politicalite--2020-11-21--NEGLIBLE DIFFERENCE: New Danish Study Calls Into Question Face Mask Effectiveness

RESEARCHERS behind a large Danish study on the effect of wearing a mask are having great difficulty in getting their research results published .
One of the participating Professors admits that the result could be perceived as ‘ controversial ’ .
The study was initiated at the end of April , following a grant of DKK 5m [ £600,000 ] from the Salling Foundations [ owner of the Salling Group , Denmark ’ s largest retailer ] .
It involved as many as 6,000 Danes , half of whom had to wear face masks in public over a long period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selected as the control group .
A large proportion of the test participants were employees of the Salling Group ’ s supermarkets : Bilka , Føtex and Netto .
The study and its size are unique , and the purpose was once and for all to try to clarify the extent to which the use of face masks in public spaces provides protection against coronavirus infections .
For weeks , the media and researchers around the world have been waiting with increasing impatience for the publication of the study .
Now one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the study has said that the finished research result has been rejected by at least 3 of the world ’ s leading medical journals .
These include the Lancet , the New England Journal of Medicine and the American Medical Association ’ s journal JAMA .
“ They all said no , ” says the Chief Physician in the Research Department at North Zealand Hospital , Professor Christian Torp-Pedersen .
However , the Professor does not wish to disclose the journals ’ reasoning .
Alex Berenson a former reporter for The New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now have an update there appears to be 1 medical journal that was brave enough to publish the study .
The DANMASK-19 trial , is now throwing a giant question mark upon restrictive mask mandates that have been implemented in so many countries .
According to the study , the unmasked control group had a 2.1 % infection rate , while those who were told to wear a mask when not at home — only suffered a 1.8 % infection rate .
The difference is negligible — less than half of a percentage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and those who did not don the face coverings Dr. Henning Bundgaard , a Cardiologist at the University of Copenhagen , the study ’ s lead author , put it bluntly .
Our study gives an indication of how much you gain from wearing a mask , ” he told The New York Times “ Not a lot.
” These results are narrative-shattering and clearly do not show the results that pro-maskers would have wished for .
I have previously reported upon the numerous health issues surrounding mask-wearing , yet we are constantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advisors and the mainstream commentariat that masks are “ safe and effective ” and those refusing to comply are selfish , uncaring and putting lives at risk .
Will that narrative change now that the results are in ?
Or will this report be wilfully suppressed as the outcome does not fit the mainstream narrative ?
Given the collective decision taken by these Medical Journals , I think we can safely assume the latter .
Sadly , this is not the first time the Lancet ’ s integrity has been called into question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Have these “ respected medical journals ” become “ politically infected ” ?
I will leave that up to you to decide .
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RESEARCHERS behind a large Danish study on the effect of wearing a mask are having great difficulty in getting their research results published. One of the participating Professors admits that the result could be perceived as ‘controversial’.
The study was initiated at the end of April, following a grant of DKK 5m [£600,000] from the Salling Foundations [owner of the Salling Group, Denmark’s largest retailer]. It involved as many as 6,000 Danes, half of whom had to wear face masks in public over a long period of time. The other half was selected as the control group.
A large proportion of the test participants were employees of the Salling Group’s supermarkets: Bilka, Føtex and Netto.
The study and its size are unique, and the purpose was once and for all to try to clarify the extent to which the use of face masks in public spaces provides protection against coronavirus infections.
For weeks, the media and researchers around the world have been waiting with increasing impatience for the publication of the study. Now one of the researchers who has been involved in the study has said that the finished research result has been rejected by at least 3 of the world’s leading medical journals.
These include the Lancet, the New England Journal of Medicine and the American Medical Association’s journal JAMA.
“They all said no,” says the Chief Physician in the Research Department at North Zealand Hospital, Professor Christian Torp-Pedersen.
However, the Professor does not wish to disclose the journals’ reasoning.
Alex Berenson a former reporter for The New York Times tweeted this out.
Well we now have an update there appears to be 1 medical journal that was brave enough to publish the study.
The DANMASK-19 trial, is now throwing a giant question mark upon restrictive mask mandates that have been implemented in so many countries.
According to the study, the unmasked control group had a 2.1% infection rate, while those who were told to wear a mask when not at home — only suffered a 1.8% infection rate. The difference is negligible — less than half of a percentage point separates the two extremes of mask-wearers and those who did not don the face coverings
Dr. Henning Bundgaard, a Cardiologist at the University of Copenhagen, the study’s lead author, put it bluntly. Our study gives an indication of how much you gain from wearing a mask,” he told The New York Times “Not a lot.”
These results are narrative-shattering and clearly do not show the results that pro-maskers would have wished for.
ANALYSIS
I have previously reported upon the numerous health issues surrounding mask-wearing, yet we are constantly told by the politicians, their scientific advisors and the mainstream commentariat that masks are “safe and effective” and those refusing to comply are selfish, uncaring and putting lives at risk.
Will that narrative change now that the results are in? Or will this report be wilfully suppressed as the outcome does not fit the mainstream narrative?
Given the collective decision taken by these Medical Journals, I think we can safely assume the latter.
Sadly, this is not the first time the Lancet’s integrity has been called into question during the course of this “pandemic”.
Have these “respected medical journals” become “politically infected”?
I will leave that up to you to decide.
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politicalite--2020-11-21--OPINION: How Blasphemy Laws Spur Violence And Terror

VIOLENT attacks in Paris and Austria highlight once again the dangerous effects of blasphemy laws in the Islamic world .
Recently , Austria witnessed a spate of simultaneous terror attacks leaving four people dead and at least 24 people injured .
This comes after multiple beheadings and stabbings in Paris .
On the 25th of September , the former offices of Charlie Hebdo , the nationally circulated French magazine , was the scene of a stabbing attack that left two people seriously injured .
Media sources reported that the victims were attacked with a “ type of cleaver ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries sustained were not life-threatening but the two were reported to be in serious condition according to an official spokesperson at the scene of the incident .
Shortly after , Samuel Paty , a French teacher who showed the magazine ’ s satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to his students , was beheaded .
Recently , another knife attack on churchgoers in the city of Nice was reported .
A woman was beheaded and another two victims were stabbed to death .
Following the first stabbing attack , authorities pointed to extremist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Annie Hidalgo tweeted that “ it is once again freedom of expression that is targeted , ” while Prime Minister Macron wrote that it gave him the feeling of “ reliving a nightmare.
” Police have since labeled the attack an act of “ Islamist terror.
” Similarly , Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin stated in a television interview that the stabbing was “ obviously an act of terrorism ” calling it “ a new bloody attack against our country , against journalists , against this society.
” The terrorists who committed these horrendous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of blasphemy as a motive .
The initial attack against the Charlie Hebdo magazine ignited a spark in Islamic extremism .
The main suspect in the stabbing case has been identified as a Pakistani national who arrived in France alone three years ago .
Pakistan is a nation known for its strict blasphemy policies .
The country ’ s blasphemy laws date back to the mid 19th century and are still today a crime punishable by death .
This is evident in the beheading attack of Paty where Abdoulakh shared the photo of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I have executed one of the dogs from hell who dared to put Muhammad down ” .
But blasphemy laws are only the surface level of a much bigger problem .
The culture of intolerance and violent reactionism has grown throughout Pakistan in recent years .
One major milestone came in 2011 when Punjab Governor Salman Taseer was assassinated .
Taseer was one of Pakistan ’ s most outspoken critics of blasphemy prohibitions .
Taseer ’ s murderer , one of his own bodyguards by the name of Mumtaz Qadri , killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition .
While amending the blasphemy laws has long been on the agenda for many Pakistani lawmakers , little progress has been made .
No major party is willing to risk offending the more conservative elements in Pakistani society .
Furthermore , support for blasphemy laws has clearly spread , including to groups that have traditionally been moderate .
Even factions in Pakistan long known as more liberal-leaning such as the predominant Barelvi sect showed widespread support for Taseer ’ s assassination .
Qadri himself stated that he was inspired by two Barelvi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existence of blasphemy laws in Pakistan is how they are manipulated to serve political and ideological ends .
Critics have pointed to the fact that minorities are vastly over-represented in blasphemy cases .
This strongly indicates how laws are often used as a tool of discrimination .
Similarly , members of minority religious groups are regularly targeted with blasphemy accusations .
In many cases , the laws are used to settle personal scores with foes issuing false accusations over incidents that have little or nothing to do with religion .
The sheer number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelming evidence of the laws ’ misapplication has become so great as to draw international criticism .
But the damage wrought by blasphemy laws is not limited to tribal and ethnic disputes .
Terror organizations intentionally weaponize blasphemy to garner more attention–and recruit followers .
Blasphemy is the ultimate pretext for violent extremism .
What the attacks in Paris and Austria show is that the mere association with any perceived insults to Islam or its founding prophet can act as the trigger for deadly violence .
In a revealing interview , the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mahmood , all but stated explicitly that his son ’ s motivation was a reprisal for the defamation of Islam .
“ We are proud of our son .
Everything he has done is in his love for Prophet Muhammad , ” Mr. Mahmood told The Wall Street Journal .
“ I say everything he did was right .
There is no compromise on the dignity and respect of the Prophet Muhammad .
More than spur individual attacks , extremist groups can and do utilize the notion of blasphemy as a means to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vs. them ’ stance that encourages violence on a wide scale .
As one researcher described the recent trend : “ the issue of blasphemy is being militarized.
” For the Barelvi sect that places a strong focus on respect for the religion ’ s saints , especially the Prophet Mohammed , the power of blasphemy as a driver of violence is all the more powerful .
Any friend of freedom must recognize the immense potential danger of the very concept of blasphemy and all the more sew its codification in law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly opposing blasphemy laws until they are completely eradicated .
Until then , blasphemy will continue to be used as a means to propagate religious violence and minority oppression around the world .
DISCLAIMER : This content is presented as opinion , any views expressed in this comment piece do not necessarily represent the views of Politicalite or News Worldwide .

