A Masterclass In Dirty Politics...

The investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder will close as police are “confident there was no offence”.

If you thought the main story about dirty politics and public image was around Mandelson last week, think again:  

In an update on Thursday, the force said after a “thorough investigation” it became clear the woman in her 20s suffered an accidental head injury after a night out, leading her to make a confused report.

Perfect excuse not to have to charge her and so draw even more ire from the #IBelieveHer mob!  

Those actions were condemned as “shameful” by Surrey police and crime commissioner Lisa Townsend. “The mindless scenes we witnessed last night where our police officers were targeted with missiles were nothing short of shameful,” she said on Tuesday. She added some of those involved in the unrest had travelled from elsewhere to cause trouble, and warned them to stay away. “I am a firm believer in people’s right to lawful protest, but sadly, some of those present in Epsom yesterday stepped way beyond that line and the type of behaviour we witnessed will not be tolerated,” she said.

I thought the UK police couln't beclown themselves any more - Reader, I was wrong! 

This Is A Public Service Post

 ...just don't ask 'Why?' Or 'Who?'

Because those are awkward questuions for all involved. Again

The Golders Green terror suspect was previously jailed for stabbing a police officer and his dog, it emerged on Thursday. Essa Suleiman, 45, was arrested on Wednesday after two men were stabbed in broad daylight in the Jewish area. Now it can be revealed that the Somali-born British national was jailed indefinitely in 2008 for the knife attack on the officer.

Modern UK, where 'indefinitely' means something quite different to the establishment, and this particular stabby enricher was therefore out and roaming the streets - in London, not Mogadishu! - in barely a decade.

Following his release, the former security guard and interpreter was referred to Britain's anti-radicalisation scheme, Prevent, in 2020 as a potential risk to the public. But within months, his case was closed after it was decided he did not pose a risk of launching a terror attack.

The Prevent program must be the most misnamed in history, time after time it has failed to prevent anything. And now the most useless Prime Minister in human history, with one eye on the upcoming elections that will decide his fate, is trying to reassure the public, or at least one small part of it. 

But make no mistake, no-one has clean hands over this:

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: 'This man is clearly a danger to the UK's Jewish community. He should not have been walking the streets. We have been importing anti-Semitism and extremism from around the world and it has to end.

We were importing it all through your Party's time in office, under which this man was supposedly 'dealt with' the first time. 

'People like this should be deported where they are not British citizens, and if they have acquired British citizenship they should be stripped of it if they are dual nationals or are eligible to be citizens of another country.'

Yes, they should, so why didn't you, when you had the chance?  

Tweet Of The Month

Post Title Of The Month

 Fahrenheit211 on the saga of yet another virtue signalling Left stunt gone wrong.

Quote Of The Month

 Fellow blogger James Higham  from Orphans of Liberty on the selective outrage of the Left: 

"The question for us is which were lies and which plain truth? Which were focussed upon, which allowed to slip by ... and by whom? Who is sufficiently "apolitical", not just kidding themselves that they are so, pursuing all the wrongdoing with equal fervour? 

Who would pursue Kerry, Chappaquiddick and Obama with the same fervour that they'd pursue Nixon and Colson?"

Post Of The Month

 Natalie Solent at Samizdata on the modern misuse of the word and status of 'Victim'...

This Was Inevitable...

 We are, after all, no longer a high trust society, thanks to immigration policies: 

Greggs has scrapped front of store food and drink fridges in a drastic new measure to tackle shoplifting. Customers at the popular bakery chain can usually grab a range of bottled soft drinks, sandwiches and other food items from the shelves themselves. But several branches around the UK have now been fitted with a so-called theft-proof counter, with all products stored behind it, out of reach of diners.

Which stores?  Whereabouts?

The company's shop in West Croydon, south London, is among those which have been renovated and has now reopened its doors to customers in recent days. Stores in nearby Croydon and Peckham, Whitechapel and Upton Park in east London, Birmingham, and Wilford, Nottinghamshire, have also all been transformed.

Hmm, I don't know anything about Wilford, but all those other sites have something in common.... Greggs should announce that they've done it to be more like Gail's.

This Blog Is Old Enough To Legally Buy Alcohol Or Join The Armed Forces Today!

It's my blogiversary​, I've been going 18 years today, so your landlady is taking the day off! Over to you!

