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  • This caller was sacked as a civil servant after he spoke to James O'Brien about government corruption back in July. He says he has no regrets, but the Nadhim Zahawi tax scandal proves "nothing has changed" since then.
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  • @LBCOfficial
    @LBCOfficial  Рік тому +374

    Here's Stewart's original call: ua-cam.com/video/-2fnsGGtPqA/v-deo.html

    • @markjforeman
      @markjforeman Рік тому +38

      This should be a pinned comment. It's already half way down the page.

    • @LBCOfficial
      @LBCOfficial  Рік тому +41

      Good idea, Mark!

    • @ThomasKing19933
      @ThomasKing19933 Рік тому +14

      Thankyou for this

    • @nothereandthereanywhere
      @nothereandthereanywhere Рік тому +12

      Amazing, thanks LBC! I have asked for the original call and can listen to it now =)

    • @faultychip
      @faultychip Рік тому +25

      LBC would do well to employ him in some capacity

  • @sebgold5841
    @sebgold5841 Рік тому +1000

    Now, if anyone is confused by the definition of who a patriot is, then this man is your answer.

    • @bereal6590
      @bereal6590 Рік тому +35

      You hit the nail on the head, true British ✋✌

    • @Koi-addict33
      @Koi-addict33 Рік тому +4

      Lol

    • @yoitsdan
      @yoitsdan Рік тому

      Patriot? He's a whinge bag. He's not a competent civil servant if he's willing to spiel his grievances on LBC.

    • @alexanderkubanski9563
      @alexanderkubanski9563 Рік тому

      Sadly, lots of people still think Farage is a "true patriot"

    • @garyfryer5334
      @garyfryer5334 Рік тому +3

      @@bereal6590 Sounds Scotish to me. And they love the English!

  • @nicoleg-
    @nicoleg- Рік тому +1298

    This man is a hero. The British civil service is the lesser without him.

    • @megahedgehog8649
      @megahedgehog8649 Рік тому +37

      And the worst of it is, he was just trying to do his job. He wasn't trying to be heroic. He was trying to follow proper procedure and he's been martyred for it.

    • @leroysimon5692
      @leroysimon5692 Рік тому +8

      👍🏾

    • @philmcchrystal1670
      @philmcchrystal1670 Рік тому +36

      He is a national hero, but somebody needs to give him a job so he can pay his bills

    • @oldbloke135
      @oldbloke135 Рік тому +6

      @@megahedgehog8649 I doubt if the proper procedure is to call a lefty radio talk show and write an abusive email to his boss. I'm not sure what he expected that to achieve.

    • @megahedgehog8649
      @megahedgehog8649 Рік тому +29

      @@oldbloke135 I didn't say that.
      The point is, he was driven to it because the proper procedures weren't being followed. The rules regarding honesty and integrity were being broken. He did what he could and nothing changed, that's why he was driven to call radio and write such letters.

  • @thatanna23
    @thatanna23 Рік тому +769

    As a fellow civil servant who was sacked for questioning the creeping political alliances they were imposing on us; I absolutely feel for this man.

    • @nicotoscani1707
      @nicotoscani1707 Рік тому +9

      brother dont cave.. u still have ur soul

    • @3-Kashmir
      @3-Kashmir Рік тому

      @@nicotoscani1707 lol

    • @llewev
      @llewev Рік тому +4

      Were you compensated when sacked? If not were you unable to claim unfair dismissal? If not, why not?

    • @thatanna23
      @thatanna23 Рік тому +9

      @@llewev it's going through the tribunal in the summer darling x

    • @llewev
      @llewev Рік тому +3

      @@thatanna23 best of luck. One wonders why Stuart the caller did not follow a similar path.

  • @bigbadbith8422
    @bigbadbith8422 Рік тому +503

    A true Civil Servant. Honesty, integrity, humility. Frankly, we don’t deserve him.

    • @pastorofmuppets8834
      @pastorofmuppets8834 Рік тому +21

      We do
      The politicians don't

    • @jwright8682
      @jwright8682 Рік тому +9

      @@pastorofmuppets8834 just about to comment this myself

    • @pault1289
      @pault1289 Рік тому +5

      @@pastorofmuppets8834 absolutely - we respect him, and the respect he showed to us by whistleblowing

    • @llewev
      @llewev Рік тому +3

      Not all civil servants are saints. They look after their own interests too. And we are aware of the "revolving door" of civil servants who leave positions of power inside government for lucrative work in the private sector and vice versa.

    • @bigbadbith8422
      @bigbadbith8422 Рік тому +2

      @@llewev True. But this chap is what I expect.

  • @hayleyxyz
    @hayleyxyz Рік тому +1062

    "true public service" too right. Corruption and authoritarianism requires enablers. Glad this caller refused to be one.

    • @cakkyboy
      @cakkyboy Рік тому +31

      I'd call it patriotism myself. Makes one wonder how many other civil servants are willing "enablers"!

    • @Neil070
      @Neil070 Рік тому +11

      @@cakkyboy and how many UNwilling enablers?

    • @benji.B-side
      @benji.B-side Рік тому +6

      Spot on comment, wise and true.

    • @RAFchurchlawford4469
      @RAFchurchlawford4469 Рік тому +4

      Remember the guy who tried to clean out the swamp? Why did the presenter make fun of HIM, of all people? 10:48

    • @cakkyboy
      @cakkyboy Рік тому +5

      @@Neil070 Only one that I'm aware of. This caller

  • @GrandadsLounge
    @GrandadsLounge Рік тому +791

    I cried listening to this,. That man has been betrayed by the country he pledged his life to serve. Our country is an embarrassment.

    • @Lucky-wt6fg
      @Lucky-wt6fg Рік тому

      This government does not care about its own people……it never has or will. Only cares about it itself and helping other countries…. Britains come last…at the very bottom.

    • @brentoncarter4275
      @brentoncarter4275 Рік тому +1

      Stop electing right wingers/nazis

    • @nick1065
      @nick1065 Рік тому

      You’re the embarrassment posting this twaddle.

    • @MrCsifan55
      @MrCsifan55 Рік тому +27

      No, our government is an embarrassing joke.

    • @chrisj9700
      @chrisj9700 Рік тому +4

      Would you publicly trash your employer and expect to get away with it?

