politicalite--2020-02-27--REVEALED: British MPs ‘Covered Up’ Child Abuse For Decades, Report Finds

BRITISH MPs ‘ covered-up ’ Child Sex abuse for decades an independent inquiry into historical sex offences in Westminster has found .
The report found there “ have been significant failures by Westminster institutions in their responses to allegations of child sexual abuse ” .
“ This included failure to recognise it , turning a blind eye to it , actively shielding and protecting child sexual abusers and covering up allegations , ” said the summary of the report .
Al-Jazeera reported that ‘ Major figures ’ in Parliament were involved in child rape in the 1970s and ’ 80s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The sick pair were “ known or rumoured to be active in their sexual interest in children and were protected from prosecution in a number of ways ” , by police , prosecutors and political parties .
Peter Morrison , the private secretary to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher , both Morrison and Smith received knighthoods – a British honour which awards the title “ Sir ” .
The report found massive failures by Westminster in their responses to “ allegations of child sexual abuse ” .
“ This included failure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eye to it , actively shielding and protecting child sexual abusers and covering up allegations , ” said the summary of the report .
Home Secretary Priti Patel hailed the “ strength and courage ” of the victims who testified during the inquiry .
“ The government will review this report and consider how to respond to its content in due course , ” she said in a statement .

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BRITISH MPs ‘covered-up’ Child Sex abuse for decades an independent inquiry into historical sex offences in Westminster has found.
The report found there “have been significant failures by Westminster institutions in their responses to allegations of child sexual abuse”.
“This included failure to recognise it, turning a blind eye to it, actively shielding and protecting child sexual abusers and covering up allegations,” said the summary of the report.
Al-Jazeera reported that ‘Major figures’ in Parliament were involved in child rape in the 1970s and ’80s, including Peter Morrison and Cyril Smith.
The sick pair were “known or rumoured to be active in their sexual interest in children and were protected from prosecution in a number of ways”, by police, prosecutors and political parties.
Peter Morrison, the private secretary to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, both Morrison and Smith received knighthoods – a British honour which awards the title “Sir”.
The report found massive failures by Westminster in their responses to “allegations of child sexual abuse”.
“This included failure to recognise it, turning a blind eye to it, actively shielding and protecting child sexual abusers and covering up allegations,” said the summary of the report.
Home Secretary Priti Patel hailed the “strength and courage” of the victims who testified during the inquiry.
“The government will review this report and consider how to respond to its content in due course,” she said in a statement.


politicalite--2020-02-27--BREAKING: Shooting at Milwaukee brewery leaves multiple people dead, including gunman

MULTIPLE people were killed , including the gunman , after he opened fire on a Molson Coors brewery campus in @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday .
Footage shows police vehicles blocking roads nearby the brewery , as well as @ @ @ @ @ bus .
It remains unclear exactly how many were killed and injured in the attack @ @ @ @ @ confirmed that several people have died .
The motive for the attack is still unclear @

MULTIPLE people were killed, including the gunman, after he opened fire on a Molson Coors brewery campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday.
Footage shows police vehicles blocking roads nearby the brewery, as well as several people evacuated on a bus.
It remains unclear exactly how many were killed and injured in the attack, but local officials have confirmed that several people have died.
The motive for the attack is still unclear.
More follows.


politicalite--2020-02-26--“ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS PAY ME” Man Who Drove Digger Into Travelodge JAILED for Five Years

A DIGGER Driver who drove a digger into a Travelodge hotel over unpaid wages has been jailed for five years and four months .
Grafter John Manley left a “ trail of destruction ” at the Liverpool hotel after he wasn ’ t paid £600 in wages .
Manley , 36 , was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday for damaging property being reckless as to whether life is endangered after he drove a JCB digger through the front doors of the Travelodge in Liverpool Innovation Park on January 21 last year , the day the building was due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident went viral online and caused a stir , but he caused £443,000 worth of damage .
During the rampage Manley , 36 shouted : “ All you had to do was pay me.
” Sentencing him , Judge David Aubrey QC said : “ You were intent on maximum damage and you intended to leave a trail of destruction.
” He said Manley , who pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial last September , caused “ destruction in the extreme ” and put the safety of those inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The judge accepted Manley , who was reported to have an emotionally unstable personality disorder , had a number of issues in his life .
He said : “ This grievance , or perceived grievance , in consequence of the fact you had not been paid your wages , may well have been the catalyst which led you on this day to erupt like a volcano.
” Trevor Parry-Jones , prosecuting , said Manley effectively destroyed the ceiling , wiring and structure of the building after he drove through the front doors of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still carrying out work .
Two colleagues eventually managed to disconnect the fuel line to the vehicle , leaving one of them temporarily blinded after diesel sprayed into his face , and Manley jumped out of the vehicle and scaled a 10ft wire fence to flee the scene .
Mr Parry-Jones said Manley caused “ consequent misery ” for staff who had been due to start work at the hotel and were left in “ limbo ” during the six-week delay in opening .
The court heard the site was run by Remstone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contractor MF Groundworks – which received payment for work carried out on January 17 2019 .
Site manager Peter Robinson , who worked for Remstone , saw the defendant two days before the incident when he threatened to barricade himself in a hut because he had not been paid , Mr Parry-Jones said .
On January 21 , Manley again saw Mr Robinson , who presumed there was a delay with the funds being cleared by Manley ’ s employer , and threatened to damage the building if he was not paid .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was a threat that would not be carried out , made him a cup of tea and bought him a sandwich.
” The court heard that two hours later , Manley got into the digger .
Manley , who has previous convictions for criminal damage , admitted himself to a mental health hospital and was arrested when he was released from there on February 14 .
Mark Sharman , defending , said the father-of-two could not afford electricity or to buy food because he had not been paid , and therefore could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 11 , to stay .
He said Manley ’ s childhood was “ traumatic ” and “ emotionally scarring ” and both his parents were abusive .
Manley , of St Aidan ’ s Way in Netherton , was also disqualified from driving for four years and one month .

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A DIGGER Driver who drove a digger into a Travelodge hotel over unpaid wages has been jailed for five years and four months.
Grafter John Manley left a “trail of destruction” at the Liverpool hotel after he wasn’t paid £600 in wages.
Manley, 36, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday for damaging property being reckless as to whether life is endangered after he drove a JCB digger through the front doors of the Travelodge in Liverpool Innovation Park on January 21 last year, the day the building was due to be completed.
The video of the incident went viral online and caused a stir, but he caused £443,000 worth of damage.
During the rampage Manley, 36 shouted: “All you had to do was pay me.”
Sentencing him, Judge David Aubrey QC said: “You were intent on maximum damage and you intended to leave a trail of destruction.”
He said Manley, who pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial last September, caused “destruction in the extreme” and put the safety of those inside and outside the building at risk.
The judge accepted Manley, who was reported to have an emotionally unstable personality disorder, had a number of issues in his life.
He said: “This grievance, or perceived grievance, in consequence of the fact you had not been paid your wages, may well have been the catalyst which led you on this day to erupt like a volcano.”
Trevor Parry-Jones, prosecuting, said Manley effectively destroyed the ceiling, wiring and structure of the building after he drove through the front doors of the 71-bedroom hotel, where people were still carrying out work.
Two colleagues eventually managed to disconnect the fuel line to the vehicle, leaving one of them temporarily blinded after diesel sprayed into his face, and Manley jumped out of the vehicle and scaled a 10ft wire fence to flee the scene.
Mr Parry-Jones said Manley caused “consequent misery” for staff who had been due to start work at the hotel and were left in “limbo” during the six-week delay in opening.
The court heard the site was run by Remstone Property Management but Manley was employed by contractor MF Groundworks – which received payment for work carried out on January 17 2019.
Site manager Peter Robinson, who worked for Remstone, saw the defendant two days before the incident when he threatened to barricade himself in a hut because he had not been paid, Mr Parry-Jones said.
On January 21, Manley again saw Mr Robinson, who presumed there was a delay with the funds being cleared by Manley’s employer, and threatened to damage the building if he was not paid.
Mr Parry-Jones said: “He believed this was a threat that would not be carried out, made him a cup of tea and bought him a sandwich.”
The court heard that two hours later, Manley got into the digger.
Manley, who has previous convictions for criminal damage, admitted himself to a mental health hospital and was arrested when he was released from there on February 14.
Mark Sharman, defending, said the father-of-two could not afford electricity or to buy food because he had not been paid, and therefore could not have his children, aged six and 11, to stay.
He said Manley’s childhood was “traumatic” and “emotionally scarring” and both his parents were abusive.
Manley, of St Aidan’s Way in Netherton, was also disqualified from driving for four years and one month.
Additional Reporting by PA


politicalite--2020-03-01--ABOUT TIME! Maggie Oliver Praises Decision To Remove Groomers UK Citizenship

