OPEN FOR ALL
Among signatories are CEOs of Rekom UK & Tokyo Industries, which runs clubs, festivals & bars. Others backing the letter include @HippodromeLDN Electric Star Pubs @ProudCabaret @Brindisa Bocca de Lupo & @burger_lobster@EssexPR#OpenForAll
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Andy Burnham we have not heard back from you…
But you’re hearing from many Together supporters who are sending their Pledge in the post to you
No social media ban
No Digital ID Verify to participate @andyburnham#dontidtheinternet
"Nobody has the right to live their lives being protected from offence, or from insult or from hurt feelings - it is an occupational hazard of living in society"
And if you really can't take it, become a hermit"
Here is the brilliant full speech
They all loved her
RIP Widders
I will curb my language but that tweet is disgusting. You profess to be an advocate of human rights, and the right to be treated with dignity after death is a basic human right everyone should have, yet you rejoice in her death. Yes, her religion guided her views on equality issues, and I had many disagreements with her, but as a gay man I counted her as a friend, as did many others. She was actually a profoundly kind person. She endorsed my candidacy knowing of my sexuality. She softened her views on equal marriage and told me in 2019 she would not support reversing it.
So be ashamed of yourself today, Peter. You do some great work, but in this instance it's you that's the bigot. Bigoted against the dead, and bringing upset to those of us who counted Ann as a friend. Think on that.
What possesses a ‘journalist’ on Sky to talk about one of Britain’s most dedicated politician this way
“A Spinster” & “old maid” obsessing about personal life when so much Public service duty and dedication has been demonstrated over a lifetime
Adam Boulton’s insulting sexist account upon hearing of Ann Widdecombe’s suspected murder
This really is the stuff of the gutter. Shameful
Fortunately we have the Public record on what Ann Widdecombe’s lifelong contribution to Public life meant for Britain
That is the memory most will have and share - and the legacy she leaves for all : a commitment to Democracy in and for Britain
“In a magnificent speech at the Oxford Union, La Widdy jabbed her finger at the assembled students and said: “Nobody has the right to live their lives being protected from offence or from insults or from hurt feelings. It is an occupational hazard of living in society”
@AllisonPearson
I didn’t agree with everything Ann Widdecombe believed in - but that’s irrelevant - she represented the best of courage commitment & passion for duty and service to Democracy and our nation.
Allison has managed to make me laugh and cry in equal measure with this beautiful tribute
We badly need citizens like Ann to step up and be counted as she did
We should remember her for her absolute commitment to Democracy
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The EU has sneaked through mass electronic surveillance regulation Chat Control despite the parliament voting it down three times – by waiting till MEPs had left for the summer then imposing it, says Eugyppius. https://t.co/8oW28NIX6h
Here is my Pledge to not engage with digital ID, going in the post to Andy Burnham MP.
But it is more that just a pledge to not use any digital ID, it is a promise from me to the nation to fight back against its introduction until it is scrapped. I believe this is achievable if we work together and make our voices heard.
Join Together and get active, rather than passively not complying.
With easy and straightforward actions and campaigns enacted en masse, we can be a force of might that can alter the course our politicians are driving towards.
Do it today, say #NotodigitalID
@Togetherdec
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The beautiful legacy of intelligent debate that Ann Widdecombe leaves behind, @alanvibe on The Mike Graham Show…
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What ever your political views - we are fellow citizens
We need to be able to thrash out tough issues in public openly
That takes courage
Our thoughts are going out to Ann Widdecombe’s family
Adam Boulton talking mean-spiritedly about Ann Widdecombe in front of what looks like a picture of himself. He describes her – a possible murder victim – as a 'spinster', a 'battleaxe', 'a bruiser', an 'old maid', and mentions her virginity, before speculating irresponsibly about her death. Horrible, horrible stuff
Ann Widdecombe was courageous and determined passionate with that good old British sense of humour
She personified commitment to belief in the Demos - the People. Kratia - power. Democracy
Sovereignty. Choice for us all to decide
She led fearlessly and we shall remember her for her service and duty.
I did this with @Iromg this morning before I knew about the latest ghastly news. It reinforces to me why we all have a duty to robust full open Civil Debate. Together
Thank you for your service Ann