Civil servant sacked after call to James O'Brien

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]

Here's Stewart's original call: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2PJn6Z9fNmDp6M

[@markjforeman]

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

[@LBCOfficial]

Good idea, Mark!

[@ThomasKing19933]

Thankyou for this

[@nothereandthereanywhere]

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

[@CommodoreVic20]

LBC would do well to employ him in some capacity

[@sebgold5841]

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

[@bereal6590]

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

[@Koi-addict33]

Lol

[@yoitsdan]

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

[@alexanderkubanski9563]

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

[@garyfryer5334]

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

[@nicoleg-]

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

[@megahedgehog8649]

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]

👍🏾

[@philmcchrystal1670]

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

[@oldbloke135]

@@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]

@@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.

[@GrandadsLounge]

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]

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]

Stop electing right wingers/nazis

[@nick1065]

You’re the embarrassment posting this twaddle.

[@MrCsifan55]

No, our government is an embarrassing joke.

[@razorwireclouds5708]

@@MrCsifan55 No, it's the entire country.

[@gerardstephens58]

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

[@SamS-uv2ql]

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

[@gerardstephens58]

@@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]

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

[@SamS-uv2ql]

@@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]

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!

[@bigbadbith8422]

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

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

We do The politicians don't

[@jwright8682]

@@pastorofmuppets8834 just about to comment this myself

[@pault1289]

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

[@llewev]

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]

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

[@hayleyxyz]

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

[@cakkyboy]

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

[@Neil070]

@@cakkyboy and how many UNwilling enablers?

[@benji.B-side]

Spot on comment, wise and true.

[@RAFchurchlawford4469]

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

[@cakkyboy]

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

[@briankavo]

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]

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

[@ashrafsubhan8891]

Indeed ,get rid of all these corrupt Tories.

[@ao4514]

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]

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]

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

[@ThomasKing19933]

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

[@scottblack7182]

Correction, if we had more like him in government.

[@PanglossDr]

@@scottblack7182 More anywhere

[@bereal6590]

Truth

[@adamb578]

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]

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

[@IslandArt61]

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

[@stormyweathers9887]

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

[@hb1338]

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

[@leddielive]

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

[@Simeon58]

100%

[@Simeon58]

@@hb1338 100%

[@lovelifesmile]

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

[@rikallan5094]

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

[@ap24101988]

Governments! Labour and conservatives have ripped this country apart

[@bmill7353]

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]

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

[@bmill7353]

@@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]

@@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?

[@julezpanda14]

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]

or shortlisted for a new government for the people

[@andrewneil6027]

Sheep are profitable

[@Neil070]

@@andrewneil6027 I dislike militant vegetarians. Sheep are delicious

[@andrewneil6027]

Lamb bhuna 🙌

[@jackcollins7061]

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.

[@killorfill6953]

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.

[@ao4514]

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

[@jamesfx2]

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

[@dskye2634]

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

[@rolandhawken6628]

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 "

[@formicapple2]

Indeed he should. However, the Senior Civil Servants and politicians would have no qualms in silencing that brave, honourable man permanently.

[@suchisthismystery2814]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@martinshannon-hayes1418]

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]

Very well said.

[@hb1338]

Nope, such behaviour has always been the case.

[@evelynvanzale4757]

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

[@Tomara632]

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]

Boris' school fees bills were due.

[@jaybee4288]

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]

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

[@brentoncarter4275]

Lol you have a king. Start there.

[@jamespryor5967]

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

[@pixelplayground]

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

[@nick1065]

🤥

[@pixelplayground]

@@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]

@@pixelplayground 👍

[@pixelplayground]

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

[@flunk009]

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

[@Tcb0835]

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

[@Tcb0835]

@Raymondo666 I'm sorry?

[@PanglossDr]

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

[@col.hertford9855]

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

[@col.hertford9855]

@Raymondo666 the meaning of words is important to ensure points of views can be exchanged effectively and with clarity. Some callers struggle with this. If your having a conversation using the same term with different means, then it’s not going to be a productive conversation. Being a pedant to derail or undermine a point of view because there’s no challenge intellectually is not important. I don’t believe anyone would be confused as to the meaning of the OPs comment.