GROOMING Gang Police whistleblower Maggie Oliver praised a decision to remove British Citizenship from a trio of three vile Pakistani grooming perpetrators .
Oliver , who exposed the failures of Police forces in Rochdale is a former Police officer and Detective Constable with the Greater Manchester Police .
She took to Twitter and said : “ All I can say is… about bloody time !
!
” “ Millions in taxpayers money as they fought extradition … & just 2 months ago Khan actually came face to face with his victim in Rochdale … .
in unsupervised contact with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
!
” “ Three members of a notorious grooming gang will be stripped of their British citizenship following a court ruling.
” Abdul Aziz , Adil Khan and Qari Abdul Rauf were among nine jailed for crimes including rape and trafficking of girls as young as 13 in Rochdale , in 2012 .
Oliver also slammed the Government for covering up the Grooming Gang report stating the decicion now meant it was no longer ‘ party political ’ writing : “ The latest government decision not to publish evidence of research into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post shows that this is not a party political issue… .
but it ’ s definitely a pattern of secrecy….which we must challenge !
” In 2015 a ruling suspended their citizenship in a decision backed by former Home Secretary Theresa May but the groomers appealed the decision .
The Pakistani nationals should not remain British .
Court of Appeal judges rejected their challenge .
The ruling means they could be deported .
At the ruling Lord Justice Sales said : “ Given the extremely serious nature of the offending by each appellant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling that conclusion into question.
” Aziz , Khan and Rauf were given jail sentences of between six and nine years in 2012 but have since been released on licence and one victim had seen their perpetrator .
Lord Justice Sales said the men were motivated by “ lust and greed ” which amounted to “ serious organised crime ” and that stripping them of citizenship was “ conducive to the public good ” .
“ All the men treated the girls as though they were worthless and beyond all respect , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way for the government to deport them at the end of their sentences , they would have a further legal right to appeal and the process could take months .
A Home Office spokeswoman told the BBC : “ This was an appalling case .
We welcome the court ’ s finding and will now consider next steps .
”

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GROOMING Gang Police whistleblower Maggie Oliver praised a decision to remove British Citizenship from a trio of three vile Pakistani grooming perpetrators.
Oliver, who exposed the failures of Police forces in Rochdale is a former Police officer and Detective Constable with the Greater Manchester Police.
She took to Twitter and said: “All I can say is… about bloody time!!”
“Millions in taxpayers money as they fought extradition … & just 2 months ago Khan actually came face to face with his victim in Rochdale …. in unsupervised contact with a young child! It beggars belief!!!”
“Three members of a notorious grooming gang will be stripped of their British citizenship following a court ruling.”
Abdul Aziz, Adil Khan and Qari Abdul Rauf were among nine jailed for crimes including rape and trafficking of girls as young as 13 in Rochdale, in 2012.
Oliver also slammed the Government for covering up the Grooming Gang report stating the decicion now meant it was no longer ‘party political’ writing: “The latest government decision not to publish evidence of research into the grooming gangs evidenced in my previous post shows that this is not a party political issue…. but it’s definitely a pattern of secrecy….which we must challenge!”
In 2015 a ruling suspended their citizenship in a decision backed by former Home Secretary Theresa May but the groomers appealed the decision.
The Pakistani nationals should not remain British.
Court of Appeal judges rejected their challenge. The ruling means they could be deported.
At the ruling Lord Justice Sales said: “Given the extremely serious nature of the offending by each appellant, there is no good ground for calling that conclusion into question.”
Aziz, Khan and Rauf were given jail sentences of between six and nine years in 2012 but have since been released on licence and one victim had seen their perpetrator.
Lord Justice Sales said the men were motivated by “lust and greed” which amounted to “serious organised crime” and that stripping them of citizenship was “conducive to the public good”.
“All the men treated the girls as though they were worthless and beyond all respect,” he added.
While the decision paves the way for the government to deport them at the end of their sentences, they would have a further legal right to appeal and the process could take months.
A Home Office spokeswoman told the BBC: “This was an appalling case. We welcome the court’s finding and will now consider next steps.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-03-01--ANTI-FASH: Joe Lycett Changes Name To HUGO BOSS In Fight With Luxury Nazi Fashion House

A COMEDIAN appeared to start a fight with luxury far-right German fashion house Hugo Boss after the company forced small businesses and charities to change their names for using the word ‘ Boss ’ .
Joe Lycett announced the ‘ boss move ’ on Twitter last night in an apparent protest at the company for sending legal challenges to companies who use the word ‘ Boss ’ .
The company which famously designed uniforms for the Nazi Party in the 1930s was attacked by Lycett who said that the company was unfairly attacking small businesses and charities .
Hugo Boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 1920s supplied Hitler , Hitler Youth and The SS with uniforms for over a decade .
After he joined his sales increased from $ 26,993 U.S. dollars in 1931 to over $ 3 million in 1941 , the firm now turns over $ 2.7m a year .
Joe Lycett said on Twitter : So @ HUGOBOSS ( who turnover approx $ 2.7 billion a year ) have sent cease & desist letters to a number of small businesses & charities who use the word ‘ BOSS ’ or similar , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands in legal fees and rebranding .
( 1/2 ) ” “ It ’ s clear that @ HUGOBOSS HATES people using their name .
Unfortunately for them this week I legally changed my name by deed poll and I am now officially known as Hugo Boss .
All future statements from me are not from Joe Lycett but from Hugo Boss .
Enjoy .
( 2/2 ) ” Lycett also revealed he would be launching a new product as Hugo Boss on his new series of # GotYourBack starting on Channel 4 @ @

A COMEDIAN appeared to start a fight with luxury far-right German fashion house Hugo Boss after the company forced small businesses and charities to change their names for using the word ‘Boss’.
Joe Lycett announced the ‘boss move’ on Twitter last night in an apparent protest at the company for sending legal challenges to companies who use the word ‘Boss’.
The high-end fashion firm which famously designed uniforms for the Nazi Party in the 1930s was attacked by Lycett who said that the company was unfairly attacking small businesses and charities.
Founder Hugo Boss became a member of the Nazi Party in the 1920s and supplied it’s leader and former German chancellor Adolf Hitler, Hitler Youth and The SS with uniforms for over a decade.
After he joined his sales increased from $26,993 U.S. dollars in 1931 to over $3 million in 1941, the firm now turns over $2.7 BILLION a year.
Joe Lycett said on Twitter: So @HUGOBOSS (who turnover approx $2.7 billion a year) have sent cease & desist letters to a number of small businesses & charities who use the word ‘BOSS’ or similar, including a small brewery in Swansea costing them thousands in legal fees and rebranding. (1/2)”
“It’s clear that @HUGOBOSS HATES people using their name. Unfortunately for them this week I legally changed my name by deed poll and I am now officially known as Hugo Boss. All future statements from me are not from Joe Lycett but from Hugo Boss. Enjoy. (2/2)”
Lycett also revealed he would be launching a new product as Hugo Boss on his new series of #GotYourBack starting on Channel 4 soon.
Politicalite has contacted Hugo Boss for comment but has not yet received a reply.


politicalite--2020-03-02--I GOT YOUR BACK: Boris Stands With Priti

BORIS Johnson has announced that he stands with Priti Patel in the Home Office row amid fake claims of ‘ @ @ @ @ @ mandarins .
Boris said he “ absolutely ” has confidence in Ms Patel .
“ @ @ @ @ @ a fantastic home secretary , ” he said .
“ Anybody who ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ is one of the toughest jobs in government.
” adding that he was “ full @ @ @ @ @ service and the job that they do ” .
DID RATTY RUTMAN COVER UP GROOMING @ @ @ @ @ FIND OUT

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BORIS Johnson has announced that he stands with Priti Patel in the Home Office row amid fake claims of ‘bullying’ by deep state mandarins.
Boris said he “absolutely” has confidence in Ms Patel.
“I think she’s a fantastic home secretary,” he said.
“Anybody who’s been home secretary will testify that is one of the toughest jobs in government.” adding that he was “full of admiration for our civil service and the job that they do”.


politicalite--2020-03-02--RATTY RUTMAN: Priti Patel Ordered Explanation On Rape Gang ‘Cover-Up’ Before Rutman Resignation

HOME Secretary Priti Patel told officials to explain what had happened to the long-awaited review into Grooming Gangs days before disgraced former Home Office boss Phillip Rutman resigned in a ‘ deflection PR stunt ’ .
Angry Patel was met with total obstruction from Home Office officials when she had asked about the probe and was blocked from finding out details by deep state mandarins ( unelected civil servants on mega-bucks salaries ) like Ratty Rutman .
Ratty , who is now the former Home Office chief resigned over the weekend and bitched like the little wimp he is.. and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Grooming Gang cover-up .
He is now threatening to sue the British Government for ‘ constructive dismissal ’ , though he ’ s made dozens of calamities that were also covered up , so Ratty has form for burrowing shit in holes .
He was on a whopping £190,000-A-YEAR and tried to bring hugely popular Patel down with fake claims of ‘ bullying ’ and some claim that the reason for the ‘ drama ’ is the cover-up of the recent grooming scandal .
The moaning toff who has NEVER been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salary bigger than the elected Prime Minister AND Home Secretary .
Can you believe that ?
Can you believe the audacity of this cretin .
Those siding with groomers and rapists claimed that our Priti , who is fighting tooth and claw to get the grooming report released , asked colleagues at the Home Office : ‘ Why is everyone so f***ing useless ?
’ … and she ’ s not the only one asking that question… the rest of Britain is too !
Former Greater Manchester Police officer and Grooming Gang Whistleblower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ If Priti Patel has ‘ bullied ’ civil servants to get to the bottom of this secrecy , then all I can say is…..good !
” Unelected Ratty Rutman who appeared on TV over the weekend in a PR stunt , also threatened to sue the Home Office .
He joined the failing Home Office as permanent secretary in 2017 after previously working at the Department for Transport where he misspent millions of taxpayer cash on bungled projects… yet still got paid .
One former Home Office insider claimed in comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also ‘ nowhere to be seen ’ during the Windrush immigration scandal .
‘ Then , just like now , he oversaw a culture of politicised leaks and egotistical briefing from the department and has managed to avoid taking any responsibility or face any consequence for the Windrush scandal , instead staying in the role he gets paid more than the prime minister for , and throwing his deputy and others under the bus , ’ they said .
Tory London Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey also claimed the moaning mandarin needed to step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Home Office .
This total attack on Priti Patel is simply because she ’ s a WOMAN of COLOUR .
The pale and stale establishment don ’ t like the change this strong woman is bringing to the rotten Civil Service .