  • @gerardstephens58
    @gerardstephens58 Рік тому +345

    Feeling sorry for this man who had the courage to do the right thing and paid a heavy price.

    • @SamS-uv2ql
      @SamS-uv2ql Рік тому +3

      Sending an abusive email regarding your work isn't the right thing my man.

    • @gerardstephens58
      @gerardstephens58 Рік тому

      @@SamS-uv2ql Sorry; are you seriously equating a single social misdemeanour born of frustration with outright systemic corruption and the layers of protection afforded lying politicians?

    • @bigtesticles1929
      @bigtesticles1929 Рік тому +4

      @@SamS-uv2ql Who r u to judge? Have u read d email?

    • @SamS-uv2ql
      @SamS-uv2ql Рік тому +1

      @@bigtesticles1929 I am me testicles. We all judge.
      Gérard heard a story about some mug maoning about his employer on the radio and sending abusive emails to folk. He called this "the right thing". I am questioning this judgement.
      Do you follow?

    • @JesstheDJ999
      @JesstheDJ999 Рік тому +1

      If we all stand up what can they do? We all need to come together forget race or religion we are all HUMANS! Let's come together PEOPLE!

  • @IslandArt61
    @IslandArt61 Рік тому +264

    "Never forget the power of a clean conscience." If we all lived like this the world would be a different place.

    • @stormyweathers9887
      @stormyweathers9887 Рік тому

      A clean conscience doesn't pay the bills! If->then->maybe = less than nothing!

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 Рік тому +6

      @@stormyweathers9887 Life isn't about paying the bills.

    • @leddielive
      @leddielive Рік тому

      ... said the student living off mum & dad or the homeless person living on the park bench, grow up ffs!

    • @Simeon58
      @Simeon58 Рік тому

      100%

    • @Simeon58
      @Simeon58 Рік тому

      @@hb1338 100%

  • @rikallan5094
    @rikallan5094 Рік тому +735

    One man shows more guts in this phone call than this government has done in the entire past 12 years.

    • @ap24101988
      @ap24101988 Рік тому

      Governments! Labour and conservatives have ripped this country apart

    • @bmill7353
      @bmill7353 Рік тому +22

      I reported a theft of money by a senior executive of a large company and I was sacked.
      Seeing two of the most senior executives given knighthoods has been a gut punch. They actively covered up theft, defamed me and lost the only legal action I brought.
      This former civil servant must not look back and blame himself in years to come. Being honest and acting with integrity is the right thing to do. Always!

    • @llewev
      @llewev Рік тому

      @@bmill7353 Something about this report does not ring true. Do you have a police report number?

    • @bmill7353
      @bmill7353 Рік тому +6

      @@llewev The matter was a civil case. The internal audit department of the company wrote a damning fifty page report confirming my findings. They were told to shred the report.

    • @llewev
      @llewev Рік тому

      @@bmill7353 Your story lacks any credibility whatsoever. If internal audit did not take things to the police, why didn't you? Could it be that what you were complaining about was not illegal?

  • @ThomasKing19933
    @ThomasKing19933 Рік тому +1231

    If we had more like this guy, the country wouldn't be in the mess it's in.

    • @scottblack7182
      @scottblack7182 Рік тому +42

      Correction, if we had more like him in government.

    • @PanglossDr
      @PanglossDr Рік тому +31

      @@scottblack7182 More anywhere

    • @bereal6590
      @bereal6590 Рік тому +13

      Truth

    • @adamb578
      @adamb578 Рік тому +14

      The problem is if you talk you get cancelled. Like any organisation you have to be on board whether you agree with things or not!

    • @adamb578
      @adamb578 Рік тому +19

      Unless you have money or power or mates in high places then you are just a number in the matrix we live in

  • @lovelifesmile
    @lovelifesmile Рік тому +134

    Heartbreaking, really feel for this brave man who stood up for what is right

  • @peterc2248
    @peterc2248 Рік тому +65

    It happens all the time in public service. If you don’t toe the line, you are 'encouraged' to leave. I was lucky. My inept bosses tried to sack me for doing nothing more than standing my ground on an issue but eventually had to pay me off into early retirement. Many of my ex-colleagues are desperately unhappy but have families and homes to think about. Our whole system is broken because our leaders have normalised corruption and self-interest. I despise them all.

  • @briankavo
    @briankavo Рік тому +1479

    So much admiration for this guy, we need more like him to stand up to the corruption that is ruining this country at this moment in history.

    • @RobBCactive
      @RobBCactive Рік тому

      Exactly, the guy's point is proven, lying and corruption is entrenched in Westminster.

    • @ashrafsubhan8891
      @ashrafsubhan8891 Рік тому +30

      Indeed ,get rid of all these corrupt Tories.

    • @ao4514
      @ao4514 Рік тому +35

      I truly feel sorry for Stewart but i am afraid that the level of corruption is so ingrained in the system that it appears that corrupt practices has been legitimised!

    • @TheLegenDacster
      @TheLegenDacster Рік тому +11

      Brian Kavanagh. Political and industrial/commercial corruption is ruining a great many countries all over the globe. There does not seem to be any deterrents in place to hold them to account, so they will continue with complete impunity.

    • @burnttoasteditorial1552
      @burnttoasteditorial1552 Рік тому

      What do we expect if the Head of the Civil Service (Simon Case) is a lame inept duck.

  • @julezpanda14
    @julezpanda14 Рік тому +724

    This guy should be given every top job offer possible for standing up and speaking out!! Well done sir, it's a shame there aren't more like him!!

    • @burtlangoustine1
      @burtlangoustine1 Рік тому +7

      or shortlisted for a new government for the people

    • @andrewneil6027
      @andrewneil6027 Рік тому +1

      Sheep are profitable

    • @Neil070
      @Neil070 Рік тому +2

      @@andrewneil6027 I dislike militant vegetarians. Sheep are delicious

    • @andrewneil6027
      @andrewneil6027 Рік тому +2

      Lamb bhuna 🙌

    • @jackcollins7061
      @jackcollins7061 Рік тому +7

      Hahahaha. Almost like you've never had a job. People who speak up; get sacked. He will struggle to find a job because of his morals in this society.

