#Alex Burghart

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The Newcastle MP Chi is calling to promote STEM

On Tuesday Chi Onwurah who is the Labour MP for Newcastle Upon Tyne Central wrote two questions to the Government that both focused on STEM. This is very good for an MP to be challenging the Government. The questions and answers are below. Along with her being the Newcastle MP she is also the Labour Shadow Minister for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The person who responded the first…

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Commons Vote

On: Motion to sit in private

Ayes: 1 (100.0% Lab) Noes: 49 (68.8% Lab, 12.5% Con, 10.4% DUP, 2.1% RUK, 2.1% Ind, 2.1% UUP, 2.1% TUV) Absent: ~600

Day's business papers: 2024-12-06

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Labour (1 vote)

Alex McIntyre

Noes

Labour (33 votes)

Alex Ballinger Allison Gardner Ben Coleman Bill Esterson Calvin Bailey Chris Bryant Chris Elmore Christian Wakeford Danny Beales Emma Hardy Fleur Anderson Gen Kitchen Georgia Gould Janet Daby Jeff Smith Joe Powell Lilian Greenwood Linsey Farnsworth Louise Jones Miatta Fahnbulleh Nicholas Dakin Peter Dowd Peter Lamb Rachel Blake Rupa Huq Rushanara Ali Samantha Dixon Sarah Jones Scott Arthur Simon Opher Stella Creasy Torcuil Crichton Will Stone

Conservative (6 votes)

Alex Burghart Christopher Chope David Simmonds Gagan Mohindra Matt Vickers Rebecca Paul

Democratic Unionist Party (5 votes)

Carla Lockhart Gavin Robinson Gregory Campbell Jim Shannon Sammy Wilson

Reform UK (1 vote)

Richard Tice

Independent (1 vote)

Alex Easton

Ulster Unionist Party (1 vote)

Robin Swann

Traditional Unionist Voice (1 vote)

Jim Allister

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latest redfield poll / electoral calculus forecast shows 24 tory seats – basically forming the worst case scenario for them

this puts them at under half the seats of the liberals, meaning ed davey would be leader of the opposition. only two current cabinet secretaries would keep their seats, barclay and donelan. the current cabinet, excluding ministers-in-attendance, has 23 members, so the tories would struggle to form any unofficial shadow cabinet without lords, and the lords is up for abolition

this is one of the last major polls taken before the resignation of richard tice as leader of reform. despite the fact that reform’s propaganda claim they’re targeting labour voters, it’s repeatedly shown that it’s tory voters that they attract. although this poll may be hyperbolic, the increasing momentum that reform now has will increase the probability of it coming to pass – with more tories going to reform, labour has a greater chance of winning tory seats as their majorities spoil. i love democracy

The Entire 24:

Gavin Williamson [former secretary]

Chris Loder

Caroline Nokes [former minister]

Michelle Donelan (technology secretary)

Joy Morrissey (treasury minister)

Simon Hoare (local gov. junior minister)

John Lamont (scotland junior minister)

Fay Jones (wales junior minister)

Robert Courts (courts minister lmao)

Desmond Swayne

Bill Wiggin

Damien Hinds (schools minister)

Nigel Huddleston (finance minister)

Alex Burghart (cabinet office junior minister)

Andrew Griffith (science minister)

Louie French

Alex Shelbrooke [former minister]

Steve Barclay (environment secretary)

Mims Davis (disability minister)

Greg Smith

Martin Vickers

And three freshmen

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#ProyeccionDeVida

📣 Kino Cat / Cine Tulipán, presenta:

🎬 “¡ADIÓS LENIN!” [Good Bye, Lenin!]

🔎 Género: Drama / Comedia / Años 80 & 90

⌛️ Duración: 118 minutos

✍️ Guion: Wolfgang Becker y Bernd Lichtenberg

🎼 Música: Yann Tiersen

📷 Fotografía: Martin Kukula

💥 Argumento: Berlín, Octubre de 1989; unos días antes de la caída del Muro, la madre de Alex, una mujer orgullosa con sus ideas comunistas, entra en estado de coma. Cuando despierta ocho meses después, su hijo hace lo posible y lo imposible para que no se entere de que está viviendo en una Alemania reunificada y capitalista. Su objetivo es convertir el apartamento familiar en una isla anclada en el pasado, una especie de museo del socialismo en el que su madre viva creyendo que nada ha cambiado.

👥 Reparto: Daniel Brühl (Alexander "Alex" Kerner), Nico Ledermüller (Alex Niño), Katrin Sass (Christiane Kerner), Chulpan Khamatova (Lara), Maria Simon (Ariane Kerner), Florian Lukas (Denis Domaschke), Alexander Beyer (Rainer), Burghart Klaußner (Robert Kerner), Michael Gwisdek (Klapprath), Christine Schorn (Sra. Schäfer), Jürgen Holtz (Sr. Ganske), Jochen Stern (Sr. Mehlert), Stefan Walz (Taxista), Eberhard Kirchberg (Dr. Wagner) y Hans-Uwe Bauer /Dr. Mewes).

📢 Dirección: Wolfgang Becker

© Productoras: X Filme Creative Pool, Arte & Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR).

🌎 País: Alemania

📅 Año: 2003

📽 Proyección:

📆 Martes 13 de Mayo

🕘 9:00pm. 

🐈‍ El Gato Tulipán (Bajada de Baños 350 – Barranco)

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Ingreso libre

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Champion for Small Biz Appointed: Shirley Cooper OBE

In a significant move to bolster the interests of small businesses within the governmental framework, Shirley Cooper OBE has assumed the role of Crown Representative for small businesses. This appointment heralds a new era of advocacy and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, especially in navigating the opportunities presented by the newly implemented Procurement Act.  

A New Advocate for SMEs

Pioneering Change and Opportunity Shirley Cooper, with her rich background in procurement and supply chain management, met with Parliamentary Secretary Alex Burghart to outline the roadmap for her tenure. Their discussions revolved around ensuring that the Procurement Act, coming into effect in October, fully benefits startups and small businesses through simplified processes and improved access to government contracts.   Building on a Legacy Cooper aims to continue the groundbreaking work of her predecessor, Martin Traynor OBE, particularly in leveraging the reforms introduced by the Procurement Act 2023. Her mission is to ensure that SMEs not only have enhanced opportunities to work with the government but also contribute to achieving the best value in public procurement.  

Strengthening Government-SME Relationships

Record SME Engagement Under Cooper's leadership, the government seeks to increase its engagement with SMEs, building on the record £21.0 billion worth of work awarded to them in 2021/2022. With the government's annual procurement spend at around £300 billion, there is substantial scope for SMEs to gain from this vast market.   Advocacy and Promotion Cooper's role transcends the operational aspects of procurement; she will be a vocal advocate for small businesses, promoting their agenda within and outside the government. Her extensive experience in both the private and public sectors positions her well to bridge the gap between government procurement practices and the needs of SMEs.  

