Lam Dunked
It is shocking that jail staff allowed another illegal immigrant sex offender to escape, following last month’s ridiculous release of the Epping hotel asylum seeker.
Even more concerning was the failed attempt by the Deputy Prime Minister to conceal the truth from the public.
He clumsily neglected to wear a poppy while standing in for the Prime Minister during yesterday’s Questions session.
The Justice Secretary then dodged questions five times regarding the possible implications.
Only AFTER the details of the erroneous release of knife-wielding Algerian flasher Brahim Kaddour-Cherif came to light did Lammy finally admit the truth.
So when was he planning to inform the rest of us?
There is widespread disbelief at the blunder, which saw Wandsworth jail fail to notify the authorities for six days.
However, Cherif’s release is even more infuriating considering he should have been deported after living here illegally for five years following the expiration of his visa.
Last night, Lammy’s claims of enforcing the “toughest checks” ever seen in the system were left in tatters.
While the Deputy PM is not personally responsible for the foolish mistakes made by prison staff, he IS accountable for providing a mature response and reassuring the public that such an incident will not occur again.
Yesterday, Calamity Lammy’s actions failed to achieve either of those objectives.
Lammy failed to provide a mature response to the accidental release of yet another prisoner and did not reassure the public that it will not happen again.Credit: AFP
Green Delusion
The US Ambassador to the UK, , criticized Britain yesterday for having costs that are “too high for running an industrialized economy.”
At a UK-American lunch, he remarked: “Every business I meet, in every sector, tells me that energy costs make the UK an expensive and challenging place to do business.”
“It does not require an economic expert to understand that this is not a favorable combination.”
The Sun has been advocating the same point for years.
The issue is that — in — Britain’s energy policy is controlled by a green fanatic who is essentially an economic vandal.
Half-Baked Guff
Food should be properly labeled to help customers make informed decisions about what to eat.
However, expert Professor Chris van Tulleken’s suggestion to impose taxes on everyday items like baked beans reflects classic nanny state desperation.
Did the sugar tax curb consumption or save billions? No, but it did disproportionately affect the poor.
Ministers should dismiss the mad professor’s idea with a loud raspberry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with the release of the illegal immigrant sex offender?
The release of the illegal immigrant sex offender, Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, was a mistake that went unnoticed for six days by the prison staff at Wandsworth jail.
What are the implications of the Deputy Prime Minister's response?
The Deputy Prime Minister failed to provide a satisfactory response to the incident and did not reassure the public that similar mistakes would not occur in the future.
What criticism did the US Ambassador make regarding the UK economy?
The US Ambassador criticized the UK for having high costs that make it difficult for businesses to operate, suggesting that the energy costs are particularly burdensome.
What is the reaction to Professor Chris van Tulleken's proposal?
There is strong opposition to Professor van Tulleken's suggestion to impose taxes on everyday food items, with many seeing it as an ineffective and regressive approach that would disproportionately affect the less affluent.
