May 17th 2024.
Recently, Martin Lewis, also known as the money saving expert, shared his experience of being subjected to anti-Semitic abuse on social media platform X. This incident left him feeling sick and disappointed. It all began when Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves shared a picture of their meeting on the platform, and a user referred to Martin Lewis as "Martin Jewish."
Being a practicing Jew, Mr. Lewis immediately reported the post. However, to his surprise, the moderators responded saying that there were no violations of the platform's rules. In disbelief, he took to X once again to express his frustration, stating, "How much more anti-Semitic do they have to be! Disgusting."
Ms. Reeves was quick to respond and apologize for the incident. She condemned such behavior, stating that it is completely unacceptable and should not be tolerated on X. Martin Lewis also received support from others, who reported the post along with him.
In a later tweet, Mr. Lewis mentioned that he will not let this incident ruin his entire day, after it had already ruined his morning. He then went on to remind first-time students and those starting their undergrad degrees that the deadline to apply for a maintenance loan is approaching. This loan is often necessary for students who are moving away from home to study, to cover living costs and other expenses.
For those starting in 2024/25, the full maintenance loan is £8,610 if living at home, £10,227 if living away from home, and £13,348 if living away from home in London. This loan can be used for any costs you may incur as a student, such as accommodation, travel, or books. It is important to sort out the loan application as soon as possible, as the deadline is Friday 17 May.
As Martin Lewis moves on from this unfortunate incident, he continues to provide valuable advice and tips for students and others looking to save money. Let's all remember to be kind and respectful towards one another, and to report any form of discrimination or hate speech.
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