A Critical Juncture for Small Businesses

Leveraging the Procurement Act The Procurement Act's reforms, poised to dismantle barriers for small businesses vying for government contracts, come at a critical time. Cooper's appointment is timely, ensuring that SMEs are well-equipped to navigate the new procurement landscape and capitalize on the opportunities it presents.   A Diverse Background of Leadership Shirley Cooper's career spans significant achievements and leadership roles across sectors, including co-founding the award-winning start-up law firm Tapestry and serving as a global procurement director. Her commitment to economic development and social impact, coupled with her accolades for services to women’s empowerment and equality, underscores her dedication to fostering inclusive growth.  

Looking Ahead

A Strategic Vision for SME Empowerment As Cooper embarks on her journey as Crown Representative, her strategic vision for SME empowerment is clear. Working closely with the Cabinet Office’s Small Business Advisory Panel, departments, suppliers, and trade bodies, she aims to level the playing field for small businesses, startups, and social enterprises. Her role is pivotal in ensuring these entities can compete for and win more government contracts, marking a significant step forward in the UK's commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive economy.  

Conclusion

Shirley Cooper OBE's appointment as the Crown Representative for small businesses opens up new avenues for SMEs to thrive in the UK's governmental procurement ecosystem. With a focus on maximizing the benefits of the Procurement Act, Cooper is set to champion the cause of small businesses, ensuring they have a strong voice and fair opportunities in competing for government contracts.   Sources: THX News & Cabinet Office. Read the full article

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New Post has been published on All about business online

New Post has been published on https://yaroreviews.info/2024/01/fujitsu-mps-seek-details-on-public-sector-contracts-with-it-firm

Fujitsu: MPs seek details on public sector contracts with IT firm

Reuters

By Harrison Jones

BBC News

The Treasury and HMRC are among 21 public sector organisations being asked by MPs to reveal details of any contracts handed to Fujitsu after the Post Office computer system scandal.

The Commons Treasury Committee says it wants to discover the extent to which taxpayers’ money has been spent on contracts with the company since 2019.

That is when the High Court ruled prosecutions were wrongly brought based on Fujitsu’s faulty Horizon IT system.

Fujitsu has apologised for its role.

The company has also said it will not bid for further government contracts until the public inquiry into the scandal is complete.

One estimate has suggested that Fujitsu secured more than £4bn of business from the government in the last five years, even after information about the defects involving Horizon emerged.

The Treasury Committee’s letter has also been sent to the Royal Mint, the Bank of England, the Crown Estate and the Financial Conduct Authority.

The MPs are seeking details about any contracts awarded to Fujitsu Services Limited or other Fujitsu Global-owned entities.

“There is public concern about the extent to which they are used as the government supplier,” Harriett Baldwin, who chairs the Treasury Committee, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Saturday.

Ms Baldwin told the BBC earlier that the public outcry was entirely justified, adding that she spoke for the whole Committee “when I express my horror at the injustices the victims faced” and said Fujitsu had questions to answer.

She said: “I think it’s important we can see the extent to which taxpayer money has been spent with Fujitsu since the High Court ruling as they are simultaneously assessed on their fitness to remain a government supplier.”

Between 1999 and 2015, the Post Office privately prosecuted hundreds of sub-postmasters and postmistresses based on the Horizon system, which had produced faulty accounts. Victims were wrongly accused of offences including theft, fraud and false accounting.

Why were hundreds of Post Office workers prosecuted?

How do the Post Office compensation schemes work?

Fujitsu: We let society down over Post Office role

Some went to prison and others have died without being able to seek justice.

Only 93 wrongful convictions have so far been overturned, while thousands are still waiting for compensation settlements more than 20 years on.

The government this month announced plans to exonerate and compensate victims of the scandal, following an ITV drama on the subject which sparked widespread public outrage.

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The letter, which calls for a reply within a fortnight, asks about the value of any contracts, whether they were awarded through open competition, if the issues with the Horizon system were taken into account, and what monitoring of Fujitsu’s performance was in place.

Questions also include whether the contracts went through a tendering process, the extent to which the company’s role in the scandal was considered as part of the due diligence process and whether they considered terminating contracts with the company at any stage.

Fujitsu admits ‘moral’ duty to pay Post Office victims

How Post Office drama shone light on scandal

The Japanese firm at the heart of the Horizon scandal

The UK government continued to award billions of pounds worth of public contracts to Fujitsu even after information about the scandal involving Horizon emerged.

But Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart has said the technology firm had written to his department to say that it would not bid for public contracts while the public inquiry was ongoing.

On Friday, the boss of Fujitsu’s European arm, Paul Patterson, told the inquiry the company had “clearly let society down, and the sub-postmasters down”.

The company has said it has a “moral obligation” to help compensate victims.

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You cannot keep someone locked up.

Kill their raven.

Not apologizing for killing said raven.

Blame them for you choosing to not free them

And tell them the only way for them to go free (with no proof other than to trust you. After proving you are not trustworthy) is if they promise not to come after you

I kinda lost a lotta sympathy points for Alex after Jessamy. And he is responsible for his own actions.

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Yet More Resignations As a Result of the Chris Pincher Groping Scandal

Selaine Saxby, Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Treasury

Claire Coutinho, Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Treasury

David Johnston, Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Department of Education

Kemi Badenoch, Equalities Minister

Neil O’Brien, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up and Housing

Alex Burghart, Apprenticeships Minister

Lee Rowley, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Industry

Julia Lopez, DCMS Minister

Mims Davies, Employment Minister

Craig Williams, Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Treasury

Mark Logan, Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Northern Ireland Office

Duncan Baker, Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Department for Levelling Up and Housing

Rachel Maclean, Minister for Safeguarding

Mike Freer, Minister for Exports and Minister for Equalities

MPs Who’ve Lost Confidence:

Anthony Browne - MP for South Cambridgeshire

Chris Skidmore - MP for Kingswood

Dehenna Davison - MP for Bishop Aukland

Gary Sambrook - MP for Birmingham, Northfield

Huw Merriman - MP for Bexhill and Battle (submitted letter of no confidence while grilling Boris Johnson at the Liaison Committee)

Kate Griffiths - MP for Burton

Lee Anderson - MP for Ashfield

Liam Fox - MP for North Somerset

Michael Gove - MP for Surrey Heath

Robert Buckland - MP for South Swindon

Robert Halfon - MP for Harlow

Robert Jenrick, MP for Newark

Sally-Ann Hart - MP for Hastings and Rye

Simon Fell - MP for Barrow and Furness

Tom Hunt - MP for Ipswich

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It is great for our LSIP to be approved by the Government

It is very positive that last Friday the Government submitted provision for one of our region’s education elements and it was very encouraging that the Department for Education (DfE) published the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIP) for Sussex. This recent information for the Sussex LSIP can be obtained from both the DfE website and also the Sussex Chamber of Commerce website in their education…

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Commons Vote

On: Passenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill: Committee: Amendment 14

Ayes: 111 (95.5% Con, 4.5% DUP) Noes: 362 (97.0% Lab, 2.5% Ind, 0.6% SDLP) Absent: ~177

Day's business papers: 2024-9-3

Likely Referenced Bill: Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

Description: A Bill to make provision for passenger railway services to be provided by public sector companies instead of by means of franchises.

