Did Boris Johnson just call us all bad parents?!

[Hermagsjesty]

Having watched that briefing I am incandescent with rage, less at what Cummings did - I understand people might have needed to make difficult choices and compromises during lockdown - but at the excusing of it. Why not admit it was an error of judgement and apologise?

I have three children. When my husband and I both became ill with what we believed to be Coronavirus in mid-March, we took turns to watch the children whilst the other slept. I lay on the sofa, feeling the illest I have ever felt, while CBeebies played on loop. We relied on neighbours we barely knew to drop off essentials. We would have loved to lean on family but we didn’t because we believed to do so would endanger them and the wider community.

A succession of ministers - and now the Primeminister himself - have suggested that Mr. Cummings behaved as any loving parent would. But many loving parents did not behave as he did. We struggled and made sacrifices in what we believed was the National interest. Are they now suggesting we just don’t love our kids as much as Mr. Cummings loves his?

While the Cummings saga is outrageous, this is what people voted for. We knew Boris was a spineless, corrupt dishonest weasel and he won a landslide.

Why do people keep pretending his “win” was a massive victory? He was clearly the least worst option at the time. It was like being asked if you wanted to lose one leg or two.

"Incandescent with rage"
"There has never been a more appropriate time for this saying."

I'm sorry but I just dont get why people get so worked up about what someone else did. There are much worse things to get worked up about. I dint think I've been incandescent with rage about anything in my whole life.

@Ratasha

But dont you think it's a bit fucking rich for those involved in government, who actually implemented the laws, to not abide by them (and receive the seal of approval from the PM) when others are getting fined for similar breaches?

But that was precisely my point!

Twitter is incandescent with rage that is for sure! And so am i!

I think Slarti is canvassing for answers that would quell public anger

I can’t speak for Slarti but I had already asked the same question, just because of an impression I had, no agenda whatsoever. I’m not incandescent with rage, but I do think he should resign and Boris is making a big mistake in supporting him.

People are acting like hes an MP. Hes just an advisor.

Of course he should resign! He has gone against everything the rest of us have been told to do. His actions have further eroded what little trust the public have in the gov.

I can't believe anyone is making excuses for him.
What Dominic Cummings did is akin to an anti drugs czar being caught nose deep in a pile of cocaine!

Tbh I'd have dropped kids of if both unwell.

@TabbysMumz your government is making a fool of you. It's high time you got angry.

@ruffle, friends , neighbours,pay for childcare?

'Im sorry but I just dont get why people get so worked up about what someone else did
because they couldn't bury their dead?

People are acting like hes an MP. Hes just an advisor.

There's really no 'just' about it when it comes to Cummings' role. He is extremely important and influential.

At least we know now what is and isn’t expected of us if there is a second spike and another lockdown.

Don’t listen to the emotive slogans, sweat the small print of the guidance and trust your instincts to do what is best (or most convenient) for your immediate family.

And if you happen to have a second home to self isolate in, just go for it.

And if there are any scenic day trips in a 30 mile radius, well it’s a bit boring staying local, so why not just go for it. You know you’re worth it.

@TabbyMumz Dominic Cummings is a state aid appointed by Boris and paid for by the tax payer. Those in that role used to be part of the civil service.

People whose wages are paid for by you and me, the taxpayer, should be held accountable. Or their boss should.

Just an advisor?

Lol.

If I am paying his wages, I want accountability.

stating you would take in others' children when giving birth or having a (minor) op not the same as parents possibly
dying in hospital (even though chances are very small).
Not saying he wasn't wrong but lots of hypocrites about who have flouted the rules and are now calling for him to be sacked

"People whose wages are paid for by you and me, the taxpayer, should be held accountable. Or their boss should."

Thousands upon thousands of peoples wages are paid for by the tax payer. He is just an advisor. He is not an MP. He followed the guidance. I cant get worked up by this. It's a storm in a teacup.

Well I pay my taxes for nhs, social care, benefits, those on furlough so anyone flouting the rules I want them accountable too.

"If I am paying his wages, I want accountability."
You'd also be paying the wages of no. 10s cleaners, do we need to check they followed the rules too.

Tabby
He is just an advisor. He is not an MP. He followed the guidance. I cant get worked up by this. It's a storm in a teacup.
Where in the guidance did it say it was OK to drive 250 miles each way to go to your Mum's 71st Birthday party ?
(link please)

”Why not admit it was an error of judgement and apologise?”

Because he fully intends to continue doing exactly what he wants? If he apologises, he will have to stop.

Listening....the guidance said early on that you could travel to make safeguarding arrangements. That's what he did.