{UAH} UGANDAN-ASIAN PRITTI PATEL PUT IN CHARGE OF DfID
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Frank Mujabi,
In a clear case of the poacher being put in charge of the game park,
our own Pritti Patel is put in charge of the Department of
International Development, a department she labelled a total waste of
money just a few months ago and called for its abolition. It is
similar to appointing a veteran clown, the very offensive and
xenophobic Boris Johnson as chief UK diplomat as Foreign Secretary. He
referred to Obama in racist and offensive terms, calling him a
half-Kenyan who had a hatred for the UK because of the colonial
baggage, and about Hilary Clinton, with whom he may soon have to deal
with as she is likely to be the next American President, Boris Johnson
said:
: "She's got dyed blonde hair and pouty lips, and a steely blue stare,
like a sadistic nurse in a mental hospital."
On African people, Mr Johnson said
: "What a relief it must be for Blair to get out of England. It is
said that the Queen has come to love the Commonwealth, partly because
it supplies her with regular cheering crowds of flag-waving
piccaninnies."
He also mentioned "watermelon smiles" – linking black people to an
appetite for watermelons is a racist stereotype, particularly common
in the US.
With Ministers like these, I wonder what to expect from Theresa May's
government as it seems the extreme and xenophobic right wing have now
completely captured the Conservative Party, having defeated David
Cameron and his brand of "Compassionate Conservatism".
Bobby
Priti Patel has been promoted to International Development Secretary
The new International Development Secretary previously demanded the
abolition of her own department because it wastes money.
Priti Patel dismissed DfID as 'low priority' and complained that its
funding was being 'abused and misspent in so many ways'.
The remarks by the prominent Brexit campaigner will fuel speculation
that David Cameron's commitment to development spending could be
watered down under the new Theresa May regime.
Many on the Tory right were furious about the refusal to abandon the
pledge to spend 0.7 per cent of GDP on aid despite the austerity
imposed on the country over the past six years.
In his parting shot before standing down from No10, Mr Cameron urged
his successor to stick with the controversial policy.
Mrs May has put her top team in place with breathtaking speed after
carrying out a brutal cull of many stalwarts from the Cameron years.
Michael Gove, Nicky Morgan, John Whittingdale and Oliver Letwin were
all put to the sword, while Stephen Crabb quit as Work and Pensions
Secretary in the 'best interests' of his family days after he faced
allegations of sexting.
Theresa Villiers, who was Northern Ireland Secretary, resigned this
lunchtime after being offered a new job and turning it down. Mark
Harper also resigned today.
Andrea Leadsom, who was due to go head-to-head with Mrs May for the
Tory leadership before dramatically withdrawing, was made Environment
Secretary.
Close ally Chris Grayling, who ran Mrs May's leadership campaign and
was thought likely to get a big promotion, was appointed Transport
Secretary. Another ally, Damian Green, was handed the big work and
pensions brief.
In a major Whitehall shake up, Mrs May created a Business, Energy and
Industrial Strategy department - handing the large and powerful brief
to Greg Clark.
Mrs May met the ministers she was firing in Parliament to carry out
the sackings, before travelling to Downing Street to make her
appointments.
Ms Patel, who played a leading role in the EU referendum battle, was
among the big winners, moving from employment minister to
International Development Secretary.
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In a clear case of the poacher being put in charge of the game park,
our own Pritti Patel is put in charge of the Department of
International Development, a department she labelled a total waste of
money just a few months ago and called for its abolition. It is
similar to appointing a veteran clown, the very offensive and
xenophobic Boris Johnson as chief UK diplomat as Foreign Secretary. He
referred to Obama in racist and offensive terms, calling him a
half-Kenyan who had a hatred for the UK because of the colonial
baggage, and about Hilary Clinton, with whom he may soon have to deal
with as she is likely to be the next American President, Boris Johnson
said:
: "She's got dyed blonde hair and pouty lips, and a steely blue stare,
like a sadistic nurse in a mental hospital."
On African people, Mr Johnson said
: "What a relief it must be for Blair to get out of England. It is
said that the Queen has come to love the Commonwealth, partly because
it supplies her with regular cheering crowds of flag-waving
piccaninnies."
He also mentioned "watermelon smiles" – linking black people to an
appetite for watermelons is a racist stereotype, particularly common
in the US.
With Ministers like these, I wonder what to expect from Theresa May's
government as it seems the extreme and xenophobic right wing have now
completely captured the Conservative Party, having defeated David
Cameron and his brand of "Compassionate Conservatism".
Bobby
Priti Patel has been promoted to International Development Secretary
The new International Development Secretary previously demanded the
abolition of her own department because it wastes money.
Priti Patel dismissed DfID as 'low priority' and complained that its
funding was being 'abused and misspent in so many ways'.
The remarks by the prominent Brexit campaigner will fuel speculation
that David Cameron's commitment to development spending could be
watered down under the new Theresa May regime.
Many on the Tory right were furious about the refusal to abandon the
pledge to spend 0.7 per cent of GDP on aid despite the austerity
imposed on the country over the past six years.
In his parting shot before standing down from No10, Mr Cameron urged
his successor to stick with the controversial policy.
Mrs May has put her top team in place with breathtaking speed after
carrying out a brutal cull of many stalwarts from the Cameron years.
Michael Gove, Nicky Morgan, John Whittingdale and Oliver Letwin were
all put to the sword, while Stephen Crabb quit as Work and Pensions
Secretary in the 'best interests' of his family days after he faced
allegations of sexting.
Theresa Villiers, who was Northern Ireland Secretary, resigned this
lunchtime after being offered a new job and turning it down. Mark
Harper also resigned today.
Andrea Leadsom, who was due to go head-to-head with Mrs May for the
Tory leadership before dramatically withdrawing, was made Environment
Secretary.
Close ally Chris Grayling, who ran Mrs May's leadership campaign and
was thought likely to get a big promotion, was appointed Transport
Secretary. Another ally, Damian Green, was handed the big work and
pensions brief.
In a major Whitehall shake up, Mrs May created a Business, Energy and
Industrial Strategy department - handing the large and powerful brief
to Greg Clark.
Mrs May met the ministers she was firing in Parliament to carry out
the sackings, before travelling to Downing Street to make her
appointments.
Ms Patel, who played a leading role in the EU referendum battle, was
among the big winners, moving from employment minister to
International Development Secretary.
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
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