Originating house: Commons Current house: Commons Bill Stage: 3rd reading

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Conservative (106 votes)

Alan Mak Alberto Costa Alex Burghart Alicia Kearns Alison Griffiths Andrew Bowie Andrew Murrison Andrew Rosindell Andrew Snowden Aphra Brandreth Ashley Fox Ben Obese-Jecty Ben Spencer Bernard Jenkin Blake Stephenson Bob Blackman Bradley Thomas Caroline Dinenage Caroline Johnson Charlie Dewhirst Chris Philp Claire Coutinho Damian Hinds Danny Kruger David Davis David Mundell David Reed David Simmonds Desmond Swayne Edward Argar Edward Leigh Gagan Mohindra Gareth Bacon Gareth Davies Gavin Williamson Geoffrey Cox George Freeman Greg Smith Gregory Stafford Harriet Cross Harriett Baldwin Helen Whately Iain Duncan Smith Jack Rankin James Cartlidge James Cleverly James Wild Jeremy Hunt Jeremy Wright Jerome Mayhew Jesse Norman Joe Robertson John Cooper John Glen John Hayes John Lamont John Whittingdale Joy Morrissey Julia Lopez Julian Lewis Karen Bradley Katie Lam Kemi Badenoch Kevin Hollinrake Kieran Mullan Kit Malthouse Laura Trott Lewis Cocking Lincoln Jopp Louie French Mark Francois Mark Garnier Mark Pritchard Martin Vickers Matt Vickers Mel Stride Mike Wood Mims Davies Neil Hudson Neil O'Brien Neil Shastri-Hurst Nick Timothy Nigel Huddleston Oliver Dowden Patrick Spencer Peter Bedford Peter Fortune Priti Patel Rebecca Harris Rebecca Paul Rebecca Smith Richard Fuller Richard Holden Robbie Moore Robert Jenrick Saqib Bhatti Sarah Bool Shivani Raja Simon Hoare Steve Barclay Stuart Anderson Stuart Andrew Suella Braverman Tom Tugendhat Victoria Atkins Wendy Morton

Democratic Unionist Party (5 votes)

Carla Lockhart Gavin Robinson Gregory Campbell Jim Shannon Sammy Wilson

Noes

Labour (351 votes)

Abena Oppong-Asare Abtisam Mohamed Adam Jogee Adam Thompson Afzal Khan Al Carns Alan Campbell Alan Gemmell Alan Strickland Alex Baker Alex Ballinger Alex Barros-Curtis Alex Davies-Jones Alex Mayer Alex McIntyre Alex Norris Alex Sobel Alice Macdonald Alison Hume Alison McGovern Alistair Strathern Allison Gardner Amanda Hack Amanda Martin Andrew Cooper Andrew Gwynne Andrew Lewin Andrew Pakes Andrew Ranger Andrew Western Andy MacNae Andy McDonald Andy Slaughter Angela Eagle Anna Dixon Anna Gelderd Anna McMorrin Anna Turley Anneliese Dodds Anneliese Midgley Antonia Bance Ashley Dalton Baggy Shanker Bambos Charalambous Barry Gardiner Bayo Alaba Beccy Cooper Becky Gittins Ben Coleman Ben Goldsborough Bill Esterson Blair McDougall Brian Leishman Callum Anderson Calvin Bailey Carolyn Harris Cat Smith Catherine Atkinson Catherine Fookes Catherine McKinnell Catherine West Charlotte Nichols Chi Onwurah Chris Bloore Chris Curtis Chris Elmore Chris Evans Chris Hinchliff Chris Kane Chris McDonald Chris Murray Chris Vince Chris Ward Chris Webb Christian Wakeford Claire Hazelgrove Claire Hughes Clive Betts Clive Efford Clive Lewis Connor Naismith Connor Rand Damien Egan Dan Aldridge Dan Carden Dan Jarvis Dan Norris Dan Tomlinson Daniel Francis Danny Beales Darren Paffey Dave Robertson David Burton-Sampson David Pinto-Duschinsky David Smith David Taylor Dawn Butler Debbie Abrahams Deirdre Costigan Derek Twigg Diana Johnson Douglas Alexander Douglas McAllister Elaine Stewart Ellie Reeves Elsie Blundell Emily Darlington Emily Thornberry Emma Foody Emma Lewell-Buck Euan Stainbank Fabian Hamilton Fleur Anderson Florence Eshalomi Frank McNally Gareth Snell Gareth Thomas Gen Kitchen Gerald Jones Gill Furniss Gill German Gordon McKee Graeme Downie Graham Stringer Grahame Morris Gregor Poynton Gurinder Singh Josan Harpreet Uppal Heidi Alexander Helen Hayes Helena Dollimore Henry Tufnell Ian Lavery Ian Murray Imogen Walker Irene Campbell Jack Abbott Jacob Collier Jade Botterill Jake Richards James Asser James Frith James Naish Janet Daby Jayne Kirkham Jeevun Sandher Jeff Smith Jen Craft Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Jess Asato Jess Phillips Jessica Morden Jessica Toale Jim Dickson Jim McMahon Jo Platt Jo Stevens Jo White Joani Reid Jodie Gosling Joe Morris Joe Powell Johanna Baxter John Grady John Healey John Slinger John Whitby Jon Pearce Jon Trickett Jonathan Brash Jonathan Davies Jonathan Hinder Josh Dean Josh Fenton-Glynn Josh MacAlister Josh Newbury Julia Buckley Julie Minns Juliet Campbell Justin Madders Karin Smyth Karl Turner Kate Osamor Kate Osborne Katie White Katrina Murray Keir Mather Kerry McCarthy Kevin Bonavia Kim Johnson Kim Leadbeater Kirith Entwistle Kirsteen Sullivan Kirsty McNeill Laura Kyrke-Smith Lauren Edwards Lauren Sullivan Laurence Turner Lee Barron Lee Pitcher Leigh Ingham Lewis Atkinson Liam Byrne Liam Conlon Lilian Greenwood Lillian Jones Linsey Farnsworth Liz Kendall Liz Twist Lizzi Collinge Lloyd Hatton Lola McEvoy Louise Haigh Louise Jones Lucy Powell Lucy Rigby Luke Akehurst Luke Charters Luke Murphy Luke Myer Margaret Mullane Marie Tidball Mark Ferguson Mark Hendrick Mark Sewards Mark Tami Markus Campbell-Savours Marsha De Cordova Martin Rhodes Mary Glindon Mary Kelly Foy Matt Bishop Matt Rodda Matt Turmaine Matt Western Matthew Patrick Matthew Pennycook Maureen Burke Meg Hillier Melanie Onn Melanie Ward Miatta Fahnbulleh Michael Payne Michael Shanks Michael Wheeler Michelle Scrogham Michelle Welsh Mike Amesbury Mike Kane Mike Reader Mike Tapp Mohammad Yasin Nadia Whittome Natalie Fleet Natasha Irons Naushabah Khan Navendu Mishra Neil Coyle Neil Duncan-Jordan Nesil Caliskan Nia Griffith Nicholas Dakin Nick Smith Nick Thomas-Symonds Noah Law Oliver Ryan Olivia Bailey Olivia Blake Pam Cox Pamela Nash Pat McFadden Patricia Ferguson Patrick Hurley Paul Davies Paul Foster Paul Waugh Paula Barker Paulette Hamilton Perran Moon Peter Dowd Peter Kyle Peter Lamb Peter Swallow Phil Brickell Polly Billington Preet Kaur Gill Rachael Maskell Rachel Blake Rachel Hopkins Rachel Taylor Richard Baker Richard Quigley Rosie Duffield