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HOME Secretary Priti Patel told officials to explain what had happened to the long-awaited review into Grooming Gangs days before disgraced former Home Office boss Phillip Rutman resigned in a ‘deflection PR stunt’.
Angry Patel was met with total obstruction from Home Office officials when she had asked about the probe and was blocked from finding out details by deep state mandarins (unelected civil servants on mega-bucks salaries) like Ratty Rutman.
Ratty, who is now the former Home Office chief resigned over the weekend and bitched like the little wimp he is.. and some say it might be to do with the Grooming Gang cover-up.
He is now threatening to sue the British Government for ‘constructive dismissal’, though he’s made dozens of calamities that were also covered up, so Ratty has form for burrowing shit in holes.
He was on a whopping £190,000-A-YEAR and tried to bring hugely popular Patel down with fake claims of ‘bullying’ and some claim that the reason for the ‘drama’ is the cover-up of the recent grooming scandal.
The moaning toff who has NEVER been elected by public vote, had a salary bigger than the elected Prime Minister AND Home Secretary. Can you believe that? Can you believe the audacity of this cretin.
Those siding with groomers and rapists claimed that our Priti, who is fighting tooth and claw to get the grooming report released, asked colleagues at the Home Office: ‘Why is everyone so f***ing useless?’ … and she’s not the only one asking that question… the rest of Britain is too!
Former Greater Manchester Police officer and Grooming Gang Whistleblower Maggie Oliver took to Twitter and said: “If Priti Patel has ‘bullied’ civil servants to get to the bottom of this secrecy, then all I can say is…..good!”
Unelected Ratty Rutman who appeared on TV over the weekend in a PR stunt, also threatened to sue the Home Office.
He joined the failing Home Office as permanent secretary in 2017 after previously working at the Department for Transport where he misspent millions of taxpayer cash on bungled projects… yet still got paid.
One former Home Office insider claimed in comments reported by Politico that Philip was also also ‘nowhere to be seen’ during the Windrush immigration scandal.
‘Then, just like now, he oversaw a culture of politicised leaks and egotistical briefing from the department and has managed to avoid taking any responsibility or face any consequence for the Windrush scandal, instead staying in the role he gets paid more than the prime minister for, and throwing his deputy and others under the bus,’ they said.
Tory London Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey also claimed the moaning mandarin needed to step down to ‘restore confidence’ in the Home Office.
This total attack on Priti Patel is simply because she’s a WOMAN of COLOUR. The pale and stale establishment don’t like the change this strong woman is bringing to the rotten Civil Service.


politicalite--2020-03-02--ISRAEL ELECTION: Benjamin Netanyahu Leads In Polls

ISRAEL Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leading in the polls as the Election results of the countries THIRD election in @ @ @ @ @ announced .
For the first time Israel is holding a third election in less than @ @ @ @ @ main candidates incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and main rival Benny Gantz failed to form @ @ @ @ @ vote in September failed to produce a clear winner , with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin @ @ @ @ @ rival Benny Gantz ( Blue and White ) .
After neither of the candidates managed @ @ @ @ @ and after both candidates rejected each other ’ s call to form a unity government @ @ @ @ @ call for a new election on December 11 .

ISRAEL Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lead in the polls in the countries THIRD election in less than a year, though no party looks set to have an overall majority.
It is unclear if the Israeli leader will be able to land a parliamentary majority as he prepares to go on trial for corruption charges later this month.
Exit polls on Israeli TV stations appeared to show Likud and its smaller ultra-religious and nationalist allies had captured 59 seats in Monday’s vote, two short of the majority required to declare victory.
His opponents were projected to get a majority of 61 seats.
But with his main challenger, the centrist Blue and White party, trailing Likud by several seats and the rest of the opposition fragmented, polls were pointing to a continued paralysis of Israel’s political system.
Official results slowly trickled in overnight and by early Tuesday morning about 14% of the ballots had been counted.
Addressing a raucous crowd of thousands of ecstatic supporters at 2.30am, Mr Netanyahu claimed a “giant victory”.
“This is a victory against all the odds, because we stood against powerful forces,” he said.
“They already eulogised us. Our opponents said the Netanyahu era is over.”
If official results match the exit polls, the prime minister, who was indicted in November on charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes, could go on trial on March 17 weakened and stuck in political gridlock.
He denies any wrongdoing and says he is the victim of a witch hunt by police, prosecutors and a hostile media.
If the final results hold up, the easiest way out of the impasse would be a unity government between Likud and Blue and White, which together command a solid parliamentary majority.
However Blue and White party chairman Benjamin Gantz has ruled out a partnership as long as Mr Netanyahu remains in charge.
Mr Netanyahu insists on remaining prime minister in any unity deal.
Addressing a crowd of enthusiastic supporters early on Tuesday, Mr Gantz did not concede defeat.
“This wasn’t the outcome that perhaps we would have wanted,” he said.
Nonetheless, he said the party would not compromise its principles and would wait for the final results.
The previous vote in September failed to produce a clear winner, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu narrowly beaten by main rival Benny Gantz (Blue and White).
More follows.
Additional Reporting by PA Media


politicalite--2020-03-02--BOSS MOVE: Hugo Boss tells Politicalite it Welcomes ‘Joe Lycett’ To The Hugo Boss Family

LUXURY Fashion house Hugo Boss has told Politicalite that it welcomes the comedian formerly known as Joe Lycett to the HUGO BOSS family .
The comedian changed his name by deed poll yesterday to Hugo Boss in a ‘ fight ’ with the far-right fashion house after it sent legal challenges to companies who use the word ‘ Boss ’ .
( the new ) Hugo Boss said on Twitter last night : So @ HUGOBOSS ( who turnover approx $ 2.7 billion a year ) have sent cease & desist letters to a number of small businesses & charities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or similar , including a small brewery in Swansea costing them thousands in legal fees and rebranding .
( 1/2 ) ” “ It ’ s clear that @ HUGOBOSS HATES people using their name .
Unfortunately for them this week I legally changed my name by deed poll and I am now officially known as Hugo Boss .
All future statements from me are not from Joe Lycett but from Hugo Boss .
Enjoy .
( 2/2 ) ” Speaking of the historical connection to Hitler the new Hugo Boss said on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historically manufacture uniforms for the Nazis .
Sorry , THIS Hugo Boss did not historically manufacture uniforms for the Nazis.
” Speaking to Politicalite , the company said : “ We welcome the comedian formerly known as Joe Lycett as a member of the HUGO BOSS family .
As he will know , as a “ well-known ” trademark ( as opposed to a “ regular ” trademark ) HUGO BOSS enjoys increased protection not only against trademarks for similar goods , but also for dissimilar goods across all product categories for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their associated visual appearance.
” “ Following the application by Boss Brewing to register a trademark similar to our “ well-known ” trademark , we approached them to prevent potential misunderstanding regarding the brands BOSS and BOSS Black , which were being used to market beer and items of clothing .
Both parties worked constructively to find a solution , which allows Boss Brewing the continued use of its name and all of its products , other than two beers ( BOSS BLACK and BOSS BOSS ) where a slight change of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As an open-minded company we would like to clarify that we do not oppose the free use of language in any way and we accept the generic term “ boss ” and its various and frequent uses in different languages .
”

LUXURY Fashion house Hugo Boss has told Politicalite that it welcomes the comedian formerly known as Joe Lycett to the HUGO BOSS family.
The comedian changed his name by deed poll yesterday to Hugo Boss in a ‘fight’ with the far-right fashion house after it sent legal challenges to companies who use the word ‘Boss’.
(the new) Hugo Boss said on Twitter last night: So @HUGOBOSS (who turnover approx $2.7 billion a year) have sent cease & desist letters to a number of small businesses & charities who use the word ‘BOSS’ or similar, including a small brewery in Swansea costing them thousands in legal fees and rebranding. (1/2)”
“It’s clear that @HUGOBOSS HATES people using their name. Unfortunately for them this week I legally changed my name by deed poll and I am now officially known as Hugo Boss. All future statements from me are not from Joe Lycett but from Hugo Boss. Enjoy. (2/2)”
Speaking of the historical connection to Hitler the new Hugo Boss said on Twitter: “Hugo Boss did not historically manufacture uniforms for the Nazis. Sorry, THIS Hugo Boss did not historically manufacture uniforms for the Nazis.”
Speaking to Politicalite, the company said: “We welcome the comedian formerly known as Joe Lycett as a member of the HUGO BOSS family. As he will know, as a “well-known” trademark (as opposed to a “regular” trademark) HUGO BOSS enjoys increased protection not only against trademarks for similar goods, but also for dissimilar goods across all product categories for our brands and trademarks BOSS and BOSS Black and their associated visual appearance.”
“Following the application by Boss Brewing to register a trademark similar to our “well-known” trademark, we approached them to prevent potential misunderstanding regarding the brands BOSS and BOSS Black, which were being used to market beer and items of clothing. Both parties worked constructively to find a solution, which allows Boss Brewing the continued use of its name and all of its products, other than two beers (BOSS BLACK and BOSS BOSS) where a slight change of the name was agreed upon.”
“As an open-minded company we would like to clarify that we do not oppose the free use of language in any way and we accept the generic term “boss” and its various and frequent uses in different languages.”
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politicalite--2020-03-02--THE WORLD’S BEST HOTEL: The Story Behind Dubai’s Burj Al Arab

