MUST READ STATEMENT FROM LUCY CONNOLLY'S HUSBAND RAYMOND AFTER SHE REMAINS LOCKED UP FOR ONE TWEET
I am heartbroken that my wife Lucy’s appeal was not upheld by the Court of Appeal. It feels shocking and unfair. The 284 days of separation have been very hard, particularly on our twelve-year-old girl. Lucy posted one nasty tweet when she was upset and angry about three little girls who were brutally murdered in Southport. She realised the tweet was wrong and deleted it within four hours. That did not mean Lucy was a “far right thug” as Prime Minister Keir Starmer claimed
My wife Lucy is a good person and not a racist. As a childminder she took care of small children of African and Asian heritage; they loved Lucy as she loved them. My wife has paid a very high price for making a mistake and today the court has shown her no mercy. Lucy got more time in jail for one tweet than some paedophiles and domestic abusers get. I think the system wanted to make an example of Lucy so other people would be scared to say things about immigration. This is not the British way.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she will release 40,000 prisoners, some of them dangerous men on tag. Lucy has not been allowed out on tag and she has been denied leave to see our child who is struggling. Today, the Court had the opportunity to reduce her cruelly long and disproportionate sentence, but they refused. That feels like two-tier justice.
The British people know all this is not right. They have given an amazing £81,000 so far to Lucy's crowdfunder. Despite today’s upsetting setback, Lucy gets courage rom everyone’s kind support.
Lucy and me are so grateful to our fantastic legal team, led by Adam King KC. And to the Free Speech Union for their incredible support and to democracythree who ran our crowdfunder free of charge. We also thank Allison Pearson of the Daily Telegraph and Dan Wootton of Outspoken for telling people about the real Lucy Connolly. I also want to thank our family, our brilliant friends who rallied round. And the thousands of strangers who sent emails and cards of support since this nightmare began last July.
We will continue to pursue every possible avenue to seek justice and to bring Lucy home to us.
A Crowdunder is launched today: Please support Lucy here: https://t.co/Dt8q4R2qAe
UK Supreme Court live: Trans women not women in definition ruling- we women knew who we were all along-
Thank you to all who fought for this for years!!! https://t.co/5v2vGox0eY
I paid into National Insurance all my working life in order to receive a pension which I was told I would receive at the age of 60yrs.
This was changed to 67yrs as we were told they couldn’t afford it any longer.
What really annoys me though is that they have managed to find the money for 100,000s of people to live free in Hotels all expenses paid & others claiming benefits when these people have not paid a penny into this country.
This is what is not right or fair.
Why should we be paying anything when others are getting everything for free
This country is a joke as they should be looking after the people that pay their way & always have.
@dancingonice How on earth have these two gone over at least three other couples who didn’t hit the mark at all tonight. They were under marked! Brendyn is one of the best pros the show has. Such a shame!! Bring back the dance off!
@piersmorgan 100% agree! I genuinely don’t feel it was a deliberate “kick the ball away” and now all we have is 10 men behind the ball and no attack from Arsenal who naturally want to preserve the win!
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.
The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.
The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.
With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.
This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.
Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.
I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.
Despite all that has gone before I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.
William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.
To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.
🎬 by Will Warr
@KirstieMAllsopp So are you suggesting the safeguarding policy and age needs re addressing. If a 14 year old was bright brave and capable and allowed to travel, would that be ok? We can’t just bend the rules just because, as mothers we should respect them & teach our children to do the same.
Could any picture sum up our new men’s rights movement better? The smirk of a male who’s knows he’s protected by a misogynist sporting establishment enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head, and whose life’s ambition he’s just shattered. #Paris2024
@SamanthaTaghoy It has nothing to do with female sporting achievements because he was discussing male sporting achievements. The women’s team had their glory and exposure so stop manipulating an innocent comment and let the boys get on with trying to win the euros (unlikely it maybe)!
@piersmorgan Why? We’ve all edited pictures before posting on social media. The fact is, it’s a great photo and the faces weren’t edited and that’s what tells the picture!!
@The_JamesJordan To me if it forms part of a routine then fine but that was all dancing in the air not on ice, which defeats the object of the show. Very weak skaters this year I think, not the standards of previous years like yourself, Chris Fountain or Ray Quinn!