Pettiness And Control Freakery, It's Got To Be Carefully Taught..

A school in Leicestershire has sparked backlash after it banned jumpers until October, describing it as "dictatorial". Lutterworth High School, has warned students will not be allowed to wear additional layers. Parents have slammed the move, which came into effect after the Easter break. An email newsletter told parents jumpers were only required as an "extra layer of warmth during the colder months".

This is Britain, and you think you know what are the 'colder months' with any degree of accuracy?  

Parents have said the policy change has resulted in their children coming home wet and cold.

Mother Natalie Navaratne said the decision was a "meaningless" issue.

She's right, it's petty control freakery of the sort that school love to indulge in, rather than tackling the real issues. 

She told The Sun: "My daughter wears the school jumper which is on the uniform list, so I don’t see the reasoning behind this decision."We as parents feel that students are able to make their own decisions on whether they feel like wearing a jumper to school or not."

She continued: "It is very dictatorial. It isn’t unreasonable for me to say that I have ongoing concerns over the leadership style at the school."

Then remove your child, if you feel that strongly. You as a parent should know schools are run by petty dictators who love this sort of thing.

She also said children with special educational needs may prefer to wear jumpers.

Oh, god, the appeal to the modern concept of 'mental 'elf'... 

Sarah Filemar, told BirminghamLive her daughter had been placed in "isolation for the first three days" after Easter break."All the teachers go to school in their jumpers, so why can’t the children?" she added.

Because teaching staff set the rules but don't have to live by them.  

Mr Kirby, issuing an update, apologised to parents on the school's website. 

Bad mistake, never apologise. 

He said: "I communicated a change in the school uniform policy whereby the optional jumper would be removed from the uniform during the summer term. In recent years we have seen a considerable increase in Level 3 (L3) behaviour consequences being issued in relation to uniform adherence when the weather improves."A significant proportion of these issues have arisen from students notwearing their mandatory blazer or leaving it at home and instead choosing to wear the optional jumper, often citing that they are too warm. 

'Choosing to wear the optional jumper' - does no-one teach English in your school? Or understand it? 

"In light of this, the decision was made to remove the jumper from the summer term uniform list, which runs from after Easter through to October half term. This decision was not taken lightly."It was made with the intention of reducing avoidable behaviour incidents, ensuring clarity for students and parents, and supporting a consistent and fair approach for all. Our aim is always to create an environment where expectations are clear and where students can focus fully and maximise their learning.

Brother, if the only behavioral issues you have in your school are pupils obeying the uniform code because they understand what 'optional' means, unlike you, count your blessings! 

"However, I fully recognise that for some families, this change has caused concern, and for that, I am genuinely sorry."

Don't be - you've taught them a valuable lesson for adulthood, which will serve them well in the world of work; Sometimes the petty buraucrats make the rules, and they won't make sense, but you either knuckle down or leave and find a better job.

All The Usual Hallmarks

Three Staffordshire Bull Terriers attacked a woman as she was carrying her six-day old baby who was left with a cut to their head after being bitten and clawed.

Gosh, is it Wales again? 

Jason Stafford, 49, was the owner of the three dogs which became dangerously out of control and latched onto the victim's feet and wrist during the savage attack in Cardiff. The three Staffordshire Bull Terriers have been destroyed as a result of the incident.

Is it a case where the owner did nothing and left it to others to act? 

A friend heard the woman's screams and saw one of the dogs had latched on to her wrist. He managed to get the dogs off of her and she left the area with her baby.

Eventually, Stafford was able to pacify the dogs but the injuries sustained by the victims were described as "appalling".

And is it a case where there have been previous issues with the mutts that, if dealt with properly, would have prevented this attack? 

The court heard there had been a previous incident in December where the dogs had attacked another individual and a safety plan had been put in place, but the defendant had "chosen to ignore" this.

And is the owner a known criminal? 

Among the defendant's previous convictions are offences of affray, robbery and drink driving.

*sighs* And is he hoping to get a lesser sentence? 

In mitigation, Derrick Gooden said  the dogs have since been destroyed and the defendant has been out of trouble for more than 20 years, but has a number of health issues.

And did it work? 

Stafford was sentenced to a total of two years imprisonment. The defendant was also disqualified from having custody of dogs for 10 years.

A classic case which ticks all the modern boxes!