hunybee
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very hard to pick a label for this. it is communism and fascism and deep state and covid and lots of other things, including insanity. it is a long article. please go to the site as it really does not transfer over well for formatting here.
The Welsh fight back! Moment furious Tesco shopper tears plastic sheets off banned 'non-essential' goods as he 'takes a stand' against 'immoral' Covid crackdown by his government that is robbing people of 'basic human needs'
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A furious shopper has been filmed tearing plastic sheets off banned 'non-essential' goods as he 'takes a stand' against the 'immoral' Covid crackdown in Wales.
Gwilym Owen, 28, last night ripped down covers in Tesco in Bangor, where staff had wrapped up items deemed not important by the government.
He shouted: 'Since when have clothes been exempt?, rip the f***ers off... kids' f***ing clothes, it is a disgrace.'
A security staff member approached Mr Owen and he replied: 'Since when has clothing not been essential.'
The store worker, who was wearing a face covering, confronted him over an F&F label stall while the cameraman ran away from another employee.
Wales was plunged into a draconian 'firebreak' lockdown at 6pm yesterday and it is expected to wreck the Welsh economy.
Under the move, which will last 17 days, people have to stay home and leave only for a limited reasons, including exercise, buying essential goods or to provide care.
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Gwilym Owen, who was not wearing a mask, is seen removing covers in a shop which are no longer allowed to sell under the new Welsh lockdown restrictions
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The man is heard to shout 'since when has clothes been exempt?', 'rip the f***ers off!' and 'kids' f***ing clothes, it is a disgrace'
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He added on Facebook: 'I had enough last night. I don't care about the backlash that I may get from this'
Elsewhere in Wales's battle with coronavirus:
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In a post on Facebook afterwards, Mr Owen said: 'I had enough last night. I don't care about the backlash that I may get from this'
'I heard supermarkets have put covers over 'non essential' things such as clothes. We're heading into winter now and who would have thought clothes for children weren't essential?
'I'm sure there are people out there who can barely afford heating in their houses and now they want to stop people buying clothes in supermarkets.
'I don't expect everyone to do what I've done here but I do expect everyone to know that denying the public clothing is nothing but immoral and inhuman.
'So no I'm not ashamed of what I've done.
'I'm not prepared to live in a society where they can take basic human needs away like being able to buy new clothes, especially for children. So I'll do what I can to stop it.
'I've had it up to my tether with what's going on and we need more people to take a stand for what is right! This was my stand.'
A spokesman for Tesco said: 'Under new restrictions set out by the Welsh Government, we are currently unable to sell ''non-essential'' items in our stores.
'Our colleagues have worked hard to put these measures in place and we ask that customers please respect these restrictions.'
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Supermarket staff in Wales covered up kettles and phone chargers on shelves as 'power mad' First Minister Mark Drakeford banned the sale of 'non-essential' items during the country's coronavirus firebreak lockdown
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Lidl closed off all their 'non-essential' aisles in Porthmadog before 6pm yesterday with the ban set to last for the full lockdown
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Plastic sheets were placed over electrical items which are banned from being sold in this Welsh Asda store this evening
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Pallets of stock block access to non essential goods at the Sainsburys store in Crindau, Newport at the start of the firebreak lockdown
It comes as church leaders wrote to the Welsh Assembly seeking an urgent review of the 'firebreak' lockdown measures.
The new restrictions will uniformly ban churches in Wales from opening for three Sundays.
The pre-action letter argues blanket measures imposed on Welsh churches will be unlawful and unnecessary.
The letter says: 'The forced closure of churches by the state is an extreme interference with Article 9 rights.
'Such a far-reaching and large-scale intervention may only be justified by the most compelling scientific evidence of a resulting benefit to public health.'
Non-essential or essential? What we know about what goods are banned in Wales' lockdown firebreak
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced that non-essential items should not be sold during the country's firebreak lockdown.
So far the Welsh government has not published a public list of what these goods include.
The supermarkets have also not responded on whether they have been given specific instructions on what they cannot sell.
