Gransnet forums

News & politics

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

(512 Posts)
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.

trisher Fri 21-Aug-20 11:19:41

It had to happen "Where's Wally" creator comes out of retirement to crate a "Where's Boris" book catmelodeonnews.com/wheres-wally-books-to-produce-a-boris-edition/

Whitewavemark2 Fri 21-Aug-20 11:21:38

This has been one of the most disastrous weeks ever for this government. I would have thought that whether Johnson is in Scotland, Greece or Timbucktu, it matters not a jot.

What matters is that the project destruction devised by Cummings with Johnson’s and Gove’s assistance means that our country is falling apart as we fiddle.

quizqueen Fri 21-Aug-20 11:22:13

Every full time worker is entitled to 4 weeks paid holiday.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 21-Aug-20 11:28:35

quizqueen

Every full time worker is entitled to 4 weeks paid holiday.

With the emphasis on full time worker

At that rate Johnson is probably entitled to a couple of hours.

Jabberwok Fri 21-Aug-20 11:33:40

Oh dear, touch a nerve?!! Not if you're the PM quizqueen! No,correction, THIS P.M! Does it really matter, or indeed the business of anyone on here what Boris's holiday arrangements are, with or without baby Wilfred? Oh dear Grandad, and there was me thinking you were above cheap jibes. Even your own elected leader! How sad is that!

Ellianne Fri 21-Aug-20 11:45:38

I think it has already been said that personal appearance comments were strictly light hearted.
Well said Lucca. I think the title of the thread did leave the way open for some amusing posts.
Where's Wally? is a good example Trisher.

Lucca Fri 21-Aug-20 13:24:22

lemongrove

That’s what I would expect of some posters .....but not Lucca.

I’m a bit confused. I thought we were talking about jibes about Johnson’ physical appearance.
But thank you I think ?

Lucca Fri 21-Aug-20 13:31:43

I’ve tried to resist these threads recently as often there are posts which I query, ask for more explanation, but get no answer and it’s very frustrating!
I would never say all Lib Dem or labour leaders were perfect but there are those (in my own extended family too) who seem to refuse to accept any fault in the current government.
Another example is nicola sturgeon , whose politics might not necessarily suit my views(not sure) but whose conduct has impressed me hugely in the last few months.

biba70 Fri 21-Aug-20 13:35:18

Did Churchill take 4 weeks holidays during the war?

The PM is not just another worker- but has the welfare of the country in his hands, and us all too.

Ellianne Fri 21-Aug-20 14:13:12

Did Churchill take 4 weeks holidays during the war?
Maybe not biba, but when you do the tour of the Houses of Parliament they tell you that Churchill kept a bed there so he could have frequent naps during the day!

Elegran Fri 21-Aug-20 14:19:21

Some headlines say they are glamping in Scotland, but if they are glamping, they are not in that sagging ex-boy scout tent that the photos show. Glamping is glamorous camping.
Like these. www.pitchup.com/glamping/Scotland/

growstuff Fri 21-Aug-20 14:23:15

Ellianne

*Did Churchill take 4 weeks holidays during the war?*
Maybe not biba, but when you do the tour of the Houses of Parliament they tell you that Churchill kept a bed there so he could have frequent naps during the day!

But he compensated for that by working throughout the night.

Ellianne Fri 21-Aug-20 14:26:47

True growstuff and didn't Thatcher do that too?

growstuff Fri 21-Aug-20 14:28:41

Grandad1943

Undoubtedly both Johnson and Starmer have gone missing due to so much doom and gloom being expressed on social media.

Rumour is that they have both entered a monastery to seek divine guidance out of all their problems. However, with Johnsons passed record in regard to his love women it is just as likely he has entered a nunnery. ??

Starmer has been in Falmouth, Stoke, Broughton, Camden, Peterborough, Wakefield, Barnsley and Darlington.

Maybe he has his own tent.

Ellianne Fri 21-Aug-20 14:29:52

they are not in that sagging ex-boy scout tent that the photos show.
No, and a far cry from Meghan and Harry's luxurious tent in Botswana too Elegran!.

growstuff Fri 21-Aug-20 14:32:35

Ellianne

True growstuff and didn't Thatcher do that too?

I have no idea, but my paternal grandfather worked with Churchill and was away from home for days. Churchill and some staff had quarters under Whitehall and were expected to stay "at work" and work through the night at times. My grandmother said she hardly saw her husband during the war.

growstuff Fri 21-Aug-20 14:34:06

Jabberwok

Oh dear, touch a nerve?!! Not if you're the PM quizqueen! No,correction, THIS P.M! Does it really matter, or indeed the business of anyone on here what Boris's holiday arrangements are, with or without baby Wilfred? Oh dear Grandad, and there was me thinking you were above cheap jibes. Even your own elected leader! How sad is that!

Dud you drink caustic soda for breakfast?

Ellianne Fri 21-Aug-20 15:02:15

I have no idea, but my paternal grandfather worked with Churchill and was away from home for days. Churchill and some staff had quarters under Whitehall and were expected to stay "at work" and work through the night at times. My grandmother said she hardly saw her husband during the war.
Fascinating growstuff. I really wish I had managed a visit to The War Rooms in Whitehall, but for some reason it passed me by.

Lucca Fri 21-Aug-20 15:39:00

Jabberwok Umstongran lemongrove. I’d love a response to my post at 13.31.

Jabberwok Fri 21-Aug-20 16:27:28

I 'm still waiting for my query to be answered as to why the Lib/dems can't seem to be able to choose a new leader!! I won't be too do g my breath though!
Apart from perhaps Scotland where on earth would Churchill have had a holiday for one week, never mind four during the war?!!! Not many, countries were open for holidays particularly in Europe!!!!

Jabberwok Fri 21-Aug-20 16:28:23

Sorry, holding my breath....etc

MayBee70 Fri 21-Aug-20 16:49:05

What have the LibDems got to do with this thread? I’ll try to find out where they stand leadership contest wise if you’re losing sleep over it.All I know is I have cast my vote so it is obviously a work in progress.

Lucca Fri 21-Aug-20 16:49:59

Jabberwok

I 'm still waiting for my query to be answered as to why the Lib/dems can't seem to be able to choose a new leader!! I won't be too do g my breath though!
Apart from perhaps Scotland where on earth would Churchill have had a holiday for one week, never mind four during the war?!!! Not many, countries were open for holidays particularly in Europe!!!!

Sorry I’ve scrolled all the way back but I can’t find where you put that query ? I’d answer that I honestly don’t know, and that although my tendencies are towards Lib Dem sadly they are not performing well. And now please could you tell me whether I am correct in assuming you never do or could find fault with the current government purely because they are Tories ?

Sparklefizz Fri 21-Aug-20 16:52:53

Some headlines say they are glamping in Scotland, but if they are glamping, they are not in that sagging ex-boy scout tent that the photos show. Glamping is glamorous camping.

Goodness!!! Could it be that the papers are trying to make mischief???? Surely not grin

vegansrock Fri 21-Aug-20 17:23:21

What has Lib Dem leadership got to do with this thread? If you’re that interested, start a thread on that.