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GB NEWS fund raiser for survivors of Grooming Gangs

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Primrose53 Mon 13-Jan-25 22:48:14

Just about 9pm tonight Patrick Christys launched a fundraiser after talking to Maggie Oliver who was a Detective and was a lone voice talking about these grooming gangs in 41 areas of the country.

In 1.75 hours he has raised £146,000 and every penny will go to the survivors via the Maggie Oliver Foundation.

I say well done to him and all the viewers and listeners who have donated. This fund raiser continues until Friday.

Shinamae Thu 16-Jan-25 00:20:12

Bixiboo

Patrick has now raised £311500 for the Maggie Oliver Foundation.

What a terrible man he is 😂😂

Bixiboo Wed 15-Jan-25 23:14:55

Patrick has now raised £311500 for the Maggie Oliver Foundation.

Oreo Wed 15-Jan-25 21:03:53

GB News evil? Give me a break!😂

Oreo Wed 15-Jan-25 21:02:39

eazybee

They are focusing on Pakistani grooming gangs because that is the issue at the moment, the fact that those who were aware and could have intervened, such as social services and police, took no action, apparently because they feared accusations of racism. This is what needs to be exposed and investigated.

Exactly this.

Allira Wed 15-Jan-25 19:34:11

So you're a GB News viewer then, worriedwell?
🤔

theworriedwell Wed 15-Jan-25 19:09:29

Primrose53

theworriedwell

Allira

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

So grooming gangs are fine, not to be condemned, it's GB News which is a force for evil?

There seems to be some twisted logic there somewhere.

No axe to grind, I've never watched it myself.

The three occasions I had a look they were definitely stirring, no mention of white rapists or white grooming gangs, just a total 100% focus on Pakistani men. Personally I condemn all grooming gangs and rapists and child abusers regardless of colour.

Well you haven’t looked often enough then because Patrick Christys and all his guests and fellow presenters ALWAYS make a point of saying other races have their share of rapists, murderers etc. his guests include politicians, journalists, celebs, medical people etc.

He did do a quick mention as they were switching to the adverts after a long discussion about "Pakistani grooming gangs." Not exactly balanced. If you think they aren't fueling race problems you are welcome to your view. I know what I heard.

theworriedwell Wed 15-Jan-25 19:07:05

petra

theworriedwell

Allira

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

So grooming gangs are fine, not to be condemned, it's GB News which is a force for evil?

There seems to be some twisted logic there somewhere.

No axe to grind, I've never watched it myself.

The three occasions I had a look they were definitely stirring, no mention of white rapists or white grooming gangs, just a total 100% focus on Pakistani men. Personally I condemn all grooming gangs and rapists and child abusers regardless of colour.

I must have missed the numerous times the bbc, itv, channel 4, sky, channel 5 have mentioned white grooming gangs.
Am I the only one that’s missed all these mentions. Or was
theworriedwell the only one who saw it 🤷‍♀️

Well maybe viewing figures for GBNews really are that low, I assumed I wasn't the only one watching but I will bow to your obviously more extensive knowledge.

karmalady Wed 15-Jan-25 19:05:16

£302,000 The generosity and kindness of so many good people

Thank you GBnews and Patrick, maybe just maybe, some parents and daughters will no longer feel alone and Maggie will, at last, feel supported in doing her incredible, selfless work

petra Wed 15-Jan-25 17:05:12

theworriedwell

Allira

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

So grooming gangs are fine, not to be condemned, it's GB News which is a force for evil?

There seems to be some twisted logic there somewhere.

No axe to grind, I've never watched it myself.

The three occasions I had a look they were definitely stirring, no mention of white rapists or white grooming gangs, just a total 100% focus on Pakistani men. Personally I condemn all grooming gangs and rapists and child abusers regardless of colour.

I must have missed the numerous times the bbc, itv, channel 4, sky, channel 5 have mentioned white grooming gangs.
Am I the only one that’s missed all these mentions. Or was
theworriedwell the only one who saw it 🤷‍♀️

Shinamae Wed 15-Jan-25 16:40:07

Primrose53

theworriedwell

Allira

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

So grooming gangs are fine, not to be condemned, it's GB News which is a force for evil?