But information gathered throughout yesterday suggests these items cannot be sold during the 17 days of restrictions:
The church leaders, who work in some of the most deprived areas of Wales, acknowledged the seriousness of the Covid-19 pandemic.
But they argued the imposition of appropriate anti-pandemic measures should be a matter for church rather than secular authorities.
The group say they are open to a constructive dialogue with the Welsh Assembly, but warn if matters are not addressed urgently, they will seek a judicial review.
Leaders of English churches have also signed the letter, concerned the forced closure of churches in Wales would set a precedent England would follow.
Senior Pastor at Christchurch, Newport, Rev Peter Greasley said: 'It is vital for a church that serves on the front lines of a community in need to be able to meet and worship together.
'For 25 years we have served the people of Newport and beyond materially, emotionally and spiritually.
'We run the Newport Foodbank, which local people need urgently at this time. We also work extensively with social services, the police and the local health board who use our facilities at a reduced cost. If our church is not able to function properly then neither can these important services.
'We are particularly concerned that this decision by the Welsh Assembly does not recognise how vital spiritual well-being is to a community.
'Through this letter we are urgently appealing to those in authority to reconsider the closure of churches and to recognise the crucial role churches play in the community across Wales and the rest of the UK.'
Chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, which is supporting the group, Andrea Williams added: 'In the face of a crisis the answer is not to shut down churches that provide the safe havens in our communities across the nations of the United Kingdom.
'Churches are often the glue that holds our communities together; often places where the most vulnerable in our society and those hurting from Covid find community and hope.
'To shut the churches is to shut the places of refuge and rescue in our society. The Welsh government must think again, understand the role of their churches and allow them to be open.'
Meanwhile police last night revealed extraordinary plans to patrol the Anglo-Welsh border to stop families from crossing over for a half-term holiday.
Officers will try to stop caravans sneaking into England from Wales and deter Welsh motorists defying First Minister Mark Drakeford's 'power-mad' orders from making 'non-essential' journeys.
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Cars crossing from England into Wales on the M4 motorway near Rogiet as the two-week 'firebreaker' lockdown begins
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Traffic heading into Wales on the A494 on the Anglo-Welsh border at Queensferry as the country is plunged into lockdown
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Officers will be enforcing Covid-19 restrictions over the weekend in a bid to clamp-down on motorists defying First Minister Mark Drakeford's 'power-mad' attempt to suppress the virus despite the travel ban being 'unenforceable'
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Police officers were in Cardiff city centre this evening as Wales entered a 17-day 'firebreak' lockdown at 6pm
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A slidey graphic shows the coronavirus infection rate across Wales for the week October 5 to 11
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A slidey graphic shows the coronavirus infection rate across Wales for the week October 12 to 18
Gloucestershire Police also announced an operation covering routes from Wales into the Forest of Dean where officers will stop motorists travelling into England to find out what they are doing.
Drivers will be encouraged to turn around and head back to Wales if officers 'are not satisfied with their explanation', a spokesman said. If they refuse, police will tell forces in Wales so they can issue fines.
But motorists yesterday crossed the border on the A494 at Queensferry and on the A5445 between Chester and Wrexham in a breach of the new restrictions.
Mr Drakeford has threatened to use number plate recognition cameras to fine English drivers crossing into his country.
His call was echoed by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who threatened to roll-out a similar travel ban across Scotland to stop people travelling from virus hotspots in England.
But the Police Federation of England and Wales has revealed the ban is 'unenforceable', adding policing which is 'already over-stretched due to the pandemic' would be complicated by the measure.
A spokesman for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: 'While we cannot issue fines to those travelling from Wales into the county we can inform the host force of those we stop about what has happened so they can take action.
'Officers will be running an operation over the weekend that will cover routes from Wales into the Forest of Dean and if we stop someone travelling from Wales we will be engaging with them to find out why, explaining the legislation and encouraging them to turn around if we are not satisfied with their explanation.
The spokesman added: 'If they don't then turn around we will then inform the force that polices the area they have travelled from so that they can issue a fine.
'It is important to stress that the vast majority of people are abiding by the rules but in line with our policing approach, we will take action where there are flagrant breaches.'
