This programme went out tonight, discussing Simon’s life, his whistleblowing and what happened to him.
I have also seen some people questioning the validity of the fundraiser for Simon’s son on the basis that Simon was supposedly a wealthy man.
That misunderstands the reality.
Simon had been defrauded by a lawyer, and much of the money he later received through awards and settlements was swallowed up by years of legal fees and the cost of fighting his cases.
The fundraiser is not for Simon. It is for his son, and every penny raised is intended to support him following the loss of his father.
Whatever people may assume about Simon’s previous earnings or the headline value of awards he received, that was not the financial reality he left behind. messsage by @J_Robertson_UK