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Keir Starmer rescued by police

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Nandalot Mon 07-Feb-22 19:18:14

Keir Starmer has to be rescued by police after being surrounded by an angry crowd who, misled by Johnson’s Commons statement, claimed he had helped a paedophile escape justice. It just shows how irresponsible, almost Trumpian, Johnson’s comment was.
www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/feb/07/police-rescue-keir-starmer-after-protesters-surround-him-near-parliament

Doodledog Mon 07-Feb-22 19:19:56

What??

In a fair world, Johnson would be prosecuted for slander, and this would be the end of him.

grannyrebel7 Mon 07-Feb-22 19:22:20

Poor Keir. Johnson has a lot to answer for with that horrendous comment. It was really below the belt and totally uncalled for. I wonder if any more of his aides will resign this week, but it's all gone a bit quiet now.

Dinahmo Mon 07-Feb-22 19:22:27

Absolutely shocking. No doubt there's still people in here who believe the slur as there are no doubt others throughout the country.

Callistemon21 Mon 07-Feb-22 19:24:06

He really is a loose cannon, isn't he.

He shouldn't be allowed out.

Casdon Mon 07-Feb-22 19:29:45

If Boris was a man he would apologise in full for lying in the first place about Starmer’s involvement, and for causing this incident, at PMQ on Wednesday.

Greta Mon 07-Feb-22 19:31:22

Despicable. What will it take for the PM to do the honourable thing, i.e. resign? Mind you, 'honourable' is an alien concept to him.

GillT57 Mon 07-Feb-22 19:33:53

Chris Bryant gave a very good interview on Ch4 news about this disgusting episode. He is clearly really upset about the way politics is going, the downward spiral, immorality, lies is besmirching and demeaning the profession of politician.

MayBee70 Mon 07-Feb-22 19:44:36

I’ve just emailed Chris Bryant to thank him. We were really upset when we saw the footage: I’ve had Sky News on this afternoon so I assume it only just happened. Johnson knew what he was doing when he made that accusation. He sowed the seeds and this is the result. Am I right in thinking that I saw Piers Corbyn in the crowd verbally abusing Keir? How low has British politics sunk. Johnson has to make a public apology and he needs to say that he lied. I’m disgusted.

Kali2 Mon 07-Feb-22 19:52:58

This episode is truly shocking- and the responsibility is Johnson's, no ifs, no buts.

EllanVannin Mon 07-Feb-22 19:54:07

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MaizieD Mon 07-Feb-22 19:58:06

The report I saw said that it was an anti-vaxx demo. Which would explain why Piers Morgan was there. There were also some people with a noose shouting about Jimmy Savile.

Johnson is utterly despicable. The MPs who support him are despicable, too... I hope a lot more letters go to the 1922 committee tonight.

Casdon Mon 07-Feb-22 19:58:50

EllanVannin I didn’t take you for somebody who would be taken in by propaganda. You need to take some time to educate yourself about the facts. This is the Jimmy Saville facts from the BBC. Let us know what else you need to educate yourself from reputable sources.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/60213975

MaizieD Mon 07-Feb-22 20:01:40

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Jane43 Mon 07-Feb-22 20:03:33

MaizieD

The report I saw said that it was an anti-vaxx demo. Which would explain why Piers Morgan was there. There were also some people with a noose shouting about Jimmy Savile.

Johnson is utterly despicable. The MPs who support him are despicable, too... I hope a lot more letters go to the 1922 committee tonight.

Don’t you mean Piers Corbyn?

Anniebach Mon 07-Feb-22 20:05:15

Some would believe Johnson if he said the moon was made of cheese,

Kali2 Mon 07-Feb-22 20:06:08

fb.watch/b1cYiWr0QC/

thank you Chris Bryant

mokryna Mon 07-Feb-22 20:06:17

Thé clip I saw on tv showed people shouting, ‘Jimmy Saville and paedo’ at Keir S. while he was being hustled into a police car. It was disgusting.

EllanVannin Mon 07-Feb-22 20:07:11

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BlueBelle Mon 07-Feb-22 20:10:19

EV you ve really got it all wrong what the heck !! Itwas Starmer who encouraged the truth and tried to put things right
Oh dear oh dear oh dear

EllanVannin Mon 07-Feb-22 20:11:51

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JaneJudge Mon 07-Feb-22 20:13:45

I doubt the little fat short arse called Boris cares

EllanVannin Mon 07-Feb-22 20:15:52

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Kali2 Mon 07-Feb-22 20:18:26

EllanV- your comment is offensive in the extreme. Tell us how, give us a list, of what makes him 'no better'! Shame, oh shame on you.

JaneJudge Mon 07-Feb-22 20:18:53

Shateen Doris?