Rupa Huq Ruth Cadbury Ruth Jones Sadik Al-Hassan Sally Jameson Sam Carling Sam Rushworth Samantha Dixon Samantha Niblett Sarah Champion Sarah Coombes Sarah Edwards Sarah Hall Sarah Jones Sarah Owen Sarah Sackman Satvir Kaur Scott Arthur Sean Woodcock Seema Malhotra Sharon Hodgson Shaun Davies Simon Lightwood Simon Opher Siobhain McDonagh Sojan Joseph Sonia Kumar Stella Creasy Stephanie Peacock Stephen Kinnock Stephen Timms Steve Race Steve Witherden Steve Yemm Sureena Brackenridge Tahir Ali Taiwo Owatemi Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Tim Roca Toby Perkins Tom Collins Tom Hayes Tom Rutland Tonia Antoniazzi Tony Vaughan Torcuil Crichton Torsten Bell Tracy Gilbert Tristan Osborne Uma Kumaran Valerie Vaz Vicky Foxcroft Warinder Juss Wes Streeting Will Stone Yasmin Qureshi Yuan Yang Zubir Ahmed

Independent (9 votes)

Apsana Begum Ayoub Khan Imran Hussain Jeremy Corbyn John McDonnell Rebecca Long Bailey Richard Burgon Shockat Adam Zarah Sultana

Social Democratic & Labour Party (2 votes)

Claire Hanna Colum Eastwood

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La Cage aux Folles - Broadway - November 15, 1987 (Closing Night) (House-Cam's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Peter Marshall (Georges), Keene Curtis (Albin/Zazá), John Weiner (Jean-Michel), David Jackson (Jacob), Jennifer Smith (Anne), Jay Garner (Edouard Dindon), Darcy Pulliam (Mme. Dindon), Bill Burns (Francis) NOTES: Gen loss and picture jumps but this is overall a very good recording. Audio from the soundboard. Dead space has been removed and the video is now in widescreen. No action is missing. La Cage aux Folles - London Theatre Players - July, 1991 (House-Cam's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Unknown NOTES: Not the West End production as sometimes listed.  

La Cage aux Folles - The Netherlands - 1995 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Fred Butter (Georges) NOTES: Pro-shot. The Last Five Years - Northlight Theatre, Skokie, IL (Chicago) - 2001 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MKV (HD) CAST: Norbert Leo Butz (Jamie Wellerstein), Lauren Kennedy (Cathy Hiatt) NOTES: Available in various qualities. Great multicam proshot featuring Lauren Kennedy. The Last Five Years - Off-Broadway - April 5, 2002 FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Norbert Leo Butz (Jamie Wellerstein), Sherie Rene Scott (Cathy Hiatt) The Last Five Years - San Francisco - May 14, 2016 (SJ Bernly's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Zak Resnick (Jamie Wellerstein), Margo Seibert (Cathy Hiatt) The Last Five Years - Virtual - June 25-27, 2020 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Danny Becker (Jamie Wellerstein), Lauren Samuels (Cathy Hiatt) NOTES: Virtual lockdown performance, streamed online by The Other Palace on June 25-27, recorded at an earlier date.  Legally Blonde - Broadway - April 14, 2007 (Preview) (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods), Christian Borle (Emmett Forrest), Richard H Blake (Warner Huntington III), Orfeh (Paulette), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brooke Wyndham/Shandi), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), Leslie Kritzer (Serena), DeQuina Moore (Pilar), Andy Karl (Kyle/Grandmaster Chad/Dewey), Natalie Joy Johnson (Veronica/Enid), Kate Wetherhead (Kate/Chutney) NOTES: Great fun show and nice capture. Laura was wonderful along with a fantastic cast. A- Legally Blonde - Broadway - May 19, 2007 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods), Christian Borle (Emmett Forrest), Richard H Blake (Warner Huntington III), Leslie Kritzer (e/c Paulette), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brooke Wyndham/Shandi), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), Tracy Jai Edwards (u/s Serena), DeQuina Moore (Pilar), Andy Karl (Kyle/Grandmaster Chad/Dewey), Natalie Joy Johnson (Veronica/Enid), Kate Wetherhead (Kate/Chutney) NOTES: A nice capture of the show. Missing about 3 and a half minutes of the show during Legally Blonde remix and about 8 seconds of skipping at the very end during the graduation. A- Legally Blonde - Broadway - July 1, 2007 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods), Christian Borle (Emmett Forrest), Richard H Blake (Warner Huntington III), Orfeh (Paulette), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brooke Wyndham/Shandi), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), Leslie Kritzer (Serena), DeQuina Moore (Pilar), Andy Karl (Kyle/Grandmaster Chad/Dewey), Natalie Joy Johnson (Veronica/Enid), Kate Wetherhead (Kate/Chutney), Tracy Jai Edwards (u/s Cece) NOTES: DeQuina Moore's last performance Legally Blonde - Broadway - September 18, 2007 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods), Christian Borle (Emmett Forrest), Richard H Blake (Warner Huntington III), Orfeh (Paulette), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brooke Wyndham/Shandi), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), Tracy Jai Edwards (Serena), Asmeret Ghebremichael (Pilar), Andy Karl (Kyle/Grandmaster Chad/Dewey), Natalie Joy Johnson (Veronica/Enid), Kate Wetherhead (Kate/Chutney) NOTES: MTV Proshot, Broadcast October 13th and October 14th 2007. Legally Blonde - First National Tour - February 22, 2009 (Highlights) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) |  TRADER'S NOTES: Act 1 only one highlights CAST: Laura Bell Bundy (t/r Elle Woods), DB Bonds (Emmett Forrest), Jeff McLean (Warner Huntington III), Natalie Joy Johnson (Paulette), Megan Lewis (Vivienne Kensington), Coleen Sexton (Brooke Wyndham/Shandi), Ken Land (Professor Callahan), Kate Rockwell (t/r Margot), Cortney Wolfson (Serena), Crystal Joy (Pilar), Ven Daniel (Kyle/Grandmaster Chad/Dewey), Gretchen Burghart (Veronica/Enid) NOTES: Limited highlights consist of everything from “Legally Blonde” to the end of the show (Around 23 minutes total) Legally Blonde - First National Tour - June 7, 2009 FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Lauren Zakrin (u/s Elle Woods), DB Bonds (Emmett Forrest), Nick Dalton (u/s Warner Huntington III), Natalie Joy Johnson (Paulette), Megan Llewellyn (Vivienne Kensington), Coleen Sexton (Brooke Wyndham/Shandi), Ken Land (Professor Callahan), Rhiannon Hansen (Margot), Cortney Wolfson (Serena), Crystal Joy (Pilar), Ven Daniel (Kyle/Grandmaster Chad/Dewey), Gretchen Burghart (Veronica/Enid), Alex Ellis (Kate/Chutney) Legally Blonde - First UK Tour - October 4, 2011 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD)   |   NFT: Forever CAST: Faye Brookes (Elle Woods), Iwan Lewis (Emmett Forrest), Neil Toon (Warner Huntington III), Claire Sweeney (Paulette), Charlotte Harwood (Vivienne Kensington), Hannah Grover (Brooke Wyndham/Shandi), Dave Willetts (Professor Callahan), Sophie Isaacs (Margot), Sinead Long (Serena), Micha Richardson (Pilar), Lewis Griffiths (Kyle/Grandmaster Chad/Dewey), Gemma Baird (Veronica/Enid), Nia Jermin (Kate/Chutney) NOTES: An amazing capture in 16:9 wide-screen with no obstructions with action well followed. This cast is a real treat giving Impeccable sparkling performances. Brookes’s Elle really shines and she is a joy to watch. A+ The Lehman Trilogy - West End - July 25, 2019 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MKV (HD) CAST: Simon Russell Beale (Henry Lehman), Ben Miles (Emanuel Lehman), Adam Godley (Mayer Lehman) NOTES: Filmed live in July 2019 by the Royal National Theatre. Lift - Beautiful Soup Theater, NYC - November 21, 2013 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Kimberly Faye Greenberg (The French Teacher), Erin Elizabeth Eichhorn (The Secretary), Spencer Kurtti (The Busker), Randall Glen Taylor (Bright Young Thing), Samantha Mercado-Tudda (The Lap Dancer), and Morgan DeTogne and Jeffrey Van Damme (The American Tourists) NOTES: Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Lift - Soho Theatre - January, 2013 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: George Maguire (Busker), Cynthia Erivo (Lap Dancer), Julie Atherton (French Teacher), Nikki Davis-Jones (Secretary), Jonny Fines (Ballet Dancer), Luke Kempner (Bright Young Thing), Ellie Kirk (Athletic & Wearing a Thong), Robbie Towns (Tall, Dark and Handsome) NOTES: Original London production, recorded at the Soho Theatre. Proshot. An ensemble story involving the connected lives of people riding an elevator together in Covent Garden. Nominated for Best Original Score at the 2014 Whatsonstage 

