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So Bob Geldof, where are your refugees?
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2 December 2015
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After photos emerged of three-year-old Syrian Aylan Kurdi’s body being washed up on a Turkish beach, the British public hit out at the government for failing to do enough to help with the current refugee crisis. Although the government has so far spent £900 million helping refugees who have fled Syria, many were outraged that more refugees were not being allowed into Britain.
In fact, to help the cause a number of high-profile figures — including Sir Bob Geldof and Stan Collymore — said that they would happily take refugees into their home to aid efforts. What’s more, thanks to schemes such as Room for Refugees their heartfelt pledges could now actually be realised. The scheme allows those with free shelter to sign up online and then the British Red Cross and Refugee council works to match refugees — Syrian and other — with potential hosts.
So, three months on, Mr S thought it was only fair to check how the inspiring celebrities are getting on with their refugee intake.
Sir Bob Geldof offered to house not one, not two, but three families in order to help with the refugee crisis. Speaking in September, the Band Aid founder blasted the government’s response as an ‘absolute sickening disgrace’ and said he was prepared to take three families immediately:
‘I’m prepared – I’m lucky, I’ve a place in Kent and a flat in London – me and (partner) Jeanne would be prepared to take three families immediately in our place in Kent and a family in our flat in London, immediately, and put them up until such time as they can get going and get a purchase on their future.’
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Alas, when Steerpike contacted his representatives to find out whether he had any refugees currently living in his properties, Mr S received no response. Yet more silence greeted Mr S, when he inquired as to whether Geldof was in the process of trying to use his residences to house refugees.
It was a similar story with regards to Stan Collymore, who said he would take a refugee family into his home back in September:
If my government allows, I'll take a Syrian family in my home for a year, tomorrow @leehayward1970 . Will you? Or just bitch?
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) September 2, 2015
When Mr S contacted representatives for the former footballer to check how he was getting on with the refugee family, Steerpike received no reply.
It’s almost as if they want to avoid the question.
Steerpike
So Bob Geldof, where are your refugees?
Steerpike
Steerpike
BobGeldof
Steerpike
2 December 2015
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After photos emerged of three-year-old Syrian Aylan Kurdi’s body being washed up on a Turkish beach, the British public hit out at the government for failing to do enough to help with the current refugee crisis. Although the government has so far spent £900 million helping refugees who have fled Syria, many were outraged that more refugees were not being allowed into Britain.
In fact, to help the cause a number of high-profile figures — including Sir Bob Geldof and Stan Collymore — said that they would happily take refugees into their home to aid efforts. What’s more, thanks to schemes such as Room for Refugees their heartfelt pledges could now actually be realised. The scheme allows those with free shelter to sign up online and then the British Red Cross and Refugee council works to match refugees — Syrian and other — with potential hosts.
So, three months on, Mr S thought it was only fair to check how the inspiring celebrities are getting on with their refugee intake.
Sir Bob Geldof offered to house not one, not two, but three families in order to help with the refugee crisis. Speaking in September, the Band Aid founder blasted the government’s response as an ‘absolute sickening disgrace’ and said he was prepared to take three families immediately:
‘I’m prepared – I’m lucky, I’ve a place in Kent and a flat in London – me and (partner) Jeanne would be prepared to take three families immediately in our place in Kent and a family in our flat in London, immediately, and put them up until such time as they can get going and get a purchase on their future.’
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Alas, when Steerpike contacted his representatives to find out whether he had any refugees currently living in his properties, Mr S received no response. Yet more silence greeted Mr S, when he inquired as to whether Geldof was in the process of trying to use his residences to house refugees.
It was a similar story with regards to Stan Collymore, who said he would take a refugee family into his home back in September:
If my government allows, I'll take a Syrian family in my home for a year, tomorrow @leehayward1970 . Will you? Or just bitch?
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) September 2, 2015
When Mr S contacted representatives for the former footballer to check how he was getting on with the refugee family, Steerpike received no reply.
It’s almost as if they want to avoid the question.
Take that as no
Bono and Geldof rubbing hands
War song in the making
Bono and Geldof rubbing hands
War song in the making
Peaches Geldof had £450,000 in outstanding debts before her death
Where are ya Bob
Where are ya Bob
I find it hard to talk about those two ***** without wanting to do something I would regret, so I will quietly leave this fred.
Stan Colleymore would have a lot in common with these religion of peace members.
His " how to handle a woman " routine is straight out of the Koran,he differs only in that he hasn't the wit to do it behind closed doors.
His " how to handle a woman " routine is straight out of the Koran,he differs only in that he hasn't the wit to do it behind closed doors.
Whats the difference between Bono and God ,God doesn't think he's Bono.
U2's Bono has penned a song inspired by Paris and the victims of last month’s deadly terror attacks.
All into place for Bono's return
All into place for Bono's return
God, sorry bono has performed in paris with the eagles of death.
After all debts settled then estate is worth : £394,630
Peaches Geldof had debts worth some £450,000 at the time of her death, it has been reported.
It means the mother-of-two, who died of a heroin overdose at her home in Kent last April, leaves less than half of her £884,274 estate to her musician husband, Thomas Cohen, and their two sons.
It was reduced from a gross sum of £884,274 to £394,630 after her debts and outstanding affairs were settled. It is not known what the debts relate to.
Law dictates that if someone dies without a valid will, the first £250,000 of the estate will be passed on to any civil or married partner, in this case Peaches' 25-year-old husband, Thomas Cohen.
Mr Cohen will then be entitled to half of the remaining £194,630, giving him a total inheritance of roughly £347,315.
What is left of the estate, £97,315, will be split equally between their two sons, Astala, three, and Phaedra, two.
Peaches Geldof had debts worth some £450,000 at the time of her death, it has been reported.
It means the mother-of-two, who died of a heroin overdose at her home in Kent last April, leaves less than half of her £884,274 estate to her musician husband, Thomas Cohen, and their two sons.
It was reduced from a gross sum of £884,274 to £394,630 after her debts and outstanding affairs were settled. It is not known what the debts relate to.
Law dictates that if someone dies without a valid will, the first £250,000 of the estate will be passed on to any civil or married partner, in this case Peaches' 25-year-old husband, Thomas Cohen.
Mr Cohen will then be entitled to half of the remaining £194,630, giving him a total inheritance of roughly £347,315.
What is left of the estate, £97,315, will be split equally between their two sons, Astala, three, and Phaedra, two.
Not much for the kids , Not to worry Bob will be back soon to generate more cash
nice touch from sir bob and bono there! wonder how are the familys settling into their new surroundings ? kent is lovely at this time of year
Bob Geldof has blasted Norway for its 'nonsense' decision to cap the number of desperate Syrian refugees it takes in at 8000.
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