to think Dominic Cummings should go/thread 4

[SophieB100]

New thread to discuss the cummings and goings of the PM's chief adviser.

Previous thread:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3919707-to-think-Dominic-Cummings-should-go-thread-3

@CendrillonSings

I'm emailing my MP again right now.

Oh noooos, Cummings is surely done for now!

Mock away.

It obviously works, given that a number of Tory MPs have actually listened to their constituents and called on Cummings to resign or at the very least apologise.

It obviously works, given that a number of Tory MPs have actually listened to their constituents and called on Cummings to resign or at the very least apologise

Exactly. One MP this morning said he had had over 1,000 emails on this subject... more than he had ever received in his time as an MP on one subject

This is an interesting read, you’ll find the last part particularly interesting if you blindly support anyone in a blue rosette.

www.thearticle.com/polls-show-johnson-has-lost-the-country-he-may-never-get-it-back

I genuinely don't see this as a left/right issue. There are plenty of hard working sincere MP's from all sides of the house who are invested in delivering public service. For example I disagree with Steve Baker on many issues - but I don't doubt his sincerity and therefore I am prepared to listen and engage.

But the terrible mismanagement over the last few days however, has revealed that the Government will move to protect its own even when it flies in the face of good management, the laws they have set and critical public health issues.

I don't think this reflects on the Conservative party or voters - it reflects solely on those individuals.

Durham Constabulary have had a Q and A session on their fb page

Check out the comments.

They are doing another one tomorrow. 2pm.

Once you've emailed your MP, why not email any secretary of state whose behaviour you find particularly noteworthy?

Cendrillon, you're perfectly entitled to send emails in to Braverman telling her she's done well. She works for you too. That's democracy.

But so am I. And I only email MPs to give positive fedback if they've earned it. Whatever party they hail from.

This matter doesn't all hinge on charges though does it? It's about public confidence in our leadership during a national emergency. Don't forget Boris lied to the public this week about DC touring around County Durham during lockdown. It's an absolutely textbook whitewash.

Best of luck Matt Hancock and co. expecting people to comply and 'do your civic duty' now (hollow laugh)

@Roussette

Haha so Braverman has deleted her inaccurate tweet defending DC. What a surprise. Luckily it was screenshotted.

That's funny.

I hope someone asks her about this. Especially given her response yesterday to the Shadow Attorney General

Best of luck Matt Hancock and co. expecting people to comply and 'do your civic duty' now (hollow laugh)

Locally, people still seem to be taking the distancing seriously, but I suspect that it's because they know it's still a sensible thing to do, not because the Government has told them to.

Has she deleted the tweet?
This one is still standing

I actually feel sorry for the Durham police getting it in the neck now because of public frustration with the situation. We just want to see someone in authority acknowledge that Cummings behaviour was not up to the expected standard for someone in his position.

Boris should be giving Cummings a public bollocking for his actions. It's our PM that is ultimately responsible for DC getting off scot free and the pair of them are now responsible for torpedoing public health compliance.

It obviously works, given that a number of Tory MPs have actually listened to their constituents and called on Cummings to resign or at the very least apologise.

Actually it obviously doesn’t work, given that Cummings has neither resigned nor apologised

@CendrillonSings

It obviously works, given that a number of Tory MPs have actually listened to their constituents and called on Cummings to resign or at the very least apologise.

Actually it obviously doesn’t work, given that Cummings has neither resigned nor apologised

You missed out being sacked. Yet.

Alsohuman

So is Boris out by Christmas, or were you talking nonsense?

chomo
I agree. Suella Braverman is in serious trouble. Her response to the Shadow AG yesterday was both extraordinarily rude and demonstrated that she really doesn’t understand the requirements of her position.

I've gone into the future and can confirm that Boris is indeed out by Christmas. Happy now?

Suella Braverman won't be in trouble with Bozo though.

@CendrillonSings

It obviously works, given that a number of Tory MPs have actually listened to their constituents and called on Cummings to resign or at the very least apologise.

Actually it obviously doesn’t work, given that Cummings has neither resigned nor apologised

So you're saying that 40 or so Tory MPs expressly and publicly speaking out against Johnson over this matter isn't significant?

Riiiiiight ...

@Peregrina

Suella Braverman won't be in trouble with Bozo though.

Of course not. She was just obeying orders, after all.

Cho that's interesting. That screenshot above clearly states No 10 have said Cummings and his wife suspected she did have CV. So why did he return to work before returning home again for his mercy dash to Durham?

So BoJo has got a majority of 80, 61 of whom agree Cummings was wrong to do what he did and say what he said. Looks like Tories have lost a huge following this week. They might not do it now but the seed has been sown and the party will absolutely be sharpening that knife to stick in BoJo's back when they think they have enough support

And I for one will be take great pleasure when they do.

Anyone got AGs tweet to shadow AG?

I think Lord Falconer wrote you Braverman and then Tweeted her letter and his subsequent reply:

Looks like no one’s brave enough to stick with a ridiculous Christmas prediction after all.

What a surprise!

If you mean me, say so.