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical - Broadway - October, 2019 (StarCuffedJeans's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Chris McCarrell (Percy Jackson), Kristin Stokes (Annabeth Chase), Jorrel Javier (Grover/Mr. D), James Hayden Rodriguez (Luke & others), Jalynn Steele (Sally Jackson & others), Sarah Beth Pfeifer (Clarisse & others), Ryan Knowles (Chiron & others) NOTES: Fantastic HD capture of the Broadway transfer of this show, filmed from the orchestra. The video starts part of the way through the first number. Act Two starts after the bus explodes. Please do not post screenshots of this video on Twitter ever. Gifs on Tumblr are okay after the NFT date, but don't go linking things to actors and shows. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical - Off-Broadway - August 20, 2014 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Eric Meyers (Percy Jackson), Kristin Stokes (Annabeth Chase), Jordan Stanley (Grover/Mr. D), Parker Drown (Luke & others), Zakiya Young (Sally Jackson & others), Graham Stevens (Chiron & others) The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical - Off-Broadway - April 15, 2017 (Highlights) FORMAT:  MOV (HD) |  TRADER'S NOTES: Working on uploading, PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST CAST: Chris McCarrell (Percy Jackson), Kristin Stokes (Annabeth Chase), George Salazar (Grover/Mr. D), James Hayden Rodriguez (Luke & others), Carrie Compere (Sally Jackson & others), Sarah Beth Pfeifer (Clarisse & others), Jonathan Raviv (Chiron & others) NOTES: Collection of 15 clips. Non-consecutive. It's a really obstructed video, and it only has 50 minutes of the show. Highlights include: Put You In Your Place, The Campfire Song, The Oracle, Good Kid, Killer Quest!, Lost!, My Grand Plan, Drive, DOA, Son of Poseidon, The Last Day of Summer, and Bring on the Monster. Several of the songs are incomplete, and there are some other scenes as well. The Lion King - Broadway - November 16, 1997 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Jason Raize (Simba), John Vickery (Scar), Heather Headley (Nala), Tsidii Le Loka (Rafiki), Max Casella (Timon), Tom Alan Robbins (Pumbaa), Geoff Hoyle (Zazu), Stanley Wayne Mathis (Banzai), Kevin Cahoon (Ed) NOTES: Filmed RIGHT after opening night on Broadway when the show was still fresh. Shot from one of the boxes, resulting in an extreme angle (think near-perpendicular) so you can see into the wings and watch the actors slacking. Sound is great and it’s very well shot for a vid of its age though there is a touch of gen loss. Circle of Life is near perfect despite a little bit of washout. The Lion King - National Tour - June 5, 2010 FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Andre Jackson (Simba), Brent Harris (Scar), Frank Wright II (u/s Mufasa), Marja Harmon (Nala), Phindile Mkhize (Rafiki), Jered Tanner (u/s Pumbaa), Sophia Stephens (u/s Shenzi), Jerome Stephens Jr (Young Simba), Jamariana Tribble (Young Nala) NOTES: A couple of blackouts during Circle of Life and first couple of minutes of act two, otherwise nice capture. The Lion King - West End - September 30, 2001 FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Roger Wright (Simba), Rob Edwards (Scar), Ray Shell (Mufasa), Javine Hilton (Nala), Sharon D Clarke (Rafiki), Ian Hughes (Timon), Howard Crossley (Pumbaa), Eric Mallett (Zazu) NOTES: No picture for first 15 minutes and then great picture; good sound all the way and nice closeups at times. Rare! The Little Mermaid - Broadway - January 30, 2008 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Sierra Boggess (Ariel), Sherie Rene Scott (Ursula), Bret Shuford (u/s Prince Eric), Norm Lewis (King Triton), Tituss Burgess (Sebastian), Eddie Korbich (Scuttle), Jonathan Freeman (Grimsby), Derrick Baskin (Jetsam), Tyler Maynard (Flotsam), Cody Hanford (Flounder), Heidi Blickenstaff (Carlotta), John Treacy Egan (Chef Louis) NOTES: Great capture with great closups. The first 11 minutes after the overture are mostly blackouts due to late comers, after that no real problems. Bret did a nice job as understudy. Sierra and Sherie still rock with much greatness! Also includes the Part of Your World performance and interview on The View. A- The Little Mermaid - The Netherlands - 2012 (Highlights) FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Jantien Euwe/Tessa van Tol (Ariel), Britt Lenting (u/s Ursula), Mischa Kiek/Tommie Christiaan (Prince Eric), Roberto de Groot (Sebastian) NOTES: Highlights for about 35 minutes from different shows The Little Mermaid - The Netherlands - 2013 FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Tessa van Tol (Ariel), Ellis van Laarhoven (alt Ursula), Tommie Christiaan (Prince Eric), Marc-Peter van der Maas (u/s King Triton), Juan Wells (Sebastian), Martijn Vogel (Flounder) NOTES: No zooms and some heads in the way. In act 2 mostly pointed too high. C/D quality Little Miss Sunshine - UK Tour - May, 2019 (hitmewithyourbethshot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Evie Gibson (Olive Hoover), Gabriel Vick (Richard Hoover), Lucy O’Byrne (Sheryl Hoover), Paul Keating (Frank Hoover), Mark Moraghan (Grandpa Hoover), Sev Keoshgerian (Dwayne Hoover), Imelda Warren-Green (Linda/Miss California), Matthew McDonald (Josh/Kirby), Ian Carlyle (Larry/Buddy) A Little Night Music - New York City Opera - November 7, 1990 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Sally Ann Howes (Desiree Armfeldt), Regina Resnik (Madame Armfeldt), George Lee Andrews (Fredrik Egerman), Beverly Lambert (Anne Egerman), Kevin Anderson (Henrik Egerman), Michael Maguire (Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm), Maureen Moore (Countess Charlotte Malcolm), Susan Terry (Petra), Danielle Ferland (Fredrika Armfeldt), Ron Baker (Mr. Lindquist), Lisa Saffer (Mrs. Nordstrom), Barbara Shirvis (Mrs. Anderssen), Michael Rees Davis (Mr. Erlanson), Susanne Marsee (Mrs. Segstrom), David Comstock (Frid) NOTES: Production at Lincoln Center, PBS aired, pro-shot. Very slight generational loss. A Little Night Music - Théâtre Du Châtelet - 2010 (House-Cam's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Greta Scacchi (Desiree Armfeldt), Leslie Caron (Madame Armfeldt), Lambert Wilson (Fredrik Egerman), Rebecca Bottone (Anne Egerman), David Curry (Henrik Egerman), Nicholas Garrett (Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm), Deanne Meek (Countess Charlotte Malcolm), Francesca Jackson (Petra), Celeste de Veazey (Fredrika Armfeldt) NOTES: This is the first production of Sondheim's show ever in France. Produced at the world-famous Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. In English and full stage shot with clear sound but no closeups. A Little Shop of Horrors - American Musical Theater Of San Jose - January-February, 2008 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Josh Lamon (Seymour), Christiane Noll (Audrey), Hal Linden (Mushnik), Todd Alan Johnson (Orin), Michael Mandell (Audrey II), Kristin McDonald (Crystal), Izetta Fang (Ronnette), Adrienne Miller (Chiffon) NOTES: Single camera on tripod, mix of full-stage and mid-range shots, soundboard Little Shop of Horrors - Encores! Off-Center - July 1, 2015 (Opening Night) (NYCG8R's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Jake Gyllenhaal (Seymour), Ellen Greene (Audrey), Joe Grifasi (Mushnik), Taran Killam (Orin), Eddie Cooper (Audrey II), Marva Hicks (Crystal), Ramona Keller (Ronnette), Tracy Nicole Chapman (Chiffon) NOTES: Opening Night filmed from the very back of City Center, so there is some spotlight washout that's never too bad and a head that's shot well around. A- Little Shop of Horrors - Encores! Off-Center - July 2, 2015 (Matinee) (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Jake Gyllenhaal (Seymour), Ellen Greene (Audrey), Joe Grifasi (Mushnik), Taran Killam (Orin), Eddie Cooper (Audrey II), Marva Hicks (Crystal), Ramona Keller (Ronnette), Tracy Nicole Chapman (Chiffon) NOTES: Beautiful HD capture of the Encores Summer Series. Ellen and Jake were perfection and this was the 2015 show that was not to be missed! The last 15 mins (customers coming in and song/scene finale don't feed the plants) are mostly blind shot, where a few times no action can be seen. Everything else is there and beautiful. A- Little Shop of Horrors - Off-Broadway Revival - January 24, 2020 (Highlights) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Gideon Glick (Seymour), Tammy Blanchard (Audrey), Tom Alan Robbins (Mushnik), Christian Borle (Orin), Kingsley Leggs (Audrey II), Salome Smith (Crystal), Ari Groover (Ronnette), Joy Woods (Chiffon) NOTES: Highlights include from "Dentist!" to "Mushnik and Son" and from "Suddenly Seymour" to "Suppertime" Little Shop of Horrors - Pasadena Playhouse - October 13, 2019 FORMAT:  MOV (HD) CAST: George Salazar (Seymour), MJ Rodriguez (Audrey), Kevin Chamberlin (Mushnik), Matthew Wilkas (Orin), Amber Riley (Audrey II), Cheyenne Isabel Wells (Crystal), Brittany Campbell (Ronnette), Tickwanya Jones (Chiffon), Brittany Campbell, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Tickwanya Jones NOTES: Includes the full show and the curtain call. There is some drifting in Act One, but it isn’t as prevalent in Act Two. There are a lot of obstructions, but I was (mostly) able to film around them. The only part that was really blocked was Somewhere That’s Green. Somewhere That’s Green (Reprise) is the only majorly whitewashed part, but other than that it’s not too much of an issue. Overall, it’s a pretty decent capture of the show, considering it’s my first video master. Little Women - Broadway - December 11, 2004 (Preview) FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Sutton Foster (Jo), Danny Gurwin (Laurie), Megan McGinnis (Beth), Jenny Powers (Meg), Amy McAlexander (Amy), Maureen McGovern (Marmee), Janet Carroll (Aunt March), John Hickok (Professor Bhaer), Robert Stattel (Mr. Laurence), Jim Weitzer (Mr. Brooke) NOTES: Excellent video capture of the show! A little spotlight washout in the first 15 mins. Sound is excellent throughout. Also includes short Preview piece from NY1. Lizzie - Amherst - April 7, 2018 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Kiely Mugford (Lizzie Borden), Emma Ratshin (Emma Borden), Willa Grimes (Alice Russell), Dominique Manuel (Bridget Sullivan) NOTES: This is a proshot/house cam that the production company (Amherst College Green Room) has posted online in full 1080p resolution. Lord of the Rings: The Musical - Toronto, Canada - August 26, 2006 (Highlights) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: James Loye (Frodo), Peter Howe (Sam), Brent Carver (Gandalf), Evan Buliung (Aragorn), Rebecca Jackson Mendoza (Galadriel), Owen Sharpe (Pippin), Dylan Roberts (Merry), Michael Therriault (Gollum), Carly Street (Arwen), Victor A Young (Elrond), Dion Johnstone (Boromir), Gabriel Burrafato (Legolas), Ross Williams (Gimli), Richard McMillan (Saruman), Kristin Galer (Rosie Cotton), Cliff Saunders (Bilbo Baggins), Kerry Dorey NOTES: Footage that runs over an hour long. Pretty dark and most full stage shots. Includes scenes from Acts 2 and 3. Often listed as several different dates including March 23, 2006 Love in Hate Nation - Red Bank - November 30, 2019 (Highlights) (Sammi's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Amina Faye (Susannah), Kelly McIntyre (Sheila Nail), Emerson Mae Smith (Kitty), Lauren Marcus (Miss Asp), Lena Skeele (Dorothy), Tatiana Wechsler (Judith), Sydney Farley (Ya-Ya), Jasmine Forsberg (Rat), Ryan Vona (Francis/Buzz/Doc Shock/Others) NOTES: Act 1 only. Sammi's master. Notes from master: go nuts with my boots, share them, gif them, yt them, the world is your oyster. Love Letters - Online Reading - May 21, 2020 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Sally Field (Melissa Gardner), Bryan Cranston (Andrew Makepeace Ladd III) Love Never Dies - First National Tour - September 25, 2018 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Bronson Norris Murphy (The Phantom), Meghan Picerno (Christine Daaé), Sean Thompson (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny), Karen Mason (Madame Giry), Mary Michael Patterson (Meg Giry), Katrina Kemp (Fleck), Richard Koons (Squelch), Stephen Petrovich (Gangle), Jake Heston Miller (Gustave) NOTES: Wonderful HD capture of the reworked North American Tour. Everything is nicely captured and great performances from the cast. I really enjoyed this production and cast! A Love Never Dies - Melbourne - September 15, 2011 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MKV (HD) CAST: Ben Lewis (The Phantom), Anna O’Byrne (Christine Daaé), Simon Gleeson (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny), Maria Mercedes (Madame Giry), Sharon Millerchip (Meg Giry), Emma J Hawkins (Fleck), Paul Ettore Tabone (Squelch), Dean Vince (Gangle), Jack Lyall (Gustave) NOTES: Pro-shot of the revamped Australian Production. Released on BluRay. Love Never Dies - Vienna, Austria - October 18, 2013 (Opening Night) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Drew Sarich (The Phantom), Milica Jovanovic (Christine Daaé), Julian Looman (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny), Maya Hakvoort (Madame Giry), Barbara Obermeier (Meg Giry), Katja Berg (Fleck), Peter Kratochvil (Squelch), Armin Kahl (Gangle), Leonid Sushon (Gustave) NOTES: The master of this recording has encoded the dvd in CSS (Content Scrambling System). However it is easily crackable with free software like Handbrake. Love Never Dies - West End - June 25, 2010 (House-Cam's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Ramin Karimloo (The Phantom), Sierra Boggess (Christine Daaé), Joseph Millson (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny), Liz Robertson (Madame Giry), Summer Strallen (Meg Giry) NOTES: House cam pro-shot. Pre-changes. Mic seems to cut out toward the end of "The Beauty Underneath" but is back by "The Phantom Confronts Christine." Love Story - Dutch Tour - February 14, 2014 FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Celinde Schoenmaker (Jennifer Cavilleri), Freek Bartels (Oliver Barrett IV), Dick Cohen (Phil Cavilleri), Ad Knippels (Mr. Oliver Barrett III), Jeannine Geerts (Oliver's Mother), Jonathan Demoor (Dokter Selzer), Liss Walravens (Sara Jane) Lungs - London (Social Distancing Version) - July 4, 2020 (Matinee) (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Matt Smith (M), Claire Foy (W) NOTES: Screen-recording of the livestream of the socially distanced version. Fuzzy video quality, audio is fine. The frame rate seems to be low so the video lags.

