snoop1130 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 'What planet are they on?' No respite for UK's Johnson and aide By Estelle Shirbon Dominic Cummings, special advisor for Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves his house in London following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, May 25, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings who is accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London. Defending one of Britain's most powerful men, Johnson said at the weekend Cummings acted "responsibly and legally and with integrity" by heading from London to northern England with his son and his wife, who was ill with COVID-19 symptoms. Many believe that was hypocritical given the government's mantra at the time to avoid such movements. "What planet are they on?" asked the Daily Mail, an influential right-wing paper usually supportive of Johnson and his adviser, who helped the prime minister to power and to secure Britain's exit from the European Union. Some 20 ruling Conservative Party lawmakers, 14 Church of England bishops and some scientists also expressed anger. "Johnson has now gone the full Trump," said Pete Broadbent, bishop of Willesden, comparing Britain's leader to his ever-controversial U.S. ally President Donald Trump. With a death toll around 43,000, Britain is the worst-hit country in Europe and the government was already under pressure over its handling of the pandemic. DIFFERENT RULES? Conservative lawmakers reported being contacted by outraged constituents who had made sacrifices during the lockdown, including staying away from dying relatives. "I got swamped with even more emails from people who don't have a political axe to grind and who say... 'it looks as though it's one rule for them and one for us, why should we now abide by government guidance?'," said lawmaker Tim Loughton. Behavioural scientist Stephen Reicher, a member of a panel which advises the government, said the furore would wreck public confidence. "In a few short minutes tonight, Boris Johnson has trashed all the advice we have given on how to build trust and secure adherence to the measures necessary to control COVID-19." Johnson's Downing Street office said Cummings made the journey to his parents' property in County Durham to ensure his four-year-old son could be properly cared for by relatives if he fell ill along with his wife. At the time, the government's instruction to anyone showing symptoms was not to leave the house for 14 days. The architect of the successful Brexit campaign in 2016, Cummings, 48, is a polarising figure, accused by many who wanted to stay in the EU of using inflammatory tactics and playing fast and loose with the facts. Ominously for him and for Johnson, many of the lawmakers and newspaper columnists calling for him to be sacked were Brexit supporters, not his usual critics. Coming home late on Sunday, Cummings was harangued by neighbours, including a woman who broke down in tears as she leaned out of her window and described the hardship she and her family had endured during the lockdown. In contrast to Cummings, Scotland's chief medical officer and a senior epidemiologist who advised the government both resigned after admitting they had broken lockdown rules. -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-05-25 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: The architect of the successful Brexit campaign in 2016, Cummings, 48, is a polarising figure, accused by many who wanted to stay in the EU of using inflammatory tactics and playing fast and loose with the facts. the roger stone of the UK 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post delgarcon Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 This will not go away as no doubt journalists will come up with proof of his other lockdown violations. He will have to go. 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phil McCaverty Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Coming home late on Sunday, Cummings was harangued by neighbours, including a woman who broke down in tears as she leaned out of her window and described the hardship she and her family had endured during the lockdown. Falling out with the neighbours, never a good idea. Expect s**t parcels through his letterbox. Edited May 25, 2020 by Phil McCaverty 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tribalfusion001 Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 No let up today, expect more revelations soon. Bad judgement by Boris, the guy needs to fall on his sword or get sacked. 7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Upnotover Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 Presumably he's got some dirt on Boris he won't hesitate to use if need be, looks the type. 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BillStrangeOgre Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 28 minutes ago, delgarcon said: This will not go away as no doubt journalists will come up with proof of his other lockdown violations. He will have to go. ...until they do i see no evidence that Cummings did anything that any other parent wouldn't have done 12 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phil McCaverty Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Upnotover said: Presumably he's got some dirt on Boris he won't hesitate to use if need be, looks the type. Yep, never trust a baldy. nasty pieces of work they are. 555 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phil McCaverty Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, BillStrangeOgre said: ...until they do i see no evidence that Cummings did anything that any other parent wouldn't have done You and a few hard right Tories are on your own with that one. