Andy

We've had a lot of negative press in Hartlepool as a result of the recent protests. However, the fundraiser that was set up for the town to support the local mosque and the affected businesses managed to raise £10,000 in just over 24 hours! Hartlepool is an amazing and inclusive community when we pull together, and I couldn't be prouder of my town's response after those thuggish attacks. justgiving.com/crowdfunding/A…

An incredible retraction on on the Daily Telegraph website today. They’ve apologised for publishing an article headlined “We earn £345k, but soaring private school fees mean we can’t afford to go on five holidays.” Why? Because the family in question doesn’t actually seem to exist.

@JMcMurdockMP Four times you kicked your ex girlfriend when you attacked her. Did that make you feel like a big strong man?

The victims of these abhorrent crimes deserve justice. All children need to have their innocence protected. Every single one of the perpetrators should face the full force of the law. As you know, in 1997 the Channel 4 programme Despatches broadcast "Soccer's Foul Play" - it included allegations of sexual offences against children by former Southampton FC coach Robert Higgins. Two decades later Higgins was convicted of sexually abusing young children and was sentenced to 24 years in prison. Southampton FC commisisoned Barnardo's to conduct an independent review into Higgins, who worked for the club until 1989, in 2019. That report is here and makes sobering reading: assets.ctfassets.net/qtmbc4zcgkle/4… That review includes the response of the club to the allegations in the Despatches programme in 1997 (sections 244-250) As this article from the BBC reveals, following the Despatches programme both Hampshire and Southampton social services consulted police and wrote to local youth organisations expressing concern about Higgins coaching boys. A joint letter urged parents to "make an informed choice about his contact with your child/ren" bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan… That is an example of action taken following the Despatches programme in 1997 to reduce the risk of more children becoming victims of Higgins. Section 248 of the Barnardo's report (image below) tells us that there is no record of the board of Southampton FC even discussing the allegations against Higgins, let alone evidence of them taking any action in relation to them. You were chairman of Southampton FC in 1997 Rupert, having taken over the previous year. I've posted these questions several times now in the hope you'll acknowledge them: Are any of these details incorrect in any way? Why didn't the board you led have a minuted discussion of the allegations about Higgins revealed by the programme? Given the serious nature of these allegations, why didn't you commission a review or inquiry into Higgins actions while at Southampton FC? Given the conversations you've now had with victims of childhood sexual abuse, do you regret that you personally didn't do more to respond to the allegations made against Higgins in 1997? Higgins convictions relate to crimes against 24 children. The Barnardo's report tell us they were left vulnerable to ongoing abuse by Higgins which impacted upon their lives as children and the adults they became. Those abused were offered no support and were "left to make sense for themselves of all that happened" A shameful example of how a failure to act against a sexual abuser can have devestating consequences.

@sandor_ios @tomhfh @huel I don't know who told you this, but it's just taken less than 3 minutes for me to check the protein and other key macros for Waitrose's Pea and Mint, and Pea and Ham soups against huel, and your statement isn't remotely true. Not even close.

I like huel, but I’ve just noticed they lean into promoting wacko anti-GMO anti-science bullshit on their bottles. What is your problem with GMOs, @huel?

The company Interior Architecture Landscape Limited that has donated £200k to Reform is a sham company. These images from its website claiming to be their designs are stock images.

@BROKENBRITAIN0 A great example of young white men these days - we've reached a point where we're having to argue that no knives being pulled makes a positive story. The actual headline should be that no non-white people were actually involved, likely too busy working and caring for their family

🚨 HUGE FIGHT IN LEEDS CITY CENTRE❗️ ALL YOUNG WHITE MEN, 0 KNIVES PULLED 🤔 FUNNY THAT, ISN'T IT❓️

@AndrewGillies9 @halcyonorder @jdpoc @tomhfh Just to clarify, im definitely not a Starmer supporter, or Labour at that. This is also about a policy that was introduced under Boris Johnsons Government.

@halcyonorder @apcoopz @jdpoc @tomhfh Exactly this.

Did they, ⁦@tomhfh⁩ ? Did they really? No they didn’t. This is 1 example, of 100s, why we laugh at you. People laugh at you. Your peers laugh at you. Even some of your colleagues laugh at you. Silly boy.

@AndrewGillies9 @jdpoc @tomhfh If they're budgeting that tightly that an extra drink can cause financial difficulty, they probably shouldn't be eating out at that point.

@apcoopz @jdpoc @tomhfh No. Struggling folks have a clear budget. They say, for example,.."I'm not going to spend more than 20 pounds on a night out". A thing like this can mean more than you think. I'm not defending the reporter that's for sure.

@AndrewGillies9 @jayjay749 @jdpoc @tomhfh You realise the government are doing more than banning refillable high sugar drinks? I can't explain every step to you here, you're going to have to start involving some critical thinking skills. This alone will massively support bringing down NHS strain and dentistry demands.

@apcoopz @jayjay749 @jdpoc @tomhfh This doesn't justify petty policies that make a particular group of people feel worse about their situation. Plus, they will feel micromanaged by government. There are better ways.