WE ’ D all love to be able to enjoy a stay in a five-star hotel at some point in our lives , but have you ever considered what it could be like to go even further and try seven-star luxury instead ?
Only a handful of hotels in the world have managed to achieve the prestigious rating and one of the best known is probably Dubai ’ s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah .
The site has been welcoming guests for two decades now , and it continues to boast incredibly high standards .
In fact , it was recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named the ‘ Best Hotel in the World ’ at the Ultimately Luxury Travel Related Awards .
Set on its own man-made island and standing at 321 metres above sea level , the Burj Al Arab is thought to not only be one of the tallest hotels in the world but also one of the tallest buildings in general .
Incredibly , Jumeirah states that it stands higher than the Eiffel Tower and only just drops short of the Empire State Building .
The hotel ’ s striking design is meant to evoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structure featuring a special Teflon-coated woven glass fibre screen , which had not been used to such an extent on any other building previously .
Its exterior also includes a helipad , and WhatsOn.ae recently confirmed that a very special yoga session is set to be held on it in the coming weeks .
But what can you expect from the Burj Al Arab ’ s rooms ?
Well , accommodation of a range of shapes and sizes is on offer , including a deluxe one-bedroom suite , the diplomatic three-bedroom suite and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suite .
The latter includes a lounge , library , and a cinema room , as well as a dining room for 12 and butler service .
Of course , while the Burj Al Arab ’ s luxury evidently goes above and beyond , the hotel , in many ways , reflects the state-of-the-art facilities that can be found across Dubai these days .
If you chose to venture out of the hotel during your stay , you would be able to enjoy sights such as the stunning Burj Khalifa – the tallest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you could visit the incredible man-made island of Palm Jumeirah and another impressive hotel complex , the Atlantis The Palm .
However , while it is easy to associate Dubai and the United Arab Emirates purely with luxury , it is worth bearing in mind that life in the area does not always have to be on the pricey side .
For instance , as Bayut outlines , there are plenty of areas in Dubai and the neighbouring emirate of Sharjah which offer reasonable rents .
The latter is more conservative than Dubai @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feature annual rents around the AED 36,000 mark – which equates to just £7,500 .
But , if you ’ re looking to have the most extravagant stay possible in the UAE , there is probably no better option than the Burj Al Arab .
It has been blowing the minds of guests since its opening in 1999 and , if its recent awards are anything to go by , looks set to continue to do so for many years to come .

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WE’D all love to be able to enjoy a stay in a five-star hotel at some point in our lives, but have you ever considered what it could be like to go even further and try seven-star luxury instead?
Only a handful of hotels in the world have managed to achieve the prestigious rating and one of the best known is probably Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. The site has been welcoming guests for two decades now, and it continues to boast incredibly high standards. In fact, it was recently recognised for its continued excellence by being named the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ at the Ultimately Luxury Travel Related Awards.
A striking design
Set on its own man-made island and standing at 321 metres above sea level, the Burj Al Arab is thought to not only be one of the tallest hotels in the world but also one of the tallest buildings in general. Incredibly, Jumeirah states that it stands higher than the Eiffel Tower and only just drops short of the Empire State Building.
The hotel’s striking design is meant to evoke an Arabian dhow sail, with the structure featuring a special Teflon-coated woven glass fibre screen, which had not been used to such an extent on any other building previously. Its exterior also includes a helipad, and WhatsOn.ae recently confirmed that a very special yoga session is set to be held on it in the coming weeks.
But what can you expect from the Burj Al Arab’s rooms? Well, accommodation of a range of shapes and sizes is on offer, including a deluxe one-bedroom suite, the diplomatic three-bedroom suite and the sheer opulence of the royal two-bedroom suite. The latter includes a lounge, library, and a cinema room, as well as a dining room for 12 and butler service.
Dubai’s first-class facilities
Source: Pixabay
Of course, while the Burj Al Arab’s luxury evidently goes above and beyond, the hotel, in many ways, reflects the state-of-the-art facilities that can be found across Dubai these days.
If you chose to venture out of the hotel during your stay, you would be able to enjoy sights such as the stunning Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world. Elsewhere, you could visit the incredible man-made island of Palm Jumeirah and another impressive hotel complex, the Atlantis The Palm.
However, while it is easy to associate Dubai and the United Arab Emirates purely with luxury, it is worth bearing in mind that life in the area does not always have to be on the pricey side. For instance, as Bayut outlines, there are plenty of areas in Dubai and the neighbouring emirate of Sharjah which offer reasonable rents. The latter is more conservative than Dubai, and two-bed apartments there tend to feature annual rents around the AED 36,000 mark – which equates to just £7,500.
An extravagant stay
But, if you’re looking to have the most extravagant stay possible in the UAE, there is probably no better option than the Burj Al Arab.
It has been blowing the minds of guests since its opening in 1999 and, if its recent awards are anything to go by, looks set to continue to do so for many years to come.


politicalite--2020-03-03--FIREFIGHT: London Fire Brigade Challenge Gender Roles With New Kids Book

LONDON ’ S Fire Brigade is working with Butterfly Books to produce a new children ’ s picture book that aims to tackle misconceptions about women ’ s roles in the emergency services .
My Mummy Is A Firefighter , to be released on 3 March 2020 , will be the seventh book in a series of titles for four to seven-year-olds that showcases inspiring female role models undertaking jobs or professions that are stereotypically portrayed as being performed by men .
Previous titles include My Mummy Is A Plumber , My Mummy Is A Scientist and My Mummy Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was released in March 2019 in collaboration with The British Army to showcase the diversity of jobs women assume within the forces : from veterinary surgeon to bomb disposal expert .
Currently , around 300 out of London ’ s 5,000 firefighters are women – just seven per cent .
Keeley Foster , Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Head of Culture , Talent and Recruitment at London Fire Brigade said : “ The fire service , much like any public service , needs to reflect the diversity of the society it serves .
Modern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out fires , blue lights and sirens .
It ’ s a varied role and there are many career paths that can be pursued within the organisation .
From fire prevention work within the community , to specialist rescue skills and working on our fire investigations team .
It ’ s a varied and flexible career path for someone who doesn ’ t want a desk-based job .
“ We haven ’ t used the term “ fireman ” in 30 years .
It reinforces the misconception that only men can do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Butterfly Books will see My Mummy Is A Firefighter sparking children ’ s imaginations by showing just how many exciting jobs there are for women within the fire brigade.
” London Fire Brigade ’ s # firefighting sexism campaign is aimed at attracting more women to the fire service and challenging the outdated stereotype that only men can be firefighters .
Founder of Butterfly Books Kerrine Bryan set up the independent publishing house with her brother Jason Bryan in 2015 where , as a STEM ambassador , she volunteered doing talks about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as young as age four in schools as well as students at university .
It was here that she discovered how a lot of misconceptions about the profession of engineering had already permeated in children aged 12 and above – misconceptions of which she believed to be partly responsible for the lack of gender diversity in typically male-dominated professions .
In January 2020 , Butterfly Books will also released My Daddy Is A Nurse , in collaboration with Nursing Now England .

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LONDON’S Fire Brigade is working with Butterfly Books to produce a new children’s picture book that aims to tackle misconceptions about women’s roles in the emergency services.
My Mummy Is A Firefighter, to be released on 3 March 2020, will be the seventh book in a series of titles for four to seven-year-olds that showcases inspiring female role models undertaking jobs or professions that are stereotypically portrayed as being performed by men.
Previous titles include My Mummy Is A Plumber, My Mummy Is A Scientist and My Mummy Is A Soldier – the latter of which was released in March 2019 in collaboration with The British Army to showcase the diversity of jobs women assume within the forces: from veterinary surgeon to bomb disposal expert.
Currently, around 300 out of London’s 5,000 firefighters are women – just seven per cent.
Keeley Foster, Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Head of Culture, Talent and Recruitment at London Fire Brigade said: “The fire service, much like any public service, needs to reflect the diversity of the society it serves. Modern firefighting is much more than just putting out fires, blue lights and sirens. It’s a varied role and there are many career paths that can be pursued within the organisation. From fire prevention work within the community, to specialist rescue skills and working on our fire investigations team. It’s a varied and flexible career path for someone who doesn’t want a desk-based job.
“We haven’t used the term “fireman” in 30 years. It reinforces the misconception that only men can do the job of a firefighter. Our partnership with Butterfly Books will see My Mummy Is A Firefighter sparking children’s imaginations by showing just how many exciting jobs there are for women within the fire brigade.”
London Fire Brigade’s #firefighting sexism campaign is aimed at attracting more women to the fire service and challenging the outdated stereotype that only men can be firefighters.
Founder of Butterfly Books Kerrine Bryan set up the independent publishing house with her brother Jason Bryan in 2015 where, as a STEM ambassador, she volunteered doing talks about her job across the country to children as young as age four in schools as well as students at university. It was here that she discovered how a lot of misconceptions about the profession of engineering had already permeated in children aged 12 and above – misconceptions of which she believed to be partly responsible for the lack of gender diversity in typically male-dominated professions.
In January 2020, Butterfly Books will also released My Daddy Is A Nurse, in collaboration with Nursing Now England.


politicalite--2020-03-03--BILLION POUND BATTLE PLAN: Boris Sets Out Plan To Tackle Coronavirus As Its “Highly Likely” to Sprea

BILLION POUND BATTLE PLAN: Boris Sets Out Plan To Tackle Coronavirus As Its “Highly Likely” to Spread Across UK