VIOLENT attacks in Paris and Austria highlight once again the dangerous effects of blasphemy laws in the Islamic world.
Recently, Austria witnessed a spate of simultaneous terror attacks leaving four people dead and at least 24 people injured. This comes after multiple beheadings and stabbings in Paris.
On the 25th of September, the former offices of Charlie Hebdo, the nationally circulated French magazine, was the scene of a stabbing attack that left two people seriously injured. Media sources reported that the victims were attacked with a “type of cleaver” in front of the office building. The injuries sustained were not life-threatening but the two were reported to be in serious condition according to an official spokesperson at the scene of the incident. Shortly after, Samuel Paty, a French teacher who showed the magazine’s satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to his students, was beheaded. Recently, another knife attack on churchgoers in the city of Nice was reported. A woman was beheaded and another two victims were stabbed to death.
Following the first stabbing attack, authorities pointed to extremist motives for the attack. Paris mayor Annie Hidalgo tweeted that “it is once again freedom of expression that is targeted,” while Prime Minister Macron wrote that it gave him the feeling of “reliving a nightmare.” Police have since labeled the attack an act of “Islamist terror.” Similarly, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin stated in a television interview that the stabbing was “obviously an act of terrorism” calling it “a new bloody attack against our country, against journalists, against this society.”
The terrorists who committed these horrendous stabbings in Paris have used the phenomenon of blasphemy as a motive. The initial attack against the Charlie Hebdo magazine ignited a spark in Islamic extremism. The main suspect in the stabbing case has been identified as a Pakistani national who arrived in France alone three years ago. Pakistan is a nation known for its strict blasphemy policies. The country’s blasphemy laws date back to the mid 19th century and are still today a crime punishable by death. This is evident in the beheading attack of Paty where Abdoulakh shared the photo of his decapitated head on Twitter and stated “I have executed one of the dogs from hell who dared to put Muhammad down”.
But blasphemy laws are only the surface level of a much bigger problem. The culture of intolerance and violent reactionism has grown throughout Pakistan in recent years.
One major milestone came in 2011 when Punjab Governor Salman Taseer was assassinated. Taseer was one of Pakistan’s most outspoken critics of blasphemy prohibitions. Taseer’s murderer, one of his own bodyguards by the name of Mumtaz Qadri, killed the former governor in response to this opposition. While amending the blasphemy laws has long been on the agenda for many Pakistani lawmakers, little progress has been made. No major party is willing to risk offending the more conservative elements in Pakistani society.
Furthermore, support for blasphemy laws has clearly spread, including to groups that have traditionally been moderate. Even factions in Pakistan long known as more liberal-leaning such as the predominant Barelvi sect showed widespread support for Taseer’s assassination. Qadri himself stated that he was inspired by two Barelvi clerics.
Even more concerning than the existence of blasphemy laws in Pakistan is how they are manipulated to serve political and ideological ends. Critics have pointed to the fact that minorities are vastly over-represented in blasphemy cases. This strongly indicates how laws are often used as a tool of discrimination. Similarly, members of minority religious groups are regularly targeted with blasphemy accusations. In many cases, the laws are used to settle personal scores with foes issuing false accusations over incidents that have little or nothing to do with religion. The sheer number of blasphemy prosecutions in Pakistan and the overwhelming evidence of the laws’ misapplication has become so great as to draw international criticism.
But the damage wrought by blasphemy laws is not limited to tribal and ethnic disputes. Terror organizations intentionally weaponize blasphemy to garner more attention–and recruit followers. Blasphemy is the ultimate pretext for violent extremism. What the attacks in Paris and Austria show is that the mere association with any perceived insults to Islam or its founding prophet can act as the trigger for deadly violence. In a revealing interview, the main suspect’s father, one Arshad Mahmood, all but stated explicitly that his son’s motivation was a reprisal for the defamation of Islam. “We are proud of our son. Everything he has done is in his love for Prophet Muhammad,” Mr. Mahmood told The Wall Street Journal. “I say everything he did was right. There is no compromise on the dignity and respect of the Prophet Muhammad.
More than spur individual attacks, extremist groups can and do utilize the notion of blasphemy as a means to solidify a pact-mentality, an ‘us vs. them’ stance that encourages violence on a wide scale. As one researcher described the recent trend: “the issue of blasphemy is being militarized.” For the Barelvi sect that places a strong focus on respect for the religion’s saints, especially the Prophet Mohammed, the power of blasphemy as a driver of violence is all the more powerful.
Any friend of freedom must recognize the immense potential danger of the very concept of blasphemy and all the more sew its codification in law. International leaders must unite in condemning and clearly opposing blasphemy laws until they are completely eradicated. Until then, blasphemy will continue to be used as a means to propagate religious violence and minority oppression around the world.
DISCLAIMER: This content is presented as opinion, any views expressed in this comment piece do not necessarily represent the views of Politicalite or News Worldwide.


politicalite--2020-11-23--COVID CON: Portuguese Court Rules Covid Test “Unreliable” & Quarantines “Unlawful”

A PORTUGUESE Court has ruled that PCR Tests are “ Unreliable ” & Quarantines “ Unlawful ” .
However , this important legal decision has faced a total media blackout in the UK and much of the Western world .
The Court stated , the test ’ s reliability depends upon the number of cycles used and the viral load present .
Citing Jaafar et al .
2020 , the court concluded that : - “ If someone is tested by PCR as positive when a threshold of 35 cycles or higher is used ( as is the rule in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , the probability that said person is infected is less than 3 % , and the probability that said result is a false positive is 97 % .
The ruling goes on to conclude that , based on the science they read , any PCR test using over 25 cycles is totally unreliable .
Most importantly , the judges ruled that a single positive PCR test can not be used as an effective diagnosis of infection .
The Court further notes that the cycle threshold used for the PCR tests currently being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threshold cycles used in PCR tests in India is between 37 and 40 .
This is also the case in Britain which I reported upon in September .
This case concerned the fact that 4 people had been quarantined by the Regional Health Authority .
Of these,1 had tested positive for COVID using a PCR test ; the other 3 were deemed to have undergone a high risk of exposure .
Consequently , the Regional Health Authority decided that all 4 were infectious and a health hazard , which required that they go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portugal has ruled that the PCR process is not a reliable test for Sars-Cov-2 , and therefore any enforced quarantine based on those test results is unlawful .
Further , the ruling suggested that any forced quarantine applied to healthy people could be a violation of their fundamental right to liberty .
It is a great tribute to the integrity of the Portuguese legal system that the Court seems to understand in considerable detail the shortcomings of the PCR test as a diagnostic tool , particularly when not used in combination with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western Governments , their so called “ scientific advisors ” and mainstream media refuse to acknowledge or report .
Despite the fact that Kary Mullis the award winning Inventor of the PCR Test stated this test should never be used as a tool in “ the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
” State broadcasters and mainstream media have also failed to report upon : - • The Danish people ’ s victory against state imposed medical tyranny through enforced vaccination and detention • The long awaited Danish report on the efficacy of face mask-wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military study undertaken into the effectiveness of the lockdown policy .
• The MHRA ’ s Contract for an artificial intelligence tool to log cases of Covid 19 ‘ adverse drug reactions .
( articles attached below ) There has also been wide-scale censorship of doctors and virologists with counter narratives , many with data supporting their claims .
So you have ask the question why ?
– what is the agenda ?
who benefits from this ?
Then and only then will you reach the truth .
Seek and ye shall find @

A PORTUGUESE Court has ruled that PCR Tests are “Unreliable” & Quarantines “Unlawful”.
However, this important legal decision has faced a total media blackout in the UK and much of the Western world.
The Court stated, the test’s reliability depends upon the number of cycles used and the viral load present. Citing Jaafar et al. 2020, the court concluded that:-
“If someone is tested by PCR as positive when a threshold of 35 cycles or higher is used (as is the rule in most laboratories in Europe and the US), the probability that said person is infected is less than 3%, and the probability that said result is a false positive is 97%.
The ruling goes on to conclude that, based on the science they read, any PCR test using over 25 cycles is totally unreliable. Most importantly, the judges ruled that a single positive PCR test cannot be used as an effective diagnosis of infection.
The Court further notes that the cycle threshold used for the PCR tests currently being made in Portugal is unknown.
The threshold cycles used in PCR tests in India is between 37 and 40. This is also the case in Britain which I reported upon in September.
This case concerned the fact that 4 people had been quarantined by the Regional Health Authority. Of these,1 had tested positive for COVID using a PCR test; the other 3 were deemed to have undergone a high risk of exposure. Consequently, the Regional Health Authority decided that all 4 were infectious and a health hazard, which required that they go into isolation.
An appeals court in Portugal has ruled that the PCR process is not a reliable test for Sars-Cov-2, and therefore any enforced quarantine based on those test results is unlawful.
Further, the ruling suggested that any forced quarantine applied to healthy people could be a violation of their fundamental right to liberty.
Analysis
It is a great tribute to the integrity of the Portuguese legal system that the Court seems to understand in considerable detail the shortcomings of the PCR test as a diagnostic tool, particularly when not used in combination with a clinical diagnosis.
This is something that Western Governments, their so called “scientific advisors” and mainstream media refuse to acknowledge or report. Despite the fact that Kary Mullis the award winning Inventor of the PCR Test stated this test should never be used as a tool in “the diagnosis of infectious diseases.”
State broadcasters and mainstream media have also failed to report upon:-
The Danish people’s victory against state imposed medical tyranny through enforced vaccination and detention
The long awaited Danish report on the efficacy of face mask-wearing.
The results of a large military study undertaken into the effectiveness of the lockdown policy.
The MHRA’s Contract for an artificial intelligence tool to log cases of Covid 19 ‘adverse drug reactions. (articles attached below)
There has also been wide-scale censorship of doctors and virologists with counter narratives, many with data supporting their claims.
So you have ask the question why? – what is the agenda? who benefits from this?
Then and only then will you reach the truth. Seek and ye shall find.


