Talk Your Way Out Of This One Johnson

[ravenrover]

Is Carrie Antoinette now on the No10 payroll?

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Is Carrie Antoinette now on the No10 payroll?

Probably she's worked in politics as an adviser for years it's how she met her husband.

[scawsby steve]

Que?

I am confounded....

BobG

I don't know about the rest of the post, Bob, but surely you're not confounded by that last paragraph?

If so, what is it you're not getting?

[mugnapper]

Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61557064

Oh dear.  Probably Cummings leaking, as I seem to remember him saying there were more photos to come.

[ravenrover]

Is Carrie Antoinette now on the No10 payroll?

Probably she's worked in politics as an adviser for years it's how she met her husband.

If she is then that has been kept quiet

[drfchound]

Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61557064

Oh dear.  Probably Cummings leaking, as I seem to remember him saying there were more photos to come.

The man who took the pictures was on the itv evening news tonight.

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61557064

Oh dear.  Probably Cummings leaking, as I seem to remember him saying there were more photos to come.

The man who took the pictures was on the itv evening news tonight.

No way is Cummings not involved given his comments today.

The police have questions to answer, I have heard that it could legally be argued that they often drink and work and thus they were working hence the lack of fine but that's tenuous. Even if it's not worthy of a fine it shows a terrible culture exists and that's more damning than the law for me.

[drfchound]

Interesting isn’t it that Cummings was condemned as being a liar by Labour supporters when he worked at number ten but now is seen to be a purveyor of truth by them.

[Bentley Bullet]

Interesting isn’t it that Cummings was condemned as being a liar by Labour supporters when he worked at number ten but now is seen to be a purveyor of truth by them.

You just couldn't make it up!

[selby]

  Didn't you know they always liked him really?

[Filo]

Interesting isn’t it that those calling for Starmer being pictured with a beer in his hand to resign are not calling for Johnson to resign after being pictured doing the same thing

[BillyStubbsTears]

Except he's NOT doing the same thing Filo.

Johnson is photographed drinking at a party to celebrate one of his staff leaving. A party where many of the other attendees have been fined by the police. In other words, the party itself was illegal. And Johnson was there. Drinking.

To date, there is still zero evidence that Starmer was doing anything other than eating and drinking while working.

[wilts rover]

Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61557064

Oh dear.  Probably Cummings leaking, as I seem to remember him saying there were more photos to come.

Why were some of the people at that event fined but not Johnson? It's either an illegal gathering contravening covid laws or its not?

[Filo]

Except he's NOT doing the same thing Filo.

Johnson is photographed drinking at a party to celebrate one of his staff leaving. A party where many of the other attendees have been fined by the police. In other words, the party itself was illegal. And Johnson was there. Drinking.

To date, there is still zero evidence that Starmer was doing anything other than eating and drinking while working.

I was just referring to the drink in the hand, but you are correct regarding the circumstances around the drink. Some people were using the drink picture as a reason for starmer to resign, for just having a drink, the dame people have said nothing about the Johnson picture

[ravenrover]

Best one of seen is
"and when Bilbo slips on the ring........."

[bpoolrover]

Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61557064

Oh dear.  Probably Cummings leaking, as I seem to remember him saying there were more photos to come.

Why were some of the people at that event fined but not Johnson? It's either an illegal gathering contravening covid laws or its not?

because it was probably arranged as a work event, so any that should be there will be ok ones that were not meant to be at work will get fined

[wilts rover]

Posted by someone claiming to have knowledge of the evenst and Met investigation. Guess we will find out soon enough if this is true:

Nov 13th @BorisJohnson attended Cain's leaving drinks, Im told he had 2 drinks while chatting to staff, BJ told the MET he only gave a speech & left. He then went up to his flat for drinks with Carrie/friends, he told the MET he was interviewing Carrie's friend. #PartygateCoverup

https://twitter.com/mi6rogue/status/1528822514310340609

[drfchound]

Interesting isn’t it that those calling for Starmer being pictured with a beer in his hand to resign are not calling for Johnson to resign after being pictured doing the same thing

It is also interesting that all those Labour fanboys who are calling for Johnson to resign and be fined are also not calling for the same thing to happen to Starmer.

[BillyStubbsTears]

Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61557064

Oh dear.  Probably Cummings leaking, as I seem to remember him saying there were more photos to come.

Why were some of the people at that event fined but not Johnson? It's either an illegal gathering contravening covid laws or its not?

because it was probably arranged as a work event, so any that should be there will be ok ones that were not meant to be at work will get fined

It was a leaving do for a member of staff. Why do you assume it was a work event?

And since it happened in Johnson's office, if there were people there who shouldn't have been there, surely he should have told them the get out?

[ravenrover]

Which unlucky Toryboy is due to be wheeled out tomorrow for the morning interviews to take the flak for the photos?
But but the PM is the right man for the job he got Brexit done, he led the vaccine rollout, we now have the lowest rate of unemployment , he is leading the fight in the support of Ukraine..... all the greatest hits and then to try and defend him  do you get the feeling it wont be  a Minister for ...... but some poor underling?

