are the same .
Not one of them supports the UK & its people.
” Whilst one viewer slammed Evelyn and wrote : “ I just couldn ’ t believe @ rupertevelyn his audacity doing that report was truly sickening .
Do they even bother about people in THIS Country ?
EU fishing decimated our fishing industry , destroyed families and businesses ” Paul said : “ What about the fisherman ’ s familys over hete they ’ ve suffered for years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harsh but its reality , blame the eu its there mistake for trying to bully us.
” The recent row with Alistar Stewart that has seen over 80k Brits back the legendary Broadcaster after he was forced out of woke ITV , Tom Bradby ’ s Remain Extravaganza on Brexit night and this seemingly anti-British report , show how much ITV News has blown its status of Britain ’ s most trusted news provider… a just a month .
In December 2019 the network was branded ‘ more trusted than BBC News ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impartiality and accuracy of its news coverage .
The survey by Savanta ComRes revealed that 73 percent of Brits backed ITV compared to 69 percent of people said they trusted the BBC .

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FRESH from a row over the firing of legendary news anchor Alistair Stewart last week, ITV News found new controversy after the pro-Remain news programme seemed to back the EU by reporting on the plight of Dutch fishermen.
Despite British fishermen being stuck with a terrible deal over fishing rights since the UK joined the EU, the channel found it important to get the message across that Britain’s departure from the EU would affect a foreign countries fish halls.
WATCH: ITV Reports on Plight of DUTCH Fishermen
ITV’s News’ Rupert Evelyn later tweeted out a quote from a Dutch fisherman who said: “Boris think about the Dutch, think about our families, it’s not a game we are talking about people” I’ve been to the Netherlands and met worried fishermen who catch 95% of their fish in UK waters.”
“Boris think about the Dutch, think about our families, it’s not a game we are talking about people”
I’ve been to the Netherlands and met worried fishermen who catch 95% of their fish in UK waters. @itvnews #brexit #fishing pic.twitter.com/eFub2p4c9p — Rupert Evelyn (@rupertevelyn) February 3, 2020
Yes, really.
Out of touch ITV News thought that Boris and the Brits needed to know how the Dutch were scavaging on British waters making life much harder for British fishermen.
The report and its reporter was widely slammed on social media.
Working-class Vote Leave campaigner Darren Grimes slammed ITV for putting the plight of Dutchmen before Brits.
He said: “ITV News has done an entire segment on how awful the UK becoming an independent coastal state will be for the foreign fisherman that have fished in our waters “for decades”. I cannot be alone in wondering where their concern for the UK’s marginalised fishermen is in this piece?”
He’s wasn’t alone.
Tracy Ann Lilly replied to the ITV News’ reporter Ruwho filed the report adding: “Read what you just said & realise what an utter idiot you are. You say it yourself.. it’s British fishing waters. Plundered by the greedy Dutch… as you clearly point out.”
Another said: “London media elite who have ignored and vilified British fishermen for decades suddenly cares about fishermen as long as they’re not British.”
London media elite who have ignored and vilified British fishermen for decades suddenly cares about fishermen as long as they’re not British. — billy (@billoislove) February 3, 2020
June Mummery wrote: “when are you going to report on the devastation of the UK fishing, the Dutch have abused our waters for years with Electric Fishing, Super Trawlers pure and utter greed.The alarming thing is not what they have caught its what they have killed, @itvnews shame on you.”
Another said: “All the UK news channels are the same. Not one of them supports the UK & its people.”
Whilst one viewer slammed Evelyn and wrote: “I just couldn’t believe @rupertevelyn his audacity doing that report was truly sickening. Do they even bother about people in THIS Country? EU fishing decimated our fishing industry, destroyed families and businesses”
Paul said: “What about the fisherman’s familys over hete they’ve suffered for years and you didnt care. Sorry its harsh but its reality, blame the eu its there mistake for trying to bully us.”
What about the fisherman’s familys over hete they’ve suffered for years and you didnt care. Sorry its harsh but its reality, blame the eu its there mistake for trying to bully us ?♂?♂ — Paul ?? (@Paulbaldy1) February 4, 2020
The recent row with Alistar Stewart that has seen over 80k Brits back the legendary Broadcaster after he was forced out of woke ITV, Tom Bradby’s Remain Extravaganza on Brexit night and this seemingly anti-British report, show how much ITV News has blown its status of Britain’s most trusted news provider… a just a month.
In December 2019 the network was branded ‘more trusted than BBC News’ among Brits after it was praised for the impartiality and accuracy of its news coverage.
The survey by Savanta ComRes revealed that 73 percent of Brits backed ITV compared to 69 percent of people said they trusted the BBC.
Well done, ITV.