  • @suchisthismystery2814
    @suchisthismystery2814 Рік тому +200

    Utmost respect to you Stuart. I am so sorry for what has happened to you. Thank goodness there are individuals like you in this country who stand up against such corruption and highlight the extreme danger our country is in as a result of these self-serving criminals.

    • @llewev
      @llewev Рік тому +3

      Why did he not claim for unfair dismissal? If he had information about corruption, he could have taken that to the police. We do not know what e-mails he sent to whom and what he alleged in them.

    • @mikesemus9773
      @mikesemus9773 Рік тому

      @@llewev Who is he supposed to complain to though? the same people who f'd him in the 1st place, or controlled by those people. This is why the politicians don't care, they know they have the system all sewn up, just look at how many whistle-blowers have been shafted in recent times...System isn't designed for US, it's designed for THEM, by THEM.

    • @llewev
      @llewev Рік тому

      @@mikesemus9773 Nothing as conspiratorial as this. Just needs to get his lawyer to put a case up before the local employment tribunal.

  • @martinshannon-hayes1418
    @martinshannon-hayes1418 Рік тому +79

    You know you are in unparalleled times of moral bankruptcy and corruption, when they punish those who expose the wrongdoing while excuse and ignore those who perpetrate it.

    • @SteveLBMK
      @SteveLBMK Рік тому

      Very well said.

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 Рік тому +1

      Nope, such behaviour has always been the case.

    • @evelynvanzale4757
      @evelynvanzale4757 Рік тому +2

      'Speaking the truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act' (George Orwell).

  • @pixelplayground
    @pixelplayground Рік тому +406

    I'm in tears. I detest this disgusting Government.

    • @nick1065
      @nick1065 Рік тому +1

      🤥

    • @pixelplayground
      @pixelplayground Рік тому +4

      @@nick1065 Apologies if I’m incorrect, but is that an emoji with an elongated nose suggesting that I’m lying? Again apologies if not, just checking. Thanks.

    • @nick1065
      @nick1065 Рік тому +1

      @@pixelplayground 👍

    • @pixelplayground
      @pixelplayground Рік тому +5

      @@nick1065 I’m baffled. Why do you think that?

    • @flunk009
      @flunk009 Рік тому +11

      @@pixelplayground Don't feed the troll. It's what they want.

  • @killorfill6953
    @killorfill6953 Рік тому +662

    Stuart should be offered a very senior job within the Civil Service for his service to the country, or at least be given serious compensation for his whistle-blowing activities.

    • @mikeclifford7740
      @mikeclifford7740 Рік тому

      He's lucky he's not sharing a cell with Julian assange

    • @ao4514
      @ao4514 Рік тому +12

      Unfortunately the corrupt elites won't let him anywhere near top jobs due to his character and views!

    • @jamesfx2
      @jamesfx2 Рік тому +4

      If he became a politician, he could become senior to the people who sacked him.

    • @dskye2634
      @dskye2634 Рік тому +9

      Do you honestly think he would want to be there after that! compensation would be more realistic

    • @rolandhawken6628
      @rolandhawken6628 Рік тому +3

      No you are wrong he broke his code ,it is not for the civil service to indulge their interests and opinions to the general public ,that is the code ,and rightly so . He may well be a genuine person and completely correct about his thoughts and action ,but if he goes public and he did he must be sacked and he was . These people have never heard of" With your shield or on it "

  • @janethompson5153
    @janethompson5153 Рік тому +62

    Deeply sorry for this man, he did do the right thing but had to pay the price.
    I wish him all the best

  • @Muesli711
    @Muesli711 Рік тому +33

    I don't live in the UK but I really hope someone gets in touch with the producers of the show and can offer this gentleman new employment.

    • @isabellewhite3505
      @isabellewhite3505 Рік тому +3

      I was thinking the same!

    • @rizmark5522
      @rizmark5522 Рік тому

      life doesn't work like that, he probably lives 500 miles away from the studio

    • @sonofplato
      @sonofplato Рік тому

      ​@@rizmark5522remote working? It's a thing.

  • @Normanskie
    @Normanskie Рік тому +416

    70 years old and disillusioned, I have been telling the same story for over 50 years, the system is corrupt to the core, but there is one thing I have learnt in life that "it is dangerous to be right when your boss is wrong".

    • @Midge-xn9tp
      @Midge-xn9tp Рік тому +13

      I think that's the problem though, there will always be corrupt people in every generation and unfortunately,somehow these people end up effecting so many others, I'm 43 now and to be honest I don't expect to see any change over the next 30 years or however long I have left, humans will never be redesigned so things will forever stay as they are

    • @grayzytube
      @grayzytube Рік тому +9

      @@Midge-xn9tp I'm with Norman, I'm the same age. I haven't known more than 4 or 5 MPs who I could say had any sort of integrity and none of them were Conservatives.

    • @user-hb7hg2zh7n
      @user-hb7hg2zh7n Рік тому +7

      If we organise and create communities and spread the message we can come together and create true change, governments are nothing without their people we just need to remind them + make It clear we won't stand for this

    • @llewev
      @llewev Рік тому +6

      @@user-hb7hg2zh7n If you think it is possible to create a system comprised of human beings that is free from corruption, you are living in a dream world.

    • @Midge-xn9tp
      @Midge-xn9tp Рік тому

      @@llewev the only way is to eliminate money, take that away and people are better off for it, most are happy generally doing things they do voluntarily

  • @Tomara632
    @Tomara632 Рік тому +393

    When a civil servant who has served for 17 years calls Britain a corrupt and failed state...then we are in trouble. It's a disgrace that he was persecuted for being honest. Bojo couldn't pay his bills because he has so many wives, mistresses, baby mama's and endless kids to feed .

    • @huwzebediahthomas9193
      @huwzebediahthomas9193 Рік тому +14

      Boris' school fees bills were due.

    • @jaybee4288
      @jaybee4288 Рік тому

      He sent an email to his boss with abusive language and gave away confidential details on national radio. Of course he was sacked, c’mon.. gross misconduct. Needs to take some personal responsibility and learn to escalate things in a better way.

    • @Neil070
      @Neil070 Рік тому +31

      @@jaybee4288 He did take responsibility, please listen to what he said again. That changes nothing.