politicalite--2020-11-24--EXCLUSIVE: Boris’ Tier System “Final Nail in The Coffin,” says Bolton Bar-owner

BORIS Johnson ’ s tough Tory Tiers lockdown , due to come into force on December 2nd , has been slammed by a bar-owner who claims that the harsh rules will be “ the final nail ” in the coffin “ for a lot of places.
” The bar owner based in the North West of England expressed his fears at the new restrictions and predicts that bars will struggle over the festive period .
England is set to face another tiered restriction system until the end of March 2021 , despite the latest successful vaccine trials and rapid tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic ” .
Paul Gallagher , co-owner of the Oasis-inspired Definitely Maybe Bar in Bolton , Greater Manchester told Politicalite that Tier 2 was “ basically old Tier 3 ” .
“ A lot of places will stay shut even in Tier 2 as they don ’ t do food , the households mixing is the main thing.
” “ That ’ s why people go to pubs to mix December is so important for hospitality can count for upto 50 % of yearly turnover.
” He predicted that Greater Manchester would “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2nd ” and said it was “ not good ” for the hospitality sector .
Ministers will set out what tier each area will be placed into on Thursday and MPs are expected to be given the vote to approve the new tiering system , as promised by Mr Johnson , in the days before it comes into force on December 2 .
They are optimistic that restrictions can be gradually reduced in the run-up to spring , providing vaccines are approved by regulators , allowing a plan for the rollout to begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new year .
But the Prime Minister will be wary of a rebellion from backbench Tory MPs who are opposed to new restrictions .
During a vote on the current four-week system earlier this month , 32 Conservatives rebelled to oppose the measures and 17 more , including former prime minister Theresa May , abstained .
Subsequently , the Covid Recovery Group ( CRG ) led by former chief whip Mark Harper and ex-Brexit minister Steve Baker has formed to resist new measures .
On Saturday the CRG warned that they “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless the Government produces evidence to show measures “ will save more lives than they cost ” .
The warning against the measures inflicting “ huge health and economic costs ” came in a letter to the Prime Minister , which sources close to the group said had been signed by 70 Conservative MPs , though the group ’ s leaders were the only signatories identified .
Downing Street will hope an easing at Christmas , potential vaccines on the horizon and new scientific evidence will lessen the scale of a rebellion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) expected to publish papers on Monday stating that the previous tiers were not strong enough .
A Labour spokesman said “ we will look closely at any proposals the Government brings forward ” but called for “ proper packages of support ” for businesses that are unable to fully reopen .
“ The previous system was failing – simply returning to it without other measures in place will not work , ” he added .

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BORIS Johnson’s tough Tory Tiers lockdown, due to come into force on December 2nd, has been slammed by a bar-owner who claims that the harsh rules will be “the final nail” in the coffin “for a lot of places.”
The bar owner based in the North West of England expressed his fears at the new restrictions and predicts that bars will struggle over the festive period.
England is set to face another tiered restriction system until the end of March 2021, despite the latest successful vaccine trials and rapid tests presenting a “route out of the pandemic”.
Paul Gallagher, co-owner of the Oasis-inspired Definitely Maybe Bar in Bolton, Greater Manchester told Politicalite that Tier 2 was “basically old Tier 3”.
“A lot of places will stay shut even in Tier 2 as they don’t do food, the households mixing is the main thing.”
“That’s why people go to pubs to mix December is so important for hospitality can count for upto 50% of yearly turnover.”
He predicted that Greater Manchester would “surely go up to 3 on December 2nd” and said it was “not good” for the hospitality sector.
Ministers will set out what tier each area will be placed into on Thursday and MPs are expected to be given the vote to approve the new tiering system, as promised by Mr Johnson, in the days before it comes into force on December 2.
They are optimistic that restrictions can be gradually reduced in the run-up to spring, providing vaccines are approved by regulators, allowing a plan for the rollout to begin next month before a wider programme in the new year.
But the Prime Minister will be wary of a rebellion from backbench Tory MPs who are opposed to new restrictions.
During a vote on the current four-week system earlier this month, 32 Conservatives rebelled to oppose the measures and 17 more, including former prime minister Theresa May, abstained.
Subsequently, the Covid Recovery Group (CRG) led by former chief whip Mark Harper and ex-Brexit minister Steve Baker has formed to resist new measures.
On Saturday the CRG warned that they “cannot support” a tiered approach unless the Government produces evidence to show measures “will save more lives than they cost”.
The warning against the measures inflicting “huge health and economic costs” came in a letter to the Prime Minister, which sources close to the group said had been signed by 70 Conservative MPs, though the group’s leaders were the only signatories identified.
Downing Street will hope an easing at Christmas, potential vaccines on the horizon and new scientific evidence will lessen the scale of a rebellion, with the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) expected to publish papers on Monday stating that the previous tiers were not strong enough.
A Labour spokesman said “we will look closely at any proposals the Government brings forward” but called for “proper packages of support” for businesses that are unable to fully reopen.
“The previous system was failing – simply returning to it without other measures in place will not work,” he added.
More follows.


politicalite--2020-11-23--MIDDLE EAST PEACE: Israeli Prime Minister ‘holds a secret meeting with Saudi crown prince”

ISRAELI prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia for a clandestine meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , according to reports .
The historic meeting marks the first known encounter between senior Israeli and Saudi officials .
The reported meeting was the latest move by the Trump administration to promote normalised ties between Israel and the broader Arab world and reflected the shared concern of all three nations about Iran .
Israeli news site Walla , followed quickly by other Hebrew-language media , cited an unnamed Israeli official as saying that Mr Netanyahu and Yossi Cohen , head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , flew on Sunday night to the Saudi city of Neom , where they met the crown prince , who was there for talks with visiting US secretary of state Mike Pompeo .
People traveling with Mr Pompeo declined to comment , and Mr Netanyahu , in a meeting with his Likud Party , also declined to confirm the visit .
“ I have not addressed such things for years and I will not start with that now .
For years I have spared no effort to strengthen Israel and expand the circle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan denied on Twitter that the meeting took place .
“ No such meeting occurred .
The only officials present were American and Saudi , ” he wrote .
Flight-tracking website FlightRadar24.com showed a Gulfstream IV private jet took off from Tel Aviv on Sunday night and flew south along the edge of Egypt ’ s Sinai Peninsula before turning toward Neom and landing .
The flight took off from Neom more than three hours later and followed the same route back to Tel Aviv .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , travelled with a small group of American reporters on his trip throughout the Middle East , but left them at Neom airport when he went into his visit with the crown prince .
While Bahrain , Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have reached deals under the Trump administration to normalise ties with Israel , Saudi Arabia has remained out of reach .
The Trump administration , as well as Mr Netanyahu , would love to add the Saudis to that list before it leaves office in January .
Israel ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymous diplomatic official , said the Saudis told Mr Netanyahu and Mr Pompeo that they are not ready to normalise ties with Israel .
In Sudan , a military official said an Israeli delegation was in the country on Monday to discuss the normalisation efforts .
King Salman has long supported the Palestinians in their effort to secure an independent state as a condition for recognizing Israel , but analysts and insiders suggest his 35-year-old son , Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , is likely to be more open to the idea of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peace process .
Israel and Saudi Arabia have a shared interest in countering arch rival Iran , and they have welcomed the Trump administration ’ s pressure campaign on the Iranians , which included withdrawing from an international nuclear deal and imposing tough economic sanctions on the Tehran government .
The reported meeting puts even more pressure on Iran ahead of an incoming Biden administration that has signalled a potential willingness to return to the 2015 nuclear deal .
In an apparent message to president-elect Joe Biden , Mr Netanyahu said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reported trip to Saudi Arabia : “ We must not return to the previous nuclear deal.
” He also praised “ trailblazing Arab leaders who understand the benefits of peace ” and predicted , “ we will see other states that widen the circle of peace ” .