@AndrewGillies9 @jdpoc @tomhfh If its a rare treat then they can surely afford an extra glass of coke mate, its not that big of a deal and shouldn't make a significant impact if youre now only worried about a "rare treat". It also shouldn't constitute a blatant lie from a reporter.

@apcoopz @jdpoc @tomhfh A rare treat on a nice night out isn't going to hurt them, more than they are already hurting in their lives All this does is stigmatize and remind people of their struggles. There are much better ways to encourage good health.

@jayjay749 @AndrewGillies9 @jdpoc @tomhfh Yes. There's multiple studies on it that outline the benefits, and long term outlook based on the improvements already measures. "The SDIL will lead to substantial reductions in obesity and dental caries, and an overall health gain of 19,500 QALYs " pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11….

@apcoopz @AndrewGillies9 @jdpoc @tomhfh Or forcing them to choose between paying more or consuming sweeteners that are not good for your health. Has the population got thinner/healthier since the sugar tax was introduced?

@filiusfrog @jdpoc @tomhfh "Banned from having more than one Coca Cola at Nandos" is objectively false and a lie from someone who claims to be a reporter. Its his job to report the truth, not to twist or reword it to push his own rhetoric

@apcoopz @jdpoc @tomhfh And everybody with half a brain knew exactly what he was referring to.

@AndrewGillies9 @jdpoc @tomhfh Or it could encourage them to not drink as many high fat, high sugar drinks, and burdeneing themselves further with poor health?

@jdpoc @tomhfh The truth is not much better (and I'm not a fan of that guy). Banning the refills for the full fat drink serves to remind struggling folks that they are struggling, while having a nice meal out. It's typical unkind Tory policy, enacted by awful Labour.

@filiusfrog @jdpoc @tomhfh Tom's quote is "they've banned you from having more than one Coca Cola at Nandos." I dont think you understand the conversation here. The gov have a responsibility over national health policy. Tom can still get more than one Coke at Nandos, its simply not free refills.

Tom is correct and you are wrong as usual. Looks like people are laughing at you. Here is the legislation. Ban on free refill promotions for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in restaurants, cafes, and qualifying out-of-home businesses. Applies to drinks classified as “high in fat, salt, or sugar” (HFSS) under the Nutrient Profiling Model, including full-sugar cola, lemonade, sweetened iced teas, energy drinks, and sugar-added coffee drinks. Businesses cannot offer unlimited refills or free top-ups after the first serving. Part of broader anti-obesity measures, including bans on multibuy deals (e.g., “buy one, get one free”) on HFSS foods in supermarkets.

@chairmanMAO_92 @MatiSavu @PolitlcsUK It's just a name. It's not that big buddy, relax. Your name is literally Xmus Waxon Flaxon Jaxon you fucking spanner.

We need politicians who can be decisive. Crowdsourcing the name of your party is the opposite of that. Every element of this new party has been shambolic from Corbyn basically saying Sultanah jumped the gun on unveiling it, to this. The fact they seem to be unaware of that suggests they're gonna be shit at reading the mood of the nation. Which is pretty important

🚨 NEW: "Your Party" has launched a suggestion box for their party name [@chrsitiancalgie]

@Jo_Marney @Jo3713939David @MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana You're deflecting, Jo 🤣 You dont simply get to avoid proving your argument by throwing a barrage of made up scenarios at me. The discussion here is why you think this is an Islamic Party, ive not shared any of my own views with you so far.

@apcoopz @Jo3713939David @MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana Ok you can’t answer that one. Let me put it this way then. What is it about Islam which you think is a positive influence for Britain?

The establishment sneered, mocked and laughed at us. They’re not laughing now. We’ve hit 500,000 in just THREE days. The fightback has begun. Join us: yourparty.uk

@Jo_Marney @Jo3713939David @MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana Ive never said that, Jo 🤣 you've literally fallen at the first hurdle of backing your argument and have started making imaginary situations. Just explain your point of this being an islamist party. You made the claim, stop skirting the accountability.

@apcoopz @Jo3713939David @MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana No, let's start on why YOU think Islamism is a good thing for Britain?

@Jo_Marney @Jo3713939David @MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana You haven't actually addressed your point of how they're islamist, Jo. Let's start there - especially considering there isn't a single policy or manifesto written yet.

@apcoopz @Jo3713939David @MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana Yes Andy. Educate us all about how an Islamist party is good for Britain! You know best. After all, Islam is known to be very progressive. 🥰

@Jo3713939David @Jo_Marney @MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana Good grief there literally isn't a character limit big enough to help educate you on this one. One of the biggest redistributions of wealth to the top earners during covid is very publicly provable and readily available at your fingertips though, David.

@apcoopz @Jo_Marney @MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana First of all, it's got fuck all to do with the redistribution of wealth, that's a red herring! A two-State solution for a proscribed terrorist group is proof positive that the antisemitic leadership of this factional party are using their Westminster seats to 'grift' for Islam.

@Jo_Marney @MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana Go on Jo, the onus is on you to explain how this party is advocating for the increase in Islamic Law. We'll wait.

@MustufaKhalifa1 @zarahsultana You need to learn what the word ‘Islamist’ means.