Now Matt Hancock caught breaking his own rules

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Has there ever been a more inept government than we have right now? What a joke.

What’s he done?

Yes what did he do?

What's Matt done?

Don't keep us in suspenders op...

Wasn't he drinking in the bar after hours, the bar that he made close at 10 in the HOC?
I think that's what I heard but to be honest it seemed to hardly merit an eyeroll given all the other antics.

Not wearing a face mask in a chauffeur driven car.

The man is a bloody idiot.

Oh sorry! I really thought I included the link!

www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-54605222

Is it the car ride without mask? Well, he says he removed just as he arrived but there is a picture of him inside the car without the mask?

Ha ha ha - so was mine yesterday's faux pas or have I dreamed it up?

Ha ha ha - so was mine yesterday's faux pas or have I dreamed it up?

That was in the news a few days ago but tbf it was just his word against an anoymous source, I think.

This time there's actually a photo so he can't just deny it ever happened.

But he's had the illness, so wouldn't be passing anything on, and very unlikely to catch it again.

Crispy dick.

"very unlikely to catch it again"

Really? How do you know that and have you thought about passing this knowledge on to SAGE?

Er no. I think it’s very possible to catch it again. No one is ever immune despite what Trump tells us.

Matt knows that too.

Another one bites the dust!
Nothing compares to the MP travelling by train and going into parlament knowing she was positive. Or "someone" who got symptoms and travelled miles and miles, and cannot even say sorry about it!
But, yes poor. I do really hope he sincerely apologises for this!

@ajandjjmum

But he's had the illness, so wouldn't be passing anything on, and very unlikely to catch it again.

That has absolutely no bearing on whether you’re allowed to not wear a mask in situations where you are supposed to.

Its not actually rule breaking. Just more hypocrisy.

www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news/westminster-news/chauffeur-driven-cars-exempt-from-covid19-rules-93846

To be honest they get away with doing what the fuck they want.

Hancock, Scummings et al could be caught belly dancing in a care home whilst coughing with a high temperature and no mask. Mark my words there would still me an explanation / loophole / contemptuous pile of bullshit to ensure do as I say not as I do applies

People should bear in mind. Even if hospitals fill up, poiticians are guaranteed a bed (and, like Trump, expensive in short supply medication).

Just thought this was worth noting. In case people suggest everyone should ignore the containment measures - just because Cummings, Hancock, and Ferrier have.

What I don't get is why they don't avoid such situations simply for the sake of public appearances. At least LOOK like you care about reducing the spread of covid. Ideally because you want to lead by example but at least for the sake of not having a load of press hassle.

What I don't get is why they don't avoid such situations simply for the sake of public appearances

Exactly. Even if you think it's a silly rule or whatever, if you choose to be a politician you should know that the opposition/media/public will use things like this against you if you give them a chance. ESPECIALLY if you're the bloody HEALTH SECRETARY himself!

The only answer is that they're thick or just so arrogant that they know they're untouchable. Neither is particularly surprising I suppose.

I’m am the Tories least biggest fan, but this seems a storm in a tea cup. Way bigger cock ups everywhere you look.

It's not about the size of the issue. It's his position. Any cockup is a big cockup when you're the health secretary, telling everyone what to do and how to live to best survive this pandemic.

There's an exemption for chauffeur-driven cars.

So whilst Downing Street has been "making masks available" and "advising" ministers should wear them, he hasn't actually broken any rules.

I mean, it's ludicrous, of course. But still, really, WGAF? I can't be arsed to care. There's so many worse examples.

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/trafford-centre-shoppers-fined-police-19124111

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Previously, people have just been shouting I have asthma and ignoring us. I’ve asked can I see your inhaler to which one hasn’t been produced? If you show your inhaler that’s fine but if not can take the matter to court and show them your proof/medicine

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