ISRAELI prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia for a clandestine meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to reports.
The historic meeting marks the first known encounter between senior Israeli and Saudi officials.
The reported meeting was the latest move by the Trump administration to promote normalised ties between Israel and the broader Arab world and reflected the shared concern of all three nations about Iran.
Israeli news site Walla, followed quickly by other Hebrew-language media, cited an unnamed Israeli official as saying that Mr Netanyahu and Yossi Cohen, head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency, flew on Sunday night to the Saudi city of Neom, where they met the crown prince, who was there for talks with visiting US secretary of state Mike Pompeo.
People traveling with Mr Pompeo declined to comment, and Mr Netanyahu, in a meeting with his Likud Party, also declined to confirm the visit.
“I have not addressed such things for years and I will not start with that now. For years I have spared no effort to strengthen Israel and expand the circle of peace,” he said.
Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan denied on Twitter that the meeting took place.
“No such meeting occurred. The only officials present were American and Saudi,” he wrote.
Flight-tracking website FlightRadar24.com showed a Gulfstream IV private jet took off from Tel Aviv on Sunday night and flew south along the edge of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula before turning toward Neom and landing. The flight took off from Neom more than three hours later and followed the same route back to Tel Aviv.
Mr Pompeo, who was in Israel last week, travelled with a small group of American reporters on his trip throughout the Middle East, but left them at Neom airport when he went into his visit with the crown prince.
While Bahrain, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have reached deals under the Trump administration to normalise ties with Israel, Saudi Arabia has remained out of reach.
The Trump administration, as well as Mr Netanyahu, would love to add the Saudis to that list before it leaves office in January. Israel’s Channel 12 TV, citing an anonymous diplomatic official, said the Saudis told Mr Netanyahu and Mr Pompeo that they are not ready to normalise ties with Israel.
In Sudan, a military official said an Israeli delegation was in the country on Monday to discuss the normalisation efforts.
King Salman has long supported the Palestinians in their effort to secure an independent state as a condition for recognizing Israel, but analysts and insiders suggest his 35-year-old son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is likely to be more open to the idea of normalising relations without major progress in the peace process.
Israel and Saudi Arabia have a shared interest in countering arch rival Iran, and they have welcomed the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on the Iranians, which included withdrawing from an international nuclear deal and imposing tough economic sanctions on the Tehran government.
The reported meeting puts even more pressure on Iran ahead of an incoming Biden administration that has signalled a potential willingness to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
In an apparent message to president-elect Joe Biden, Mr Netanyahu said in a speech on Sunday evening, shortly before the reported trip to Saudi Arabia: “We must not return to the previous nuclear deal.”
He also praised “trailblazing Arab leaders who understand the benefits of peace” and predicted, “we will see other states that widen the circle of peace”.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-11-25--MAN OF THE PEOPLE: Tory MP Charles Walker SLAMS Met as OAP Nicked For Protesting

A TORY MP defended a British citizen protesting in College Green outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster yesterday , winning praise from the public .
The Man of the People Member of Parliament for Broxbourne in Hertfordshire raged at Police as Boris ’ Bovver Boys bundles an elderly protester into the back of a van outside Parliament .
He said : “ You must have mothers !
” and branded the arrest as an “ outrage ” and a “ disgrace ” echoing the views of millions of Brits who have been practically banned from protesting like something out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it was “ un-British ” of the Old Bill to bundle the elderly woman into a Police van for protesting .
Walker , a former chair of the 1922 Committee told the officers that their actions were ‘ an outrage ’ as he walked across towards Portcullis House on Tuesday afternoon .
He later exposed the scandal in the House of Commons .
He said : “ Madam Deputy Speaker , will you bring the Prime Minister and/or the Home Secretary here today to sort this out ?
” “ She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for having the courage to protest about having her fundamental rights and those of my constituents and others removed.
” Responding to the point of order , deputy Commons speaker Dame Rosie Winterton said : ‘ I thank the honourable gentleman for his point of order .
I can see that this is obviously an extremely distressing situation.
” “ I shall of course ensure that the Speaker ( Sir Lindsay Hoyle ) is aware of the honourable gentleman ’ s comments.
” ‘ But I also know that we have ministers here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that his comments are fed back and his very strong views on the incident that happened.
’ Tom Ridgway , who witnessed the incident , said : ‘ I saw an elderly woman , apparently an anti-lockdown protester , being bundled into the back of a police van at 2pm outside the entrance to Parliament .
‘ I only saw one other protester who was shouting , it didn ’ t seem to be an organised protest.
’ As Sir Charles walked across he said tot he officers : ‘ You must have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a disgrace !
This is an absolute disgrace.
’ The Conservative has been a staunch critic of Boris Johnson ’ s coronavirus policy and voted against the most recent national lockdown .
Sir Charles , the member for Broxbourne , Hertfordshire , described the legislation as a ‘ drift further into an authoritarian , coercive state .
’

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A TORY MP defended a British citizen protesting in College Green outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster yesterday, winning praise from the public.
The Man of the People Member of Parliament for Broxbourne in Hertfordshire raged at Police as Boris’ Bovver Boys bundles an elderly protester into the back of a van outside Parliament.
He said: “You must have mothers!” and branded the arrest as an “outrage” and a “disgrace” echoing the views of millions of Brits who have been practically banned from protesting like something out of East Berlin.
He also added that it was “un-British” of the Old Bill to bundle the elderly woman into a Police van for protesting.
Walker, a former chair of the 1922 Committee told the officers that their actions were ‘an outrage’ as he walked across towards Portcullis House on Tuesday afternoon.
He later exposed the scandal in the House of Commons.
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He said: “Madam Deputy Speaker, will you bring the Prime Minister and/or the Home Secretary here today to sort this out?”
“She was an old lady robbed of her dignity for having the courage to protest about having her fundamental rights and those of my constituents and others removed.”
Responding to the point of order, deputy Commons speaker Dame Rosie Winterton said: ‘I thank the honourable gentleman for his point of order. I can see that this is obviously an extremely distressing situation.”
“I shall of course ensure that the Speaker (Sir Lindsay Hoyle) is aware of the honourable gentleman’s comments.”
‘But I also know that we have ministers here who I’m sure will ensure that his comments are fed back and his very strong views on the incident that happened.’
Tom Ridgway, who witnessed the incident, said: ‘I saw an elderly woman, apparently an anti-lockdown protester, being bundled into the back of a police van at 2pm outside the entrance to Parliament.
‘I only saw one other protester who was shouting, it didn’t seem to be an organised protest.’
As Sir Charles walked across he said tot he officers: ‘You must have mothers? What an outrage! What a disgrace! This is an absolute disgrace.’
The Conservative has been a staunch critic of Boris Johnson’s coronavirus policy and voted against the most recent national lockdown.
Sir Charles, the member for Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, described the legislation as a ‘drift further into an authoritarian, coercive state.’
Additional Reporting by Mail Online


politicalite--2020-11-24--“I CONCEDE NOTHING!” Trump SLAMS ‘Fake News’ Concession Claims Sparking CRISIS for Biden

REBEL in Chief , President Donald J. Trump has vowed that he “ Concedes Nothing !
” and called for a RE-RUN of the US General Election as Joe Biden is given the green light to begin a transition after alleged threats from ‘ Bidens Brownshirts.
” According to reports , Emily Murphy , the chief General Services Administrator ( GSA ) for the US Federal Government was ‘ forced ’ into letting Biden ’ s team start a transition process .
Murphy had refused to do so due to multiple states are still being contested .
Today Mr Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him conceding and retweeted a message that said “ I concede nothing !
” to troll Liberals .
The President also attacked Fox News and demanded the election be rerun .
‘ I concede NOTHING !
!
!
!
!
, ’ the president said in one retweet that featured a photo of himself standing in the Oval Office next to the resolute desk .
And he came into the White House briefing room to make a short statement on the stock market after the Dow hit 30,000 points for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made no mention of the election when he spoke , which was for less than a minute .
“ The stock market ’ s just broken 30,000 .
Never been broken , that number .
That ’ s a sacred number , 30,000 .
Nobody thought they ’ d ever see it.
” “ That ’ s the ninth time since the beginning of 2020 and it ’ s the 48th time that we ’ ve broken records during the Trump administration and I just want to congratulate all the people within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And most importantly I want to congratulate the people of our country , because there are no people like you .
Thank you very much everybody , ” added Trump .