politicalite--2020-02-05--SO MUCH WINNING: Trump Acquitted As Pelosi’s Impeachment RIPPED UP

PRESIDENT Donald Trump has been acquitted as the Democrat ’ s first article of Impeachment was ripped up by the @ @ @ @ @ the vote 52-48 in the first article of Impeachment , Abuse of Power in the @ @ @ @ @ that bored the nation and excited only hardened anti-Trumpers .
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 52-48 @ @ @ @ @ of power stemming from his request that Ukraine investigate political rival Joe Biden , a @ @ @ @ @ to face Trump in the Nov. 3 election .
One Republican , Mitt Romney , @ @ @ @ @ for conviction .
No Democrats voted for acquittal .

PRESIDENT Donald Trump has been acquitted as the Democrat’s first article of Impeachment was ripped up by the U.S. Senate.
He won the vote 52-48 in the first article of Impeachment, Abuse of Power in the damp squib of a trial that bored the nation and excited only hardened anti-Trumpers.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power stemming from his request that Ukraine investigate political rival Joe Biden, a contender for the Democratic nomination to face Trump in the Nov. 3 election.
One Republican, Mitt Romney, joined the Democrats in voting for conviction. No Democrats voted for acquittal.
More follows.
Additional reporting by Reuters, PA Media


politicalite--2020-02-05--TURKEY PLANE CRASH: 120 People Injured After Plane Skids Of Runway, Breaking Into Pieces

A PASSENGER Plane has skidded off the runway at an airport in Turkey , crashing into a field and breaking into pieces .
At least 120 people were injured and passengers were seen evacuating through cracks in the plane after the incident at Istanbul ’ s Sabiha Gokcen Airport .
Television footage showed serious damage to the plane , with the fuselage appearing to be broken into three pieces .
NTV television reported that the plane caught fire after skidding but said the blaze had been extinguished .
The airport was shut down and flights were being diverted to Istanbul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ali Yerlikaya said at least 120 people were injured in the accident and have been taken to hospital .
His office said the 177 people on board included six crew members .
Live television footage showed dozens of rescue crew members working around the flood-lit fuselage , including the cockpit which had flipped over .
The plane , belonging to the low-cost airline Pegasus , arrived from the city of Izmir , NTV reported .
The Transportation Ministry said there had been no deaths in what it called a “ rough landing ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the plane is a Boeing 737 .
The accident comes a month after another Pegasus plane skidded off the runway in Istanbul at the same airport .
There were no deaths or injuries in that incident on January 7 .
It is rare for a fuselage to split open while pieces remain largely intact .
Planes are designed to absorb impact forces in the bottom of the fuselage to improve the chances that passengers in the cabin above will survive .
In 2013 , the tail of an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seawall during approach to San Francisco International Airport .
Three people died , 49 were seriously injured and scores more suffered minor injuries , according to the US accident report .