BORIS Johnson has anounced a BILLION POUND battle plan to tackle COVID-19 in the UK that includes putting affected cities and towns into LOCKDOWN , giving the PM powers to BAN CROWDS and cancelling significant music and sporting events .
Following an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday , at which ministers discussed the “ battle plan ” , Mr Johnson said coronavirus is “ highly likely ” to spread more widely .
So far 13,525 people have been tested in the UK , of which 13,485 were confirmed negative and 40 positive .
Boris said that his government was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain coronavirus and protect the vulnerable .
The plan will also include a WAR ROOM to bring together communications experts and scientists from across Government and the NHS to roll out a public information campaign .
Other measures could see people discouraged from unnecessary travel , workers urged to stay at home , and retired doctors and nurses asked to return to work to help deal with patients .
The Prime Minister said : “ We have agreed a plan , which I will set out in detail , so if the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take necessary steps to contain it and protect the most vulnerable.
” Legislation allowing the Government to use extra powers to help control Covid-19 is expected to go through Parliament by the end of the month .
Boris has insisted the NHS is well prepared to deal with any outbreak , a doctors ’ group warned there are concerns an already-stretched health service will not cope in the event of a huge increase in cases .
The Doctors ’ Association UK said just eight of 1,618 medics surveyed felt the NHS was ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying for weeks that the public can play their part by washing their hands regularly , and Mr Johnson on Monday advised people should do so for the length of time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice .
Globally more than 88,000 cases of the disease have been confirmed , with more than 3,000 deaths .
Based on the World Health Organization ’ s declaration that this is a public health emergency of international concern , the UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the UK from low to moderate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other people immediately if you ’ ve travelled to the UK from : • None Hubei province in China in the last 14 days , even if you do not have symptoms • None since 19 February , even if you do not have symptoms • None other parts of mainland China or South Korea , Hong Kong , Japan , Macau , Malaysia , Singapore , Taiwan or Thailand in the last 14 days and have a cough , high temperature or shortness of breath ( even if your symptoms are mild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italy ( anywhere north of Pisa , Florence and Rimini ) , Cambodia , Laos , Myanmar or Vietnam since 19 February and have a cough , high temperature or shortness of breath ( even if your symptoms are mild ) Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next .
Do not go to a GP surgery , pharmacy or hospital .
In Scotland call your GP or NHS 24 on 111 out of hours .
In Wales call 111 ( if available in your area ) or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the recommendations of the UK Chief Medical officers .
These areas have been identified because of the volume of air travel from affected areas , understanding of other travel routes and number of reported cases .
This list will be kept under review .
The symptoms of coronavirus are : But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness .
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common , such as cold and flu .
Because it ’ s a new illness , we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person to person .
It ’ s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food .
Viruses like coronavirus can not live outside the body for very long .
Do I need to avoid public places ?
Most people can continue to go to work , school and other public places .
You only need to stay away from public places ( self-isolate ) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional .
How to avoid catching or spreading germs There are things you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus spreading .
• None cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve ( not your hands ) when you cough or sneeze • None put used tissues in the bin immediately • None wash your hands with soap and water often – use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available • None try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell • None do not touch your eyes , nose or mouth if your hands are not clean Check if you need medical help NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do .
Use this service if : • None you think you might have coronavirus • None in the last 14 days you ’ ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our • None you ’ ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus Do not go to a GP surgery , pharmacy or hospital .
Call 111 if you need to speak to someone .
Getting help in Scotland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your surgery is not open How to self-isolate if you ’ re asked to If there ’ s a chance you could have coronavirus , you may be asked to stay away from other people ( self-isolate ) .
This means you should : • None not go to work , school or public places • None not use public transport or taxis • None ask friends , family members or delivery services to do errands for you • None try to avoid visitors to your home – it ’ s OK for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drop off food You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection .
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus .
Antibiotics do not help , as they do not work against viruses .
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness .
You ’ ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you ’ ve recovered .
• None GOV.UK : information on coronavirus and the situation in the UK

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BORIS Johnson has anounced a BILLION POUND battle plan to tackle COVID-19 in the UK that includes putting affected cities and towns into LOCKDOWN, giving the PM powers to BAN CROWDS and cancelling significant music and sporting events.
Following an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday, at which ministers discussed the “battle plan”, Mr Johnson said coronavirus is “highly likely” to spread more widely. So far 13,525 people have been tested in the UK, of which 13,485 were confirmed negative and 40 positive.
Boris said that his government was “ready to take necessary steps” to contain coronavirus and protect the vulnerable.
BORIS WAR ROOM
The plan will also include a WAR ROOM to bring together communications experts and scientists from across Government and the NHS to roll out a public information campaign.
Other measures could see people discouraged from unnecessary travel, workers urged to stay at home, and retired doctors and nurses asked to return to work to help deal with patients.
The Prime Minister said: “We have agreed a plan, which I will set out in detail, so if the virus should spread, we are ready to take necessary steps to contain it and protect the most vulnerable.”
Legislation allowing the Government to use extra powers to help control Covid-19 is expected to go through Parliament by the end of the month.
Boris has insisted the NHS is well prepared to deal with any outbreak, a doctors’ group warned there are concerns an already-stretched health service will not cope in the event of a huge increase in cases.
The Doctors’ Association UK said just eight of 1,618 medics surveyed felt the NHS was ready for coronavirus.
Health officials have been saying for weeks that the public can play their part by washing their hands regularly, and Mr Johnson on Monday advised people should do so for the length of time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice.
Globally more than 88,000 cases of the disease have been confirmed, with more than 3,000 deaths.
OFFICIAL COVID-19 ADVICE
Risk level
Based on the World Health Organization’s declaration that this is a public health emergency of international concern, the UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the UK from low to moderate.
Returning travellers
Stay indoors and avoid contact with other people immediately if you’ve travelled to the UK from:
Hubei province in China in the last 14 days, even if you do not have symptoms
Iran, lockdown areas in northern Italy or special care zones in South Korea since 19 February, even if you do not have symptoms
other parts of mainland China or South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan or Thailand in the last 14 days and have a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are mild)
other parts of northern Italy (anywhere north of Pisa, Florence and Rimini), Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar or Vietnam since 19 February and have a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are mild)
Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next.
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
In Scotland call your GP or NHS 24 on 111 out of hours.
In Wales call 111 (if available in your area) or 0845 46 47.
Lockdown areas in northern Italy:
in Lombardy: Codogno, Castiglione d’Adda, Casalpusterlengo, Fombio, Maleo, Somaglia, Bertonico, Terranova dei Passerini, Castelgerundo and San Fiorano
in Veneto: Vo’ Euganeo
Special care zones in South Korea:
Daegu
Cheongdo
This guidance is based on the recommendations of the UK Chief Medical officers. These areas have been identified because of the volume of air travel from affected areas, understanding of other travel routes and number of reported cases. This list will be kept under review.
OFFICIAL NHS ADVICE ON CORONAVIRUS
Symptoms of coronavirus
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
a cough
a high temperature
shortness of breath
But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
How coronavirus is spread
Because it’s a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person.
Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.
It’s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food. Viruses like coronavirus cannot live outside the body for very long.
Do I need to avoid public places?
Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places.
You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.
How to avoid catching or spreading germs
There are things you can do to help stop viruses like coronavirus spreading.
DO
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin immediately
wash your hands with soap and water often – use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
DON’T
do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Check if you need medical help
NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.
Use this service if:
you think you might have coronavirus
in the last 14 days you’ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our coronavirus advice for travellers
you’ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus
Use the 111 coronavirus service
Information:
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.
Getting help in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
Scotland: call your GP surgery or call 111 if your surgery is not open
Wales: call 111
Northern Ireland: call 111
How to self-isolate if you’re asked to
If there’s a chance you could have coronavirus, you may be asked to stay away from other people (self-isolate).
This means you should:
stay at home
not go to work, school or public places
not use public transport or taxis
ask friends, family members or delivery services to do errands for you
try to avoid visitors to your home – it’s OK for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food
You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection.
Read more coronavirus self-isolation advice.
Treatment for coronavirus
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus.
Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses.
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness.
You’ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you’ve recovered.
More information
Additional Reporting Courtesy WHO, NHS, GOV.UK and PA Media


politicalite--2020-03-02--ISRAEL ELECTION: Benjamin Netanyahu Short of Majority

ISRAEL Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lead in the polls in the countries THIRD election in less than a year , though no party looks set to have an overall majority .
It is unclear if the Israeli leader will be able to land a parliamentary majority as he prepares to go on trial for corruption charges later this month .
Exit polls on Israeli TV stations appeared to show Likud and its smaller ultra-religious and nationalist allies had captured 59 seats in Monday ’ s vote , two short of the majority required to declare victory .
His opponents were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seats .
But with his main challenger , the centrist Blue and White party , trailing Likud by several seats and the rest of the opposition fragmented , polls were pointing to a continued paralysis of Israel ’ s political system .
Official results slowly trickled in overnight and by early Tuesday morning about 14 % of the ballots had been counted .
Addressing a raucous crowd of thousands of ecstatic supporters at 2.30am , Mr Netanyahu claimed a “ giant victory ” .
“ This is a victory against all the odds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
“ They already eulogised us .
Our opponents said the Netanyahu era is over.
” If official results match the exit polls , the prime minister , who was indicted in November on charges of fraud , breach of trust and accepting bribes , could go on trial on March 17 weakened and stuck in political gridlock .
He denies any wrongdoing and says he is the victim of a witch hunt by police , prosecutors and a hostile media .
If the final results hold up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be a unity government between Likud and Blue and White , which together command a solid parliamentary majority .
However Blue and White party chairman Benjamin Gantz has ruled out a partnership as long as Mr Netanyahu remains in charge .
Mr Netanyahu insists on remaining prime minister in any unity deal .
Addressing a crowd of enthusiastic supporters early on Tuesday , Mr Gantz did not concede defeat .
“ This wasn ’ t the outcome that perhaps we would have wanted , ” he said .
Nonetheless , he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and would wait for the final results .
The previous vote in September failed to produce a clear winner , with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu narrowly beaten by main rival Benny Gantz ( Blue and White ) .


politicalite--2020-03-03--CASA MASA COKE BUST: Most Wanted Drug Boss ARRESTED in Luxury BDSM Strip Club