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New WhatsApp Channel Boosts Govt Communication

Revolutionizing Public Information Access In a significant leap towards modernizing public communication, the UK Government has unveiled a new WhatsApp Channel, marking a contemporary approach to keeping the public informed. This initiative aligns with the evolving digital landscape, providing a user-friendly, direct line to important governmental updates.   WhatsApp Channel: A New Avenue for Updates Amplifying Key Government Messages WhatsApp Channels, increasingly popular among various organizations, now serve as a novel medium for the government to disseminate essential information. This one-way communication system is entirely opt-in, ensuring user autonomy and privacy while offering a streamlined way to receive updates.   Cabinet Office's Vision for Digital Outreach Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart emphasizes the importance of adapting to popular communication platforms. This WhatsApp initiative is expected to be a key tool in the government's digital arsenal, offering a direct and effective method to engage with citizens on crucial updates and policies.   Strategic Collaboration with WhatsApp Enhancing Information Accessibility WhatsApp Europe's Director of Public Policy, Helen Charles, welcomes the UK Government's decision to utilize WhatsApp Channels. This collaboration represents a significant step in ensuring public access to reliable and private broadcast services, a move that reflects the growing need for trusted digital communication platforms.   Content and Frequency of Updates Regular and Relevant Government Information Subscribers can expect weekly updates encompassing a broad spectrum of topics, from public service announcements to crucial health advisories. The Government's commitment to providing regular, relevant information is a testament to its dedication to enhancing public communication and engagement.   Diverse Range of Government Alerts Notifications on Public Health and Support Services The WhatsApp channel will echo important public health advice, such as flu vaccination reminders, alongside deadline alerts like tax return dates. It will also provide updates on public support measures, including cost of living payments, government-linked discounts, and childcare support information.   Partnerships for Comprehensive Alerts Collaborative Information Dissemination In addition to direct government updates, the channel will relay vital information from partner organizations like UK Health Security and Public Health England. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive coverage of health alerts and other critical advisories.   Operational Integrity and Focus Public-Run, Non-Political Information Service The channel will operate as a public-run information service, mirroring the integrity and focus of official government websites and social media accounts. It is strictly non-political and managed by government officials, ensuring unbiased and factual content delivery.   User Accessibility and Opt-in Process Easy Subscription and Separate from Emergency Alerts Subscribing to the UK Government WhatsApp Channel is straightforward, and accessible to anyone with a WhatsApp account. This channel is distinct from the national emergency alert system and requires users to opt-in for subscriptions, offering a customizable approach to receiving governmental updates.   Marking the Launch with Tradition Town Crier's Announcement Outside Parliament To commemorate this innovative communication channel's launch, town crier Alan Myatt publicly announced the service outside Parliament, underscoring the blend of tradition and modern technology in government outreach.   A Step Towards Digital Governance This new WhatsApp Channel represents a significant stride in the UK Government's efforts to embrace digital solutions for public engagement. It stands as a testament to the government's commitment to leveraging technology for effective and accessible communication with its citizens.   Subscribe to the UK Government WhatsApp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaGDHQ6GpLHKEdlUt03L   Sources: THX News, Cabinet Office & Alex Burghart MP. Read the full article

