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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 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 😂😂

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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 🤷‍♀️

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

GB News evil? Give me a break!😂

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

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

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 😂😂

GrannyGravy13 Thu 16-Jan-25 07:44:29

Well done Patrick and GBN 👏👏👏

Maggie Oliver is an absolute hero, her foundation and those it cares for will benefit from this money.

petra Thu 16-Jan-25 08:00:45

Allira

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

Strange, isn’t it how people know so much about something that they don’t watch or read.
The answer must be that they form their views from GN.
No wonder those views are skewed.

Primrose53 Thu 16-Jan-25 08:44:40

petra

Allira

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

Strange, isn’t it how people know so much about something that they don’t watch or read.
The answer must be that they form their views from GN.
No wonder those views are skewed.

Be fair, she’s watched it 3 times! 🤣🤣🤣

Mt61 Thu 16-Jan-25 09:55:48

Bixiboo

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

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

NotSpaghetti Thu 16-Jan-25 09:58:30

I hope they have the staff and support to spend it wisely.

Mt61 Thu 16-Jan-25 09:59:14

Jeanathome “can’t be bothered anymore”. Is because you don’t know what you are talking about?

Mt61 Thu 16-Jan-25 10:03:43

DamaskRose

I have never watched GB News so have no idea who Patrick Christy is but if he is raising money to help abused women in any way surely that’s a good thing.

Take a look, you may learn something!

maddyone Thu 16-Jan-25 10:09:31

Anything that goes some way towards helping some/all of the victims has to be a good thing in my opinion.

Mt61 Thu 16-Jan-25 10:13:04

NotSpaghetti

I hope they have the staff and support to spend it wisely.

Oh you mean like not building a swimming pool & spa?