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MP backs Wythenshawe Town manager suspended after making stand against racist abuse
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An MP has called on the FA to show stronger leadership in the fight to kick racism out of football after Wythenshawe Town’s manager was suspended after he stood up to racist abuse at a match earlier this year.

Town manager, James Kinsey ordered his players off the field following racist comments to a player at the game against Rylands in January.

Mr Kinsey was fined and suspended for seven days at an FA hearing. The person who made the comments was also disciplined.

Kick It Out, football’s anti-discrimination campaign, said it was “extremely concerned” at reports that some grassroots clubs “have been facing fines for standing up to racist abuse received by their players”.

And yesterday, Wythenshawe MP, Mike Kane backed the club and the manager.

Speaking in Parliament, Mr Kane said: “I am a lifelong Man City fan and a season ticket holder, so I am extraordinarily proud of what Raheem Sterling does on the pitch and his action on anti-racism off it.

“My wife and I are also fans of Wythenshawe Town. In January, the manager James Kinsey took the players off the pitch when the assistant referee was clearly racist to one of our players. That accusation against the assistant referee was subsequently proven and he faces a charge of disrepute, yet the club and the manager still face charges for leading the players off the pitch. Does the Minister agree that the FA needs to show more consistency and leadership on whether and when players should walk off the pitch and whether there should be fines for it?”

And Mr Kane was backed by sports minister, Mims Davies. She said: “I absolutely agree. The FA needs to review its rules and guidance to enable clubs to be effective and consistent in these situations. As we have heard, ultimately we are talking about a workplace, where people should not be subjected to abuse but supported either to walk away or to stand up to it.”

Wythenshawe Town chairman Chris Eaton said the decision to sanction the  manager was “appalling”.

He told the BBC: “We don’t think he [Mr Kinsey] did anything wrong… so why should we suffer?”

An Independent Regulatory Commission delivered its verdict on Tuesday that the charge against the assistant referee of “‘aggravated’ breach of FA Rule E3” was proven.

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Brexit: Wythenshawe MP defies Labour leader over “People’s Vote” bid

KaneThe government is planning a new vote on Brexit tomorrow after eight proposals failed to get a majority in Parliament last night.

Wythenshawe MP Mike Kane defied instructions from the Labour Party leadership to support a call for a second referendum on Brexit.

The referendum proposal was one of eight options put to MPs in an attempt to finally work out what Parliament might vote for and not just what it might vote against. But the result was a rejection of all eight options.

Mike Kane, Labour’s Shadow Schools Minister,  did not vote either way on a call for a second referendum. He backed Labour’s alternative Brexit plan. Mr Kane has previously said a second referendum would be a “poor choice”.

A number of other shadow ministers also failed to take part in the vote, including Gloria De Piero, Jim McMahon, Tracy Brabin and Jo Platt.

However, the rebels are not expected to be disciplined by Labour whips.

According to Politics Home, Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn wrote to his MPs saying his first priority was to deliver the Labour Brexit plan – after frontbenchers raised concerns

He urged them to support the amendment to “keep the option of a public vote on the table”, saying it was worth supporting the bid to “stop a disastrous no deal or May’s unacceptable deal”.

The second referendum option, proposed by Labour grandee, Dame Margaret Beckett was the most popular with MPs, with 268 voting in favour. 5.9 million people have signed a petition calling for another vote including more than 8,000 in Wythenshawe.

What were the proposals and how did Mike Kane vote on them?

Against –  NO DEAL.  The legal default if no deal is agreed. No trade terms and no transition.The motion proposed leaving the European Union without a deal on April 12. 160 for, 400 against.

For –COMMON MARKET 2.0.  proposing UK membership of the European Free Trade Association and European Economic Area. Committed to free movement of people through participation in the single market, and a “comprehensive customs arrangement”. The scheme would be in place until another trade deal guaranteeing frictionless movement of goods and an open border in Ireland. 188 for, 283 against.

