LuLu Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 clearly the home secretary doesn't feel to safe walking around the capital after dark ...........http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7198508.stmHome Secretary Jacqui Smith has admitted she would not feel safe walking around London after dark. Ms Smith told the Sunday Times that she would not be comfortable alone at night in deprived parts of the capital, as well as more affluent areas. Asked if she would feel safe walking alone in the Hackney neighbourhood, Ms Smith replied: "Well, no, but I don't think I'd have ever have done." Labour says crime is down compared to the Tories' time in power in the 1990s. 'Fortunate' In the interview with the Sunday Times, Ms Smith was asked why she would not feel safe on Hackney's streets at night. She replied: "Well, I just don't think that's a thing that people do, is it, really?" I don't get the opportunity to get out on my own now but I certainly have done in the recent past Jacqui SmithHome Secretary She was also questioned about how she would feel if she was walking through the more affluent area of Kensington and Chelsea after dark. "Well, I wouldn't walk around at midnight and I'm fortunate that I don't have to do that," she said. Ms Smith told the newspaper she used to walk around Redditch, her constituency in Worcestershire, but added that she no longer got the chance because she was protected by police bodyguards. "I don't get the opportunity to get out on my own now but I certainly have done in the recent past," she said. 'Kebab purchase' Following the interview, the newspaper claimed it was contacted by one of the home secretary's aides who said that Ms Smith's remarks had not come out as she had intended. The aide added that Ms Smith had recently "bought a kebab in Peckham" - an area of south London considered one of the most deprived. Figures released by the Metropolitan Police in October last year showed overall crime in London had dropped 6.1% between April and September 2007, but that gun crime had risen by nearly 10%. Ms Smith told the newspaper the government had a "big job" to persuade people that towns and cities had not become more dangerous. "I understand that whilst it's a fact that crime is falling, what you want to know is what's happening on your street; what the police officers in your area are doing and who they are," she said. "That's one thing we'll provide to people. Serious violence is something we need to address." sooooooo, how SAFE do you feel walking around london after dark ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpzz Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 greatI feel safer at night tbh, sometimes I might even take a de-tour when walking home at nightnight time>>>>>day time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VENOM Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 i dont feel no way most time you can suss where trouble comes fromplus its all mind games, alot of the so called goons are just as shook of u as u may be of thembut perception does alot to shape ur attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Eric Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 greatI feel safer at night tbh, sometimes I might even take a de-tour when walking home at nightnight time>>>>>day time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlastboss Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 its same as any city in the world i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Reds Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 [Tinchy] When I walk the streets I feel safe Im Home [/Tinchy Stryder] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashman. Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 On the streets, in your home, in a tank, in an anderson shelter.. It does not matter.Safety is taken away from you the moment you are conceived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Social Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 man is safe werever,wenevernot rly feeling daytime though wen theres bare heads staring at yr acne or if its at the beach bacne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Fargas Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 its all good i say u should worry about buses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 im nicedi have no problem walking roadits buses that have turned f*ckery. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlon Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 she once bought a kebab in Peckhamf*ck. OFF.Honestly it makes me wonder what kind of d*ckhead journalists and reporters are out there. How you gonna ask a woman whos most dangerous feat is walking alone in f*cking worcesteshire the state of london's streets safety when she has police bodyguards.Do people really think Londoners are that stupid, that we need government ministers who wouldnt have a clue, telling us different to what we deal with everyday.greatI feel safer at night tbh, sometimes I might even take a de-tour when walking home at nightnight time>>>>>day timePretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brolly Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 what a p*ssycentral london after dark is sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurious Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 walked home at 6 am last night felt normal but iv clocked my road is dodgebare unknown cars parked in weird places, and driving round in circles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brolly Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 walked home at 6 am last night felt normal but iv clocked my road is dodgebare unknown cars parked in weird places, and driving round in circlesu gonna get RAPED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurious Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 dont say that, thats not nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Casper Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 greatI feel safer at night tbh, sometimes I might even take a de-tour when walking home at nightnight time>>>>>day time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 greatI feel safer at night tbh, sometimes I might even take a de-tour when walking home at nightnight time>>>>>day timeA rapist would say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I love walking in central london after dark.I've walked down my road at like 4am...it is scary for me tho cos the road is soo dark and theres pure bushes around me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gayle Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Im cool, im known in the ends (no treacle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 how safe would you feel walking about in another city after dark ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayy Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 i feel safe wherever tbh,but im always alert.especially cos if im on my own, 99% chance id have my ipod on both ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time_bomb Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 i cant remember the last time i walked somewhere, i even take the car when i need to go the post box round the corner, a real bad habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treacle Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Im cool, im known in the ends (no treacle)Neither am I so there was really no need for your mention of my name. READ POSTS PROPERLY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gayle Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Im cool, im known in the ends (no treacle)Neither am I so there was really no need for your mention of my name. READ POSTS PROPERLY.Sorry they know of your ex, so they leave you alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treacle Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Im cool, im known in the ends (no treacle)Neither am I so there was really no need for your mention of my name. READ POSTS PROPERLY.Sorry they know of your ex, so they leave you aloneDon't be angry at other females coz seriouss made you look like a d*ckhead the other day, don't hold onto the pain, it's not good for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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