It takes a particular sort of horror to stand in a building where the taxpayer subsidises your food and drink and say that children should have to go hungry.
As Manchester is offered a paltry 22 million during a deep crisis, remember the DUP were given 1 Billion to prop up a Tory Government.
That's 1 Billion.
To the DUP.
One day music will be played and enjoyed again in a live setting and people will stand together, dance together and come together in a joyous celebration of existence. 👊🔥👊 x
What I don't understand is why Rishi Sunak is concerned about the cost of furlough, job support scheme and the like but isn't concerned about the billions being wasted on test and trace contracts and apps and PPE that isn't delivered or isn't fit for purpose
1) A thread
A tale of two PPE suppliers.
The company set up on 12 May 2020 by an associate of a Conservative Peer.
The family business in Knowsley, with over 50 years proven track record.
One was given a contract for £122 million.
The other was given the run around.
UK’s infection rate currently 133.7 per 100,000, higher than EU ( 77.2) and USA (96.9). Criminal mismanagement of trace system, which Johnson farmed out to City donor friends rather than experts. Dido Harding; can I respectfully ask you to fuck off?
So I’m not a huge Twitter-er because, honestly, it kinda scares me.
BUT recently things got said that made me sad and I figured if we’re talking about art, might as well hit ‘em with a poem, right?
So @RishiSunak this one’s for you pal.
#NotLowSkilled
Hi #RishiSunak. I've been thinking about what makes a viable business. Here's a little story for you.
Barbara is a clarinettist. After 20 yrs' training & highly competitive auditions, she won a job in a prestigious London orchestra. As well as playing at the Royal Albert Hall 1/