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Resignations Roll Call July 06-07/07/22 >>>

Rishi Sunak - Chancellor of the Exchequer

Sajid Javid - Health Secretary

Simon Hart - Welsh Secretary

Brandon Lewis - Northern Ireland Secretary

Michelle Donelan - Education Secretary

Will Quince - children and families minister

Alex Chalk - Solicitor GeneralRobin Walker - schools minister

John Glenn - Treasury minister

Victoria Atkins - minister of state at the Ministry of Justice

Jo Churchill - environment minister

Stuart Andrew - housing minister

Kemi Badenoch - equalities minister

Neil O'Brien - levelling up minister

Alex Burghart - skills minister

Lee Rowley - business minister

Julia Lopez - minister for media, data and digital infrastructure

Mims Davies - employment minister

Rachel Maclean - Home Office minister

Mike Freer - equalities minister

Edward Argar - health minister

Helen Whately - treasury minister

Damian Hinds - security minister

George Freeman - science minister

Guy Opperman - pensions minister

Chris Philp - technology minister

James Cartlidge - courts minister

Saqib Bhatti - parliamentary private secretary to the Health Secretary

Jonathan Gullis - parliamentary private secretary to the Northern Ireland secretary

Nicola Richards - parliamentary private secretary to the Department for Transport

Virginia Crosbie - parliamentary private secretary at the Welsh Office

Laura Trott - parliamentary private secretary in the Department of Transport

Felicity Buchan - parliamentary private secretary in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Selaine Saxby - parliamentary private secretary in the treasury

Claire Coutinho - parliamentary private secretary in the treasury

David Johnston - parliamentary private secretary to the Education Office

Duncan Baker - parliamentary private secretary in the Department for Levelling Up

Craig Williams - parliamentary private secretary to the Treasury

Mark Logan - parliamentary private secretary to the Northern Ireland Office

Sara Britcliffe - parliamentary private secretary in the Department for Education

Ruth Edwards -parliamentary private secretary to the Scottish Office

Peter Gibson - parliamentary private secretary in the Department for International Trade

James Sunderland - parliamentary private secretary in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Jacob Young - parliamentary private secretary in the Department for Levelling Up

Mark Fletcher - parliamentary private secretary in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

James Daly - parliamentary private secretary in the Department for Work and Pensions

Danny Kruger - parliamentary private secretary in the Department for Levelling Up

Gareth Davies- parliamentary private secretary in the Department of Health and Social Care

Bim Afolami - Tory vice chair

Andrew Murrison - trade envoy to Morocco 

Theo Clarke - trade envoy to Kenya

David Duguid - trade envoy to Angola and Zambia

David Mundell - trade envoy for New Zealand

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities was sacked by Boris Johnson on July 6, after he urged the PM to resign.

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Fujitsu rules itself out of UK public contract bids during Post Office inquiry

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By Dearbail Jordan

Business reporter, BBC News

Fujitsu has told the government it will not bid for public contracts while the inquiry into the Post Office scandal continues.

Minister Alex Burghart said the technology firm had written to the Cabinet Office to inform it of the decision.

Fujitsu developed the Horizon software used by the Post Office which was later found to be faulty.

It is linked to one of the UK’s most widespread miscarriages of justice.

More than 900 sub-postmasters and postmistresses were prosecuted after faulty software incorrectly made it look like money was missing from their branches.

Mr Burghart told the House of Commons on Thursday: “This morning (the) Cabinet Office received a letter from Fujitsu voluntarily undertaking not to bid for government contracts whilst the inquiry is ongoing, unless of course the government ask them to.”

The government has continued to award billions of pounds worth of public contracts to Fujitsu even after it emerged that faults in its Horizon accountancy software made it look like there were shortfalls at Post Office branches.

It led to hundreds of branch managers being wrongly prosecuted for theft and false accounting.

Mr Burghart made the statement after Sir David Davis, the former cabinet minister, asked that companies such as Fujitsu be blocked from bidding for government contracts because of “terrible track records”.

The Financial Times had reported that the Cabinet Office had wanted to stop using Fujitsu for IT contracts on the basis of its past performance.

The newspaper said that government lawyers said it would not be possible legally to discriminate against firms based on their track record.

But Sir David told the House of Commons: “Government lawyers advised this could not be done. They’re wrong.”

He asked: “So will the government give further serious thought to blocking large companies like Fujitsu, with terrible track records from bidding for future contracts? And if absolutely necessary legislate accordingly?”

At that point, Mr Burghart announced that Fujitsu had voluntarily stepped back from bidding for future government contracts.

The Post Office – which is wholly-owned by the government – still uses Horizon and it paid Fujitsu £95m to extend the system for a further two years after plans to move to Amazon were abandoned.

On Tuesday, Paul Patterson, Fujitsu’s European boss, apologised for the firm’s role in the scandal.

He said that the Post Office knew about “bugs and errors” in the Horizon software early on. However, the Post Office carried on with the prosecutions.

At a hearing before MPs, Mr Patterson also said that Fujitsu had a “moral obligation” to contribute to compensation for sub-postmasters wrongly prosecuted as a result of its faulty software.

On Thursday, Fujitsu Group, which is based in Japan, said that it would “be working with the UK government on the appropriate actions, including contribution to compensation”.

It added: “The UK statutory public inquiry, to which our UK subsidiary is providing full co-operation, is examining complex events that have unfolded over many years, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to this co-operation.

“The Fujitsu Group hopes for a swift resolution that ensures a just outcome for the victims.”

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Global Skills Bill soon to become Law via Sarraute Educación

Global Skills Bill soon to become Law via Sarraute Educación

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Via the Department for Education and Alex Burghart MP/Source: https://www.gov.uk/ Skills and Post-16 Education Act to level up and drive economic growth across the whole country New laws have been passed today (28 April) through the Skills and Post-16 Education Act that will help transform the skills and training landscape and level up opportunities across the…