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Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by months: 11:37pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced former Labour MP posts bizarre video proclaiming innocence in front of New York skyline Lizzy Buchan 8 hrs ago Beckham drove and used phone 500,000 Walkers packets returned Click to expand Watch: Fiona Onasanya pleads her innocence after conviction (PA) Disgraced MP Fiona Onasanya has vowed to fight on as an independent politician in her first public appeal to constituents since her release from prison. The Peterborough MP, who was imprisoned for a month for lying over a speeding offence, insisted she was innocent and would "continue to pursue avenues to clear my name" ahead of a recall petition which would allow her constituents to oust her. a person wearing sunglasses© Provided by Independent Digital News & Media Limited Ms Onasanya was expelled from Labour following her conviction for perverting the course of justice but she has refused to stand down. In a bizarre video, apparently set against a New York skyline, Ms Onasanya said: "I am telling you I am innocent, and will continue to pursue avenues to clear my name. Embedded video Fiona Onasanya ✔ @FionaOnasanyaMP What would you do if you knew you were innocent? In every single story, like a coin, there are two sides - now I am not legally restrained - this is mine. Full video: https://www.facebook.com/FionaOnasanya/videos/266287930928010/ … 134 12:01 - 18 Mar 2019 1,351 people are talking about this Twitter Ads information and privacy "If you wish for me to continue as your independent MP, I am willing and able to do so, but the choice is now in your hands." Related: MP released just four weeks into her sentence The 35-year-old solicitor won the Cambridgeshire seat from Brexiteer Tory Stewart Jackson in 2017 with a majority of 607 votes. She is now facing a rare recall petition after being convicted by a jury at the Old Bailey and having a Court of Appeal reject a challenge against her conviction. Related: The greatest insults in political history (Photos) Full Screen 1/39 SLIDES © Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images; AP Photo/Joe Maquette; REX/Design Pics Inc This compilation of some of the wittiest and most crushing put-downs ever spoken by activists and those in government goes to show that just because a person is involved in politics, doesn't mean they are politically correct. Click through for great political insults. Under parliamentary rules, Ms Onasanya was not subject to automatic removal as an MP as her prison sentence was less than 12 months long. Her constituents will now have the chance to decide whether to oust her by supporting the recall petition, which begins at 7am tomorrow. If it is signed by 10 per cent of constituents in six weeks then a by-election will be triggered. Related: The 20 biggest political scandals (Espresso) https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/fiona-onasanya-disgraced-former-labour-mp-posts-bizarre-video-proclaiming-innocence-in-front-of-new-york-skyline/ar-BBUUXX7?li=BBoPWjQ&ocid=mailsignout
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Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by months: 11:40pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
This is something Igbo have held for decades. One of the first Yoruba MP elected just 3 years ago is already jailed for corruption. 8 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by AstralBody: 11:47pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
Just look at her Amala head Yorubas self?? O te ge... Ole! Igbo amaka! 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by bluecircle470: 11:58pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
months: You’re actually suffering from dyslexia 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by months: 12:01am On Mar 19, 2019 |
bluecircle470: i dont want to reply u, but i decided to. lol 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by Nobody: 4:32am On Mar 19, 2019 |
Why is she looking so ugly and unkempt. She's a typical Nigerian anyway. Catch them redhanded they will continue to lie and the worst part is they actually believe their own lies. What a shame. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by Daewang: 4:38am On Mar 19, 2019 |
Afonjas and criminality. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by yuanexchanger: 4:43am On Mar 19, 2019 |
Well she will learn from this.check my sig to pay your chinese suppliers in rmb |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by Nobody: 5:03am On Mar 19, 2019 |
Daewang:Okoros never disappoint always with bitterness, acrimony and frustration 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by Daewang: 5:05am On Mar 19, 2019 |
profolaolu: Alaye go die somewhere. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by mushystuff: 5:20am On Mar 19, 2019 |
Oh Lord! Must the tribe of a person always be subjected to attack on this platform? This is absolutely wrong and disgusting! 1 Like |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by HopeAtHand: 7:05am On Mar 19, 2019 |
GidiWoodsMan: Guy, I tire. |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by tunjiajayi: 7:08am On Mar 19, 2019 |
months: Jailed for perjury in a speeding offence. Kudos to your igbo brothers and sisters in integral offices/posts but don't downplay the other more populous brothers and sisters scheming on crime and wallowing in jails world over s As a matter of fact your people make up 65% of Nigerians incarcerated abroad. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by Nobody: 9:34am On Mar 19, 2019 |
Daewang:Numbers 14:28 Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you Proverbs 26:27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.Psalm 7:15 He has dug a pit and hollowed it out, And has fallen into the hole which he made. Ecclesiastes 10:8 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall. Psalm 119:85 The arrogant have dug pits for me, Men who are not in accord with Your law. Verse Concepts Proverbs 28:10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by Daewang: 9:53am On Mar 19, 2019 |
profolaolu: No wonder afonjas keep falling deeper into the pit. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Fiona Onasanya: Disgraced Former Labour MP Speaks After Release From UK Prison by MyGeneration(m): 10:54am On Mar 19, 2019 |
tunjiajayi:Why u guys make up the remaining 35℅ 1 Like |
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