BRITAIN’S most notorious paedophile campaigner was treated to a plush champagne bash at the House of Lords. Twice-jailed Tom O’Carroll, 73, was among up to 60 guests who were thanked last December for donating money to a children’s book charity. He was chairman of the Paedophile Information Exchange, which fought in the 1970s and ’80s to legalise sex with kids. Speaking at his one-bedroom flat in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, he bragged: “I was kind of a guest of honour. A few years ago I did give a pretty substantial amount. I was invited by one of the members of the Lords, who is patron or chairman.” Book Aid International, which provides books for children in sub-Saharan Africa, said it was unaware of O’Carroll’s past and has launched an investigation. The charity said he had given less than £500 in three instalments since 2015, which has been refunded. 'PLEASE, PLEASE STAY AWAKE' Teen's haunting plea after girlfriend stabbed in … [Read more...] about Vile paedophile campaigner invited to plush champagne bash at the House of Lords
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Cambs Times journalist praised in the House of Lords
Cambs Times journalist Kath Sansom praised in the House of Lords for Sling the Mesh campaign by Lord O’Shaughnessy on February 28. Picture: BBC IPLAYER/ HARRY RUTTER. Archant Campaigner and Cambs Times journalist Kath Sansom was hailed in the House of Lords for her defiance in highlighting an important health issue affecting thousands of women. Cambs Times journalist Kath Sansom praised in the House of Lords for Sling the Mesh campaign. Here pictured with campaigners in 2017. Picture: HARRY RUTTER.Sling the Mesh, which has campaigned for the suspension of mesh implants that have left women in excruciating pain, was discussed in the Safety of Medicines and Medical Devices debate yesterday (February 28).The debate took note of the steps being taken to improve the safety of medicines and medical devices.Lord O’Shaughnessy, parliamentary under secretary of state at the department of health, praised Kath for “highlighting the human costs” of mesh … [Read more...] about Cambs Times journalist praised in the House of Lords
Controversy over axing of lifeboat raised in House of Lords
0 Post a comment Monday, 18 February 2019 - Emergency Services by Mike Lewis - South Ceredigion reporter [email protected] The continuing controversy over the planned axing of New Quay’s all-weather lifeboat was raised in the House of Lords by a former Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed last week. Lord Morris of Aberavon, a farmer’s son from Capel Bangor who said his wife, Margaret, came from a long line of New Quay sailors, asked Baroness Sugg, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, whether the replacement of New Quay’s Shannon class all-weather lifeboat with a B-class, smaller inshore Atlantic 85, would diminish capability.Pointing out that, under the plans, the nearest all-weather lifeboats would be as far away as Pwllheli and Barmouth, he asked: “Will there be a gap in safety provision in Cardigan Bay in severe weather?”Lord Harries of Pentregarth who as someone with "long-standing" family connections in the area and supported … [Read more...] about Controversy over axing of lifeboat raised in House of Lords
Finn’s Law makes it to House of Lords after third Commons reading
PUBLISHED: 12:43 11 February 2019 Georgia Barrow The third ready of Finn's Law was passed through The House of Commons on Friday. Picture: Courtesy of Sir Oliver Heald MP Archant A law to protect service animals in honour of Police Dog Finn, who was brutally stabbed in Stevenage, was passed through its third reading at the House of Commons on Friday. The bill, which has been campaigned for by North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald, will now be put forward to the House of Lords.Sir Oliver said: “I am delighted that Finn’s Law passed through the House of Commons on Friday with Finn and dog handle PC Dave Wardell watching in the gallery.“This unanimous all party backing for the Animal Welfare (service animals) Bill augurs well for its next stages in the House of Lords, where Hertfordshire’s Lord Trenchard will be the member in charge.“We are on the way to proper legal protection for police dogs and other service animals.”Finn … [Read more...] about Finn’s Law makes it to House of Lords after third Commons reading
Opinion: How an archaic quirk of the House of Lords could lead us closer to a no-deal Brexit
Ever since the government’s Brexit deal was voted down Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn have been waiting for each other to expose their king chess pieces. For Corbyn that is May ruling out a no-deal Brexit or offering a permanent customs union to add to her withdrawal agreement. If the prime minister were to make such moves then the ERG and many members of the cabinet would be incandescent with rage. Worse still, the DUP could deliver on the threat to terminate their confidence and supply arrangement with the Conservatives for ratifying a deal with a legally binding backstop. The government could then lose a vote of no confidence. Corbyn exposing his king to May would be throwing his weight behind a second referendum. The Conservatives calculate that Corbyn supporting another plebiscite would damagingly divide Labour’s membership and lead to a backlash from many Labour MPs in Leave-supporting seats. Join Independent Minds For exclusive articles, events and an … [Read more...] about Opinion: How an archaic quirk of the House of Lords could lead us closer to a no-deal Brexit