gdj Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 I'm sure we've all been delighted by the deluge of positive stories about Bill Wiggin in the HT - and are grateful to Gary Bills-Geddes for the unquestioning way he reprints press releases from Bill's pr person. Today's is particulary good. Bill is seen with a poorly child and quoted: QuoteMr Wiggin said: “Charities are an essential part of the UK medical research environment and the science budget is vital to supporting their research. “By funding the day-to-day running of science facilities, the next government will ensure that researchers can concentrate on finding the next life saving cure." There is lovely photo too. I don't know how to get it on here but the link is: http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11783223.MP_backs_Government_funds_for_heart_research/ Ahh! By chance, I happened upon this article from another local newspaper elsewhere in the country: The Worksop Guardian. They too have an MP with a similar interest in helping the sick. Their MP Kevin Barron is quoted: QuoteSir Kevin said: “Charities are an essential part of the UK medical research environment and the science budget is vital to supporting their research.†“By funding the day-to-day running of science facilities, the next government will ensure that researchers can concentrate on finding the next life saving cure. If we are to prevent and treat devastating conditions like cardiovascular disease, we need continued investment in pioneering research.†Sir Kevin is then photographed. http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/local/dinnington-mp-s-quest-to-protect-live-saving-bhf-research-1-7096948 Great minds think alike. Quote
flamboyant Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Well spotted GDJ, there's a few more out there! http://www.towerhamletslabour.org.uk/jim_fitzpatrick_mp_and_bhf_highlight_importance_of_funding_for_life_saving_research Quote
greenknight Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 God these guys take the bloody biscuit...great with flannel but using someone else's! Quote
Biomech Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Same **** every time an election pops up.I'm surprised there's no valentines special or meal deal going on with them this week.If they put as much effort and passion into doing the ******* job as they do the spin, marketing and bullshit, we'd be a lot better off. Quote
twowheelsgood Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Saw Mr Wiggin on the first of the BBC Commons series last week - suffice to say his demeanour did not match the claims he was making in the Hereford Times about 'helping' the BBC. The programme as a whole was absolutely fascinating. Quote
Clarkester Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Arrgghh! It's happening all over! Verinda Sharma MP (Labour): “Charities are an essential part of the UK medical research environment and the science budget is vital to supporting their research. “By funding the day-to-day running of science facilities, the next government will ensure that researchers can concentrate on finding the next life saving cure. “If we are to prevent and treat devastating conditions like cardiovascular disease in places like Ealing Southall, we need continued investment in pioneering research and to guarantee the future of the science budget.†Mid-Dorset and North Poole MP Annette Brooke: Mrs Brooke said: “Charities are an essential part of the UK medical research environment and the science budget is vital to supporting their research. “By funding the day-to-day running of science facilities the next government will ensure that researchers can concentrate on finding the next life-saving cure.†Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith: Julian said: “Charities are an essential part of the UK medical research environment and I am proud that the Government has protected the science budget supporting their vital research. “If we are to prevent and treat devastating conditions like cardiovascular disease, we need continued investment in pioneering research and, for as long as I am in Parliament, that is something I will fight for.†I could go on... These MP's.... Haven't got an original bone in their bodies... Quote
greenknight Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Oh please save us someone.... same statement used by different political groups ...it just sums it up really. So incensed put a reply on Hereford Times! Quote
flamboyant Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 GreenKnight -Just red your post on Hereford times and accepted your challenge! http://www.joswinson.org.uk/jo_and_bhf_highlight_importance_of_funding Quote
flamboyant Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 And another http://www.solihull-libdems.org.uk/burt_backs_research_to_save_emily_8 Quote
flamboyant Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 It's actually harder to find an MP not having worn the red coat! Lol Quote
bobby47 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Bloody hell! Bloody politicians. They're so disconnected with all of us. I'd like to see just how low they're prepared to reach. That'd be something to behold. I'd like that! Let them cuddle up to a Leper. Let's see how many of them step forward for that little opportunity to get their face upon a newspaper page. They'd be more than worthy of my vote if one of them agreed to cuddle up some poor soul riddled with Leperacy. Or Ebola! That's just as good. Let's see how keen they are to cozy up to someone displaying the full blown symptoms of the Ebola Virus. That'd make them think twice. That'd sort out the wheat from the chaff! Quote
greenknight Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Oh Flam I'm ashamed I set too easy a task. Smaller people wearing red reminds me of an absolute thriller! "Don't look now" but is that a green donning said coat? Quote
dippyhippy Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 What a sorry state of affairs.... it's like politics by numbers. And they wonder why the general public have such high levels of cynicism, and voter apathy is such a problem. Such a great cause, overshadowed by politicians who don't appear to genuinely care about it. This mass "scripted" event, is quite frankly, disgusting. Quote
Chris Chappell Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Yer, terrible that the British Heart Foundation should want local MPs to help support their national campaign and to write a press release for them to support the BHF! Next we will find charities lobbying MPs for money! Sorry guys could'nt resist it, on behalf of the British Heart Foundation, thanks for making a financial donation for research! Quote
twowheelsgood Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Pity the poor child, scarred for life from being made to smile whilst standing next to so many hypocrites. And why the safety goggles? Was it a hostile audience? This is no better than politicians kissing babies on the campaign trail - deeply cynical and counter-productive. Quote
greenknight Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Truth is that some of these larger charities are run like corporates with all the overheads to match and for this reason a smaller proportion of your donation goes to the actual cause.They might think that this is a clever tactic but Jo public isn't stupid. Quote
Clarkester Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Hold on there Chris... Nobody is criticizing the British Heart Foundation here, it's the lame, jump on the bandwagon, just realease the same generic press release that all the politicians are happy to trot out. Seemingly (in their opinion at least) safe in the thought that only their constituents will ever see it. Those days have gone though, haven't they? They all just come across as being lazy now and doing anything to get themselves noticed in the run-up to an election... Quote
Clarkester Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Thanks Dippy. Another thing... Why, pray tell, are they happy to pose now? Where were they last year for the last big charitable event? Or the year before?? I'll have a guess... They were tucked up safe out of the way, knowing that they could do as little for the population as they could get away with. But this year? Hmm, something important to them is happening in May, so they need to be seen to be "out there" and "caring for their constituents" It's all a little bit sad if you ask me. The thing is though, they'll, on the most part, get away with it! Which is worse, because it makes us, the public, look like we're the stupid ones! Quote
dippyhippy Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Good grief Clarkester! Your ability to read my mind on this subject is quite uncanny! Quote
greenknight Posted February 14, 2015 Report Posted February 14, 2015 Now whether this is coincidental but today in town their were people handing out leaflets Www.britishheartlessfoundation.co.uk Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.