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Boris Johnson admitted to hospital

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Iam64 Sun 05-Apr-20 21:17:08

It’s said as a precaution, not an emergency. I hope he recovers. Who will lead?

GrannyGravy13 Mon 06-Apr-20 22:27:46

My immediate thoughts and prayers are with Carrie Symonds and his family.

Luckygirl Mon 06-Apr-20 22:26:06

Poor chap - let us hope he pulls through this. His fiancee must be so worried.

Dominic Raab seems a sensible guy - he was impressive at the briefing - and Chris Witty fielded lots of ridiculous questions with impressive good manners.

NanaandGrampy Mon 06-Apr-20 22:24:53

He’s someone’s father, friend, son or partner being a politician is just his career .

What if he was your son or partner ? Would you not be devastated by this news in light of the level of deaths occurring ?

Humanity demands - yes demands- that we wish him well and send our sympathies at this time - anything less speaks only badly of the detractors .

farview Mon 06-Apr-20 22:24:07

Stay with us Boris..you're cared about and needed..by us and by your family....have so much respect for you ..trying to do your job whilst obviously really poorly..⚘

Iam64 Mon 06-Apr-20 22:22:21

I do hope you’re right Whitewave2.
I’ve been worried about Boris Johnson’s Health since last Thursday’s film of him clapping the nhs and other workers.

Whitewavemark2 Mon 06-Apr-20 22:17:54

The Queen is being kept informed. This only happens in very serious cases.

Johnson’s age is with him and there is no suggestion that he has any underlying issues, so he has much going for him. He is in the best of hands. I think there is a lot to be optimistic about.

Chewbacca Mon 06-Apr-20 22:15:19

Not all Anniel; but certainly a lot of the horrible, spiteful posts have come from that quarter. One of those is renowned for such posts and can largely be ignored as being an attention seeker. The others possibly don't realise how much they've revealed about their true character and have convinced themselves that they're oh so funny. They're really not.

Iam64 Mon 06-Apr-20 22:13:58

Grandad is right, this isn’t the place for political or even personal digs at Boris Johnson. His move into ICU is devastating for him and his loved one’s and the last thing our country needs.
Im sure I’m not the only person praying or sending positive thoughts for him to respond to treatment and recover.

Anniebach Mon 06-Apr-20 22:07:38

I don’t understand how anyone can make a joke about anyone
having this awful virus.

As for paddyanne cruel

Anniel Mon 06-Apr-20 22:06:46

Do you all note that among people on the left are some who cannot wish someone well without bringing their politics into it? As far as I am concerned Vegans don’t rock and some of you should be ashamed about your political digs at someone who is extremely ill. Why don’t you keep your venom for your Socialist Worker party meetings?

Callistemon Mon 06-Apr-20 22:06:45

Your heroine sends him every good wish paddyanne
It's a pity you cannot do the same
At least she has some decency.

Callistemon Mon 06-Apr-20 22:04:48

paddyanne
Such a constant stream of venom cannot be good for your own health.

farview Mon 06-Apr-20 22:01:37

Chewbaccatotally agree..nastiness at its best...

Chewbacca Mon 06-Apr-20 21:59:18

BradfordLass73
A little unconscious humour in a Radio 4 news roundup:
"Her Majesty the Queen says better times are coming.....Boris Johnson has been admited to hospital with persistent symptoms."
Oh dear smile

I can't believe my eyes that this comment has been posted and smiled about and remained unchallenged. What kind of person has a sense of humour that finds someone, anyone, being admitted to hospital with "persistent sysmptoms" as better times are coming? Speechless.

Chewbacca Mon 06-Apr-20 21:52:47

Your post of 21.08 certainly shows you for what you are,*Paddyanne

There have been several character revealing posts from that poster lately.

POGS Mon 06-Apr-20 21:52:41

Greymar Mon 06-Apr-20 21:06:39

'POGS, agree. Of course nobody wishes him or his family anything other than good health. But what now for the country?'
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Sadly your first point has not proven to be correct as we have witnessed on the 2 threads re his potential life threatening virus.

Your second point was dealt with by both Dominic Raab and Sky interviewed Ian Duncan Smith who spoke pragmatically and sensibly how the government carries on during his illness.

We should thank goodness we are a democratic country not a Dictatorship.

farview Mon 06-Apr-20 21:49:00

..I shan't ever understand nastiness in times like these..whatever your political views..dont be bitter..

POGS Mon 06-Apr-20 21:42:08

paddyanne

I will give you your due, you at least did not attempt to show empathy or hypocrisy, nor worry even give a flying gig about the common decency of understanding the concept of ' time and place'.

Saetana Mon 06-Apr-20 21:41:11

Get well soon Boris - glad he nominated Dominic Raab as his deputy before this happened, he would have been my second choice for Conservative leader after Boris. Just goes to show this poxy disease can strike down anyone. As for those of you who have no sympathy for him - you are beyond contempt and that is all I have to say on the matter!

tickingbird Mon 06-Apr-20 21:41:09

I haven’t posted for a couple of weeks as wanted a rest from GN but would just like to say that I’ve just switched sky news on and hear that Boris has been moved into Intensive Care. I wish him a very speedy recovery and hope he pulls through this.

SueDonim Mon 06-Apr-20 21:39:00

Your post of 21.08 certainly shows you for what you are,*Paddyanne*.

Jaberwok Mon 06-Apr-20 21:36:59

Actually Paddyanne, Boris and his wife split up four month before the smear test that indicated her cancer, but don't let the truth spoil a good story! On the subject of eegits. Scotland's chief medical officer surely qualifies?!!

merlotgran Mon 06-Apr-20 21:36:02

It's not an overreaction, paddyanne, more like a feeling of shock because any leader/figurehead, whatever, is not supposed to be a fallen leader whether or not you like him or his politics.

These are seriously scary times for all of us so it's natural to be upset and concerned.

tinaf1 Mon 06-Apr-20 21:16:50

Nice one Paddyanne angry feel better now

paddyanne Mon 06-Apr-20 21:08:39

so much overeaction ! Honestly ,he a politician , he's been PM for 4 thats FOUR months ,he's not a member of your family.Of course we wish him well but dont go down the professional mourning path I dont understand people who behave as if anyone they dont personally know being ill or dying is the end of the world.
Didn't see this level of sympathy for the wife who had cancer when he walked out on her.I hope he doesn't die ,not because I have even a speck of respect or admiration for him
just simple humanity.Frankly he's an eegit and being sick doesn't change that