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Where's the P.M.? Shouldn't he be in view, not hiding away ?

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westendgirl Thu 20-Aug-20 12:13:28

Look at the disruptions of recent days;
Exam results and fudged response from Education secretary , passing the buck,stretching the truth about when he really knew about the algorithm,

increase in covid figures
;
Migrants in small boats and Patel's response,

News of contract to work on Ofqual awarded to long term associates of Gove and Cummings without tender.

Not removing whip from MP accused of rape.

So it goes on .Surely a P.M worth his salt should give the nation the impression he is in charge.As usual Johnson is nowhere to be seen.

Firecracker123 Sat 22-Aug-20 12:49:27

It's a teepee tent just for sitting in in the daytime to keep you out of the wind and sun.

lemongrove Sat 22-Aug-20 12:34:19

So many are obsessing about a tent! Is boredom setting in??

Lucca Sat 22-Aug-20 12:19:21

Dinahmo Such good writing!

MayBee70 Sat 22-Aug-20 12:05:44

I can't believe that he actually thought it was safe to pitch a tent so close to a drop down to the sea in Scotland which is surely quite a windy place at times.

trisher Sat 22-Aug-20 09:45:24

Thanks Dinahmo grin

theretheredear Sat 22-Aug-20 09:41:47

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Dinahmo Sat 22-Aug-20 09:14:23

For your amusement - Marina Hyde on Johnson's holiday

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/21/yurt-holiday-pm-british-exams-meltdown-boris-johnson

vegansrock Sat 22-Aug-20 08:49:43

Yes its lovely, but August is notoriously wet n windy. Much nicer weather in May/June before the midges. With 50mph winds it can't have been very pleasant for the staff in the tent.

Urmstongran Sat 22-Aug-20 08:29:54

Seems he’s been up to Applecross. Beautiful scenery. I love that area of the west Highlands.

Ellianne Sat 22-Aug-20 07:54:37

As mayor of London I remember Boris used to crop up unanounced at events all over the city. We went Carol singing in Trafalgar Square and towards the end he took to the stage to give a Christnas message. We saw him again welcome everyone to Taste in Regents Park. OK I know these are hardly earth shattering events, but he did get around and was seen frequently. The people of London liked him.
It isn't his style to hide away, but he is quite bombastic and unpredictable which looks unpolished as PM.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 22-Aug-20 07:44:06

biba70 sorry but he was in N.Ireland last week meeting with politicians. So unfortunately your allegations of him not being seen for several weeks is false.

Ellianne Fri 21-Aug-20 21:23:54

Perhaps Dilyn the dog stayed in the tent?

biba70 Fri 21-Aug-20 21:14:12

New meaning for 'being on the fiddle' then.

biba70 Fri 21-Aug-20 21:13:27

The violinist bit- yes, about 1 year old.

But this bit 'The person who gave birth to this blonde person's most recent child has now left him and this is the real reason that he hasn't been seen for several weeks.
Not that anyone is allowed to mention any names in this story as a super-injunction has been brought about' - please do enlighten us then.

lemongrove Fri 21-Aug-20 21:00:59

paddyanne very old news....does it take a year to percolate up to Scotland?

lemongrove Fri 21-Aug-20 20:57:45

varian

I do wish that the supporters of minority rule would stop claiming that this shower have been elected democratically.

Oh please!
If the Lib Dems had somehow won with a massive majority there wouldn't be a peep out of you.
Learn to lose gracefully.

trisher Fri 21-Aug-20 20:44:11

According to the newspaper him, Carrie and baby were spending pleasant evenings in the tent! A 4 month old! Midgies and Scottish weather-pleasant!!?? Mind do you suppose she made him sleep in the tent and she &baby had the cottage. -New version of The Dog House!

biba70 Fri 21-Aug-20 20:29:17

well that was one year ago - so perhaps still going on ???

'Apparently, BorisJohnson’s huge & public row with Carrie Symonds that the neighbours taped was all about his new affair with a 28 yr old violinist- most journalists know this but are not covering the story.'

varian Fri 21-Aug-20 20:27:41

I can't think who you're referring to Paddyanne . Do you have spies checking out all the campsites in Scotland ?

biba70 Fri 21-Aug-20 20:25:09

wahoo ... another friend hinted at something really dodgy going on - but had no idea. We will all know in due course. I suppose- but wow.

paddyanne Fri 21-Aug-20 20:07:07

Just sharing ,in case its not been seen Down South.....not validated ,it popped up on my newsfeed .

It appears that a blonde gentleman (use that term very loosely) who recently became a father for the ?? time has been 'fiddling' with a 28yr old violinist.
The person who gave birth to this blonde person's most recent child has now left him and this is the real reason that he hasn't been seen for several weeks.
Not that anyone is allowed to mention any names in this story as a super-injunction has been brought about,

biba70 Fri 21-Aug-20 20:02:53

same as Trump - and with all the lies and the outside interference - nought to be proud of!

varian Fri 21-Aug-20 19:49:56

I tbink we all know that the Conservatives won an 80 seat majority on the basis of gaining a minority of the votes.

Proof if ever it was needed that we do not live in a democratic country.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 21-Aug-20 19:27:09

Varian the U.K. has a FPTP system, the electorate voted, the Conservatives one by 80 seats

vegansrock Fri 21-Aug-20 19:26:09

Those people who think that nothing else matters apart from Brexit don’t care about public health, the economy, the environment, employment, education etc. Just thinking they’ve cast themselves and everyone else adrift is enough. What a narrow point of view.