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Kwasi Kwarteng at the Queen’s funeral.

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Iam64 Thu 22-Sept-22 09:02:52

Was he taking a private phone call? That’s the least disreputable take I have on him, appearing to talk, laugh, wipe his face with his hand and appear to sway.

Iam64 Fri 23-Sept-22 13:58:51

If it was jiggery pokery fake news , I’m sure he would have led the outrage.
JaneJudge, I may be wrong but I can’t image your fidgeting being in the same category
Maddyone, miss A posted a link Or you could ask google - or ignore it of course
The silence from the government and opposition is odd

Namsnanny Fri 23-Sept-22 11:26:30

He is a supporter of some ADHD charities.
Perhaps he is a sufferer and over/under dosed his medication?

JaneJudge Fri 23-Sept-22 11:01:22

MissA post the clip maddyone on page 2

maddyone Fri 23-Sept-22 11:00:43

I can’t comment on any other behaviour as I haven’t seen the clip.

maddyone Fri 23-Sept-22 11:00:09

I haven’t seen said clip, but I would have thought that all members of the congregation would have been advised to turn off, or put on silent their mobile phones. I didn’t take my mobile to my mother’s recent funeral, and I’d have thought a great many of the congregation at the queen’s funeral would have done the same.

JaneJudge Fri 23-Sept-22 10:55:40

I've got to be honest, I've most probably fidgeted at funerals or acted inappropriately, so thank goodness I didn't attend the Queen's funeral and wasfree to drink gin at home

Grandmabatty Fri 23-Sept-22 10:54:02

I doubt it's a fake as Suella glances at him when he's talking/laughing. In addition, if it was a fake, wouldn't he respond with righteous indignation?

Callistemon21 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:53:59

Riverwalk

I hope for all our sakes that it's a fake!

?

Probably not but the lack of information generally is curious.

JaneJudge Fri 23-Sept-22 10:52:15

The comment about Coffey doing a tommy cooper impression was very funny blush

Riverwalk Fri 23-Sept-22 10:44:43

I hope for all our sakes that it's a fake!

Callistemon21 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:28:15

Ps I'm not saying that's the case, just saying it was a possibility which crossed my mind.

Callistemon21 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:26:41

Ailidh

Fair point, Callistemon21. I hadn't thought of that, and I always believe I'm alert to fake news.

The older I get the more cynical I become Ailidh!

Ailidh Fri 23-Sept-22 10:19:27

Fair point, Callistemon21. I hadn't thought of that, and I always believe I'm alert to fake news.

Callistemon21 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:16:03

Iam64

The clip I saw had him appearing to talk and laugh to himself. I have no axe to grind with Mr K but the clips I saw showed behaviour I thought odd at such an important national occasion, and in a place of worship

Did anyone see this on television?

Do you think this is computer trickery going round on social media?
As this hasn't appeared in mainstream media and the Opposition hasn't mentioned it?

Wiping his eyes I can understand.

Callistemon21 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:12:35

I expect it's "stress" that will be trotted out.

He's only been in the job for a few days!

Blossoming Fri 23-Sept-22 09:37:08

Oh my word, we really don’t need another chancellor off his head on coke. Osborne did enough damage. I’m hoping there’s another explanation but it really is odd behaviour.

Iam64 Fri 23-Sept-22 09:32:12

I’ve had a quick look. Google brings up several news reports on his behaviour at the Queen’s funeral. All critical.
There has been nothing in the past 24 hours that I could find. No statement from Mr Kwateng or the Conservative Party.
Very unusual.

FannyCornforth Fri 23-Sept-22 09:30:47

Iam64 ? I’m ‘away’ too! I hope that you are having a nice time smile

GrannyGravy13 Fri 23-Sept-22 09:29:14

The clip I first viewed was on The Independent online front page yesterday.

Iam64 Fri 23-Sept-22 09:26:13

It really is strange that none of the print or news media is even acknowledging this.
That’s a point FannyC, but what grounds would lead to an injunction?
We are living in interesting times for sure
The opposition are silent
I’m away (lucky me) but I’m off to check John Crace

FannyCornforth Fri 23-Sept-22 09:05:23

The media silence is very odd.
Has James OBrien alluded to it?
If not, then it really is strange.
I listened to some of his recent shows and haven’t heard owt.
Could there be an injunction or something?

NanaBabs1 Fri 23-Sept-22 06:37:34

Iam64 there seems to be blanket silence on main stream media which is, in itself, very telling. This has been running on Twitter since the day of the funeral!

Iam64 Fri 23-Sept-22 06:21:39

I’ve just skimmed the DM on line. No reference to this

MissAdventure Thu 22-Sept-22 19:44:50

He seems perfectly able to deal with a public role in interviews I've watched.

I expect it's "stress" that will be trotted out.

I wonder what the royal family make of it?

I'd be very, very offended if it was my mother or grandmother.

Fleurpepper Thu 22-Sept-22 19:30:45

He is completely off his head- à la Gove. Very worrying.