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 it's all nonsense just media hype and labour trying to get rid of him, they can smell blood. I hope he doesn't go and ignores it. Fed up with the media running the country 10 2 5 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post baansgr Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, Phil McCaverty said: You and a few hard right Tories are on your own with that one. At least it was for a valid reason...the tree hugging bearded lefties are demonstrating in groups that the lockdown is wrong.... 3 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Cummings making a statement later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, BillStrangeOgre said: ...until they do i see no evidence that Cummings did anything that any other parent wouldn't have done Who looked after his son when he took his wife to Barnhard Castle on her birthday, The Bluebells where out as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil McCaverty Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 17 minutes ago, baansgr said: At least it was for a valid reason...the tree hugging bearded lefties are demonstrating in groups that the lockdown is wrong.... They weren't "lefties". One of their leaders was Corbyn's brother, Far from a leftie or a tree hugger. Long time climate change denier who was once supported by Maggie Thatcher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneeyedJohn Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) Why hasn't he got tattoos, tattoos would suit him. Edited May 25, 2020 by OneeyedJohn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStrangeOgre Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 48 minutes ago, norfolkandchance said: Who looked after his son when he took his wife to Barnhard Castle on her birthday, The Bluebells where out as well. allegedly took his wife to Barnhard castle... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Phil McCaverty said: Yep, never trust a baldy. nasty pieces of work they are. 555 Yeah ! Dodgy lookin alright ! Toss him under a bus Boris ! Erm....are the buses running in the UK ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStrangeOgre Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 56 minutes ago, norfolkandchance said: Cummings making a statement later today. Should be interesting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post talahtnut Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 Johnson has missed a trick often used by governments, immediate sacking, wait 6 months and creep back in when all the fuss dies down. Those that govern us probably know covid is not as deadly as they tell us. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Malawi Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 hour ago, BillStrangeOgre said: ...until they do i see no evidence that Cummings did anything that any other parent wouldn't have done Plenty of evidence that other parents have not done this. This dreadful man has to go. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malawi Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, BillStrangeOgre said: Should be interesting Yes. Unless he is lying. Of course this dreadful man would not,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I’m opening a book. Will he stay or go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phil McCaverty Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 Just now, norfolkandchance said: I’m opening a book. Will he stay or go. If he stays there will be trouble. If he goes it will be double. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStrangeOgre Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Malawi said: Plenty of evidence that other parents have not done this. This dreadful man has to go. I doubt any parent would leave a 4 year old child in full time care with someone who was not immediate family and capable to do so 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillStrangeOgre Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Malawi said: Yes. Unless he is lying. Of course this dreadful man would not,. The stakes are very high now. If he's found to be lying he will probably bring Johnson down with him, especially after Johnson has so publicly backed him...my guess Cummings will be very careful what he says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 Yesterdays 5pm press briefing was an absolute car crash for Boris he came out like a rabid blonde bulldog snapping at everything in sight slashing through questions so fast he could hardly speak cut off Peston stone dead very very funny watch it ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil McCaverty Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Statement by Cummings at 4pm UK time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, norfolkandchance said: Cummings making a statement later today. 10 pm our time I suspect he'll try riding this out which is the only thing he can do if MSMs media circus is to be kept at bay. Trial-by-media must not be allowed to prevail under any circumstances IMO. Edited May 25, 2020 by evadgib 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil McCaverty Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, Phil McCaverty said: Statement by Cummings at 4pm UK time. 1 minute ago, evadgib said: 10 pm our time I'd bet Pritti Patel would have struggled with that one. Amazing, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tribalfusion001 Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 hour ago, baansgr said: At least it was for a valid reason...the tree hugging bearded lefties are demonstrating in groups that the lockdown is wrong.... The lockdown is wrong. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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