Tiernan Douieb · @TiernanDouieb
10th Apr 2012 from Twitlonger
Just been sent this in regards to http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/features/9193015/Healthy-competition-in-the-NHS-is-a-sick-joke.html Please read and help!
Dear All,
I have been reliably informed that Branson is threatening to sue the Telegraph and the journalist, Max Pemberton, personally for his Choice and the NHS article published yesterday which covers Virgin takeover of community services. People will be waking up to the fact that the NHS is no longer the provider of care in many areas.
It appears that Branson is demanding a half page reply; a high court injunction was served on Sunday to try to prevent the article being published. Branson is said to be unhappy too about the tweeting and using it as part of the case. Max could face costs of up to £90,000.
It appears too that the DoH have also engineered major media campaign to dampen down press interest hence the underreporting by the BBC and other media of these takeovers.
Branson Virgin actions are very worrying sign of things to come for those that dare question and dissent. So it's up to us all, can people please write today if possible to letters page of the Telegraph re the article on Virgin(they need to know we care) and also think about their response to Virgin London Marathon Protest.
The real concern is that dissenting voices will be silenced and made afraid so it is important to speak up and write in in support of Max's article and others should speak out if they face similar intimidation.
Please send on widely if you have access to a list serve.