AN ALLEGED ringleader of a cocaine trafficking group that expected to bank more than £1 million every month has been arrested in a Spanish strip club after more than six years on the run .
Dominic McInally , 29 , from Formby , Merseyside , was arrested when officers from the Spanish National Police raided the Casa Masa strip club , near Marbella , in the early hours of 28 February .
The Casa Masa strip and ‘ VIP boudoir ’ club boasts entertaining rooms fitted with Louis Vuitton bedding and decadent decor worth thousands .
McInally was hiding out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ euros per night for services including ‘ Escorts ’ , ‘ Exclusive Sexy Parties ’ and “ The best BDSM experience in Spain.
” Its website states : “ Enjoy a dominance , bdsm , transformism , sado .
A BDSM & SADO dungeon suite in Marbella , where pleasure , morbidity , humiliation , fetishism , equipped with leather , bondage furniture , with a great luxury of erotic toys.
” Operation Captura , which targets fugitives suspected to be hiding out among the UK national community in parts of Spain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK and Spanish authorities , Operation Captura has now resulted in 85 subjects being apprehended since 2006 .
Just ten remain at large .
Following his arrest , McInally was taken to Madrid , where extradition proceedings will begin .
He has been wanted by Merseyside Police since January 2014 , when officers intercepted a car in Crosby and recovered 6 kilograms of cocaine in a hidden compartment .
Five members of the group allegedly led by McInally were later sentenced to a total of 48 years ’ imprisonment .
Andy Cooke-Welling , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crime Bureau , said : “ The arrest of Dominic McInally is the result of years of investigation by the NCA , Merseyside Police and our Spanish partners .
“ It is yet another success under Operation Captura , which has resulted in dozens of fugitives being brought to account , many of them after years on the run .
“ It should be clear to those attempting to flee from UK justice that they can never rest easy.
” “ The NCA works globally to fight serious and organised crime , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence and exploitation that that results from the class A drugs trade.
” Assistant Chief Constable Ian Critchley from Merseyside Police said : “ The arrest of McInally in Spain is another fine example of forces and agencies working together across borders to apprehend a suspected serious and organised criminal.
” “ We await the extradition proceedings and in finally seeing McInally put before the courts .
” “ We fully support Operation Captura , an initiative which has had huge success to tracking down those who think there is any hiding place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Crimestoppers charity Director of Operations , said : “ I commend the work of our partners , the National Crime Agency and the Spanish Police , for this latest arrest and would remind people to visit the Crimestoppers website , view those fugitives still on the run and tell our charity where they are .

AN ALLEGED ringleader of a cocaine trafficking group that expected to bank more than £1 million every month has been arrested in a Spanish strip club after more than six years on the run.
Dominic McInally, 29, from Formby, Merseyside, was arrested when officers from the Spanish National Police raided the Casa Masa strip club, near Marbella, in the early hours of 28 February.
The Casa Masa strip and ‘VIP boudoir’ club boasts entertaining rooms fitted with Louis Vuitton bedding and decadent decor worth thousands.
McInally was hiding out in the club that charges thousands of euros per night for services including ‘Escorts’, ‘Exclusive Sexy Parties’ and “The best BDSM experience in Spain.”
Its website states: “Enjoy a dominance, bdsm, transformism, sado. A BDSM & SADO dungeon suite in Marbella, where pleasure, morbidity, humiliation, fetishism, equipped with leather, bondage furniture, with a great luxury of erotic toys.”
Operation Captura, which targets fugitives suspected to be hiding out among the UK national community in parts of Spain.
Jointly run by the NCA, Crimestoppers UK and Spanish authorities, Operation Captura has now resulted in 85 subjects being apprehended since 2006. Just ten remain at large.
Following his arrest, McInally was taken to Madrid, where extradition proceedings will begin.
He has been wanted by Merseyside Police since January 2014, when officers intercepted a car in Crosby and recovered 6 kilograms of cocaine in a hidden compartment.
Five members of the group allegedly led by McInally were later sentenced to a total of 48 years’ imprisonment.
Andy Cooke-Welling, Head of the NCA’s International Crime Bureau, said: “The arrest of Dominic McInally is the result of years of investigation by the NCA, Merseyside Police and our Spanish partners.
“It is yet another success under Operation Captura, which has resulted in dozens of fugitives being brought to account, many of them after years on the run.
“It should be clear to those attempting to flee from UK justice that they can never rest easy.”
“The NCA works globally to fight serious and organised crime, and to protect the UK public from the violence and exploitation that that results from the class A drugs trade.”
Assistant Chief Constable Ian Critchley from Merseyside Police said:“The arrest of McInally in Spain is another fine example of forces and agencies working together across borders to apprehend a suspected serious and organised criminal.”
“We await the extradition proceedings and in finally seeing McInally put before the courts. ”
“We fully support Operation Captura, an initiative which has had huge success to tracking down those who think there is any hiding place from law enforcement agencies.”
Mick Duthie, Crimestoppers charity Director of Operations, said:“I commend the work of our partners, the National Crime Agency and the Spanish Police, for this latest arrest and would remind people to visit the Crimestoppers website, view those fugitives still on the run and tell our charity where they are.
More follows.


politicalite--2020-03-03--BEHIND THE MASK: Do Facemasks Help Stop The Spread of Coronavirus?

AS FEARS rise over the deadly Coronavirus , officially named COVID-19 many people across the world and in British cities are wearing face/pollution masks , but are they useful ?
Health officials say the best protection is to wash their hands with soap and water regularly .
Facemasks won ’ t stop you getting the virus , but it can help stop the spread .
As of 3 March , a total of 13,911 people have been tested in the UK , of which 13,860 were confirmed negative .
51 were confirmed as positive .
Government advice is to wash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sing happy birthday twice , or according to Jacob Rees Mogg… as long as it takes to sing the national anthem .
If soap and water are not available , hand sanitiser gel can be used until people can get to a sink .
FACE MASKS… WILL THEY SAVE YOU ?
Public Health England has said that for the general public , facemasks are not considered to be effective to protect them from becoming infected .
But when worn by those who may already be infected with the virus , masks can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialist masks are included in protective equipment for appropriately-trained health professionals dealing with high-risk individuals or cases .
“ Face masks play a very important role in clinical settings , such as hospitals , ” said Dr Jake Dunning , PHE ’ s head of emerging infections and zoonoses .
“ However , there is very little evidence of widespread benefit from their use outside of these clinical settings.
” The public are not being advised to use facemasks .
Some people in isolation will have been given facemasks and will have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when to use them .
This guidance will likely include information on how they are worn correctly , should be changed frequently , removed properly and disposed of safely .
One expert , William Keevil , professor of environmental healthcare at the University of Southampton , previously urged people “ not to over rely on using standard masks ” .
He added : “ They are usually loose fitting , use poor filtration fabrics and give little protection to the wearer other than to restrict touching the nose and mouth without protecting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ If you must , then use a close fitting N95-rated ( FFP2 ) mask which offers good , although not complete , protection against infectious aerosols e.g .
from coughs.
” Is there any advice other than washing hands ?
Aside from regular hand washing people can ensure their work surfaces and door handles are clean and they can try to avoid touching the eyes , nose and mouth with unwashed hands .
The “ catch it , bin it , kill it ” slogan is also being employed to encourage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though coughing and sneezing .
As of 3 March , a total of 13,911 people have been tested in the UK , of which 13,860 were confirmed negative .
51 were confirmed as positive .
Additional reporting thanks to PA Media , GOV.UK and NHS England

AS FEARS rise over the deadly Coronavirus, officially named COVID-19 many people across the world and in British cities are wearing face/pollution masks, but are they useful?
Health officials say the best protection is to wash their hands with soap and water regularly. Facemasks won’t stop you getting the virus, but it can help stop the spread.
As of 3 March, a total of 13,911 people have been tested in the UK, of which 13,860 were confirmed negative. 51 were confirmed as positive.
Government advice is to wash hands for as long as it takes to sing happy birthday twice, or according to Jacob Rees Mogg… as long as it takes to sing the national anthem.
If soap and water are not available, hand sanitiser gel can be used until people can get to a sink.
FACE MASKS… WILL THEY SAVE YOU?
Public Health England has said that for the general public, facemasks are not considered to be effective to protect them from becoming infected. But when worn by those who may already be infected with the virus, masks can help reduce the spread.
PHE added specialist masks are included in protective equipment for appropriately-trained health professionals dealing with high-risk individuals or cases.
“Face masks play a very important role in clinical settings, such as hospitals,” said Dr Jake Dunning, PHE’s head of emerging infections and zoonoses.
“However, there is very little evidence of widespread benefit from their use outside of these clinical settings.”
The public are not being advised to use facemasks. Some people in isolation will have been given facemasks and will have been instructed by their health professional how and when to use them.
This guidance will likely include information on how they are worn correctly, should be changed frequently, removed properly and disposed of safely.
One expert, William Keevil, professor of environmental healthcare at the University of Southampton, previously urged people “not to over rely on using standard masks”.
He added: “They are usually loose fitting, use poor filtration fabrics and give little protection to the wearer other than to restrict touching the nose and mouth without protecting the eyes”.
But Prof Keevil added: “If you must, then use a close fitting N95-rated (FFP2) mask which offers good, although not complete, protection against infectious aerosols e.g. from coughs.”
Is there any advice other than washing hands?
Aside from regular hand washing people can ensure their work surfaces and door handles are clean and they can try to avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
The “catch it, bin it, kill it” slogan is also being employed to encourage people to try and prevent infection spread though coughing and sneezing.
CORONAVIRUS LATEST
As of 3 March, a total of 13,911 people have been tested in the UK, of which 13,860 were confirmed negative. 51 were confirmed as positive.
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus. What’s the risk of coronavirus in the UK? The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate. Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus. What’s the risk of coronavirus for travellers? There are some countries and areas where there’s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus. See our coronavirus advice for travellers.
Symptoms of coronavirus The symptoms of coronavirus are: a cough
a high temperature
shortness of breath But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
How coronavirus is spread Because it’s a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person. Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets. It’s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food. Viruses like coronavirus cannot live outside the body for very long.
Do I need to avoid public places? Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places. You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.
How to avoid catching or spreading germs There are things you can do to help stop viruses like coronavirus spreading. Do cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin immediately
wash your hands with soap and water often – use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell Don’t do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Check if you need medical help NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do. Use this service if: you think you might have coronavirus
in the last 14 days you’ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see our coronavirus advice for travellers
you’ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone. Getting help in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland Scotland: call your GP surgery or call 111 if your surgery is not open
call your GP surgery or call 111 if your surgery is not open Wales: call 111
call 111 Northern Ireland: call 111
How to self-isolate if you’re asked to If there’s a chance you could have coronavirus, you may be asked to stay away from other people (self-isolate). This means you should: stay at home
not go to work, school or public places
not use public transport or taxis
ask friends, family members or delivery services to do errands for you
try to avoid visitors to your home – it’s OK for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection. Read more coronavirus self-isolation advice.
Treatment for coronavirus There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus. Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses. Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness. You’ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you’ve recovered.
Additional reporting thanks to PA Media, GOV.UK and NHS England


politicalite--2020-03-04--DEEP STATE SMEAR CAMPAIGN: Unstable ‘Overdose Victim’ Was Nothing To Do With Priti Patel