There seems to be some twisted logic there somewhere.

No axe to grind, I've never watched it myself.

The three occasions I had a look they were definitely stirring, no mention of white rapists or white grooming gangs, just a total 100% focus on Pakistani men. Personally I condemn all grooming gangs and rapists and child abusers regardless of colour.

Well you haven’t looked often enough then because Patrick Christys and all his guests and fellow presenters ALWAYS make a point of saying other races have their share of rapists, murderers etc. his guests include politicians, journalists, celebs, medical people etc.

Exactly Primrose, some just hear what they want to hear and disregard the rest…

Primrose53 Wed 15-Jan-25 16:12:00

theworriedwell

Allira

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

So grooming gangs are fine, not to be condemned, it's GB News which is a force for evil?

There seems to be some twisted logic there somewhere.

No axe to grind, I've never watched it myself.

The three occasions I had a look they were definitely stirring, no mention of white rapists or white grooming gangs, just a total 100% focus on Pakistani men. Personally I condemn all grooming gangs and rapists and child abusers regardless of colour.

Well you haven’t looked often enough then because Patrick Christys and all his guests and fellow presenters ALWAYS make a point of saying other races have their share of rapists, murderers etc. his guests include politicians, journalists, celebs, medical people etc.

eazybee Wed 15-Jan-25 16:10:35

They are focusing on Pakistani grooming gangs because that is the issue at the moment, the fact that those who were aware and could have intervened, such as social services and police, took no action, apparently because they feared accusations of racism. This is what needs to be exposed and investigated.

theworriedwell Wed 15-Jan-25 15:13:42

Allira

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

So grooming gangs are fine, not to be condemned, it's GB News which is a force for evil?

There seems to be some twisted logic there somewhere.

No axe to grind, I've never watched it myself.

The three occasions I had a look they were definitely stirring, no mention of white rapists or white grooming gangs, just a total 100% focus on Pakistani men. Personally I condemn all grooming gangs and rapists and child abusers regardless of colour.

Allira Wed 15-Jan-25 14:50:44

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

So grooming gangs are fine, not to be condemned, it's GB News which is a force for evil?

There seems to be some twisted logic there somewhere.

No axe to grind, I've never watched it myself.

Wyllow3 Tue 14-Jan-25 23:59:41

Don't let a wind-up get to you....

Shinamae Tue 14-Jan-25 23:58:23

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

What a pathetic individual you are 😂😂

surfsup Tue 14-Jan-25 23:06:42

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

Unbelievable!

Mt61 Tue 14-Jan-25 22:58:47

theworriedwell I have just donated another £5.00 😇

Mt61 Tue 14-Jan-25 22:20:14

They probably do Cossy, I wouldn’t know as I don’t watch other news stations.

Allira Tue 14-Jan-25 22:18:09

Beeches

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

So do you think this charity should turn down all that money?

I think Maggie Oliver knows a lot more than you or me about what really went on.

Beeches Tue 14-Jan-25 22:09:13

Anyone who doesn’t understand GB News is an absolute force for evil and this fund raiser is entirely political and therefore in very bad taste, is living under a rock

Allira Tue 14-Jan-25 22:06:32

👍

Yes, no need to go through GB News. It is an established charity.

Primrose53 Tue 14-Jan-25 22:05:56

Claremont

My reservation too. I am very suspicious of GB News agenda here. Which is not in any way critical of Maggie Oliver and her own reasons.

I am pretty sure Maggie Oliver will have considered this before accepting his offer of donations to her Trust. She is a very smart lady and would not involve herself in anything she did not 100% approve of.

Justjoined Tue 14-Jan-25 22:04:19

Hi All, I have just registered to add to this discussion although I enjoy the various discussions.

You can contribute directly to the Maggie Oliver Foundation without going through the GB news fundraiser if you prefer, I have just done it.

You can just Google it, the website shows exactly how much it costs to provide various means of support. Hopefully this is useful information.

Doodledog Tue 14-Jan-25 22:00:11

Claremont

My reservation too. I am very suspicious of GB News agenda here. Which is not in any way critical of Maggie Oliver and her own reasons.

That is an understandable suspicion, I feel.