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"Unedifying" Sajid Javid

It is an accurate choice of word used by the senior civil servant and government tsar on homelessness and rough sleeping, Dame Louise Casey, to describe Sajid Javid's deplorable interview on Sky News yesterday.  He lied and misrepresented the facts blaming Labour for the current high levels of homelessness.  Bear in mind he was Secretary of State at the time.Shameful.  Disgusting.  Irreproachable.  Please take a moment to listen to the interview with Dame Casey who has 20 years experience across both Labour and Conservative Governments.  It starts 10 minutes in.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000c0c8

Sarah Roberts ● 2532d7 Comments

Correction.  Not Irreproachable. I meant, irresponsible.

Sarah Roberts ● 2532d

Agree Sarah - that is a shocking distortion of statistics to wilfully  mislead - truly Trumpesque.

Ruth Pates ● 2532d

I love Sajid Javid. He is one of the most passionate MP’s out there. Born in Rochdale to Pakistani Parents. So proud to be British. If Corbyn loved Britain 1 percent of what Javid does I would be amazedSajid you are a hero

Nick Gulliford ● 2532d

Unedifying.

Sarah Roberts ● 2532d

Javid is also deceitful over Brexit.But not surprising - look who appointed him.When interviewed on Today -'Mr Javid said that since Boris Johnson became prime minister the UK had not only negotiated a revised withdrawal agreement with the EU, but had also "negotiated… the outline of a trade agreement".In fact, the EU is not allowed by law to conduct any formal negotiations on a trade deal until after the UK has left. And if Brexit does happen on 31 January, the other 27 EU countries would then need to approve a joint negotiating mandate'.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-50673131Gosh what mugs all the rabid Brexiteers on this site are !!

John Hawkes ● 2531d

I have the greatest love and sympathy for anyone sleeping on the streets, especially at this time of year.However, I have recently discovered that the term "homeless" is not the same as "rough sleeping".  There are thousands of people who are considered homeless and living in temporary accommodation, waiting for council housing and I know those places are not pleasant.The real "homeless" are rough sleepers on the street, freezing cold and in terribly dangerous conditions, these are the people who need the most of our help this Christmas.

Bunny Payne ● 2531d

I agree with you Bunny, but would extend the care for them over the whole of winter, not just Christmas.

Ivonne Holliday ● 2531d