[drfchound]

Which unlucky Toryboy is due to be wheeled out tomorrow for the morning interviews to take the flak for the photos?
But but the PM is the right man for the job he got Brexit done, he led the vaccine rollout, we now have the lowest rate of unemployment , he is leading the fight in the support of Ukraine..... all the greatest hits and then to try and defend him  do you get the feeling it wont be  a Minister for ...... but some poor underling?

Probably Raven, I feel sorry for them when they get battered by the interviewer but have to stick to the script.

[bpoolrover]

Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61557064

Oh dear.  Probably Cummings leaking, as I seem to remember him saying there were more photos to come.

Why were some of the people at that event fined but not Johnson? It's either an illegal gathering contravening covid laws or its not?

because it was probably arranged as a work event, so any that should be there will be ok ones that were not meant to be at work will get fined

It was a leaving do for a member of staff. Why do you assume it was a work event?

And since it happened in Johnson's office, if there were people there who shouldn't have been there, surely he should have told them the get out?

it's fine anyway they had a long day at work before the event so are they not entitled to a beer and a piece of cake or 2?

[bpoolrover]

they should all resign simple as that anyone who is at work drinking beer is bending the rules at very best and should just resign but unfortunately very few if any will

[BillyStubbsTears]

Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61557064

Oh dear.  Probably Cummings leaking, as I seem to remember him saying there were more photos to come.

Why were some of the people at that event fined but not Johnson? It's either an illegal gathering contravening covid laws or its not?

because it was probably arranged as a work event, so any that should be there will be ok ones that were not meant to be at work will get fined

It was a leaving do for a member of staff. Why do you assume it was a work event?

And since it happened in Johnson's office, if there were people there who shouldn't have been there, surely he should have told them the get out?

it's fine anyway they had a long day at work before the event so are they not entitled to a beer and a piece of cake or 2?

Clearly it wasn't alright. The Met issued fines to many of the people there. So it's a matter of record that there was illegality at the event where Johnson has been filmed raising his glass to the attendees.

[River Don]

Is a leaving do a work event? In my experience, no. It's a social after work, usually involving drinks.

What we seem to have here is a photo of a social event involving drinks. Some of those pictured have been fined for attending a social event. And there is a photo of Mr Johnson socialising too, so why no fine?

[wilts rover]

they should all resign simple as that anyone who is at work drinking beer is bending the rules at very best and should just resign but unfortunately very few if any will

Err no. Anyone at work who is drinking beer is at work.

Anyone who has stopped work for an unspecified time to have a drinks event with other people to celebrate someone leaving is not at work. They have stopped work for a social event. What work is being done in the Johnson photo?

[bpoolrover]

Boris Johnson pictured drinking at No 10 lockdown event https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61557064

Oh dear.  Probably Cummings leaking, as I seem to remember him saying there were more photos to come.

Why were some of the people at that event fined but not Johnson? It's either an illegal gathering contravening covid laws or its not?

because it was probably arranged as a work event, so any that should be there will be ok ones that were not meant to be at work will get fined

It was a leaving do for a member of staff. Why do you assume it was a work event?

And since it happened in Johnson's office, if there were people there who shouldn't have been there, surely he should have told them the get out?

it's fine anyway they had a long day at work before the event so are they not entitled to a beer and a piece of cake or 2?

Clearly it wasn't alright. The Met issued fines to many of the people there. So it's a matter of record that there was illegality at the event where Johnson has been filmed raising his glass to the attendees.

so because kier stood with his beer and only moved it to his mouth it's different, so if kier has raised his glass to anyone at his work place you think he should resign?

[bpoolrover]

they should all resign simple as that anyone who is at work drinking beer is bending the rules at very best and should just resign but unfortunately very few if any will

Err no. Anyone at work who is drinking beer is at work.

Anyone who has stopped work for an unspecified time to have a drinks event with other people to celebrate someone leaving is not at work. They have stopped work for a social event. What work is being done in the Johnson photo?

none he should resign like i have always said, so not sure who your arguing with lol

[ChrisBx]

The Times are now reporting that Johnson tried to pressure Sue Gray into not publishing her report.

The net is closing in on Johnson.

[SydneyRover]

the Times

''Last December the Labour MP Catherine West asked Johnson in the Commons whether there had been a party in Downing Street on the day of Cain’s departure. Johnson denied that a party had taken place, adding that “whatever happened, the guidance was followed and the rules were followed at all times”. He defended his position when asked again a month later.'' ........

 ............. ''The pictures obtained by ITV News show Mr Johnson toasting colleagues, while standing by a table on which wine bottles, wine glasses and what appears to be a hand sanitiser container can be seen''

That's it, that's the reason he misled parliament, he drank the sanitiser and it cleansed his memory