He stressed: 'It isn't checkpoints. Officers will spend some time on the main routes into the Forest and will stop vehicles when there is a concern that the vehicle may have travelled some distance. They won't be stopping every vehicle.'
Anyone who refuses to pay could be taken to court and convicted, leaving them with a criminal record.
North Wales Police also announced extra patrols and 'increased visibility' across the force area over the weekend.
On behalf of the four Welsh Police Forces, Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Harrison, North Wales Police said: 'People should not be travelling between the areas facing local restrictions without defined reasonable excuses.
'This will include those that travel from other parts of the UK with high transmission rates.
'If you live in Wales in a non-restricted area you must not leave Wales to travel to other areas of the UK with high transmission rates – again without a reasonable excuse.
'All the actions we take and the effort we put in will be focussed towards limiting the spread of the virus, helping us all protect our loved ones, our communities and our vital health service.'
Both forces said they will not deploy officers to routinely patrol the border and not all vehicles crossing it will be stopped. But motorists should expect to see a heightened police presence.
Officers will be on the lookout for vehicles such as caravans or people towing pleasure boats who may be breaking the rules.
Chief Inspector Jeff Moses told Conwy council's economy and place scrutiny committee this week that officers were expecting to see a lot of caravans on the A55 as people try to beat the new restrictions.
'We are aware, and quite expecting to see, caravans flying across the A55 on Friday afternoon,' he said 'So there will be some measures to counter this. Sadly I am sure there will be lots of people trying to come to Wales.
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The Welsh fight back! Moment furious Tesco shopper tears plastic sheets off banned 'non-essential' goods as he 'takes a stand' against 'immoral' Covid crackdown by his government that is robbing people of 'basic human needs'
Shopper tears plastic sheets from 'non-essential' items in Wales
Gwilym Owen, who was not wearing a mask, is seen removing covers in a shop which are no longer allowed to sell under the new Welsh lockdown restrictions.
- Gwilym Owen, 28, was filmed ripping down covers in Tesco in Bangor last night
- It comes as shops are not allowed to sell some goods under the Welsh lockdown
- Security attend Mr Owen as he yells 'since when has clothing not been essential'
- Wales was plunged into a draconian 'firebreak' lockdown from 6pm yesterday
- It will last 17 days, people will be asked to stay home and buy only essential items
A furious shopper has been filmed tearing plastic sheets off banned 'non-essential' goods as he 'takes a stand' against the 'immoral' Covid crackdown in Wales.
Gwilym Owen, 28, last night ripped down covers in Tesco in Bangor, where staff had wrapped up items deemed not important by the government.
He shouted: 'Since when have clothes been exempt?, rip the f***ers off... kids' f***ing clothes, it is a disgrace.'
A security staff member approached Mr Owen and he replied: 'Since when has clothing not been essential.'
The store worker, who was wearing a face covering, confronted him over an F&F label stall while the cameraman ran away from another employee.
Wales was plunged into a draconian 'firebreak' lockdown at 6pm yesterday and it is expected to wreck the Welsh economy.
Under the move, which will last 17 days, people have to stay home and leave only for a limited reasons, including exercise, buying essential goods or to provide care.
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Gwilym Owen, who was not wearing a mask, is seen removing covers in a shop which are no longer allowed to sell under the new Welsh lockdown restrictions
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The man is heard to shout 'since when has clothes been exempt?', 'rip the f***ers off!' and 'kids' f***ing clothes, it is a disgrace'
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He added on Facebook: 'I had enough last night. I don't care about the backlash that I may get from this'
Elsewhere in Wales's battle with coronavirus:
- A further 1,324 people tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 41,577;
- Public Health Wales said 16 people with Covid-19 had died, with the total number of deaths in the pandemic rising to 1,772;
- Church leaders wrote to the Welsh Assembly seeking urgent review of 'firebreak' lockdown that will ban churches in Wales from opening for three Sundays;
- Police last night revealed extraordinary plans to patrol the Anglo-Welsh border to stop families from crossing over for a half-term holiday.