    • @brentoncarter4275
      @brentoncarter4275 Рік тому +3

      Lol you have a king. Start there.

    • @jamespryor5967
      @jamespryor5967 Рік тому +28

      @@jaybee4288 It's called whistleblowing. I guess it's illegal in the UK.

  • @mikeyoung7660
    @mikeyoung7660 Рік тому +61

    Im sorry to hear that the guy lost his job for being concerned. I hope he has got back into work again. It's disgusting that these criminals can get away with what they do.

  • @aislingmcdonald6778
    @aislingmcdonald6778 Рік тому +74

    So grateful for people such as this caller! Thank you, Stuart!

  • @JohnClark-ew8dh
    @JohnClark-ew8dh Рік тому +221

    The worrying part is its so brazen now, they arent even bothering with excuses or consequences

    • @frankshailes3205
      @frankshailes3205 Рік тому +8

      When the lawmakers are actually lawbreakers, everyone suffers.

  • @brianharris7243
    @brianharris7243 Рік тому +176

    It's always the whistleblower who gets stuffed.

    • @snsn7251
      @snsn7251 Рік тому +10

      Always

    • @Neil070
      @Neil070 Рік тому

      There are safeguards to protect whistle-blowers in place. Pity he swore and admitted letting confidential info out

    • @keithbrandon3660
      @keithbrandon3660 Рік тому +4

      Yep bradley manning julian assange

    • @YA-hm5zy
      @YA-hm5zy Рік тому +2

      @@keithbrandon3660 Edward Snowden .. many others

    • @happyapple4269
      @happyapple4269 Рік тому +1

      @@keithbrandon3660 mark clattenburg.

  • @whisperwednesday1
    @whisperwednesday1 Рік тому +37

    This guy is a hero and a true public servant.

  • @tonylawlor8833
    @tonylawlor8833 Рік тому +18

    That caller deserves the highest praise, he put his job on the line to inform the rest of us and we ignored him for the most part. James is correct, your actions give the rest of us hope in human nature, well done.

  • @alanmoss3603
    @alanmoss3603 Рік тому +433

    This 18 minute clip should be played on every TV channel at primetime so every UK resident should hear it. It's a dire warning of where our leaders are taking us!

    • @tomtheeagle1
      @tomtheeagle1 Рік тому +12

      I think you'll find they have already taken us there!

    • @James_Doyle83
      @James_Doyle83 Рік тому +11

      Unfortunately some tv stations are right wing and won't be shown the best way to share this is on all your accounts on social media

    • @chrisj9700
      @chrisj9700 Рік тому

      I’d say don’t publicly trash your employer. Speak with them privately in a professional conduct if there are problems.

    • @razorwireclouds5708
      @razorwireclouds5708 Рік тому +15

      @@chrisj9700 I'd say you're dull, mate.

    • @alejandrotuazon4831
      @alejandrotuazon4831 Рік тому +24

      @@chrisj9700 civil servant's employer are the citizens

  • @annemoncrieff3875
    @annemoncrieff3875 Рік тому +305

    I worked in local NHS and council and they had whistle blower policies that I believed were meant to protect those pple. I have never yet seen a whistle-blower keep their job. Despicable.

    • @timmyripkey2030
      @timmyripkey2030 Рік тому +1

      What would a company gain from letting there employees speak badly of them?

    • @JQ-999
      @JQ-999 Рік тому +6

      Ahhh, the NHS. Where money is embezzled and syphoned by third parties.

    • @LordBillington42
      @LordBillington42 Рік тому +36

      @@timmyripkey2030 they aren't companies, they're public services.

    • @timmyripkey2030
      @timmyripkey2030 Рік тому

      @@LordBillington42 he should have quit and then spoke out i don't know what he was expecting to happen lol

    • @redboyjan
      @redboyjan Рік тому +6

      @@JQ-999 it's the tory way

  • @charlottejet4338
    @charlottejet4338 Рік тому +34

    I've been saying the same for years. The political system of this country needs overhauling. Politicians MUST be held personally accountable for their actions. Those found guilty of corruption should be jailed and their wealth confiscated! They should also be banned from serving in a public office.

    • @patbuckley4039
      @patbuckley4039 Рік тому +2

      Sadly, it's all governments in all countries, and politicians serve the WEF, not the public.

    • @charlottejet4338
      @charlottejet4338 Рік тому +1

      @@patbuckley4039 Yes, they do. I was talking with a friend over the weekend about the problems with politicians today. We both agreed that our grandparents and great grandparents, would have picked up arms to overthrow the government for this breech of trust. The reason why it hasn't and won't happen in the UK is division. The indigenous people of this country are now the minority and too few to actually force change.

    • @amuk4229
      @amuk4229 Рік тому

      @@charlottejet4338 Completely agree, it's a tragedy how the native Celts have been marginalised and pushed to the edges of Britain by those Anglo-Saxons, our politics has been all downhill since then.

    • @charlottejet4338
      @charlottejet4338 Рік тому

      @@amuk4229 I feel your pain!

    • @zednevada7362
      @zednevada7362 Рік тому

      Hmmmn. but on what grounds confiscate their wealth???? I'm not sure yiy have thought this through dear

  • @terrymoogan8445
    @terrymoogan8445 Рік тому +20

    It's the same in the prison service, I was forced to leave my post and take another job whilst the bully was protected by the security department, her answer was , I didn't know I was bullying anyone. It appears by her own admission she jumped before being sacked from a previous jail because of bullying, racism and assault. My prison is rotten to the core and they still protect her.

  • @TheVicar
    @TheVicar Рік тому +348

    I got hounded out of my job in the NHS for pointing out utter incompetence which turned out to be actual corruption, so I feel for this guy

    • @nick1065
      @nick1065 Рік тому +2

      Or for just being utterly incompetent?

