When will this shit end?

[Homer]

2 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

U been drinking ?  

This whole episode tells us one thing: the PM really, really can't be bothered to actually do his own job.

[fatyeti24]

Part Time Prime Minister

[Homer]

Grant Schapps is on BBC1 now

[jparx]

8 minutes ago, Homer said:

This whole episode tells us one thing: the PM really, really can't be bothered to actually do his own job.

I think he's aware that the more he's front and centre and open for scrutiny from opposition and journalists, the bigger a tit he's come across. He'd have tied himself up in all sorts of knots answering these questions.

[Ryan1984]

1 minute ago, Homer said:

Grant Schapps is on BBC1 now

Floundering.

It’s very odd that the Transport Secretary is front and centre to answer all of these questions?

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 minute ago, Homer said:

This whole episode tells us one thing: the PM really, really can't be bothered to actually do his own job.

Correct, he wanted  desperately to be PM but can’t be arsed with the grave responsibility that goes with the job. Of course Cummings should go but it’s taken attention away from the distinct probability that the government dithered in starting the lock down and that has caused thousands of preventable deaths. If that is proved then the government, not just Cummings, has to resign. Those early days of public information being just wash your hands and sing happy birthday was woefully inadequate. The same goes for not shutting down air travel in the early days of the crisis. The death total in this country is disgraceful bearing in mind we are a developed nation with a brilliant NHS that has had to deal with the consequences of government inaction. 

[Cream Soda]

2 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

 it’s taken attention away from the distinct probability that the government dithered in starting the lock down and that has caused thousands of preventable deaths. 

That might be the plan.  If so, it's working beautifully.

[guypjfreak]

When Dominic Cummings says so.. Considering he's in charge and can do as he wants lol

[basicminds]

6 minutes ago, Ryan1984 said:

Floundering.

It’s very odd that the Transport Secretary is front and centre to answer all of these questions?

Almost indicates they don't like him! 

And Boris's absence is bizarre.  Before I criticise this I am aware he is someone who recently been in intensive care;   however if his absence has been due to health then that should be made clear that he is on restricted duties.  His absence throughout the majority of covid issues comes across as lazy, uncaring, and basically being an arse.  

Also watching the marr interview his answer on whether the decision was made to threat to life made me laugh out loud- a 4 year old cannot wash themselves......bloody hell the kid sounded on the precipice of existence!

Edited May 24, 2020 by basicminds

[jparx]

Bloody hell. Now Shapps seemingly saying it was okay to drive 30 miles to a tourist destination after an isolation period on Easter Sunday? He's all over the place. 

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

I don’t like Grant Schapps but I’m unsure of what he’s done to deserve this. 

[fatyeti24]

The lengths these fuckwits are going to defend Cummings is both hugely entertaining and hugely dispiriting. 

Our government, ladies and gentlemen. 

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

I don’t like Grant Schapps but I’m unsure of what he’s done to deserve this. 

Joined the Tory party ? 

[fatyeti24]

1 minute ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

I don’t like Grant Schapps but I’m unsure of what he’s done to deserve this. 

He's taken an order from his camera shy boss, or the prime minister. 

[jparx]

So they're seemingly conceding the point he drove to Barnard Castle but arguing it was after the isolation period.

Firstly, that's still against guidelines and arguably worse, because he obviously just fancied a jolly over Easter.

Secondly, why was he still in Durham after he had recovered? Should he not leave his second home and return to London to, you know, continue his job? Seems to me like he just had a lovely Easter weekend with his parents and a nice day trip. When the nation was told NOT to see family or travel over that weekend.

And Shapps claiming he didn't have direct discussions with Cummings about this before appearing on various news channels. The incompetence and the compulsive lying is a staggering.

[a6l6e6x]

Tories just absolutely love lying don't they. Getting a rage headache out of all of this

[Ryan1984]

The only time he seemed to be 100% convinced of what he was saying was the ‘no’ after being asked if Cummings would resign.

[Homer]

4 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

Joined the Tory party ? 

Ha ha ! Genuine 'LOL' there.

[circus92]

What a shitshow - I nearly felt sorry for Schapps ....

[basicminds]

2 minutes ago, jparx said:

So they're seemingly conceding the point he drove to Barnard Castle but arguing it was after the isolation period.

Firstly, that's still against guidelines and arguably worse, because he obviously just fancied a jolly over Easter.

Secondly, why was he still in Durham after he had recovered? Should he not leave his second home and return to London to, you know, continue his job? Seems to me like he just had a lovely Easter weekend with his parents and a nice day trip. When the nation was told NOT to see family or travel over that weekend.

And Shapps claiming he didn't have direct discussions with Cummings about this before appearing on various news channels. The incompetence and the compulsive lying is a staggering.

Weren't we instructed by a sit down boris not to go out over easter weekend as they were extra worried with time off/nice weather we would all go out?

[philipsteak]

So did Cummings' dad grass him up to Durham Police then? 

[steviewevie]

Is Cummings advising Johnson to not sack Cummings?

[steviewevie]

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, philipsteak said:

So did Cummings' dad grass him up to Durham Police then? 

No he contacted them about a security matter ... perhaps he was seeking advice about locking Cummings in his room ... so he couldn’t travel !! 

[st dan]

Marr summed it up nicely by saying “You can keep Cummings or you can keep the policy intact.”
Which puts the ball firmly in Boris’ court of which matters more: Cummings or the safety of the nation? And I think we all know the answer to that one ....