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May fights for survival, urges unity amid Brexit turbulence
London, Nov 16 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday appealed to her Cabinet to stick together as she battled to cling onto her job, a day after a wave of resignations thrust her terms for a departure from the EU into jeopardy.
As No 10 geared up for a potential vote of no confidence, government whips were recalled to Westminster from their constituencies, the Independent reported.
“I want all of my colleagues in the Cabinet to continue to do the excellent job they’ve been doing,” May said when asked during a radio phone-in if she expected further resignations.
She insisted she would carry on as Prime Minister and defended the Brexit deal that infuriated many of her MPs. The leader was speaking minutes after former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale became the latest to announce he had submitted a letter of no-trust in her.
On the other hand, Environment Secretary Michael Gove hotly tipped to take on the freshly vacated role of Brexit Secretary or abandon the Cabinet said he would remain in his post as he offered his backing for May, who was facing backlash over the provisional deal she struck on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
May said she would name in a day or two a successor to Dominic Raab who quit as Brexit Secretary on Thursday, according to Efe news.
The coming days will be critical for both May’s Brexit deal and her premiership as she seeks to quell a rebellion that has been brewing for months within her own party over the UK’s future ties to the EU.
Members of her Conservative Party were openly plotting on Thursday to try to trigger the no-confidence vote in an effort to force her to negotiate a different deal with Brussels.
The pact has drawn fierce disapproval from key Conservative figures as well as the main opposition Labour Party who said May has conceded too much.
May relies on Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party for a majority in the UK’s 650-seat Parliament.
That alliance looked increasingly shaky on Thursday, as members of the party criticized the deal. May said she was “still working” with the party and had a number of exchanges with its leadership.
While insisting that her deal was the best option for the UK, May also sought to reassure voters that medical supplies would be maintained in the event that the UK leaves the bloc in March without an agreement.
May, who suffers from Type 1 diabetes, said she was personally sensitive to worries about the continuity of supply since her insulin was manufactured by a company in Denmark.
“The Department of Health is working carefully with companies that supply the medicines,” she said. “I know this is an issue that is a matter of importance for people.”
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.