[@Imabloodyhuman]

@@col.hertford9855 It ia perfectly fine to call the flag the Union Jack even when it is flown on land.

[@peterc2248]

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.

[@janethompson5153]

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

[@JohnClark-ew8dh]

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

[@frankshailes3205]

When the lawmakers are actually lawbreakers, everyone suffers.

[@brianharris7243]

It's always the whistleblower who gets stuffed.

[@snsn7251]

Always

[@Neil070]

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

[@keithbrandon3660]

Yep bradley manning julian assange

[@YA-hm5zy]

@@keithbrandon3660 Edward Snowden .. many others

[@happyapple4269]

@@keithbrandon3660 mark clattenburg.

[@adriangonda4161]

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

[@nick1065]

And compensation!

[@patrickhoneyman9019]

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]

I dont think he wants his job back really.

[@shantesummers5775]

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]

Full pension effective from his contract termination.

[@aislingmcdonald6778]

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

[@mikeyoung7660]

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.

[@iainprendergast8311]

He lost his life, not his job

[@dogsenseforu301]

@@iainprendergast8311 ??? Is he dead?

[@Normanskie]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@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]

@@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

[@annemoncrieff3875]

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]

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

[@JQ-999]

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

[@LordBillington42]

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

[@timmyripkey2030]

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

[@redboyjan]

@@JQ-999 it's the tory way

[@alanmoss3603]

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]

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

[@James_Doyle83]

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

[@razorwireclouds5708]

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

[@alejandrotuazon4831]

@@chrisj9700 civil servant's employer are the citizens

[@alejandrotuazon4831]

@@chrisj9700 who employs the government ministers? Are they self employed?

[@whisperwednesday1]

This guy is a hero and a true public servant.

[@Muesli711]

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]

I was thinking the same!

[@rizmark5522]

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

[@sonofplato]

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

[@angel-369-u9v]

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]

Wasnt Brexit supposed to allow this?

[@philrowell1251]

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

[@ritasicari7518]

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

[@toriesdontgettazered7464]

@@chrisj9700 wasn't Farage elected to the EU

[@tomtheeagle1]

@@chrisj9700 We never were!

[@rhystracey8938]

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]

Put a lump in my throat for sure

[@patrickhoneyman9019]

Does backbone = accountability and responsibility?

[@rhystracey8938]

@@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]

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

[@ewenkelly6646]

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

[@nick1065]

😂

[@tonylawlor8833]

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.

[@chicotime69]

How sad that HONESTY is now a sackable offence!!

[@TheVicar]

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]

Or for just being utterly incompetent?

[@RazorMouth]

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

[@furiousapplesack]

@@RazorMouth Who is Nick? 😁

[@vincescotian8083]

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

[@TheVicar]

@@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

[@margaretbloomer9001]

This chap deserves a knighthood.

[@masquarra]

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

[@Paul-eb4jp]

He probably can't afford one.

[@davidsefton2792]

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]

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]

Ten a penny out dated nowadays .

[@exoduspod40]

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]

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

[@andreaslamers9535]

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

[@andyn3532]

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

[@donmacrae3855]

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

[@pipereed1]

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.

[@georgebrowne5935]

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

[@nick1065]

😂

[@leepshin]

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

[@James_Doyle83]

He should work with James on lbc

[@homosexualpanic]

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

[@jonathano.7109]

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

[@StuartPacker]

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

[@WATTSROBIN]

Everyone should hear this.

[@porcupineinapettingzoo]

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

[@bereal6590]

Share the link on twitter ✌

[@100notnews7]

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

[@Neil070]

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

[@frankshailes3205]

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

[@mickeyfartpants]

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

[@angussoutter7824]

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

[@diane9656]

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

[@terrymoogan8445]

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.

[@aguywithaview]

Ethics have no place in this government.

[@Koi-addict33]

Not in any

[@Totalinternalreflection]

Not in the tory party as a whole.