A PASSENGER Plane has skidded off the runway at an airport in Turkey, crashing into a field and breaking into pieces.
At least 120 people were injured and passengers were seen evacuating through cracks in the plane after the incident at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
WATCH LIVE: Plane Skids Of Runway In Instanbul
BREAKING NEWS: Watch Live As Plane Crashes At Airport In Istanbul https://t.co/sc7B01TI56 — Politicalite (@politicalite) February 5, 2020
Television footage showed serious damage to the plane, with the fuselage appearing to be broken into three pieces.
NTV television reported that the plane caught fire after skidding but said the blaze had been extinguished.
The airport was shut down and flights were being diverted to Istanbul’s main airport.
Istanbul governor Ali Yerlikaya said at least 120 people were injured in the accident and have been taken to hospital.
His office said the 177 people on board included six crew members.
Live television footage showed dozens of rescue crew members working around the flood-lit fuselage, including the cockpit which had flipped over.
The plane, belonging to the low-cost airline Pegasus, arrived from the city of Izmir, NTV reported.
The Transportation Ministry said there had been no deaths in what it called a “rough landing”.
According to flight tracking website Flightradar24, the plane is a Boeing 737.
The accident comes a month after another Pegasus plane skidded off the runway in Istanbul at the same airport.
There were no deaths or injuries in that incident on January 7.
It is rare for a fuselage to split open while pieces remain largely intact.
Planes are designed to absorb impact forces in the bottom of the fuselage to improve the chances that passengers in the cabin above will survive.
In 2013, the tail of an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 broke off after the jet hit a seawall during approach to San Francisco International Airport.
Three people died, 49 were seriously injured and scores more suffered minor injuries, according to the US accident report.
Additional Reporting by PA media


politicalite--2020-02-05--FAKE NEWS: MSM Slammed After Smearing Tory MP with ‘Far Right’ Label

THE MSM is under fire after smearing a Tory MP with the tag ‘ Far Right ’ …simply because he attended an event with right-wing European politicians , including the democratically elected Prime Minster of Hungary .
Polish-born Daniel Kawczynski travelled to Rome to attend the ‘ National Conservatism ’ event with figures such as Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Oban , French Front National politician Marion Maréchal , representatives of Poland ’ s Law and Justice Party and Spain ’ s Vox Party .
Leftie BuzzFeed hack Alex Wickham ‘ broke the story ‘ claiming that the Tories were under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sack Kawczynski , despite there being no major backlash… apart from the leftist Media ’ s .
The MP has hit back at the so-called backlash and branded the reaction “ hysterical ” .
He said Mr Orban , who has been prime minister of Hungary since 2010 and Mr Salvini , a former deputy prime minister of Italy , “ represent serious ideas and concerns , some of which are shared by many citizens of the UK ” .
BuzzFeed was accused of ‘ activism not Journalism by Washington based Human Events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You ’ ve smeared the Prime Minister of Hungary as “ far-right ” without evidence And you ’ ve intimated that a conference run by an Orthodox Jew is antisemitic Have you no shame ?
” Jack Montgommery added : “ Seems unfair to pile on [ Kawczynski ] for appearing at an event with Orban and Salvini considering [ Benjamin Netanyahu ] has also engaged with them *and* praised both as allies *against* antisemitism ?
” Despite the facts , the Mainstream Media such as The BBC , The Guardian and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubling down on the polish-Born MP claiming that the Tories were “ under-pressure ” to discipline the Daniel in a clear campaign to silence right-wing political views they do not like .

THE MSM is under fire after smearing a Tory MP with the tag ‘Far Right’ …simply because he attended an event with right-wing European politicians, including the democratically elected Prime Minster of Hungary.
Polish-born Daniel Kawczynski travelled to Rome to attend the ‘National Conservatism’ event with figures such as Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Oban, French Front National politician Marion Maréchal, representatives of Poland’s Law and Justice Party and Spain’s Vox Party.
Leftie BuzzFeed hack Alex Wickham ‘broke the story‘ claiming that the Tories were under pressure from Jewish and Muslim groups to sack Kawczynski, despite there being no major backlash… apart from the leftist Media’s.
The MP has hit back at the so-called backlash and branded the reaction “hysterical”.
He said Mr Orban, who has been prime minister of Hungary since 2010 and Mr Salvini, a former deputy prime minister of Italy, “represent serious ideas and concerns, some of which are shared by many citizens of the UK”.
BuzzFeed was accused of ‘activism not Journalism by Washington based Human Events editor Will Chamberlain.
He said: “You’ve smeared the Prime Minister of Hungary as “far-right” without evidence And you’ve intimated that a conference run by an Orthodox Jew is antisemitic Have you no shame?”
What you’re doing isn’t journalism, it’s activism You’ve smeared the Prime Minister of Hungary as “far-right” without evidence And you’ve intimated that a conference run by an Orthodox Jew is antisemitic Have you no shame? — Will Chamberlain ?? (@willchamberlain) February 4, 2020
Jack Montgommery added: “Seems unfair to pile on [Kawczynski] for appearing at an event with Orban and Salvini considering [Benjamin Netanyahu] has also engaged with them *and* praised both as allies *against* antisemitism?”
Seems unfair to pile on @DKShrewsbury for appearing at an event with Orban and Salvini considering @IsraeliPM has also engaged with them *and* praised both as allies *against* antisemitism? pic.twitter.com/szGm5PvlMg — Jack Montgomery (@JackBMontgomery) February 4, 2020
Despite the facts, the Mainstream Media such as The BBC, The Guardian and The Independent all spread the false story doubling down on the polish-Born MP claiming that the Tories were “under-pressure” to discipline the Daniel in a clear campaign to silence right-wing political views they do not like.
It’s not journalism, it’s activism.