Did not vote – SOFT BREXIT THROUGH EFTA AND THE EEA. Remaining within the EEA and rejoining EFTA, but remaining outside a customs union with the EU. 65 for, 377 against.

For – CUSTOMS UNION. Forcing the government to negotiate a “permanent and comprehensive UK-wide customs union with the EU” in any Brexit deal. Regarded as a “softer” Brexit that would solve the Northern Ireland border issue. 264 for, 272 against.

For – LABOUR’S ALTERNATIVE PLAN. Plan for a close economic relationship with the EU, including a comprehensive customs union, with a UK say on future trade deals. Close alignment with the single market; matching new EU rights and protections; participation in EU agencies and funding programmes; and agreement on future security arrangements, including access to the European Arrest Warrant. 237 for, 307 against.

Did not vote – CANCEL BREXIT. Under this proposal, if the Government failed to pass a deal, there would be a vote on a no-deal Brexit two sitting days before the scheduled date of departure – early April. If MPs refuse to authorise no-deal, the Prime Minister would be required to halt Brexit by revoking Article 50. 184 for, 293 against.

Did not vote –  SECOND REFERENDUM. a public vote to confirm any Brexit deal passed by Parliament before its ratification.Tabled by former foreign secretary Dame Margaret Beckett. 268 for, 295 against.

Against – STANDSTILL ARRANGEMENT. Calls for the Government to seek to agree “preferential” trade arrangements with the EU. This would be for a period of two years during which time Britain would contribute to the EU budget. 139 for, 422 against.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wythenshawe MP expresses solidarity with victims of Christchurch terrorist attacks
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Mike Kane MP

Wythenshawe MP Mike Kane has expressed solidarity with the victims of Friday’s massacre at two New Zealand mosques.

Forty-nine people were killed and 48 wounded in the shootings at mosques during Friday prayers, in Christchurch, New Zealand, in the deadliest attack in the country’s history.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called it one of New Zealand’s “darkest days”.

Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Mr Kane said: “We should all stand shoulder to shoulder with the Government of New Zealand, the people of New Zealand and Muslims there, here and across the world. Continue reading “Wythenshawe MP expresses solidarity with victims of Christchurch terrorist attacks” →

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Wythenshawe MP slams Tories’ “broken promise” budget

wp-1478947269179.jpegWythenshawe MP Mike Kane has dismissed the Chancellor’s budget as tokenistic which will fail to address the chaos of Universal Credit.

Dubbed, Philip Hammond’s giveway gamble, yesterday’s budget promised extra cash for the NHS, schools and funds to ease the roll out of the controversial Universal Credit reforms.

But Labour MP, Mr Kane said the cash “doesn’t eve touch the sides.” He told the reporter: “Yesterday, the Cannounced a broken promise budget. Despite what the Chancellor claims, austerity is not over. Cuts to social security will continue, schools, councils and police are all suffering.

“The Chancellor’s £1.7bn tokenistic promise for Universal Credit doesn’t get close to reversing the £7bn cuts already planned, nor does it address the huge fundamental problems with the Government’s disastrous programme. I hear every day how families across Wythenshawe and Sale East are suffering with the Tories’ broken system and this extra cash doesn’t even touch the sides.”

Mr Hammond was able to promise more spending because an unexpected boost due to higher than anticipated tax receipts and revised economic forecasts by the Office for Budget Responsibility.

But those forecasts could easily change for the worse, leaving the chancellor in a tight spot, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

The think tank also warned that many public services will continue to feel squeezed for some time to come. “This is no bonanza,” said Paul Johnson, the director of the IFS, told the BBC.

“If I were a prison governor, a local authority chief executive or a head teacher, I would struggle to find much to celebrate. I would be preparing for more difficult years ahead.”

Health spending is the exception, with £20bn extra funding promised to help the NHS and pay for mental health services.

Budget at a glance.