AN EMPLOYEE who took an overdose due to alleged bullying claims by Home Secretary Priti Patel had done the same in 2014 , it is claimed .
The so-called victim had only worked for the Home Secretary for 2 weeks and the incident is not thought to be linked to Home Secretary Priti Patel ’ s conduct .
The Telegraph reported that those close to Patel said it was “ ludicrous ” to drag her into alleged bullying of staffers .
“ This person at the DWP only worked for Priti for two weeks and was already in the process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employment minister , ” said a friend .
“ The accusations of bullying were made against the department not Priti , and the payout [ to the member of staff ] was made by the Civil Service which , by the way , mishandled her case entirely .
It was nothing to do with Priti at all.
” Priti Patel is facing attacks from the Civil Service because she is dramatically tryting to change things for the better .
It was reported last week that Patel told officials to explain what had happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days before disgraced former Home Office boss Phillip Rutman resigned in a ‘ deflection PR stunt ’ .
Angry Patel was met with total obstruction from Home Office officials when she had asked about the probe and was blocked from finding out details by deep state mandarins ( unelected civil servants on mega-bucks salaries ) like Ratty Rutman .
He was on a whopping £190,000-A-YEAR and tried to bring hugely popular Patel down with fake claims of ‘ bullying ’ and some claim that the reason for the ‘ drama ’ is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The moaning toff who has NEVER been elected by public vote , had a salary bigger than the elected Prime Minister AND Home Secretary .
Can you believe that ?
Can you believe the audacity of this cretin .
Those siding with groomers and rapists claimed that our Priti , who is fighting tooth and claw to get the grooming report released , asked colleagues at the Home Office : ‘ Why is everyone so f***ing useless ?
’ … and she ’ s not the only one asking that question… the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Police officer and Grooming Gang Whistleblower Maggie Oliver took to Twitter and said : “ If Priti Patel has ‘ bullied ’ civil servants to get to the bottom of this secrecy , then all I can say is…..good !
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AN EMPLOYEE who took an overdose due to alleged bullying claims by Home Secretary Priti Patel had done the same in 2014, it is claimed.
The so-called victim had only worked for the Home Secretary for 2 weeks and the incident is not thought to be linked to Home Secretary Priti Patel’s conduct.
The Telegraph reported that those close to Patel said it was “ludicrous” to drag her into alleged bullying of staffers.
“This person at the DWP only worked for Priti for two weeks and was already in the process of quitting when Priti took over as employment minister,” said a friend.
“The accusations of bullying were made against the department not Priti, and the payout [to the member of staff] was made by the Civil Service which, by the way, mishandled her case entirely. It was nothing to do with Priti at all.”
DEEP STATE SMEARS
Priti Patel is facing attacks from the Civil Service because she is dramatically tryting to change things for the better.
It was reported last week that Patel told officials to explain what had happened to the long-awaited review into Grooming Gangs days before disgraced former Home Office boss Phillip Rutman resigned in a ‘deflection PR stunt’.
Angry Patel was met with total obstruction from Home Office officials when she had asked about the probe and was blocked from finding out details by deep state mandarins (unelected civil servants on mega-bucks salaries) like Ratty Rutman.
He was on a whopping £190,000-A-YEAR and tried to bring hugely popular Patel down with fake claims of ‘bullying’ and some claim that the reason for the ‘drama’ is the cover-up of the recent grooming scandal.
The moaning toff who has NEVER been elected by public vote, had a salary bigger than the elected Prime Minister AND Home Secretary. Can you believe that? Can you believe the audacity of this cretin.
Those siding with groomers and rapists claimed that our Priti, who is fighting tooth and claw to get the grooming report released, asked colleagues at the Home Office: ‘Why is everyone so f***ing useless?’ … and she’s not the only one asking that question… the rest of Britain is too!
Former Greater Manchester Police officer and Grooming Gang Whistleblower Maggie Oliver took to Twitter and said: “If Priti Patel has ‘bullied’ civil servants to get to the bottom of this secrecy, then all I can say is…..good!”


politicalite--2020-03-04--TIRED OF NINE TO FIVE? Why You Should QUIT YOUR JOB Today

FOR MANY Brits , the monotony of their nine-to-five is inescapable , and there ’ s seemingly nothing they can do to break free from the shackles of an uninspiring career .
Whether behind a desk , a counter or out in the pouring rain , it can be tough to stay motivated .
Indeed , many of us fantasise about telling our boss where to stick it and pursuing a dream career doing something a little less dull , but then reality sets in – a mortgage to pay , bills to cover and mouths to feed – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth the risk .
A recent study found that more than half of Brits ( 52 % ) want to quit their job in favour of pursuing a different career , whether that be learning a new skill to earn more money , or happily accepting a smaller salary in order to do something more enjoyable .
The same data shows that two-thirds ( 66 % ) dream of turning their hobby into a full-time job , although that figure drops slightly in London ( 51 % ) , Cardiff ( 59 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who perhaps feel a little more restricted living life in a major city .
The figures deviate depending on the study , but the picture across the UK is clear – a huge percentage of us would rather be doing something else .
So , what is stopping us taking that leap into the exciting unknown ?
It ’ s clear that the stability of a long-term job is appealing to many who may be willing to stick out the unpleasantness of the company , its managers and their colleagues in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of each month – even if that supposed pay-rise never comes .
However , recent research into risk calculation suggests that rejecting new career opportunities in favour of staying where you are is “ probably ” the wrong choice .
The study claims that changing your mind about aspects such as your job will likely prove the better option in the long-term .
One key element in all of this is knowing what success looks like , that is having a picture in your mind ’ s eye of where you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do and how much you ’ ll earn .
This will help eliminate the fear of the unknown that is cited by many as a reason for staying where they are .
Of course , changing jobs can create a little financial uncertainty in the short term , although there ’ s no shortage of examples of lottery winners who quit for whom that was no issue .
One lucky winner was working for Amazon when he landed a jackpot that guaranteed him £10,000 a month for the next 30 years , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that allowed her to quit her job in the care sector to instead start caring for herself !
Now that ’ s all well and good if you have millions in the bank .
But how will you make ends meet if your career change doesn ’ t necessarily guarantee to match your salary ?
Several schools of thought suggest taking a pay cut may not be the disaster you dread , and that drawing motivation from being passionate about what you do is far more effective than toiling for the figure on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month .
Amanda Helfand is a leading director of career services at Bentley University , and she suggests : “ While initial salary point certainly can impact an individual ’ s future income , taking a lower starting salary to follow one ’ s passions often provides lifelong financial and personal benefits , as long as the individual is driven to pursue them.
” So , there you have it .
If you want to quit your job then understand you are not alone – and recognise that the stats in fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different .
Just make sure that the switch you ’ re making is powered by passion .

FOR MANY Brits, the monotony of their nine-to-five is inescapable, and there’s seemingly nothing they can do to break free from the shackles of an uninspiring career.
Whether behind a desk, a counter or out in the pouring rain, it can be tough to stay motivated.
Indeed, many of us fantasise about telling our boss where to stick it and pursuing a dream career doing something a little less dull, but then reality sets in – a mortgage to pay, bills to cover and mouths to feed – and many conclude that it isn’t worth the risk.
THE STATS
A recent study found that more than half of Brits (52%) want to quit their job in favour of pursuing a different career, whether that be learning a new skill to earn more money, or happily accepting a smaller salary in order to do something more enjoyable.
The same data shows that two-thirds (66%) dream of turning their hobby into a full-time job, although that figure drops slightly in London (51%), Cardiff (59%) and Edinburgh (58%), who perhaps feel a little more restricted living life in a major city.
The figures deviate depending on the study, but the picture across the UK is clear – a huge percentage of us would rather be doing something else. So, what is stopping us taking that leap into the exciting unknown?
Source: Pexels
FEAR FACTOR
It’s clear that the stability of a long-term job is appealing to many who may be willing to stick out the unpleasantness of the company, its managers and their colleagues in order to collect a guaranteed salary at the end of each month – even if that supposed pay-rise never comes.
However, recent research into risk calculation suggests that rejecting new career opportunities in favour of staying where you are is “probably” the wrong choice. The study claims that changing your mind about aspects such as your job will likely prove the better option in the long-term.
One key element in all of this is knowing what success looks like, that is having a picture in your mind’s eye of where you’ll go, what you’ll do and how much you’ll earn. This will help eliminate the fear of the unknown that is cited by many as a reason for staying where they are.
MONEY TALKS
Of course, changing jobs can create a little financial uncertainty in the short term, although there’s no shortage of examples of lottery winners who quit for whom that was no issue. One lucky winner was working for Amazon when he landed a jackpot that guaranteed him £10,000 a month for the next 30 years, while another landed an incredible $758.7m dollars that allowed her to quit her job in the care sector to instead start caring for herself!
Now that’s all well and good if you have millions in the bank. But how will you make ends meet if your career change doesn’t necessarily guarantee to match your salary?
Several schools of thought suggest taking a pay cut may not be the disaster you dread, and that drawing motivation from being passionate about what you do is far more effective than toiling for the figure on your wage slip at the end of the month.
Amanda Helfand is a leading director of career services at Bentley University, and she suggests: “While initial salary point certainly can impact an individual’s future income, taking a lower starting salary to follow one’s passions often provides lifelong financial and personal benefits, as long as the individual is driven to pursue them.”
So, there you have it. If you want to quit your job then understand you are not alone – and recognise that the stats in fact favour taking the plunge and doing something different.
Just make sure that the switch you’re making is powered by passion.