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REBEL in Chief, President Donald J. Trump has vowed that he “Concedes Nothing!” and called for a RE-RUN of the US General Election as Joe Biden is given the green light to begin a transition after alleged threats from ‘Bidens Brownshirts.”
According to reports, Emily Murphy, the chief General Services Administrator (GSA) for the US Federal Government was ‘forced’ into letting Biden’s team start a transition process.
Murphy had refused to do so due to multiple states are still being contested.
Today Mr Trump denied ‘Fake News’ reports of him conceding and retweeted a message that said “I concede nothing!” to troll Liberals.
The President also attacked Fox News and demanded the election be rerun.
‘I concede NOTHING!!!!!,’ the president said in one retweet that featured a photo of himself standing in the Oval Office next to the resolute desk.
And he came into the White House briefing room to make a short statement on the stock market after the Dow hit 30,000 points for the first time in its 125-year history.
The president made no mention of the election when he spoke, which was for less than a minute.
“The stock market’s just broken 30,000. Never been broken, that number. That’s a sacred number, 30,000. Nobody thought they’d ever see it.”
“That’s the ninth time since the beginning of 2020 and it’s the 48th time that we’ve broken records during the Trump administration and I just want to congratulate all the people within the administration that worked so hard.”
“And most importantly I want to congratulate the people of our country, because there are no people like you. Thank you very much everybody,” added Trump.
Additional Reporting by Daily Mail Online


politicalite--2020-11-26--REVEALED: How Footie Legend Maradona Lived it Large High on Cocaine

MARADONA died , aged 60 yesterday .
And many are sparing a thought for his Cocaine dealer .
The footie legend was a serious sesh head and made no secret of his love of the South American drug and his battle with addiction .
The Argentinian legend used Cocaine throughout his thirty-year career .
First taking cocaine during it ’ s hey-day in the Eighties .
He developed an addiction to both the Columbian marching powder and alcohol which he said he had beaten in 2004 .
Maradona even used the Class A substance whilst playing for Barcelona in 1982 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mafia connections in Napoli , where he moved in 1984 .
He spoke of his addiction telling one Argentinian TV channel : “ I gave my opponents a big advantage due to my illness.
” ” Do you know the player I could have been if I hadn ’ t taken drugs ?
” “ ‘ I am [ then ] 53 going on 78 because my life hasn ’ t been normal .
I ’ ve lived 80 [ years ] with the life I ’ ve gone through.
” Maradona ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use in 1991 when he was banned for 15 months by Napoli for testing positive for cocaine – this lasted from April 1991 until 1992 .
Later in the same year he was arrested in Buenos Aires for possessing half-kilo of cocaine and was given a 14-month suspended sentence .
After his ban from football he left Italy and did not return to the country for years .
Italian authorities ordered him to pay £32m in unpaid taxes in 2005 , something he never paid off , saying he doesn ’ t owe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was back in the Argentina team for the 1994 World Cup in America , scoring a cracking goal against Greece in the group stage , leading to a wild celebration into a camera lens .
However , his tournament came to an end before the end of the group stage when he was expelled for testing positive for five variants of ephedrine , a banned substance .
He was banned again in the late 1990s .
He said : “ They have retired me from soccer .
I don ’ t think I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broken , ’ Maradona told Channel 13 after his expulsion .
In 1997 he failed a drug test for the third time in six years putting an end to his playing career .
This failure was only ever described officially as due to ‘ prohibited substances ’ although Boca president Mauricio Macri said he was told cocaine had been present in a urine sample .
He told a charity in 1996 : “ Drugs are everywhere and I do not want kids to take them .
‘ I have two girls and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a father ’ s obligation… I was , am and always will be a drug addict.
’ Things got no less controversial in retirement as Maradona was given a suspended prison sentence of two years and 10 months in June 1998 for shooting journalists with an air rifle in 1994 .
He suffered an overdose in 2000 and a heart attack in 2004 , was forced to have gastric bypass surgery in 2005 and was in the hospital again suffering from hepatitis in 2007 .

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MARADONA died, aged 60 yesterday. And many are sparing a thought for his Cocaine dealer. The footie legend was a serious sesh head and made no secret of his love of the South American drug and his battle with addiction.
The Argentinian legend used Cocaine throughout his thirty-year career. First taking cocaine during it’s hey-day in the Eighties.
He developed an addiction to both the Columbian marching powder and alcohol which he said he had beaten in 2004.
Maradona even used the Class A substance whilst playing for Barcelona in 1982 and grew worse thanks to his alleged mafia connections in Napoli, where he moved in 1984.
He spoke of his addiction telling one Argentinian TV channel: “I gave my opponents a big advantage due to my illness.”
” Do you know the player I could have been if I hadn’t taken drugs?”
“‘I am [then] 53 going on 78 because my life hasn’t been normal. I’ve lived 80 [years] with the life I’ve gone through.”
Maradona’s was punished over his rampant drug use in 1991 when he was banned for 15 months by Napoli for testing positive for cocaine – this lasted from April 1991 until 1992.
Later in the same year he was arrested in Buenos Aires for possessing half-kilo of cocaine and was given a 14-month suspended sentence. After his ban from football he left Italy and did not return to the country for years.
Italian authorities ordered him to pay £32m in unpaid taxes in 2005, something he never paid off, saying he doesn’t owe ‘anything to anyone’.
Maradona was back in the Argentina team for the 1994 World Cup in America, scoring a cracking goal against Greece in the group stage, leading to a wild celebration into a camera lens. However, his tournament came to an end before the end of the group stage when he was expelled for testing positive for five variants of ephedrine, a banned substance.
He was banned again in the late 1990s. He said: “They have retired me from soccer. I don’t think I want another revenge, my soul is broken,’ Maradona told Channel 13 after his expulsion.
In 1997 he failed a drug test for the third time in six years putting an end to his playing career. This failure was only ever described officially as due to ‘prohibited substances’ although Boca president Mauricio Macri said he was told cocaine had been present in a urine sample.
He told a charity in 1996: “Drugs are everywhere and I do not want kids to take them. ‘I have two girls and I thought it best to say this, a father’s obligation… I was, am and always will be a drug addict.’
Things got no less controversial in retirement as Maradona was given a suspended prison sentence of two years and 10 months in June 1998 for shooting journalists with an air rifle in 1994.
He suffered an overdose in 2000 and a heart attack in 2004, was forced to have gastric bypass surgery in 2005 and was in the hospital again suffering from hepatitis in 2007.
Additional Reporting courtesy of Metro UK


politicalite--2020-11-26--WINTER WARMER: Boris ‘Calls North Pole’ to Ensure Santa Will Visit UK

BORIS Johnson has called the North Pole to ensure that Father Christmas can still visit the UK amid the Coronavirus pandemic .
The letter came after the eight-year-old boy called Monty wrote a heart-warming letter to the Prime Minister asking if Santa would still be able to visit this year .
The letter read : “ Dear Mr Johnson , I am eight years old and I was wondering if you and the government had thought about Santa coming this Christmas ?
If we leave hand sanitiser by the cookies can he come ?
Or will he wash his hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but can you and the scientists please talk about this.
” Mr Johnson – who has several children and has just had a newborn with his partner Carrie replied in true Dad fashion and said that he “ had received ‘ lots of letters about this ” and said he had “ consulted with experts about the issue.
” “ I have put in a call to the North Pole and I can tell you Father Christmas is ready and raring to go , as are Rudolph and all of the other reindeer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The Chief Medical Officer has asked me to tell you that , provided Father Christmas behaves in his usual responsible way and works quickly and safely , there are no risks to your health or his.
” “ Using it yourself , and washing your hands regularly , is exactly the kind of thing that will get you and your friends on the nice list , ” the PM wrote .

BORIS Johnson has called the North Pole to ensure that Father Christmas can still visit the UK amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
The letter came after the eight-year-old boy called Monty wrote a heart-warming letter to the Prime Minister asking if Santa would still be able to visit this year.
The letter read: “Dear Mr Johnson, I am eight years old and I was wondering if you and the government had thought about Santa coming this Christmas?
If we leave hand sanitiser by the cookies can he come? Or will he wash his hands? I understand you are very busy but can you and the scientists please talk about this.”
Mr Johnson – who has several children and has just had a newborn with his partner Carrie replied in true Dad fashion and said that he “had received ‘lots of letters about this” and said he had “consulted with experts about the issue.”
“I have put in a call to the North Pole and I can tell you Father Christmas is ready and raring to go, as are Rudolph and all of the other reindeer,’ wrote the Prime Minister.”
“The Chief Medical Officer has asked me to tell you that, provided Father Christmas behaves in his usual responsible way and works quickly and safely, there are no risks to your health or his.”
“Using it yourself, and washing your hands regularly, is exactly the kind of thing that will get you and your friends on the nice list,” the PM wrote.


politicalite--2020-11-26--JACKPOT OR BUST? The Future of the Casino Industry in Britain

THE FUTURE of several major industries seem uncertain with Brexit endgame , and one of the biggest revenue churners in the UK is the gambling industry .
However , like every other industry , the gambling industry is also undergoing some major changes with Brexit .
It is perhaps too soon to state what turn the gambling industry of the United Kingdom shall take in future .
We could look back and reflect upon the UK ’ s once glorious gambling industry .
We could check some facts and figures and see how Britain ’ s exit from the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The most important point to note here is that the gambling industry is not centrally controlled .
This means that each country has its own laws and regulations when it comes to gambling .
Therefore , one might not be able to notice much difference when the UK finally leaves the EU .
However , the online gambling industry of the UK shall undergo certain seismic changes .
If you are wondering why that should be the case , read through the article to know more .
Before we go into the details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gambling in its entirety in the UK , we must look at the present scenario .
The present health and status of the UK ’ s gambling industry are in a delightful position .
It earns almost £15 billion annually and has nothing to worry .
At a state as such , the Brexit must not bother the gambling industry all that much , if handled carefully .
Britain also has some of the greatest gambling operators .
This means that it is highly unlikely for the European Union to turn on them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also a massive industry of its own .
There are various online gambling sites akin to the USA ’ s https : //www.usafriendlypokersites.com/ .
It contributes significantly to the land ’ s economy .
However , as we mentioned earlier on , Brexit is going to cause some seismic shifts in the online gambling industry .
This is because there has to be a shift from the EU based operators to Britain based operators .
This shift has already started and is causing a significant amount of money to be dished out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where there is not much trouble to be concerned about , on the other hand , online gambling in Britain might be a cause for concern .
More about Gambling Regulation in the UK In this section of the article , we shall look into some of the regulations related to gambling in the UK .
It is important to note the gambling regulations in the UK , so that one can gauge the impact of Brexit on the gambling industry .
There are two parts that one must understand about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first is that the UK is one of the most heavily regulated markets in Europe .
The second is that the UK is covered for operators who are based abroad but want to operate here .
These two aspects make the gambling industry of the UK one of the main industries .
Another aspect that we need to keep at the back of our minds is that the laws governing gambling activities are quite stringent in the UK .
Initially , the people in the UK would bet on anything and everything .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ King Henry VIII thought that the activity was distracting his soldiers .
But , with Elizabeth I succeeding to the throne , the rule was changed all over again .
She approved the national lottery , and gambling once again came into the forefront .
The government , during the Industrial Revolution , also made horse betting legal among the aristocrats and criminalized it among the poor .
Over time , the laws changed and were refined .
Horse betting and several other forms of betting in the UK were made legal among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one can say that the gambling industry of the UK has been around for a long time .
It has been contributing to the economy of the land since long .
The Brexit might not have much impact on the gambling industry of the UK .
However , when it comes to the European Union , one might witness significant changes in the gambling industry .
The laws of the land concerning gambling are changing with Brexit looming large .
However , with the discussion that ensued , it can be stated that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have to face the brunt of Brexit .
Since the laws and regulations are not centrally controlled , there is no much need to worry about how the change in laws shall affect the casino industry in the UK .
However , there is one concern that must be brought into notice .
People in the EU are fond of Poker tournaments .
However , if the free movement of people is taken away , people might be less inclined to participate , and the economy might suffer .
Besides this one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for people to worry about Brexit affecting the industry .

