Presenter Kay Burley taken off the air by SKY news

Hi MayBee70

As I mentioned upthread, I dislike her because she made Peter Andre cry

I'd never been that bothered by her before that

As for the Cummings Effect. I have to say I met nobody in the real world who trotted out the if he can do it I can do it

But that's not to say nobody did

It's all media fed.

And if it suits your agenda, great!

I must admit I do not care for her hectoring style of interviewing, I do not think repeating the same thing loudly over and over in the same monotone, is particularly edifying, though I quite how it might appeal to some. I think that this person is summed up by her “see if I care” attitude, when she commented on Twitter (in relation to her removal from her regular slot) that she was going to Africa on Friday anyway. I really can’t see how she would be influenced by anything Dominic Cummings did, she is too arrogant.

I think that this person is summed up by her “see if I care” attitude, when she commented on Twitter (in relation to her removal from her regular slot) that she was going to Africa on Friday anyway
What - permanently?
There's always a silver lining!

These people think they’re above the rest of us and rules don’t apply to them. Sociopaths.

“Callistemon”. ???. Regrettably no timescale was given, but we can but hope!

Same as the teacher (not sure if male or female) at local high school near here, attended an " anti lockdown" march in Manchester over the weekend.
100s of people there, some masked some not.!!!

Many pupils had been sent home in the last few weeks because of pupils being in contact with other pupils.

paddyanne

Well if Bojo had nipped it in the bud whn Cummings went tp specsavers people might be taking it more seriously

And the stupid mare SNP member of parliament. Travelled from London to Scotland KNOWING she had covid?

Did she do the honorable thing and resign? Or did cranky sack her?........I would usually be more polite when referring to the First Minister but your post set the tone.

Many of us are taking it seriously. I will not be seeing my DGC over Christmas. I know we can but that doesn't mean we should.

Covid is spread by contact. Burley broke the rules because she was in close contact with (10?) people not from her household. DC was a total prat but he was in his own car with people he lived with. His chance of infecting others was much less.

Sky has no choice but to suspend or probably sack Kay Burley and any other employees involved in this event. London is currently in tier 2 and said to be heading for tier 3. The fact that other people have breached guidelines means nothing. She did. she should not have done so, her sense of entitlement got the better of her. How can she hold politicians, or people like Dominic Cummings, to account if she's done the same stupid, irresponsible and selfish things herself.

“ Did she do the honorable thing and resign? Or did cranky sack her?........I would usually be more polite when referring to the First Minister but your post set the tone.”

Correct me if I’m wrong but I understood she couldn’t be sacked as an MP?

You are correct Lucca I think it is down to her constituency to de-select her.

vegansrock

None of this was as bad as Cummings and the effect he had, given that he was writing the policy. He should have been sacked along with subsequent infringers. The fact he was patted on the head and it was all fine, did have an influence on others .

I don't think Covid-19 differentiates between whether these idiots are better or worse than each other. Anyone breaking the rules, whoever they are, ought to be sacked immediately. Don't wait for them to offer up their resignation because they won't. All they do is trot out the blanket excuses and hope it will all go away. They really believe the guidelines are for the hoi polloi. They make me sick.

I think you are correct about MPs unfortunately. That is why the MP for Peterborough was able to remain an MP and vote even though she done time in prison.

In the press this morning, further details are emerging:

10 people celebrated the birthday, sitting on 2 tables of 6 and 4 at the Century Club in Soho. this would break Tier2 rules
The details of this were verified by someone attending the party.

On leaving the restaurant two people left the group whilst others planned to continue celebrating at Kay Burley’s home. again breaking rules They wait for a taxi

Whilst waiting for the taxi, Kay Burley went to the Folie restaurant 5 minutes walk away, where according to a spokesman, she paid a bill and used the facilities. Shortly after this presumably, the group went on to continue partying.

Her tweet regarding the visit to Africa tomorrow to play with the lions was taken down and replaced with a fairly light apology, seeming to relate to the visit to the Folie restaurant and her need to use the loo.

As all this appears to have been verified, it is up to individuals to make a decision as to her actions.

Personally, I cannot accept the fact that a journalist whose job of late, has been heavily involved in Covid 19 matters would not be fully aware of the rules that not only was she breaking, but was encouraging others to do the same. It would appear that the restaurant and other guests are at fault as well.

It would be interesting to know who tipped off the paparazzi who photographed the group outside the Century Club.

Plus Lexigranny one of the party travelled from up here, Manchester (T3) down to London (T2). Beggars belief.

Bet Beth Rigby especially is missing all the political drama of this last week in Brexit negotiations!

‘My sources tell me ... ‘. blah, blah.
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And, of course, as you pointed out, Lexisgranny, she is going to Africa this week.

Travelling on a plane with hundreds of other people, although she will, I presume, not be travelling Economy.

Urmstongran Exactly. Do these people think that we are so stupid that we will forgive and forget? Both Beth and Kay have been penalised by being unable to report at such a significant stage in both Covid and Brecht, and frankly it is no more than they deserve. Would add that in my view this applies to anyone who flouts the rules.

I don’t know where Brecht came from, but it did make me smile. I obviously meant Brexit!

Iam64

Sky has no choice but to suspend or probably sack Kay Burley and any other employees involved in this event. London is currently in tier 2 and said to be heading for tier 3. The fact that other people have breached guidelines means nothing. She did. she should not have done so, her sense of entitlement got the better of her. How can she hold politicians, or people like Dominic Cummings, to account if she's done the same stupid, irresponsible and selfish things herself.

Iam64 has summed it up well.

They are not fit for purpose.

Yes I wonder who spilled the beans. Back stabbed by a 'friend,' or didn't leave a big enough tip?

There are photos too. How bloody stupid of them all.

Unbelievable. An intelligent woman like her doesn't "inadvertently" break the rules, it was blatant. have to say that I've always thought of her as being like a dog with a bone and it's been quite funny watching politicians squirm when being interviewed, especially during this covid period. I'm afraid though, she needs to go!

Actually, Adam Boulton (a SKY presenter on politics programme) tweeted ‘Moron’ about Kay Burley. Not a nice word especially to put out in the public area about a colleague but demonstrates how furious he was about it all.

Not sure whether KB (whose own slot is called the ‘Kay Burley Show’ which says a lot doesn’t it?) was/is a prominent shareholder in SKY. I think she’s Teflon to be honest.

What made her think she'd get away with that? Arrogant woman
I dislike her interview techniques and her tone of voice.
Be good to have the choice of which news to watch in the morning again.

Yet again, I’m not defending her and still furious about what she has done. But it made me think that it’s ok for people to work together day in day out but not socialise outside of work because their work colleagues aren’t in their bubble. I mean, they must travel to outside locations for filming, use toilets when they’re out: probably pre arranged with local hotels?

I am fed up with hearing that such people have "made a mistake". No they haven't. They have purposely gone against government Covid guidelines and are only sorry afterwards that they have been found out. Appalling behaviour.

MayBee70 Unfortunately we have been given a set of rules to follow in order to try to take pressure off the NHS and to cut down the number of deaths until the vaccinations take hold, much as we don’t like them, it does seem unwise not to follow them.

I fully take your point about them working together all day and being unable to socialise outside of work. However look at schoolchildren and students , we are expecting them to do just that. How will parents justify this if people in the public eye flout the rules.

In the case of Kay Burley, she is known for her ascerbic interviewing techniques, and has been particularly down on those who have committed infringements. I’m afraid in my eyes she has lost all credibility. She may or may not be a shareholder at Sky, but if the company has integrity, this should not give her a “get out of goal’ card.