The media are already after Andy!

Yes I recall this story.

She was extremely foolish.

I think, although the statement is correct, using “convicted fraudster” does seem a little strong.

I’m amazed AB chose her, given that it would take the press 5 seconds to publicise it, though it appears it’s not caused too much public outcries (yet).

Surely there must be more suitable people?

Though actually she did admit her “fraud”, now has a criminal record and people are allowed second chances!

Just hope she keeps her phone in her pocket haha

Well, the way the press ruthlessly digs into anyone's past, whether in the public spotlight or not, it seems anyone thinking of going into politics had better have an utterly spotless track record on any level.

That just leaves the Angel Gabriel.

If it ain’t there they’ll make it up. I just wish they would wait and give this new bloke and his chosen ones a chance.

As they say in the bible. 'Let he/she who is without sin cast the first stone' .

Lots of people do one thing that is stupid. But go on to lead blameless lives and act with integrity.

I think people should be allowed to make an official declaration before taking office of any minor misdemeanours and then that should be the end of it. Louise Haigh is a classic example of the kind of thing I have in mind. She did something stupid when she was young and stupid, and one has no reason not to think that she learnt her lesson.

Padstow13

Well, the way the press ruthlessly digs into anyone's past, whether in the public spotlight or not, it seems anyone thinking of going into politics had better have an utterly spotless track record on any level.

That just leaves the Angel Gabriel.

Well, did you not know the gossip around The Angel Gabriel? 🤣🤣🤣

M0nica

As they say in the bible. 'Let he/she who is without sin cast the first stone' .

Lots of people do one thing that is stupid. But go on to lead blameless lives and act with integrity.

I think people should be allowed to make an official declaration before taking office of any minor misdemeanours and then that should be the end of it. Louise Haigh is a classic example of the kind of thing I have in mind. She did something stupid when she was young and stupid, and one has no reason not to think that she learnt her lesson.

Yes! This seems fair and realistic.

Padstow13

Well, the way the press ruthlessly digs into anyone's past, whether in the public spotlight or not, it seems anyone thinking of going into politics had better have an utterly spotless track record on any level.

That just leaves the Angel Gabriel.

Yup. That 😒😕would be it.
As a child , I once played the Angel Gabriel in school play.
Perhaps that would get me through.....🤣🤣

It was all publicised at the time; one of Starmer's ruthless sackings. 'Convicted fraudster' is a bit harsh although it was fraud she committed. No doubt the Campaign was driven by fury.
Oliver Robbins, who was also sacked ruthlessly by Starmer because he failed to inform him personally about Mandelson's 'failure to pass scrutiny ' for the post of Ambassador to USA, is now suing the Government. But it won't be Starmer paying damages.
Wonder if he is claiming his last freebie by attending The football match tomorrow?

An interesting choice of thread title, Molly . Is it the media who are already muckraking, or is it you?

You use the phrase 'convicted fraudster', which appears to make your position very clear - are you pretending that you think the media are to blame, or is it just an unfortunate choice of words on your part?

If you think the media should back off, then fair enough, but you might want to make that a bit clearer. If not, then why suggest that you are blaming the media?

I hope that all of the media holds AB to account.

He is about to become PM through what I feel was a devious route.