THE FUTURE of several major industries seem uncertain with Brexit endgame, and one of the biggest revenue churners in the UK is the gambling industry.
However, like every other industry, the gambling industry is also undergoing some major changes with Brexit. It is perhaps too soon to state what turn the gambling industry of the United Kingdom shall take in future.
We could look back and reflect upon the UK’s once glorious gambling industry. We could check some facts and figures and see how Britain’s exit from the EU shall fare for the gambling industry.
The most important point to note here is that the gambling industry is not centrally controlled. This means that each country has its own laws and regulations when it comes to gambling.
Therefore, one might not be able to notice much difference when the UK finally leaves the EU. However, the online gambling industry of the UK shall undergo certain seismic changes.
If you are wondering why that should be the case, read through the article to know more.
THE CURRENT STATE OF PLAY
Before we go into the details of the future of online gambling and gambling in its entirety in the UK, we must look at the present scenario. The present health and status of the UK’s gambling industry are in a delightful position. It earns almost £15 billion annually and has nothing to worry.
At a state as such, the Brexit must not bother the gambling industry all that much, if handled carefully. Britain also has some of the greatest gambling operators. This means that it is highly unlikely for the European Union to turn on them.
The online gambling industry in Britain is also a massive industry of its own. There are various online gambling sites akin to the USA’s https://www.usafriendlypokersites.com/. It contributes significantly to the land’s economy.
However, as we mentioned earlier on, Brexit is going to cause some seismic shifts in the online gambling industry. This is because there has to be a shift from the EU based operators to Britain based operators.
This shift has already started and is causing a significant amount of money to be dished out. Therefore, on the one hand, where there is not much trouble to be concerned about, on the other hand, online gambling in Britain might be a cause for concern.
More about Gambling Regulation in the UK
In this section of the article, we shall look into some of the regulations related to gambling in the UK. It is important to note the gambling regulations in the UK, so that one can gauge the impact of Brexit on the gambling industry.
There are two parts that one must understand about the UK’s gambling industry. The first is that the UK is one of the most heavily regulated markets in Europe. The second is that the UK is covered for operators who are based abroad but want to operate here. These two aspects make the gambling industry of the UK one of the main industries.
Another aspect that we need to keep at the back of our minds is that the laws governing gambling activities are quite stringent in the UK. Initially, the people in the UK would bet on anything and everything.
However, the rule was changed because King Henry VIII thought that the activity was distracting his soldiers. But, with Elizabeth I succeeding to the throne, the rule was changed all over again. She approved the national lottery, and gambling once again came into the forefront.
The government, during the Industrial Revolution, also made horse betting legal among the aristocrats and criminalized it among the poor. Over time, the laws changed and were refined. Horse betting and several other forms of betting in the UK were made legal among all sections of society.
Therefore, one can say that the gambling industry of the UK has been around for a long time. It has been contributing to the economy of the land since long. The Brexit might not have much impact on the gambling industry of the UK. However, when it comes to the European Union, one might witness significant changes in the gambling industry.
The Last Call
The laws of the land concerning gambling are changing with Brexit looming large. However, with the discussion that ensued, it can be stated that the gambling industry of the UK might not have to face the brunt of Brexit.
Since the laws and regulations are not centrally controlled, there is no much need to worry about how the change in laws shall affect the casino industry in the UK. However, there is one concern that must be brought into notice.
People in the EU are fond of Poker tournaments. However, if the free movement of people is taken away, people might be less inclined to participate, and the economy might suffer. Besides this one concern, there are not many reasons for people to worry about Brexit affecting the industry.


politicalite--2020-11-26--FRANK BAILEY: Remembering London’s First Black Firefighter

FRANK Arthur Bailey , a man who ’ s legacy has been remembered by a glistening career in the London Fire Brigade , recently passed away at the age of 90 .
He ’ s today ’ s Google doodle – and here is his story .
Born in Guyana , Frank came to England in 1953 as a political activist , joining the West Indian Standing Conference .
Whilst as a member of WISC , he heard about the Fire Brigades Union ( FBU ) , to which a representative explained that Black people ‘ were not employed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the claims , Frank Bailey applied and joined West Ham Fire Brigade in 1955 where he was accepted and served at Silvertown Fire Station , making Frank the first full time Black firefighter in England .
Frank was an active trade unionist and became branch secretary at his station before leaving in 1965 to become a social worker and the first Black legal advior at Marylebone Magistrates Court , specialising his work with Black youths .
Frank was asked for his thoughts on his career in a 2007 Brigade booklet called ‘ In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of memoirs and a comprehensive history of Black and Asian staff in the London Fire Brigade .
He said : “ I was told that the authorities were not hiring black men because they were not strong enough physically or well enough educated to do the job .
“ I immediately recognised racism and said I ’ m going to apply to be a firefighter and see if they find me unfit .
“ I saved a fellow firefighter ’ s life when he fainted while we were on the fifth floor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought him down to the ground in a fireman ’ s lift .
The guy ’ s weight was 16 stone and he was 6 ’ 2.
” In a statement read out at Franks funeral , London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson said : “ Frank was a pioneer and rightly challenged the out-dated practices prevalent at the time .
“ He played an enormous role in the history of Black firefighters in this country and his legacy is still felt today as we strive to make London Fire Brigade reflect the diverse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brigade celebrates its 150th year we will fittingly mark Frank ’ s passing and his contribution to our history.
” FBU National Secretary for Black & Ethnic Minority Members Michael Nicholas said : “ A chance encounter between his daughter Alexis and an FBU London official in 2000 brought Frank to our attention .
“ His knowledge and passion for black self-organisation and progression in our society remains an inspiration to us today and he is rightly thought of as the father of black firefighting in this country and should not be forgotten.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his birthday on December 2nd 2015 and is survived by his three daughters .

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FRANK Arthur Bailey, a man who’s legacy has been remembered by a glistening career in the London Fire Brigade, recently passed away at the age of 90.
He’s today’s Google doodle – and here is his story.
Born in Guyana, Frank came to England in 1953 as a political activist, joining the West Indian Standing Conference.
Whilst as a member of WISC, he heard about the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), to which a representative explained that Black people ‘were not employed by the fire service’.
Regardless of the claims, Frank Bailey applied and joined West Ham Fire Brigade in 1955 where he was accepted and served at Silvertown Fire Station, making Frank the first full time Black firefighter in England.
Frank was an active trade unionist and became branch secretary at his station before leaving in 1965 to become a social worker and the first Black legal advior at Marylebone Magistrates Court, specialising his work with Black youths.
Frank was asked for his thoughts on his career in a 2007 Brigade booklet called ‘In their own words’ – a collection of memoirs and a comprehensive history of Black and Asian staff in the London Fire Brigade.
He said: “I was told that the authorities were not hiring black men because they were not strong enough physically or well enough educated to do the job.
“I immediately recognised racism and said I’m going to apply to be a firefighter and see if they find me unfit.
“I saved a fellow firefighter’s life when he fainted while we were on the fifth floor of a ladder drill session.
“I brought him down to the ground in a fireman’s lift. The guy’s weight was 16 stone and he was 6’2.”
In a statement read out at Franks funeral, London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson said: “Frank was a pioneer and rightly challenged the out-dated practices prevalent at the time.
“He played an enormous role in the history of Black firefighters in this country and his legacy is still felt today as we strive to make London Fire Brigade reflect the diverse communities it serves.
“As the Brigade celebrates its 150th year we will fittingly mark Frank’s passing and his contribution to our history.”
FBU National Secretary for Black & Ethnic Minority Members Michael Nicholas said: “A chance encounter between his daughter Alexis and an FBU London official in 2000 brought Frank to our attention.
“His knowledge and passion for black self-organisation and progression in our society remains an inspiration to us today and he is rightly thought of as the father of black firefighting in this country and should not be forgotten.”
Franks passing took place six days after his birthday on December 2nd 2015 and is survived by his three daughters.


