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To: James Seagrove who wrote (1045340)	12/29/2017 9:04:57 AM
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NO-GO LONDON London acid attack map reveals the areas of the capital too dangerous for delivery drivers because of the epidemic Moped drivers now stop work after dark because of the danger of attacks thesun.co.uk By Hugo Gye 29th December 2017, 8:15 am Updated: 29th December 2017, 8:20 am VAST areas of East, North and South London have been declared "no-go zones" by terrified delivery drivers because of the acid attack epidemic, The Sun can reveal. Moped riders say they won't go to the violent hotspots after 8pm because they fear being attacked with acid or knives. Areas of the capital which are too dangerous for delivery drivers because of acid attack threat revealed in shocking map The acid attack hotspots around London which delivery drivers now steer clear ofThey have been forced to cut down their hours - taking a massive pay cut - thanks to the dangers. The House of Commons heard last week that London has more acid attacks per head of population than any other world city. Labour MP Stephen Timms revealed there are “parts of London where drivers are not willing to go because of the danger of attack”. Delivery drivers told The Sun they used to work as late as 2am, ferrying takeaways and packages around the capital. Moped driver Jabed Hussain in hospital after he was attacked by two acid-wielding thugs in JulyBut they now start winding up their shifts as early as 8pm in order to avoid having to go to the most dangerous parts of London. They named trendy up-and-coming neighbourhoods such as Hackney, Camden, Stoke Newington and Bethnal Green as spots to avoid after dark. Regenerated areas such as Stratford - home to the Olympic Park - and Elephant & Castle were also listed among the danger zones. Even wealthy Islington, home to politicians including Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn, is shunned by drivers late at night because of the threat of acid atrocities. Parts of London are now no-go zones because of an epidemic of acid attacksOne moped driver told The Sun: “We used to work till 2am - now people are stopping before 10pm. “After 8pm or 9pm, we're not going to those dangerous places.” This year has seen a spike in the number of acid attacks, which can leave victims permanently scarred. Last week the drug-dealing ex-boyfriend of Towie star Ferne McCann was jailed for 20 years after he injured 14 people by throwing acid over a nightclub dancefloor in East London. Home Secretary Amber Rudd vowed to make it illegal to carry acid around without a good reason, and bar its sale to young people. Moped driver forced to quit his job after being injured in attackJabed Hussain has been forced to give up his job as a moped delivery driver for UberEats after he was attacked with acid in July. The 32-year-old was hospitalised with burns to his face and body after he became the victim of a random attack in Haggerston, East London. Two men threw acid on him then stole his moped as he ran off, screaming for help. Mr Hussain told The Sun: “Without even looking at my bike, he just chucked things on my face. He destroyed my identity. “I’ve had a cough since the incident - it’s killing me.” The driver swallowed acid during the attack, leaving him with breathing difficulties ever since. He has now stopped driving a bike after five years on the job, and switched to using a car to do his deliveries because it is safer even though it costs more. Mr Hussain accused the Home Office of trying to ignore the devastating acid epidemic because ministers are distracted by Brexit. He said: “The Government is busy with international policy - but what's happening in London? “The Government should look after us, look after the streets - that’s their job.”

To: James Seagrove who wrote (1045340)	12/29/2017 9:10:02 AM
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A family of Somali refugees are living in a £2.2m mansion which is thought to be one of Britain’s most expensive council houses. Somali refugee family, given one of Britain's most expensive council houses in exclusive London neighbourhood https://t.co/ItVgnrtKsk — Voice of Europe 🎆 (@V_of_Europe) December 28, 2017 Two arrested in terror swoops in France https://t.co/AWvfGG6XFD — Voice of Europe 🎆 (@V_of_Europe) December 29, 2017 Italy sets election date: Vote risks EU CRISIS with eurosceptic parties leading polls https://t.co/5a1nftmWU2 — Voice of Europe 🎆 (@V_of_Europe) December 29, 2017 Migrant and refugee arrivals by sea to Spain triple in 2017 https://t.co/GjW0pTlwzY — Voice of Europe 🎆 (@V_of_Europe) December 29, 2017

To: James Seagrove who wrote (1045340)	12/29/2017 4:41:45 PM
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Top 4 Highest-Paid Musicians All Black, But America is Racist They’re some of the loudest voices screaming inequality and oppression. 12.29.2017 Forbes has released its list of “ The World’s Highest-Paid Musicians of 2017” and the results can’t be right because we’re always told that the U.S. is steeped in systemic racism. If the nation is run by racist leaders who were elected by racist Americans, then how in the world are the top-four richest musicians on the planet all black? P. Diddy — $130 million Beyonce — $105 million Drake — $94 million The Weeknd — $92 million This list of Democrats are some of the loudest voices who scream inequality and oppression while enjoying luxuries most white people can only dream of. Here’s the thing: conservatives don’t begrudge anyone having what most on the Left consider obscene wealth. Have at it. The more, the merrier. And thank God we live in a country where people can climb their way to the top no matter their skin color. We’re just sick and tired of average Americans getting slammed as racists when a lot of our hard-earned money is going to these rich celebrities for entertainment. Some of these “racist” Americans helped secure the financial futures of these pampered stars. A “thank you” would be nice.