    • @RazorMouth
      @RazorMouth Рік тому +30

      @@nick1065 ever feel like you're being ignored Nick? 🙄

    • @furiousapplesack
      @furiousapplesack Рік тому +11

      @@RazorMouth Who is Nick? 😁

    • @vincescotian8083
      @vincescotian8083 Рік тому +7

      @@nick1065 I found out a long time ago that incompetence has absolutely nothing to do with it

    • @TheVicar
      @TheVicar Рік тому +18

      @@nick1065 No. I was the competent one who identified serious errors in a patient data system, to then discover that they didn't care about data loss and were merely closing ranks and hiding the problem to achieve their fat bonuses for completion of a project

  • @adriangonda4161
    @adriangonda4161 Рік тому +221

    This man should be given his job back and apology. Much respect to him.

    • @nick1065
      @nick1065 Рік тому +7

      And compensation!

    • @patrickhoneyman9019
      @patrickhoneyman9019 Рік тому +6

      If you listen to the end he won't need it as he's got another job that he seems to be happier and respected in (tells you a lot).

    • @CouncilofOneElectronic
      @CouncilofOneElectronic Рік тому +2

      I dont think he wants his job back really.

    • @shantesummers5775
      @shantesummers5775 Рік тому +2

      He will never work for government again (they don’t like employees speaking out). They will not apologise to him nor give him compensation. Unfortunately this gentleman would now be black listed I hope his successful in finding work elsewhere. I pray for his safety etc. Allegedly there is a fear culture amongst civil servants in the workplace, this is how they government gains control over most of them. There are no friends in the office as they will easily and quickly turn on you if they think it could get them a promotion. People in other jobs other than civil servants get treated much better ave been told. Apparently the public have no idea about the real alleged treatment of civil servants (it’s bad).

    • @southney7211
      @southney7211 Рік тому

      Full pension effective from his contract termination.

  • @smudge8157
    @smudge8157 Рік тому +7

    In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

  • @jonathano.7109
    @jonathano.7109 Рік тому +39

    As depressing as it is unsurprising. This man, however, is a ray of hope.

  • @pipereed1
    @pipereed1 Рік тому +165

    To the guy who called in to James. I’m sincerely sorry you lost your job.
    However what you did was extremely brave and in the back of your mind, you knew there was a distinct chance you would have been sacked. But you still did it. I for one express my gratitude for bringing into the public view the shear corruption of these charlatans in government.

  • @ewenkelly6646
    @ewenkelly6646 Рік тому +260

    A honourable man, I salute you Sir if only others were as brave and noble as you

  • @diane9656
    @diane9656 Рік тому +15

    Awesome admiration for this man. I just hope he looks after himself, this kind of stress has severe mental health consequences. Bless him

  • @IndieGems2
    @IndieGems2 Рік тому +20

    A very powerful story. All you can do is keep sharing your experiences until something does change. Thank you for your sacrifice.

  • @LeiaLouxx
    @LeiaLouxx Рік тому +473

    They dont deserve to rule us. We should as the public be able to sack these politicians. We are their employer, we pay their wages. My respect goes out to this gentleman.

    • @cakkyboy
      @cakkyboy Рік тому +4

      Wasnt Brexit supposed to allow this?

    • @philrowell1251
      @philrowell1251 Рік тому

      @Soul of a robot you’re a Tory diehard till you die

    • @ritasicari7518
      @ritasicari7518 Рік тому +24

      They should not "rule" anyone. They are suppose to SERVE, not rule.

    • @chrisj9700
      @chrisj9700 Рік тому +1

      @@cakkyboywe’re not governed by the unelected EU Commission anymore.

    • @toriesdontgettazered7464
      @toriesdontgettazered7464 Рік тому

      @@chrisj9700 wasn't Farage elected to the EU

  • @rhystracey8938
    @rhystracey8938 Рік тому +341

    Heartbreaking listening to the call at the 5 minute mark.
    It truly is tragic that this man may be just another martyr, pushed under the rug because our country has 0 backbone.

    • @treemanlee07
      @treemanlee07 Рік тому +1

      Put a lump in my throat for sure

    • @patrickhoneyman9019
      @patrickhoneyman9019 Рік тому +3

      Does backbone = accountability and responsibility?

    • @rhystracey8938
      @rhystracey8938 Рік тому +10

      @@patrickhoneyman9019 Metaphorically speaking, no backbone implies weakness. We are a very weak country in terms of protecting each other. I’m not saying that anyone is accountable for what’s happened to this guy, but the principle is that if, collectively we stood together, we would never be in this mess to begin with.
      A country divided is a country that has no strength, or, backbone.
      I could also be misinterpreting your question entirely!

    • @CountScarlioni
      @CountScarlioni Рік тому +3

      @@rhystracey8938 I think your answer was great whether it answered Patrick's question or not!

  • @andyn3532
    @andyn3532 Рік тому +52

    I wish there were more people like him I've much respect for everything he's done.

  • @donmacrae3855
    @donmacrae3855 Рік тому +12

    Total respect 🙏 to the caller,
    He stood for the truth, and has lost his job. Brave man and an Inspiration to many

  • @leepshin
    @leepshin Рік тому +101

    I think James and LBC should personally make every effort to get this guy another top job if not employ him themselves.

    • @James_Doyle83
      @James_Doyle83 Рік тому +9

      He should work with James on lbc

    • @homosexualpanic
      @homosexualpanic Рік тому +6

      He's managed to get another job with a supportive employer. I think he's doing fine.

  • @Tcb0835
    @Tcb0835 Рік тому +152

    Now that is what being patriotic is all about, not just draping yourself in the Union Jack.

    • @raymondo6665
      @raymondo6665 Рік тому +2

      Union Flag.

    • @Tcb0835
      @Tcb0835 Рік тому +4

      @@raymondo6665 I'm sorry?

    • @PanglossDr
      @PanglossDr Рік тому +1

      @@Tcb0835 Ignore him, a picky idiot. I agree with you.

    • @raymondo6665
      @raymondo6665 Рік тому

      @@Tcb0835 O'Braindead likes accuracy. GIYF

    • @col.hertford9855
      @col.hertford9855 Рік тому +9

      @@Tcb0835 it’s only a Jack when hung on a maritime vessel. It’s an unnecessary and pedantic point 🤦‍♂️

  • @jokeradviser5843
    @jokeradviser5843 Рік тому +6

    Democracy is in tatters... We are sleepwalking to a hellish place.
    My heart is with you, mate.