[@redboyjan]

Perfect for the tories then

[@edwardlyons6965]

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]

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

[@Alex-cw3rz]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Meek Britain.

[@gerrypowell2748]

Sir you are correct🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@charlottejet4338]

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]

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

[@charlottejet4338]

@@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]

@@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]

@@amuk4229 I feel your pain!

[@zednevada7362]

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

[@dorkarama3135]

Riveting, appalling, enraging, and life affirming.

[@starmersbarber]

Indeed. well said.

[@Kerrytoby]

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

[@Constantijn09]

This man is the definition of a Civil Servant

[@tenniskinsella7768]

We are not corrupt that's labour party

[@jenko6196]

@@tenniskinsella7768 elaborate please?

[@narvul]

@@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]

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

[@Constantijn09]

@@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

[@smudge8157]

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

[@jokeradviser5843]

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

[@sarahjaneross2918]

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

[@chrisjames1924]

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]

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

[@isabellewhite3505]

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

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

That man is a Real Civil Servant.

[@nick1065]

Sacked?

[@user-qe9gt5rg6t]

@@nick1065 And? He's real and true.

[@IndieGems2]

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

[@metalhead2550]

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!

[@patrickjordan2233]

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

[@marting1547]

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]

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

[@billgreen576]

@@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]

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.]

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

[@jamiesomers3078]

YNWA brother

[@smudge8157]

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

[@chrislaurenceleo]

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.

[@starmersbarber]

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.

[@CaroJones-mi7kt]

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

[@theenigmaticgamer]

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.

[@GERALDINELORAGE]

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

[@jwarr8525]

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]

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

[@llewev]

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

[@MoireFly]

Brilliant caller, as long as people like him are around we still have hope.

[@001tgc]

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

[@michaelbaynham5107]

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

[@CircusOfFur]

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]

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

[@elfboy29]

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

[@tomskelton6267]

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]

Are you expecting the next one to be pure.

[@livescreaming]

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]

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

[@GiratinaofFury]

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]

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

[@paultaylor7082]

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]

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

[@cag88]

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]

well said

[@megahedgehog8649]

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?

[@JOEFABULOUS.]

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

[@nick1065]

Or Jobby’s backroom staff on O’Brien.

[@jeangenie5807]

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. 💕

[@jamessones4044]

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.

[@rodericklawley2846]

I couldn't handle what this brave chap went through. I hope things get better for him.

[@matthewfoley3929]

Stuart is a legend. Best of luck to him.

[@LA-nm1jt]

We need more people like yourself, sir

[@chrisburton8079]

Brave man talking truth is never wrong goodluck to you

[@rufus1346]

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]

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]

The richer you are the less tax you pay

[@tankrabbit534]

If these corrupt politicians will never face any consequences, they will be back with a vengeance.

[@nick1065]

So profound…

[@djdrogs]

This merry-go-round has already been turning a while mate

[@jaywalksabout]

This man is a hero, thank you for your integrity sir. If there were more people like you the country wouldn't be in this mess.

[@jamesdonald8458]

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

[@paulwithers1543]

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.

[@sally001]

Thank you Stuart for following your conscience and speaking out. It is very much appreciated.

[@andyrainnie1886]

A real life legend. Bless you brother, your message is coming through loud and clear to a lot of people!

[@babymonalisa]

I have watched many episodes of JOB, but this one has left me utterly speechless. A mixture of anger, sadness, yet feeling that my faith in humanity has been restored. I am crying. An absolue hero. Respect!!!

[@jeffsimon9594]

🙄

[@JordanMilly]

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

[@lcphotography888]

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.

[@moonmoggyjohn5227]

This is a failed state we need system change everything is broken.

[@beachcomber1able]

Hope you don't think voting Reform UK is the answer. 😄

[@giani1680]

@@beachcomber1able yes, it is the solution to put Britain into liquidation

[@jom6829]

Heart breaking. There are many, many people in these environments that feel this way and despair at the behaviour of those in Gov't when all they want to do is the very best for this country.

[@Totalinternalreflection]

It's making a great deal of people ill, this kind of feeling eats you up inside but the tories simply don't care.