politicalite--2020-03-04--BAD MOVE: Chancellor Reportedly AXING Fuel Duty Freeze Making Northern Voters POORER

CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak is reportedly mulling axing the much-loved fuel duty to raise £4bn for the treasury , according to @ @ @ @ @ move would hike fuel by 2p per litre from April angering 37 million drivers , @ @ @ @ @ squeezed financially and throwing the Governments plan to ‘ level up ’ the UK out @ @ @ @ @ Tory MP told the FT : “ I can ’ t imagine the freeze will @ @ @ @ @ move is also reported to be part of the Governments ‘ Green Agenda ’ that @ @ @ @ @ voters .
The Tories could be accused of “ taking from one hand and giving @ @ @ @ @ move would adversely affect Northern voters who backed the Tories in the last election .
@ @ @ @ @ Spectator : “ Ending the fuel duty freeze after a decade might not be a @ @ @ @ @ many new Tory voters in the North are likely to be the worst affected .
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CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak is reportedly mulling axing the much-loved fuel duty to raise £4bn for the treasury, according to the Financial Times.
The move would hike fuel by 2p per litre from April angering 37 million drivers, many of which are already squeezed financially and throwing the Governments plan to ‘level up’ the UK out of the window.
A Tory MP told the FT: “I can’t imagine the freeze will survive this Parliament.”
The move is also reported to be part of the Governments ‘Green Agenda’ that is hugely unpopular with working-class voters.
The Tories could be accused of “taking from one hand and giving with another” as the move would adversely affect Northern voters who backed the Tories in the last election.
Kate Andrews wrote in The Spectator: “Ending the fuel duty freeze after a decade might not be a good idea, particularly when many new Tory voters in the North are likely to be the worst affected.”
More follows.


politicalite--2020-03-04--SLEEPY JOE WAKES UP: Biden Dominates Democrat Super Tuesday

SLEEPY Joe Biden , former Vice President for Barack Obama has won the majority of Democratic Primaries during last nights sensational Super Tuesday , with former favourite Bernie Sanders coming second .
This puts Biden ahead in the race for the Democratic nomination to be President of the United States for the 2020 election , with Sanders in second , to take on his Republican challenger President Donald Trump .
Things started to pick up for Biden who had been previously lagging behind in the primaries against Sanders in the recent South Carolina primaries , and last night when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Super Tuesday , Biden took a multitude of states , including Maine and Tennessee , leading to him winning 9 out of the 14 up for grabs overall .
Sanders meanwhile took his home state of Vermont , as well as states like Texas and Utah .
Meanwhile , challenger and former Republican Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg has failed to take any states , despite some early indicators that he could take states like , and is now fourth in the overall race , just past Pete Buttigieg , who stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ endorsed Biden .
He had previously won the controversial Iowa Caucuses , whereby the app used to count delegates malfunctioned .
For the Republican Primaries meanwhile , President Donald Trump has won by a landslide against his challengers Bill Weld the former Governor of Massachusetts and Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate in the 2016 Presidential election and businessman Rocky De La Fuente , formerly of the Reform and American Delta parties .
California and Texas are yet to be called but CNN/NYT exit polls suggest a win for Bernie Sanders in California and Texas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 % and Bernie on 28 % .

SLEEPY Joe Biden, former Vice President for Barack Obama has won the majority of Democratic Primaries during last nights sensational Super Tuesday, with former favourite Bernie Sanders coming second.
This puts Biden ahead in the race for the Democratic nomination to be President of the United States for the 2020 election, with Sanders in second, to take on his Republican challenger President Donald Trump.
Things started to pick up for Biden who had been previously lagging behind in the primaries against Sanders in the recent South Carolina primaries, and last night when he led the primaries in Virginia. During Super Tuesday, Biden took a multitude of states, including Maine and Tennessee, leading to him winning 9 out of the 14 up for grabs overall. Sanders meanwhile took his home state of Vermont, as well as states like Texas and Utah.
BLOOMBERG GOES OFF AIR
Meanwhile, challenger and former Republican Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg has failed to take any states, despite some early indicators that he could take states like, and is now fourth in the overall race, just past Pete Buttigieg, who stood down from the race and has since endorsed Biden.
He had previously won the controversial Iowa Caucuses, whereby the app used to count delegates malfunctioned.
For the Republican Primaries meanwhile, President Donald Trump has won by a landslide against his challengers Bill Weld the former Governor of Massachusetts and Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate in the 2016 Presidential election and businessman Rocky De La Fuente, formerly of the Reform and American Delta parties.
BIGGEST PRIZES OF THE NIGHT
California and Texas are yet to be called but CNN/NYT exit polls suggest a win for Bernie Sanders in California and Texas is neck and neck with Biden on 25% and Bernie on 28%.
LATEST RESULTS / CNN
BIDEN : 8 STATES
BERNIE : 3 STATES
3 STATES TOO CLOSE TO CALL
More follows.


politicalite--2020-03-04--MECCA BANNED! Coronavirus Disrupts Islamic Worship In Middle East

COVID-19 has disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East , as Saudi Arabia BANNED its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca and Corona-hit Iran cancelled Friday prayers in major cities .
The decisions in Riyadh and Tehran affected both Sunni and Shiite Muslims alike .
The Saudi move expands a ban last week on foreigners visiting Mecca and Medina , home to the holiest sites in Islam .
The decision disrupted travel for thousands of Muslims already headed to the kingdom and potentially affects plans later this year for millions more ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annual hajj pilgrimage .
Even after the announcement on February 27 , people already in Saudi Arabia could still travel to Mecca ’ s Grand Mosque , where pilgrims circle the black , cube-shaped Kaaba that Muslims around the world pray toward five times a day .
The crowds were far smaller than usual before Wednesday ’ s statement from an interior ministry official , that was carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency .
Millions attend the annual hajj , which this year is set for late July into early August , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s holy sites year round .
Those other pilgrimages are referred to as the umrah , which drew 7.5 million foreigners in 2019 alone .
It remains unclear how the ban will be enforced .
The government described the suspension as “ temporary , ” but gave no hint at when it will be lifted .
The ban also appeared to encompass the Prophet Muhammad ’ s Mosque in nearby Medina .
The decision seeks to “ limit the spread of the coronavirus epidemic and prevent its access to the Two Holy Mosques @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intense flow of human crowds , which makes the issue of securing these crowds of utmost importance ” , the Saudi government said .
In Iran , authorities halted Friday prayers in all provincial capitals amid the country ’ s growing coronavirus outbreak , which has killed at least 92 people amid 2,922 confirmed cases .
Iran and Italy have the world ’ s highest death tolls outside China .
“ This disease is a widespread one , ” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told his cabinet , according to a transcript .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is , in a sense , a global disease that many countries in the world have become infected with , and we must work together to tackle this problem as quickly as possible.
” The announcement came a week after a similar order affected Tehran and several other major cities .

COVID-19 has disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East, as Saudi Arabia BANNED its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca and Corona-hit Iran cancelled Friday prayers in major cities.
The decisions in Riyadh and Tehran affected both Sunni and Shiite Muslims alike.
The Saudi move expands a ban last week on foreigners visiting Mecca and Medina, home to the holiest sites in Islam.
The decision disrupted travel for thousands of Muslims already headed to the kingdom and potentially affects plans later this year for millions more ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan and the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Even after the announcement on February 27, people already in Saudi Arabia could still travel to Mecca’s Grand Mosque, where pilgrims circle the black, cube-shaped Kaaba that Muslims around the world pray toward five times a day.
The crowds were far smaller than usual before Wednesday’s statement from an interior ministry official, that was carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
Millions attend the annual hajj, which this year is set for late July into early August, and many more visit the kingdom’s holy sites year round.
Those other pilgrimages are referred to as the umrah, which drew 7.5 million foreigners in 2019 alone. It remains unclear how the ban will be enforced.
The government described the suspension as “temporary,” but gave no hint at when it will be lifted.
The ban also appeared to encompass the Prophet Muhammad’s Mosque in nearby Medina.
The decision seeks to “limit the spread of the coronavirus epidemic and prevent its access to the Two Holy Mosques, which are witnessing a permanent and intense flow of human crowds, which makes the issue of securing these crowds of utmost importance”, the Saudi government said.
In Iran, authorities halted Friday prayers in all provincial capitals amid the country’s growing coronavirus outbreak, which has killed at least 92 people amid 2,922 confirmed cases.
Iran and Italy have the world’s highest death tolls outside China.
“This disease is a widespread one,” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told his cabinet, according to a transcript.
“It encompasses almost all of our provinces and is, in a sense, a global disease that many countries in the world have become infected with, and we must work together to tackle this problem as quickly as possible.”
The announcement came a week after a similar order affected Tehran and several other major cities.
More follows.
Additional Reporting by PA Media