  • @smudge8157
    @smudge8157 Рік тому +13

    When a regime has been in power too long, when it has fatally exhausted the patience of the people, and when oblivion finally beckons - I am afraid that across the world you can rely on the leaders of that regime to act solely in the interests of self-preservation, and not in the interests of the electorate.”
    Boris Johnson 2011

  • @WATTSROBIN
    @WATTSROBIN Рік тому +114

    Everyone should hear this.

    • @porcupineinapettingzoo
      @porcupineinapettingzoo Рік тому +4

      Everyone in his position did, that's why he got sacked, he was a warning!

    • @bereal6590
      @bereal6590 Рік тому +5

      Share the link on twitter ✌

  • @exoduspod40
    @exoduspod40 Рік тому +283

    My heart goes out to this guy. Not enough people in public service have the same integrity and backbone - and this inclucdes the civil servants that saw fit to show him the door.

    • @Sir_P
      @Sir_P Рік тому +2

      public service, even the public in general, it's maddening

    • @andreaslamers9535
      @andreaslamers9535 Рік тому +2

      and this government will make sure that less peoples stand up, and the English vote for them

  • @chicotime69
    @chicotime69 Рік тому +4

    How sad that HONESTY is now a sackable offence!!

  • @jwarr8525
    @jwarr8525 Рік тому +40

    I can relate to this story. I left my last job because I could not morally stand behind the gaslighting any longer. I was discriminated against for calling it out eg given a choice to engage in the gaslighting or suffer the consequences. So I left. I looked to colleagues and saw how they apparently coped: either head in sand, bury themselves in work, or convince themselves all is actually fine. I cannot say who my employer was, except that there are links to gov. In fact they seemed to be following similar tactics to the gov in their dealings with staff. And given the close links of the people at the top to the gov, who could be surprised? The state of this country is unbearable. I am in the process of leaving the UK now. For my own mental health I have to. I'm privileged to have the choice.

    • @SamS-uv2ql
      @SamS-uv2ql Рік тому +5

      You can say who your employer was. You choose not to, which is fine.

    • @llewev
      @llewev Рік тому

      Sounds like the sort of moans and gripes about the inequities of the bosses that you hear in every organisation.

  • @margaretbloomer9001
    @margaretbloomer9001 Рік тому +169

    This chap deserves a knighthood.

    • @masquarra
      @masquarra Рік тому +1

      From the very corrupt monarchy that is helping destroying this country? That lot needs pushing out first mate.

    • @Paul-eb4jp
      @Paul-eb4jp Рік тому +18

      He probably can't afford one.

    • @davidsefton2792
      @davidsefton2792 Рік тому +14

      No no look what sort of people are getting knighthoods this man is a million miles away from that sort of person he's got integrity.

    • @Neil070
      @Neil070 Рік тому +3

      Heard today Zahawi was going to get a knighthood at New Year but fortunately Buck House has a guy in place to 'vet' candidates to prevent another Savile embarrassment.
      He found HMRC had 'concerns' about Zahawi's tax affairs, so no knighthood

    • @francesbrown5116
      @francesbrown5116 Рік тому +2

      Ten a penny out dated nowadays .

  • @mickeyfartpants
    @mickeyfartpants Рік тому +92

    This is why whistleblowers are usually anonymous - they get punished for telling the truth!

    • @angussoutter7824
      @angussoutter7824 Рік тому +4

      But a hero can stand up and be counted unlike the rest who hid away

  • @StuartPacker
    @StuartPacker Рік тому +15

    Incredible listening. Full of courage and integrity. Thank you both

  • @jamessones4044
    @jamessones4044 Рік тому +6

    Everyday that goes by and the MSM ignores this death rate for a mysterious reason,I get more and more worried that conspiracies are true.

  • @Alex-cw3rz
    @Alex-cw3rz Рік тому +230

    Just imagine if this was France the government would be ousted after huge protests, in Britain we just sit around and I know I'm part of the problem. We have been beaten down so often the idea of taking a government to task for pure corruption is seen as over the line. Not the corruption but us complaining about it.

    • @JayJay5244
      @JayJay5244 Рік тому +29

      It still baffles me that you didn’t protest to have an election after Liz Truss quit… And now everyone seems to have forgotten about it and it’s business as usual…

    • @cag88
      @cag88 Рік тому +30

      We've been horrendous at organised pushback. They've noticed that and are legislating for this before we pull our socks up. We need to act now.

    • @gazza8524
      @gazza8524 Рік тому

      If this was France, any European country for that matter it'd be plastered on the front of the Daily Heil and the other tabloids with the tagline of "EUROPE IS A DICTATORSHIP" or "EUROPEAN DESTRUCTION OF DEMOCRACY" you know, those lies. But we do it and its fine.

    • @lincslegend6936
      @lincslegend6936 Рік тому +7

      Meek Britain.

    • @gerrypowell2748
      @gerrypowell2748 Рік тому +8

      Sir you are correct🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @aguywithaview
    @aguywithaview Рік тому +199

    Ethics have no place in this government.

  • @chrislaurenceleo
    @chrislaurenceleo Рік тому +16

    As a member of the public that this chap used to work for I am disgusted that he was sacked for representing me to the best of his abilities. Please, anybody, try and think what we can do to get this man back into the job he clearly can do very well.

  • @metalhead2550
    @metalhead2550 Рік тому +10

    Absolute hero there, I salute you for your integrity, we need more people like you in society :) Take it easy Stewart and all the best with your new, hopefully more fulfilling, job!

  • @dorkarama3135
    @dorkarama3135 Рік тому +95

    Riveting, appalling, enraging, and life affirming.

  • @chrisjames1924
    @chrisjames1924 Рік тому +67

    Similar thing has just happened to my mum. Been with the government for 22 years then pushed out when she questioned government corruption. We are a failed state.

    • @thecontextual1one411
      @thecontextual1one411 Рік тому

      We're a failed state because people think that voting solves everything

    • @isabellewhite3505
      @isabellewhite3505 Рік тому

      OMG, this is awful!! Can she sue for unfair dismissal?

  • @tomskelton6267
    @tomskelton6267 Рік тому +10

    I listened to this live whilst in the car with my son. It prompted a discussion about how shoddy and corrupt this government are.