politicalite--2020-02-05--HALAL ROW: KFC Cocks Up Denial Over Halal Chicken

THE world ’ s second-largest fast-food chain has cocked up once again after it accidentally confirming that all its UK outlets serve chicken that has been slaughtered under barbaric , non-stun Islamic methods – despite its website officially stating that most of its stores in the UK aren ’ t Halal .
In October 2019 , Politicalite reported on the fast-food giant after it made the shocking admission after a Twitter user asked the food chain ’ s customer service Twitter account to confirm or deny if all of their stores are serving Halal-only chicken .
Due to religious reasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not been stunned – the animal must be completely alert whilst being slaughtered .
This leads to immense suffering and horrific torture of animals – chickens included .
Responding to the article going viral again , the Colonel instructed its PR team on Twitter to respond to tweets – but they made a total contradiction .
KFC claimed Politicalite had the “ memory of a goldfish ” in a Tweet trying to distance itself from the claims .
The company said : “ Back in October a Tweet from our Care Squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our UK restaurants were Halal .
This tweet was incorrect and we were quick to rectify the mistake .
However , it seems the now deleted tweet is doing the rounds again , so we want to set the record straight , again .
We have approximately 960 restaurants , of which around 100 are Halal certified .
These restaurants are clearly signposted both in restaurant and on our website .
We offer halal chicken in restaurants where there is interest from our customers and where possible have ensured that a non-Halal alternative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To be crystal clear ; ALL of our chickens are humanely stunned and we ensure that ALL our chicken meet the same rigorous safety standard .
We will never compromise on this .
However , the statement was a total contradiction .
KFC claimed that ALL of its chickens were humanly stunned .
That isn ’ t possible under Halal and especially if they have 100 restaurants serving halal approved chicken .

THE world’s second-largest fast-food chain has cocked up once again after it accidentally confirming that all its UK outlets serve chicken that has been slaughtered under barbaric, non-stun Islamic methods – despite its website officially stating that most of its stores in the UK aren’t Halal.
In October 2019, Politicalite reported on the fast-food giant after it made the shocking admission after a Twitter user asked the food chain’s customer service Twitter account to confirm or deny if all of their stores are serving Halal-only chicken.
Due to religious reasons, many Muslims only eat meat that has not been stunned – the animal must be completely alert whilst being slaughtered. This leads to immense suffering and horrific torture of animals – chickens included.
Responding to the article going viral again, the Colonel instructed its PR team on Twitter to respond to tweets – but they made a total contradiction.
KFC claimed Politicalite had the “memory of a goldfish” in a Tweet trying to distance itself from the claims.
This again? Memory of a goldfish. pic.twitter.com/NmWaVO8mCp — KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) February 5, 2020
The company said: “Back in October a Tweet from our Care Squad was posted in error stating thay all our UK restaurants were Halal. This tweet was incorrect and we were quick to rectify the mistake.
However, it seems the now deleted tweet is doing the rounds again, so we want to set the record straight, again.
We have approximately 960 restaurants, of which around 100 are Halal certified. These restaurants are clearly signposted both in restaurant and on our website. We offer halal chicken in restaurants where there is interest from our customers and where possible have ensured that a non-Halal alternative is nearby to satisfy all our fans.
To be crystal clear; ALL of our chickens are humanely stunned and we ensure that ALL our chicken meet the same rigorous safety standard. We will never compromise on this.
However, the statement was a total contradiction.
KFC claimed that ALL of its chickens were humanly stunned.
That isn’t possible under Halal and especially if they have 100 restaurants serving halal approved chicken.