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In a post on Facebook afterwards, Mr Owen said: 'I had enough last night. I don't care about the backlash that I may get from this'
'I heard supermarkets have put covers over 'non essential' things such as clothes. We're heading into winter now and who would have thought clothes for children weren't essential?
'I'm sure there are people out there who can barely afford heating in their houses and now they want to stop people buying clothes in supermarkets.
'I don't expect everyone to do what I've done here but I do expect everyone to know that denying the public clothing is nothing but immoral and inhuman.
'So no I'm not ashamed of what I've done.
'I'm not prepared to live in a society where they can take basic human needs away like being able to buy new clothes, especially for children. So I'll do what I can to stop it.
'I've had it up to my tether with what's going on and we need more people to take a stand for what is right! This was my stand.'
A spokesman for Tesco said: 'Under new restrictions set out by the Welsh Government, we are currently unable to sell ''non-essential'' items in our stores.
'Our colleagues have worked hard to put these measures in place and we ask that customers please respect these restrictions.'
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Supermarket staff in Wales covered up kettles and phone chargers on shelves as 'power mad' First Minister Mark Drakeford banned the sale of 'non-essential' items during the country's coronavirus firebreak lockdown
+30
Lidl closed off all their 'non-essential' aisles in Porthmadog before 6pm yesterday with the ban set to last for the full lockdown
+30
Plastic sheets were placed over electrical items which are banned from being sold in this Welsh Asda store this evening
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Pallets of stock block access to non essential goods at the Sainsburys store in Crindau, Newport at the start of the firebreak lockdown
It comes as church leaders wrote to the Welsh Assembly seeking an urgent review of the 'firebreak' lockdown measures.
The new restrictions will uniformly ban churches in Wales from opening for three Sundays.
The pre-action letter argues blanket measures imposed on Welsh churches will be unlawful and unnecessary.
The letter says: 'The forced closure of churches by the state is an extreme interference with Article 9 rights.
'Such a far-reaching and large-scale intervention may only be justified by the most compelling scientific evidence of a resulting benefit to public health.'
Non-essential or essential? What we know about what goods are banned in Wales' lockdown firebreak
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced that non-essential items should not be sold during the country's firebreak lockdown.
So far the Welsh government has not published a public list of what these goods include.
The supermarkets have also not responded on whether they have been given specific instructions on what they cannot sell.
But information gathered throughout yesterday suggests these items cannot be sold during the 17 days of restrictions:
- Hairdryers
- Stationary
- Kettles
- Phone chargers
- Duvets
- Sheets
- Electrical products
The church leaders, who work in some of the most deprived areas of Wales, acknowledged the seriousness of the Covid-19 pandemic.
But they argued the imposition of appropriate anti-pandemic measures should be a matter for church rather than secular authorities.
The group say they are open to a constructive dialogue with the Welsh Assembly, but warn if matters are not addressed urgently, they will seek a judicial review.
Leaders of English churches have also signed the letter, concerned the forced closure of churches in Wales would set a precedent England would follow.
Senior Pastor at Christchurch, Newport, Rev Peter Greasley said: 'It is vital for a church that serves on the front lines of a community in need to be able to meet and worship together.
'For 25 years we have served the people of Newport and beyond materially, emotionally and spiritually.
'We run the Newport Foodbank, which local people need urgently at this time. We also work extensively with social services, the police and the local health board who use our facilities at a reduced cost. If our church is not able to function properly then neither can these important services.
'We are particularly concerned that this decision by the Welsh Assembly does not recognise how vital spiritual well-being is to a community.
'Through this letter we are urgently appealing to those in authority to reconsider the closure of churches and to recognise the crucial role churches play in the community across Wales and the rest of the UK.'
Chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, which is supporting the group, Andrea Williams added: 'In the face of a crisis the answer is not to shut down churches that provide the safe havens in our communities across the nations of the United Kingdom.
'Churches are often the glue that holds our communities together; often places where the most vulnerable in our society and those hurting from Covid find community and hope.
'To shut the churches is to shut the places of refuge and rescue in our society. The Welsh government must think again, understand the role of their churches and allow them to be open.'