    • @ukqwerty999
      @ukqwerty999 Рік тому

      Are you expecting the next one to be pure.

  • @georgebrowne5935
    @georgebrowne5935 Рік тому +90

    I always admire People of Morals and Honour, and above all Truth.
    I Respect this Gentleman.

  • @100notnews7
    @100notnews7 Рік тому +124

    Pure integrity. It can seem like it's a rare thing these days but here's a perfect example of it.

    • @Neil070
      @Neil070 Рік тому +7

      Sunak spouting the "integrity and accountability" line today. I couldn't believe it. The absolute gall......

    • @frankshailes3205
      @frankshailes3205 Рік тому +3

      @@Neil070 You don't get as rich as Rishi by being honest.

  • @GERALDINELORAGE
    @GERALDINELORAGE Рік тому +20

    I hope this man is getting support (including for his well being) , this is heartbreaking to hear that by doing the right thing he is losing his livelihood. thank you so much for sharing this whistle-blowing

  • @jamespink4202
    @jamespink4202 Рік тому +2

    I am disgusted with Nadim Zahawi's criminal behaviour. He must resign and remove himself from public life. Disgraceful.

  • @Constantijn09
    @Constantijn09 Рік тому +230

    This man is the definition of a Civil Servant

    • @tenniskinsella7768
      @tenniskinsella7768 Рік тому +2

      We are not corrupt that's labour party

    • @jenko6196
      @jenko6196 Рік тому +9

      @@tenniskinsella7768 elaborate please?

    • @narvul
      @narvul Рік тому +17

      @@tenniskinsella7768 This man lost his job because of his honesty about how the happy few eg. the Tories run their affairs. Meanwhile "we are not corrupt" I wonder who we are, "that's Labour Party" who aren't at the helm for 10 or 12 years?

    • @MrAndyrevell
      @MrAndyrevell Рік тому +9

      @@tenniskinsella7768 Incorrect answer; try again......

    • @Constantijn09
      @Constantijn09 Рік тому +10

      @@tenniskinsella7768 Please explain why you think that.
      And I will employ Hitchen’s Razor to your response, as just saying that the Labour Party is worse than the Tory is complete nonsense without the proper backing up by facts

  • @sarahjaneross2918
    @sarahjaneross2918 Рік тому +58

    This is the kind of person we all should aspire to be like 👍

  • @jamesdonald8458
    @jamesdonald8458 Рік тому +14

    I always thought that these people had our back, but I am obsessed with the amount of corruption going on, it seems to be in every association and institution so to me it’s too late

  • @jeangenie5807
    @jeangenie5807 Рік тому +8

    Thanks James please let your caller know his situation is not being ignored. As a former Public Servant I know how he felt and the need to place his original call. The corruption and lies are not being ignored by caring and actively progressive people seeking to hold this corrupt government's feet to the flames. The main stream media isn't listening, but the alternative media are making inroads and information is getting shared and people are getting angry. 💕

  • @patrickjordan2233
    @patrickjordan2233 Рік тому +43

    When he says he'd do it again... He has "character' that can't be bought...

  • @edwardlyons6965
    @edwardlyons6965 Рік тому +86

    I listened to all of this call this morning. I highly expected it to be on YT very soon after. Stuart is a brave, articulate and highly impressive individual. The country needs more such highly impressive individuals.

    • @oriel9347
      @oriel9347 Рік тому +2

      Maybe the reason so few think this man is a normal, decent citizen is the problem. What about the rest of you all?

  • @elfboy29
    @elfboy29 Рік тому +7

    He sounds exactly like the sort of chap we actually need at the Civil Service. Something has gone badly wrong.

  • @LA-nm1jt
    @LA-nm1jt Рік тому +8

    We need more people like yourself, sir

  • @livescreaming
    @livescreaming Рік тому +97

    My mate worked under Priti Patel as a civil servant. They did a whistle blowing mandatory course at work, during which they were told the importance of whistleblowing when they feel something is corrupt or dangerous. At the end they were all asked to stay as the facilitator left and a senior civil servant entered and told them 'thank you for coming today, I'm sure you all learned a great deal but if you ever f*cking whistleblow you will lose your job and we will make sure you never ever work in government again, have a nice day'
    Needless to say he started looking for a new job immediately and left ASAP.

    • @gemsaint1485
      @gemsaint1485 Рік тому +11

      If only he had the value to record it and post it

    • @GiratinaofFury
      @GiratinaofFury Рік тому +9

      That should be illegal. In fact, I think it actually is illegal for an employer to penalise someone for reporting malpractice in the work place.

    • @lolazal1
      @lolazal1 Рік тому

      Your mate should have whistled blown that very situation before leaving.

    • @paultaylor7082
      @paultaylor7082 Рік тому +1

      A pity someone didn't 'accidentally' leave their phone on record when the senior civil servant spoke. That way, they wouldn't have been able to then deny afterwards what they'd said.

    • @Foxy_ladyYTSL
      @Foxy_ladyYTSL Рік тому +5

      The NHS is like this. If you whistleblow ...you’re hounded and pushed out.

  • @christinestromberg4057
    @christinestromberg4057 Рік тому +2

    Thids is sickening. It is the contempt with which many of our politicians treat us that is at the heart of it .

  • @rodb9492
    @rodb9492 Рік тому +8

    I sincerely hope that some reputable company finds a highly paid position for this man. He would be a real asset in any company that could use his skills and experience - and sheer integrity. What was done to him is utterly despicable.

  • @theenigmaticgamer
    @theenigmaticgamer Рік тому +60

    This chap puts politicians to shame, but the tragedy is that they have no shame. He should be reinstated for his moral stand! He is a true patriot.

  • @user-em6ie2be7x
    @user-em6ie2be7x Рік тому +81

    That man is a Real Civil Servant.

  • @terencej72
    @terencej72 Рік тому +2

    I'm not a fan of here's but Baroness Thatcher did say "that if you want the people of this country to obey the laws, we must obey them unequivocably ourselves".
    I have no love lost for her, but i do know there is NO WAY that she would have let things get this far, people would have been forced to resign and the majority of those under scrutiny Hancock, Sunak, Raab, Zahawai and Bojo The Clown would NEVER be allowed to hold public office again.

