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to think this proves that they think personal responsibility is only for the poor.

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HelenaDove · 20/08/2019 18:56

evolvepolitics.com/tory-party-chairman-james-cleverly-accused-of-causing-m11-crash-whilst-speeding-and-using-phone/

In a statement sent to Evolve, Asim told us:

“On 16th August around 19.40 I was going to Bishop Stortford. As I was taking the exit lane of Bishop Stortford on the M11, a car moved from the middle lane into the left lane in front of me. I was forced to move slighty into the hard shoulder as the car was about to hit me, and when I looked to the right I saw the driver was on his phone and he didn’t see me. I then sped up to avoid the collison, and then all of the sudden the left passenger side of the car hit my driver’s back side causing damage to my new car.”

At that time I didnt know that this guy was James Cleverly, a Conservative MP. I only found out today when i googled his name and found him on tweeter.”

“However, at the scene of the accident he said it was his fault and said he was on the phone. We exchanged contact number and address and he said he would get it sorted out.”

“I should’ve really contacted the police, however I didn’t want to make a scene – I was happy as long as my car got repaired. However, Mr Cleverly took a U turn and changed his statement.

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HelenaDove · 21/08/2019 00:35

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Hopefullyendsmeet · 21/08/2019 01:13

How does it prove that op?

Is there hard evidence that the accident occurred exactly as described?

MoaningMinnie1 · 21/08/2019 01:16

I've never heard of James Cleverly, however he could have paid for repairs to your car and made everything right for you. Not a good man if he changed his mind! Needless to say, don't vote for him.

HelenaDove · 21/08/2019 01:20

Its not me I thought i made that clear.

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MidniteScribbler · 21/08/2019 02:03

So only rich people speed and use their phones whilst driving?

HelenaDove · 21/08/2019 02:08

No but they are the ones who bang on about taking personal responsibility for your choices ......................hence the thread title.

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Butchyrestingface · 21/08/2019 02:10

Not sure how you think the above proves anything about “the rich” en masse, OP.

HelenaDove · 21/08/2019 02:12

i didnt mean "the rich" i meant certain members of the Gov.

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MoaningMinnie1 · 21/08/2019 02:18

Yes you did, sorry HelenaDove, my mind was wandering whilst replying. I was vividly remembering something similar that happened years ago with a friend of mine. In that case, the rich person did take responsibility, was also very kind so one cannot really generalise.

The comments after the article are very good indeed.

Butchyrestingface · 21/08/2019 02:22

i didnt mean "the rich" i meant certain members of the Gov.

Either way, it may indicate what one person thinks but not what the “they” of your title thinks.

And I hate the government.

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