Meanwhile police last night revealed extraordinary plans to patrol the Anglo-Welsh border to stop families from crossing over for a half-term holiday.
Officers will try to stop caravans sneaking into England from Wales and deter Welsh motorists defying First Minister Mark Drakeford's 'power-mad' orders from making 'non-essential' journeys.
+30
Cars crossing from England into Wales on the M4 motorway near Rogiet as the two-week 'firebreaker' lockdown begins
+30
Traffic heading into Wales on the A494 on the Anglo-Welsh border at Queensferry as the country is plunged into lockdown
+30
Officers will be enforcing Covid-19 restrictions over the weekend in a bid to clamp-down on motorists defying First Minister Mark Drakeford's 'power-mad' attempt to suppress the virus despite the travel ban being 'unenforceable'
+30
Police officers were in Cardiff city centre this evening as Wales entered a 17-day 'firebreak' lockdown at 6pm
+30
A slidey graphic shows the coronavirus infection rate across Wales for the week October 5 to 11
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A slidey graphic shows the coronavirus infection rate across Wales for the week October 12 to 18
Gloucestershire Police also announced an operation covering routes from Wales into the Forest of Dean where officers will stop motorists travelling into England to find out what they are doing.
Drivers will be encouraged to turn around and head back to Wales if officers 'are not satisfied with their explanation', a spokesman said. If they refuse, police will tell forces in Wales so they can issue fines.
But motorists yesterday crossed the border on the A494 at Queensferry and on the A5445 between Chester and Wrexham in a breach of the new restrictions.
Mr Drakeford has threatened to use number plate recognition cameras to fine English drivers crossing into his country.
His call was echoed by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who threatened to roll-out a similar travel ban across Scotland to stop people travelling from virus hotspots in England.
But the Police Federation of England and Wales has revealed the ban is 'unenforceable', adding policing which is 'already over-stretched due to the pandemic' would be complicated by the measure.
A spokesman for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: 'While we cannot issue fines to those travelling from Wales into the county we can inform the host force of those we stop about what has happened so they can take action.
'Officers will be running an operation over the weekend that will cover routes from Wales into the Forest of Dean and if we stop someone travelling from Wales we will be engaging with them to find out why, explaining the legislation and encouraging them to turn around if we are not satisfied with their explanation.
The spokesman added: 'If they don't then turn around we will then inform the force that polices the area they have travelled from so that they can issue a fine.
'It is important to stress that the vast majority of people are abiding by the rules but in line with our policing approach, we will take action where there are flagrant breaches.'
He stressed: 'It isn't checkpoints. Officers will spend some time on the main routes into the Forest and will stop vehicles when there is a concern that the vehicle may have travelled some distance. They won't be stopping every vehicle.'
Anyone who refuses to pay could be taken to court and convicted, leaving them with a criminal record.
North Wales Police also announced extra patrols and 'increased visibility' across the force area over the weekend.
On behalf of the four Welsh Police Forces, Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Harrison, North Wales Police said: 'People should not be travelling between the areas facing local restrictions without defined reasonable excuses.
'This will include those that travel from other parts of the UK with high transmission rates.
'If you live in Wales in a non-restricted area you must not leave Wales to travel to other areas of the UK with high transmission rates – again without a reasonable excuse.
'All the actions we take and the effort we put in will be focussed towards limiting the spread of the virus, helping us all protect our loved ones, our communities and our vital health service.'
Both forces said they will not deploy officers to routinely patrol the border and not all vehicles crossing it will be stopped. But motorists should expect to see a heightened police presence.
Officers will be on the lookout for vehicles such as caravans or people towing pleasure boats who may be breaking the rules.
Chief Inspector Jeff Moses told Conwy council's economy and place scrutiny committee this week that officers were expecting to see a lot of caravans on the A55 as people try to beat the new restrictions.
'We are aware, and quite expecting to see, caravans flying across the A55 on Friday afternoon,' he said 'So there will be some measures to counter this. Sadly I am sure there will be lots of people trying to come to Wales.
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