  • @MrArchie800
    @MrArchie800 Рік тому +12

    I've witnessed first hand how govt and (certain) civil servants will close ranks in the face of one of their own being caught red-handed doing something unethical that in any other walk of life would see them sacked if not worse. It's an absolute shocking state of affairs.

    • @daipigeon7561
      @daipigeon7561 Рік тому

      A d then we have the thing blue line with the police
      Its just a big gang badge they wear.. They close ranks when one of their own found out...

  • @Kerrytoby
    @Kerrytoby Рік тому +59

    Caller is a hero. I hope he reads this. We won't forget you and I am in Australia! Thank you!

  • @CaroJones-mi7kt
    @CaroJones-mi7kt Рік тому +52

    Hero. I hope an honourable person will be happy to offer this man a job.

  • @JordanMilly
    @JordanMilly Рік тому +3

    This man shows what true service to the public and patriotism is - willing to risk his livelihood to take a stand. Solidarity!

  • @bazanderson8283
    @bazanderson8283 Рік тому +3

    this is not just in the civil service but in workplaces up and down the country, there is no democracy in the work place despite "HR departments" (Human Resources, a contradiction in terms) This call is an example of just how hard it is to whistle blow, yes there are occasional stories of due process being followed and whistle blowers being listened to and said information acted on but these instances are far and few between relative to the amount of corruption and malpractice actually happening. This is a culture that has been there in one form or another since time immemorial. Kudos to the caller for trying to do something 🙏❤

  • @JOEFABULOUS.
    @JOEFABULOUS. Рік тому +97

    "Arrogant and offensive can you imagine working with these truth twisters" the civil service on the Tories

    • @nick1065
      @nick1065 Рік тому

      Or Jobby’s backroom staff on O’Brien.

  • @cag88
    @cag88 Рік тому +89

    Why are we leaving people like this to pick up the flack? We need to organise ourselves better, power in numbers. We can't rely on a few civil servants taking down not just a corrupt government, but the whole shoddy establishment

    • @alanrobinson-iw7ll
      @alanrobinson-iw7ll Рік тому +3

      well said

    • @megahedgehog8649
      @megahedgehog8649 Рік тому

      Start a group, mate. Organise on social media. I'm not British or I'd help you. If not you, who? If not now, when?

  • @lcphotography888
    @lcphotography888 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Stuart, There are may who feel the same way too. You can always hold your head up high. I wish there were more like you.

  • @YourRealDaddy
    @YourRealDaddy Рік тому +17

    This caller is such a patriot I can feel it over here in America.

  • @001tgc
    @001tgc Рік тому +103

    If only ingenuity, duty, moral and patriotism in it’s truest form was prized!

    • @michaelbaynham5107
      @michaelbaynham5107 Рік тому

      It is prized, truly and deeply. Just not by this government or the brain - dead wasocks that keep voting for them.

  • @CircusOfFur
    @CircusOfFur Рік тому +64

    I want him to have his job back. We need people like him. Without him there is no morality in democracy. Without morality there is no democracy. Fight for people like him - or abandon your freedom. We once,as a nation, shut the door on totalitarianism- now, once more, it’s knocking on our door.

    • @thecontextual1one411
      @thecontextual1one411 Рік тому

      Without people holding corrupt politicians accountable through the legal system, there's no democracy

  • @chrisburton8079
    @chrisburton8079 Рік тому +2

    Brave man talking truth is never wrong goodluck to you

  • @garyfitzpatrick3562
    @garyfitzpatrick3562 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely disgusting. That gentleman should be reinstated and given a grovelling apology!

  • @marting1547
    @marting1547 Рік тому +167

    Over the last few years I have been struggling to succinctly summarise how this government sees the electorate and why they tell laughably obvious lies. James hit the nail on the head: "They have utter contempt for us".

    • @jumbomills1272
      @jumbomills1272 Рік тому +4

      The reason they have their hands in the till, is because no one is prepared to stop them.

    • @billgreen576
      @billgreen576 Рік тому +3

      @@jumbomills1272 It is not that no one is prepared to stop them, but no one can. How would you propose stopping them? Organisations at the cost of time and expense are taking the Govt to court. The Govt are losing cases and nothing changes. If you have no morals or integrity and there are no penalities why would you stop especially if you are a sociopath or psycopath..

    • @benghiskahn3673
      @benghiskahn3673 Рік тому +1

      Its a combination of contempt for the public and the almost complete absence of accountability. Because they know they will not be held accountable, largely because they its arbiters, they revert to their true selves, which is callus, self-serving and cruel.

    • @ArcTV.
      @ArcTV. Рік тому

      The sad thing is labour is only a bit better, FPTP is disgustingly awful.

    • @jamiesomers3078
      @jamiesomers3078 Рік тому

      YNWA brother

  • @starmersbarber
    @starmersbarber Рік тому +91

    Stuart is such a noble person. I heard this live...and also heard his original call live last July. It gets me emotional that there are still people who are able to see beyond themselves in a scenario.

  • @paulwithers1543
    @paulwithers1543 11 місяців тому +1

    just heard this today .Feel this dear mans pain what courage. Hope very much he finds a job where he is appreciated for his true public service.

  • @jacobg1796
    @jacobg1796 4 місяці тому +1

    This man is the kind of person we need in government. It is a shocking injustice that he has been sacked.

  • @rufus1346
    @rufus1346 Рік тому +66

    The thing that really got me about all this Zahawi business was when he said that he had so much money he wasn't sure just how rich he actually is. If that's the case why not just pay your fair share of taxes in the first place. You probably would even realise a difference in your life either way.
    Bet the same people that were up in arms when Jimmy Car was caught using "legal" tax avoidance schemes are also making excuses for Nadhim over his "illegal" tax evasion.

    • @Stuvas
      @Stuvas Рік тому +12

      If you'll cast back your memory, David Cameron branded Jimmy Carr as "Morally wrong", then the Panama Papers dropped, listing David Cameron's father as a participant and his defence was that that was "A family matter". The Tories have been at this for their full 13 years in power now, and some people still keep saying that putting someone else in charge would be worse for the country.

    • @thethethethe38
      @thethethethe38 Рік тому

      The richer you are the less tax you pay