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Richard Gill's avatar

Well done Cally, those physical ttacks on you and on Mark Mayes were appalling and it is clear indeed that there were infiltrators present mingling with the demonstators. I'm so glad that you survived and can now write about your horrible experience. During the demo, some woman rushed passed me saying "Hello Dickie" and vanished, I suspect it was the infamous Deb Roberts who was certainly at the Inquiry that day. The G's like to call me Dicky because they know I don't like it. But I've decided to adopt the nickname. Why not. My Grandfather was called Dick by his nearest and dearest, obviously I'm named after him. So: I will sign off here now, with love from Tricky Dicky! We'll all keep up the fight just as long as is necessary.

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Cally Starforth's avatar

yeh there were some snakes crawling about .... divide and rule tactics too ... yes will keep up the fight as I know you will until Lucy is vindicated ...

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sam jones's avatar

Far from being ashamed you are to be applauded for your demonstrable courage and persistence. I am sorry to hear that you and others faced abuse. I absolutely agree that efforts to support Lucy L., must be maintained and I shall do my best. Thank you Cally.

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antoinette.uiterdijk's avatar

Thank you for the update - and for participating in the demonstration !

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Miss J A Yates's avatar

Thank you for being there. I was told about the incident at Wetherspoons, which seemed ‘odd’ but with extra insight about the NHS having the power to infiltrate groups and protests, it makes sense. As we dig deeper, there’s always more to uncover around this dreadful case. My heart breaks for Lucy and her family, the families of the babies, and the nurses, doctors and others fighting to hold it all together and stand strong in their truth. The truth of this situation is a long time coming, but one day I’m sure it will be revealed for all to see.

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Cally Starforth's avatar

Lets hope so yes, I believe she will be vindicated, but it may take a while, I think the Colin Norris case will be very interesting appeal - if he wins , more people will have to start opening their minds on Lucy too. I did register with 19 nurses but not had a chance to fully introduce myself, as I am not a nurse not sure if I can really use the forum .- but I am on there now ....

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Miss J A Yates's avatar

I’m sure you will be more than welcome on the forum x

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Interrupting Your Programming's avatar

I was suspicious the moment I read you were all herded to Wetherspoons. Whoever made that decision made a poor one unless it wasn't made by the organisers.

For anyone that isn't British, Wetherspoons is the McDonald's of pubs, generally frequented by people of low intellect who do not work. Can't begin to imagine what Wetherspoons is like in central Liverpool, and on St Patrick's day of all days, Liverpool being very Irish. Even at that time in the morning, the regular rabble would have been tanked up. They sent you to the dogs...

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Cally Starforth's avatar

Yes it was an odd choice, but who made that choice , I have no idea ... it did seem orchestrated ...

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Mr Mark Llewellyn's avatar

wish i could of gone looks a good turn out

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sam jones's avatar

PS., A further comment on a great earlier submission possibly from a nurse ( cannot be found now but I supported it and still do). About a year ago on a different site, someone mentioned Lucy's close friendship with a male colleague. Unless this was material to any part at all in her conviction it it should have been disregarded . To be relevant , Judgement should be objective.

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Cally Starforth's avatar

yes I think you mean Dr. A/U , the one that is now climbing the career ladder after failing to stand by Lucy and hiding behind anonymity in court (although its not difficult to surmise who he is) - of course any friendship she had is irrelevant - they just concocted some nonsense about her attraction to him making her kill babies to get his attention - with zero evidence to support that claim ..

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Tim Blackwood's avatar

Nice to meet Cally in Liverpool on the Protest and thank you for the pics of me Mark and yourself. 🙏🙏Free Lucy Now 😎 sorry to hear that you had some trouble too.

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Cally Starforth's avatar

Great to meet you too Tim

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Fred Phipps's avatar

Well done for this great write-up of the LL protest on Monday

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Joanne Boddington's avatar

Some of us did stay by the town hall instead of going to the pub, because we had been informed that journalist Sonia Poulton was coming at 11. She did a livestream and interviewed a few people including Carl Perkins, and one of the doctors who had spoken earlier, and also the anonymous nurse. Then she managed to get into the town hall like only the fearless Sonia could. That livestream is on youtube and I think it's a huge shame that people didn't stick around for it. I was sorry to hear of this horrible situation in the pub.

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Cally Starforth's avatar

I think Sonia Poulton thought it would be going on much later as of course people have come from all over the country. I don't follow her, but she appears to be very late picking up on the LUcy stuff though, others including myself have been documenting it from the beginning, better late than never though. As for the Thirwall Inquiry, its a public inquiry, anybody can go in there, I went over there myself but did not stop since I needed to get back home to get my elderly dog from the dog sitter

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Joanne Boddington's avatar

I don't think she is particularly late, it's at least a year now that she's been reporting on it. She has said she's had more emails requesting her to cover this case than any other case, and that everyone who's contacted her thinks that Lucy is innocent. I didn't realise that about the inquiry, somebody told me earlier in the day that nobody was allowed in, maybe one of these agents provocateurs?

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Blue Worm's avatar

It was a pleasure to meet you and Mark and I enjoyed talking to you both. I am so sorry about the abuse you both got and feel really upset for you. I hope you are ok?

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Cally Starforth's avatar

Yes I’m okay tks , I will understand if you don’t want to say your real name on here so not sure who you are Blue worm but your concern is much appreciated

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sam jones's avatar

I gather that a further report ( FM) has appeared in competition with Dr Shoo Lee . Apparently suggesting that earlier management action could have saved the lives of several babies. If it is the same Company I believe that I have seen a few suggestions of insolvency.

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Catherine's avatar

I'm sorry to learn about the abuse you and Mark suffered. How low can they go? Thanks for your support for Lucy.

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Cally Starforth's avatar

thanks Catherine, I got some abuse yeh as did Mark, I know the nurses have suffered much worse abuse because of the Letby case so no regrets about going ....

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sam jones's avatar

It has been mentioned on several occasions that people who question Lucy's guilt were not at the trial. I was not but I have understood a lot about it since and a great deal has been challenged. In particular the "evidence" of the EW., (D.E._) I assume that this was the most harrowing part and tuition was given to the jury ahead of the trial I believe. We are all fortunate enough to have the benefit of a group of 14 experts ( mainly neonatologists) who have found much more likely causes for the events at CoCH NICU none of which involved deliberate harm.

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Sarah's avatar

You utter fucking idiots, thinking Scousers would back a baby murderer and creepy old men 😂

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Cally Starforth's avatar

You ignorant little girl for thinking that all scousers are the same …

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Interrupting Your Programming's avatar

Ignorant little girl for thinking the protest was ever about gaining support from scousers. Duh.

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Cally Starforth's avatar

cheers Mark, looking forward to hearing your next instalment too ! Lovely to meet you and really appreciate your support and sticking with me in Liverpool

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Tim Blackwood's avatar

Hey Mark it's Tim from Stoke what happened to you? Are you OK etc. So many idiots about and I'm so glad I don't drink now. 😎🙄

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