politicalite--2020-02-05--WRONG WORD: Terry Christian Mocked After Blaming Ikea Store Closure on Brexit

FORMER Radical Terry Christian was widely mocked online yesterday after the ex-Word presenter blamed an Ikea store closure on Brexit .
The out-of-touch and Jimmy Saville supporting former Channel 4 star tweeted : “ More Brexit benefits ……BBC News – Ikea announces first big UK store closure.
” This was , however , as usual with the remain Twitterati , fake news… as the BBC report clearly stated .
The report said that the reason the Ikea store was closing was due to it making “ consistent losses ” since it opened in 2007 , with fewer people visiting it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resident Remoaner , still bitter over Boris Johnson getting Brexit done .
Jay Beecher wrote : “ You absolute moron lol .
The store has been making a loss since it was built .
Not bother reading the article ?
” Sidney said : “ The article doesn ’ t mention Brexit but does mention the store consistently being unprofitable .
You are better than this , Terry.
” Whilst another joked : “ I have a boil on my arse , I call it Terry , it ’ s because of Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time Terry has made a massive error of judgement .
In 2011 the ex-Word presenter tweeted his condolences to BBC paedophile Jimmy Saville , despite knowing about abuse at the BBC .
He tweeted : “ Jimmy Saville has died , legend when Top of The Pops was in Manchester and thoughts to his photographer mate Harry Goodwin ” When the full extent of the Saville saga was revealed a few years later in 2013 Christian claime that he and “ everyone in Media knew.
” He tweeted : “ I knew in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shock .
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FORMER Radical Terry Christian was widely mocked online yesterday after the ex-Word presenter blamed an Ikea store closure on Brexit.
The out-of-touch and Jimmy Saville supporting former Channel 4 star tweeted: “More Brexit benefits ……BBC News – Ikea announces first big UK store closure.”
More Brexit benefits ……BBC News – Ikea announces first big UK store closure https://t.co/RVxkavHlUx — terry christian (@terrychristian) February 4, 2020
This was, however, as usual with the remain Twitterati, fake news… as the BBC report clearly stated.
The report said that the reason the Ikea store was closing was due to it making “consistent losses” since it opened in 2007, with fewer people visiting it than expected.
Brexit-supporting Twitter attacked the resident Remoaner, still bitter over Boris Johnson getting Brexit done.
Jay Beecher wrote: “You absolute moron lol. The store has been making a loss since it was built. Not bother reading the article?”
You absolute moron lol. The store has been making a loss since it was built. Not bother reading the article? — Jay Beecher (@Jay_Beecher) February 4, 2020
Sidney said: “The article doesn’t mention Brexit but does mention the store consistently being unprofitable. You are better than this, Terry.”
The article doesn’t mention Brexit but does mention the store consistently being unprofitable. You are better than this, Terry. — Sidney’s Sizzler (@twoseabees) February 4, 2020
Whilst another joked: “I have a boil on my arse, I call it Terry, it’s because of Brexit.
CHRISTIAN KNEW ABOUT SAVILLE
It’s not the first time Terry has made a massive error of judgement.
In 2011 the ex-Word presenter tweeted his condolences to BBC paedophile Jimmy Saville, despite knowing about abuse at the BBC.
He tweeted: “Jimmy Saville has died, legend when Top of The Pops was in Manchester and thoughts to his photographer mate Harry Goodwin”
When the full extent of the Saville saga was revealed a few years later in 2013 Christian claime that he and “everyone in Media knew.”
He tweeted: “I knew in 1981, everyone in Media knew no shock.”
Stay classy, Terry.