politicalite--2020-11-30--SIREN SYMONDS: Boris’ Girlfriend Links to Clintons EXPOSED Amid PM’s Leftie Lurch

Written by JORDAN JAMES and ALEX PEEL in Westminster CARRIE Symonds – the partner of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is linked to the controversial Clinton Foundation and is feared to be behind BoJo ’ s lurch to the Globalist-left , Politicalite can reveal .
After working her way up the Conservative Party pole working in Comms , Ms Symonds worked for a Climate and Green charity called “ Oceania ” – that was allegedly funded by the Clinton Global Initiative .
The unelected partner of the British PM was behind Boris ’ public congratulations of so-called President-Elect Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being officially certified .
The Clinton Foundation also partnered with Oceana in 2008 as part of an awards Gala that honoured ex-US President Bill Clinton and Sting .
Carrie was described as “ bringing extensive knowledge of public policy-making and communications on a national and international level.
” when she worked for Oceania .
“ Carrie previously led communications for the Conservative Party in the UK where she helped promote policies on the environment and animal welfare.
” the website states .
“ She also worked in government as a Special Adviser for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be working with Oceana to support the Bloomberg Foundation ’ s Vibrant Oceans Initiative and on communications related to Oceana ’ s “ Save the Oceans , Feed the World ” Initiative and Oceana ’ s campaign to reduce the use of plastics.
” “ Carrie is passionate about protecting the oceans and marine life , particularly by reducing plastic pollution .
She is a graduate of the University of Warwick where she received first class honors.
” Symonds was also behind the firing of two Vote Leave advisors at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cummings .
Carrie clearly undue influence on the British PM , whilst one Tory MP told to The Independent : “ She was a director of communications for our party – she was a special adviser , it ’ s not as if she ’ s some innocent getting into waters she ’ s not experienced enough to swim in , ” said the MP .
“ If she felt the PM was getting all his advice from one side and it wasn ’ t doing the party any good , she may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The links have called into question the undue influence she is having on the British Prime Minister and Her Majesty ’ s Government ’ s decisions on major Geo-Political situations , that have a massive ripple effect on Britain on the world stage , and more importantly , the British people .
Who is running Number Ten ?
Is it our former populist hero who was in-directly elected by millions of Red Wall voters as Prime Minister with a huge majority last December , or is it a Clinton-linked Globalist ?

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CARRIE Symonds – the partner of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is linked to the controversial Clinton Foundation and is feared to be behind BoJo’s lurch to the Globalist-left, Politicalite can reveal.
After working her way up the Conservative Party pole working in Comms, Ms Symonds worked for a Climate and Green charity called “Oceania” – that was allegedly funded by the Clinton Global Initiative.
The unelected partner of the British PM was behind Boris’ public congratulations of so-called President-Elect Joe Biden, despite the US Election still not being officially certified.
The Clinton Foundation also partnered with Oceana in 2008 as part of an awards Gala that honoured ex-US President Bill Clinton and Sting.
Carrie was described as “bringing extensive knowledge of public policy-making and communications on a national and international level.” when she worked for Oceania.
“Carrie previously led communications for the Conservative Party in the UK where she helped promote policies on the environment and animal welfare.” the website states.
“She also worked in government as a Special Adviser for two Secretaries of State. She will be working with Oceana to support the Bloomberg Foundation’s Vibrant Oceans Initiative and on communications related to Oceana’s “Save the Oceans, Feed the World” Initiative and Oceana’s campaign to reduce the use of plastics.”
“Carrie is passionate about protecting the oceans and marine life, particularly by reducing plastic pollution. She is a graduate of the University of Warwick where she received first class honors.”
Symonds was also behind the firing of two Vote Leave advisors at the top of Boris’ Government Lee Cain and Dominic Cummings.
Carrie clearly undue influence on the British PM, whilst one Tory MP told to The Independent: “She was a director of communications for our party – she was a special adviser, it’s not as if she’s some innocent getting into waters she’s not experienced enough to swim in,” said the MP.
“If she felt the PM was getting all his advice from one side and it wasn’t doing the party any good, she may have felt she had to say something.”
The links have called into question the undue influence she is having on the British Prime Minister and Her Majesty’s Government’s decisions on major Geo-Political situations, that have a massive ripple effect on Britain on the world stage, and more importantly, the British people.
Who is running Number Ten? Is it our former populist hero who was in-directly elected by millions of Red Wall voters as Prime Minister with a huge majority last December, or is it a Clinton-linked Globalist?
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politicalite--2020-11-29--THIRD WAVE: Raab Warns Covid Restrictions Balance ‘Needs To Be Right’

ENGLAND could face a third wave of coronavirus if ministers fail to “ get the balance right ” with restrictions , the Foreign Secretary has said , as he tried to persuade Tory rebels to back the tier system .
Dominic Raab refused to rule out a third national lockdown if there is another spike in cases in the new year , saying only that the Government was “ doing everything we can to avoid that ” .
But he sought to win over his Conservative colleagues who are critical of the three-tier system ahead of a crunch Commons vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could reject the plan .
Mr Raab insisted the restrictions – which will place swathes of England under stringent rules – are necessary to “ bear down ” on the pandemic and keep the country out of a national lockdown .
But he said tiers would be downgraded in areas where the virus is in retreat , telling Sky ’ s Sophy Ridge On Sunday : “ We are starting with a more restrictive approach than previously with the localised approach .
“ But that allows us to ease up when we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stabilised – there ’ s a review every two weeks.
” Mr Raab said that , with testing , “ those two things are the crucial bridge to that light at the end of the tunnel in the spring ” .
And in an interview with BBC One ’ s The Andrew Marr Show , he said there was a “ risk ” of a third spike in case numbers “ if we don ’ t get the balance right ” .
Asked whether there would be another national lockdown if people fail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Raab said : “ We ’ re doing everything we can to avoid that.
” His comments came after Boris Johnson wrote to Conservative MPs offering them another chance to vote on the restrictions early next year , saying the legislation will have a “ sunset of February 3 ” .
In a bid to head off a rebellion , the Prime Minister also said that at the first review of the measures on December 16 he would move areas down a tier where there is “ robust evidence ” that coronavirus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas will determine whether the tier system stays in place until the end of March .
In a further olive branch to MPs , Mr Johnson committed to publish more data and outline what circumstances need to change for an area to move down a tier , as well analysis of the health , economic and social impacts of the measures taken to suppress coronavirus .
Labour shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy said her party ’ s support was “ not unconditional ” and that it was seeking “ clarity ” about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and if Mr Johnson suffers a major rebellion – the Government could struggle to pass its motion on the tier system .
But several MPs said they still had reservations about supporting the restrictions on Tuesday .
Conservative MP Peter Bone said he was “ undecided ” and would make his mind up after seeing a Government impact assessment of the tier system which is expected to be published on Monday .
He told the PA news agency : “ I haven ’ t made up my mind how I ’ m going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do we do more damage by the tiered system of lockdown , or do we do less.
” Another senior Conservative MP , who asked not to be named , said that his vote was “ still in the balance ” as he urged Mr Johnson to provide an assessment of how the tier restrictions will affect business .
He said “ The Michael Gove article on Saturday – eloquent and articulate as it is – doesn ’ t mention business once , which doesn ’ t give me a lot of confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs of business.
” However , a fellow Tory MP said he would support the measures because “ life trumps businesses ” , and suggested some of his colleagues lacked the confidence to “ do what is right ” and agree to the tier system .
Asked how strong the anger is among MPs and how many might rebel , Pauline Latham , Conservative MP for Mid Derbyshire , said : “ I think it will depend very much on what Boris does between now and Tuesday .
“ If he produces that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he ’ s got good evidence to go on then I think he won ’ t have a rebellion.
” Only the Isle of Wight , Cornwall , and the Isles of Scilly will be under the lightest Tier 1 controls , while large swathes of the Midlands , North East and North West are in the most restrictive Tier 3 .
In total , 99 % of England will enter Tier 2 or 3 , with tight restrictions on bars and restaurants and a ban on households mixing indoors when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – A further 208 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , while there were another 12,155 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK .
– Professor Peter Openshaw of Imperial College , a member of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group ( Nervtag ) , said a coronavirus vaccine could be available “ as early as next week ” .
– Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has written to the region ’ s 27 MPs calling for cross-party support to demand more money for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some restrictions lifted in two weeks ’ time .
– The Government announced it had secured another two million doses of US firm Moderna ’ s coronavirus vaccine , which trials suggest is 95 % effective .
– Labour urged ministers to suspend peak rail fares and provide mass coronavirus testing for transport workers to avoid travel “ chaos ” over Christmas .
The Prime Minister said : “ We can ’ t blow it now .
We can ’ t just throw it all away – not when freedom is in sight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost too many , sacrificed too much , just to see our efforts incinerated in another volcanic eruption of the virus… “ We are so nearly out of our captivity .
We can see the sunlit upland pastures ahead .
But if we try to jump the fence now , we will simply tangle ourselves in the last barbed wire , with disastrous consequences for the NHS .
“ So let ’ s do the job properly .
Let ’ s work together , and with tiering , testing and vaccines let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid out , take back control of our lives and reclaim all the things we love .
”

