Simon Joseph is a local self-proclaimed "socialist". Here is his Facebook page which lists Michael Meacher, Stephen Twigg, Lewisham Labour Party as his friends along with MPs Gisela Stuart, Mandy Richards, Barry Gardiner and the last Labour Mayor of Leominster Richard Westwood.
Below is an extractfrom just a short period on the Facebook page of "What I Heard About Herefordshire Council" on the evening of August 2nd. There was a conversation about how the unions had lost their power & I made the mistake of making an innocuous comment about my dad, when Mr Joseph began claiming to have records of my treatment for mental illness which he was going to publish.
He seems to think he really does have such records and perhaps he somehow has the records of another Jim Miller. But what if it was true & I really had been through the mental health system?
Are there many things more depraved than threatening & taunting such a vulnerable person?
This is the snarling face of the modern Labour party, mates with Michael Meacher and all, at least here in Herefordshire:
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FACEBOOK PAGE: “WHAT I HEARD ABOUT HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL” EVENING OF AUGUST 2ND
Jim Miller: My old man once ran for leadership of the TGWU, then the largest free world Union. He came 4th, not bad since he was the Communist candidate!
Simon Joseph: Are you in a Union Jim? Or are you one of those middle class trade unionists who like the idea but spend their subs on good whisky? You're not working class, and you don;t speak for the working class. You're a failed comedy write with a history of mental illness. You're not the only one with a search engine, matey boy.
Jim Miller: Dear Simon Joseph, "with a history of mental illness" is entirely malicious, untrue defamation and I ask that you apologise here in the forum where you made your defamation within 24 hours.
Jack Townsend: I saw Philippa Roberts speak a few times in the hustings for the General Election and thought her by far the best candidate. Only a matter of time before she gets to Parliament I thought. Now she seems to have plummeted to the extent that she surrounds herself with spokespeople like Simon Joseph, who come across as small minded, cowardly and malicious Tory apologists. WTF happened?
What I Heard About Herefordshire Council: I think the two points are connected. "Do what you have to do" is as true in the Labour Party as it is in the Conservative Party.
Jim Miller I think it's only fair to give Phillipa the chance to defend her reputation: http://www.yourconvenience.co.uk/PRobertsAug2.pdf
Simon Joseph: I look forward to your letter Jim. You'll be sending the police round I expect. You do look silly when you deny things we can plainly see to be true. Better hope no one has any of your files from institutions you may have "visited". Duh duh DUH! Hey this is getting exciting peeps!
Simon Joseph: Spokesperson for Phillipa Roberts? The lass who stood in Hereford? Another Parish Councillor (Christ who isn't?) Never met her. Try again LOL Of coiurse the truth is the hardest thing for you to beleive, I'm Independent. Real Indepenedent, not Jim Miller Independent. He's abused that word, allthough in a literal sense I suppose he is, he speaks only for himself. I voted for Jim Miller when I thought he was a voice of the Leominster people. I regret that now. And I aim to put it right.
Simon Joseph Oh Jim will it have a oolice postmark? Or from your solicitor? I want to frame it see, shame if it got recycled. See, you think I'm stupid enough to make falce accusations, but I'm not. You are, obviously, but most people are not you not "like" you. Have a little think about what I might have to make me say that. But send the letter anyway, I look forward to having a giggle.
Fi Edwards: My daughter has suffered from depression since a teenager, and has been diagnosed as having a mental illness. The prejudice of employers, peers even some members of my own family has been quite a shock and difficult to accept. Whether Mr Miller has a 'history of mental illness' or not is of no interest to me and I wish him well whatever. As for Simon Joseph, to use mental illness as an insult, a taunt and a threat is unforgiveable and shows you up to be without sensitivity, intelligence or values.
Jim Miller @Fi: there seems to be growing awareness that people with mental illness are being discriminated against, especially in the employment sphere, in ways that would not be acceptable on gender or race or physical disability reasons. As I say, I've no history of mental illness myself but if I did I hope I'd have the courage to be open about it as this is one of our society's taboos that needs to be addressed.
Cíara Monahan @Simon, you might want to check your privacy settings. at the moment anyone can read your page and see your friends list/conversations with NHLP!
Glen Simmons Disappointed you told him. It was quite illuminating to read about how much he misses London and how Leominster is full of yokels and inbreds. The guy is even uglier on the inside.
Simon Joseph Yay! Keep biting guys this is hillarious. It's Jim who's suffering. You never shut about his madness do you? LOL I'm Bill Wiggin in disguise you know. No wait, I'm Ed Milliband! No, father christmas. It's so exciting PMSL You lto are brilliant. Village idiots one and all. And most of you don't even live in Lemmer! So many secretive profiles with so much to hide. Funny Farm United.
Sheila Meek: Simon is suggesting he has access to Mr Miller's records from 'mental institutions' which of course is impossible as patient confidentiality would be paramount (plus of course Mr Miller has made it clear he has never had a mental illness). If Simon obtained such records he would have done so illegally. To threaten someone in this way is inexcusable. Imagine if Simon threatened someone in this way who genuinely did have a mental illness, then the consequences could be tragic, and Simon would be facing serious charges.
