1901
Mark Harper, Forest of Dean
Speaking in the Commons over the Gray report he said, “Many have questioned, including some of my constituents, the prime minister’s honesty and integrity and fitness to hold that office.”
1902
Flick Drummond, Meon Valley
Has said she will wait to see the results of the inquiry and police investigations before commenting further
1903
Today is #InternationalWomensDay - here are the stories of four women tragically no longer with us:
Estrella Catalan bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…
Maria Aparecida Duarte theguardian.com/world/2020/may…
Josephine Manini Peter news.sky.com/story/josephin…
Sylvia Tideswell bbc.com/news/uk-englan…
1904
The government still hasn’t found a way to stop foreign visitors from bringing strains of the virus into the UK, even those that they’ve personally invited. Not ideal. twitter.com/joepike/status…
1905
CAT CHECK: SAGE discussed the presence of asymptomatic transmission in January 2020
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl… twitter.com/MENnewsdesk/st…
1906
It’s obviously now government policy to now take to Twitter to stoke up “culture wars” - while these well paid men, who work for you, are commenting on cricket and decorations, they’re not working on things that are, you know, actually important
1907
Boris Johnson, November 2019: “We will not be cutting our armed services in any form. We will be maintaining the size of our armed services, because we believe in our armed services.”
March 2021:
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-564779…
1908
Here he is, if you missed it. He stood in front of a plane and everything:
1909
And you’d better believe that he ain’t the only one. Luckily my pal @ConorGogarty kept receipts: twitter.com/ConorGogarty/s…
1910
This makes it sound like the firing squad have just got a lot of bookings… twitter.com/BBCNews/status…
1911
The world is watching…
nytimes.com/2021/06/11/opi…
1912
Westminster is strange and confusing. For anyone unsure what happened today, here’s an explanation through the medium of The Lion King:
1913
Tonight’s episode of #bbcqt has reminded me of one of the all time great tweets:
1914
The only explanation for this response from Musk is that he’s hired Smithers twitter.com/elonmusk/statu…
1915
“My crown I am, but still my griefs are mine. You may my glories and my state depose but not my griefs; still am I king of those.”
King Richard in Richard II
1916
For my friends in the UK and elsewhere who may not know, there are many Americans who don’t feel they can celebrate Thanksgiving. I found this article helpful in understanding their concerns:
insider.com/history-of-tha…
1917
Communities Secretary “Honest” Bob Jenrick has announced a £56m fund to support costal towns. His landlocked constituency of Newark will no doubt be applying to build a pier.
1918
Frowning Street… twitter.com/PoliticalPics/…
1919
Simon Fell, Barrow and Furness
Has said that until the full report or the findings of the Met investigation are completed, it is “hard to draw a further conclusion” saying that “we need facts to make decisions and act”
1920
Boris Johnson told the House of Commons that there will be consequences for those who broke the rules. He knew that would have to include him if this came out. He assumed you wouldn’t find out. You have.
1921
Boris Johnson is our representative on the world stage until someone brings the curtain down…
1922
Good news and bad news for 18 year olds positing racist and sexist abuse on social media.
The bad news is that you sport will be embarrassed by you.
The good news is that the Conservative Party won’t be, so a career in politics beckons.
1923
England squad enjoying a “work event” #PMQs
1924
Jeremy Wright, Kenilworth and Southam
“This is a very serious situation and questions about the prime minister’s ability to stay in office are legitimate.”
1925
Derek Thomas, St Ives
“If the inquiry or the Metropolitan police find that the alleged activities were illegal and that the PM knew this, or was involved, then I think he should consider his position”
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. 15 year old tabby. Living with my fifth Prime Minister. Unofficial. A subpar odyssey.