ENGLAND could face a third wave of coronavirus if ministers fail to “get the balance right” with restrictions, the Foreign Secretary has said, as he tried to persuade Tory rebels to back the tier system.
Dominic Raab refused to rule out a third national lockdown if there is another spike in cases in the new year, saying only that the Government was “doing everything we can to avoid that”.
But he sought to win over his Conservative colleagues who are critical of the three-tier system ahead of a crunch Commons vote on the measures on Tuesday when MPs could reject the plan.
Mr Raab insisted the restrictions – which will place swathes of England under stringent rules – are necessary to “bear down” on the pandemic and keep the country out of a national lockdown.
But he said tiers would be downgraded in areas where the virus is in retreat, telling Sky’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday: “We are starting with a more restrictive approach than previously with the localised approach.
“But that allows us to ease up when we are confident the virus is going down and stabilised – there’s a review every two weeks.”
Mr Raab said that, with testing, “those two things are the crucial bridge to that light at the end of the tunnel in the spring”.
And in an interview with BBC One’s The Andrew Marr Show, he said there was a “risk” of a third spike in case numbers “if we don’t get the balance right”.
Asked whether there would be another national lockdown if people fail to comply with the rules, Mr Raab said: “We’re doing everything we can to avoid that.”
His comments came after Boris Johnson wrote to Conservative MPs offering them another chance to vote on the restrictions early next year, saying the legislation will have a “sunset of February 3”.
In a bid to head off a rebellion, the Prime Minister also said that at the first review of the measures on December 16 he would move areas down a tier where there is “robust evidence” that coronavirus is in sustained decline.
The vote after Christmas will determine whether the tier system stays in place until the end of March.
In a further olive branch to MPs, Mr Johnson committed to publish more data and outline what circumstances need to change for an area to move down a tier, as well analysis of the health, economic and social impacts of the measures taken to suppress coronavirus.
Labour shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy said her party’s support was “not unconditional” and that it was seeking “clarity” about the tier system.
Without Labour backing – and if Mr Johnson suffers a major rebellion – the Government could struggle to pass its motion on the tier system.
But several MPs said they still had reservations about supporting the restrictions on Tuesday.
Conservative MP Peter Bone said he was “undecided” and would make his mind up after seeing a Government impact assessment of the tier system which is expected to be published on Monday.
He told the PA news agency: “I haven’t made up my mind how I’m going to vote… The dilemma I have is do we do more damage by the tiered system of lockdown, or do we do less.”
Another senior Conservative MP, who asked not to be named, said that his vote was “still in the balance” as he urged Mr Johnson to provide an assessment of how the tier restrictions will affect business.
He said“The Michael Gove article on Saturday – eloquent and articulate as it is – doesn’t mention business once, which doesn’t give me a lot of confidence that the Government is really considering the needs of business.”
However, a fellow Tory MP said he would support the measures because “life trumps businesses”, and suggested some of his colleagues lacked the confidence to “do what is right” and agree to the tier system.
Asked how strong the anger is among MPs and how many might rebel, Pauline Latham, Conservative MP for Mid Derbyshire, said: “I think it will depend very much on what Boris does between now and Tuesday.
“If he produces that evidence and he can prove to us that he’s got good evidence to go on then I think he won’t have a rebellion.”
Only the Isle of Wight, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly will be under the lightest Tier 1 controls, while large swathes of the Midlands, North East and North West are in the most restrictive Tier 3.
In total, 99% of England will enter Tier 2 or 3, with tight restrictions on bars and restaurants and a ban on households mixing indoors when the four-week national lockdown lifts on Wednesday.
In other developments:
– A further 208 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, while there were another 12,155 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK.
– Professor Peter Openshaw of Imperial College, a member of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag), said a coronavirus vaccine could be available “as early as next week”.
– Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has written to the region’s 27 MPs calling for cross-party support to demand more money for areas in Tier 3 and to get some restrictions lifted in two weeks’ time.
– The Government announced it had secured another two million doses of US firm Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine, which trials suggest is 95% effective.
– Labour urged ministers to suspend peak rail fares and provide mass coronavirus testing for transport workers to avoid travel “chaos” over Christmas.
The Prime Minister said: “We can’t blow it now. We can’t just throw it all away – not when freedom is in sight. We have worked too hard, lost too many, sacrificed too much, just to see our efforts incinerated in another volcanic eruption of the virus…
“We are so nearly out of our captivity. We can see the sunlit upland pastures ahead. But if we try to jump the fence now, we will simply tangle ourselves in the last barbed wire, with disastrous consequences for the NHS.
“So let’s do the job properly. Let’s work together, and with tiering, testing and vaccines let’s make 2021 the year we kick Covid out, take back control of our lives and reclaim all the things we love.”
Additional Reporting By Press Association


politicalite--2020-11-28--GET SANTA! Police ARREST Santa Claus in London, Despite PM’s Lockdown Exemption

SANTA Claus was arrested in London on Saturday at an Anti-Lockdown protest , despite PM Boris Johnson calling the North Pole to ensure he could visit the UK amid the Coronavirus pandemic .
The ‘ Special Key Worker Exemption ’ came after an eight-year-old boy called Monty wrote a heart-warming letter to the Prime Minister asking if Santa would still be able to visit this year .
“ I have put in a call to the North Pole and I can tell you Father Christmas is ready and raring to go , as are Rudolph and all of the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
“ The Chief Medical Officer has asked me to tell you that , provided Father Christmas behaves in his usual responsible way and works quickly and safely , there are no risks to your health or his.
” Despite this , Met Police arrested Santa in London as anti-lockdown protesters clashed with a massive police presence on Saturday amid a Tory Tiers rebellion expected to rock Number Ten this week .
Several people were handcuffed by officers as demonstrators weaved through the capital ’ s streets on Saturday afternoon Met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chants of “ shame on you ” as demonstrators , many not wearing face masks , ignored requests to go home .
Protests are not a permitted exemption to the prohibition on gatherings under current coronavirus regulations in England and those who attend risk enforcement action by officers , the Metropolitan Police had warned ahead of the weekend .
The grassroots group Save Our Rights UK , which says it is working for democracy , had planned a protest on Saturday called Unite For Freedom – Time For Action .
The group took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to its plan to gather at Kings Cross station on Saturday morning , after it said arrests had been made .
Supporters were instead told to meet at Marble Arch .
Three people were arrested outside the station , police said .
Shortly before 1pm , police were leading people away in handcuffs from London ’ s Hyde Park .
A large crowd of demonstrators chanting “ freedom ” left the park near Marble Arch and marched along a road parallel to Oxford Street .
Police walked alongside the protesters who carried placards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ no more lockdowns ” .
Other signs read “ ditch the face masks ” and “ no to mandatory masks ” .
Officers continued handcuffing several demonstrators as the noisy crowd abruptly changed its direction .
Groups of helmeted police were seen running to respond to protesters appearing at Oxford Circus , Carnaby Street and Regent Street .
Traffic was temporarily blocked at the latter as police attempted to handcuff people on the ground in the middle of the road .

SANTA Claus was arrested in London on Saturday at an Anti-Lockdown protest, despite PM Boris Johnson calling the North Pole to ensure he could visit the UK amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
The ‘Special Key Worker Exemption’ came after an eight-year-old boy called Monty wrote a heart-warming letter to the Prime Minister asking if Santa would still be able to visit this year.
“I have put in a call to the North Pole and I can tell you Father Christmas is ready and raring to go, as are Rudolph and all of the other reindeer,’ the Prime Minister said last week.
Anti Lockdown Protest London 28th November… pic.twitter.com/oun7hjEYPX — Petros. (@appseyes) November 28, 2020
“The Chief Medical Officer has asked me to tell you that, provided Father Christmas behaves in his usual responsible way and works quickly and safely, there are no risks to your health or his.”
Despite this, Met Police arrested Santa in London as anti-lockdown protesters clashed with a massive police presence on Saturday amid a Tory Tiers rebellion expected to rock Number Ten this week.
Several people were handcuffed by officers as demonstrators weaved through the capital’s streets on Saturday afternoon
Met Police action was met with booing and chants of “shame on you” as demonstrators, many not wearing face masks, ignored requests to go home.
Protests are not a permitted exemption to the prohibition on gatherings under current coronavirus regulations in England and those who attend risk enforcement action by officers, the Metropolitan Police had warned ahead of the weekend.
The grassroots group Save Our Rights UK, which says it is working for democracy, had planned a protest on Saturday called Unite For Freedom – Time For Action.
The group took to Twitter to announce a last-minute change to its plan to gather at Kings Cross station on Saturday morning, after it said arrests had been made.
Supporters were instead told to meet at Marble Arch.
Three people were arrested outside the station, police said.
Shortly before 1pm, police were leading people away in handcuffs from London’s Hyde Park.
A large crowd of demonstrators chanting “freedom” left the park near Marble Arch and marched along a road parallel to Oxford Street.
Police walked alongside the protesters who carried placards reading “stop controlling us” and “no more lockdowns”.
Other signs read “ditch the face masks” and “no to mandatory masks”.
Officers continued handcuffing several demonstrators as the noisy crowd abruptly changed its direction.
Groups of helmeted police were seen running to respond to protesters appearing at Oxford Circus, Carnaby Street and Regent Street.
Traffic was temporarily blocked at the latter as police attempted to handcuff people on the ground in the middle of the road.