[thread] I know it has been a long pandemic
It has been a long (at the time of writing) year and a half
On 23rd January 2020
Matt Hancock assured us the British government was "well prepared"
I am going to remind you of some other words that Matt has used over the same period
It has been a long (at the time of writing) year and a half
On 23rd January 2020
Matt Hancock assured us the British government was "well prepared"
I am going to remind you of some other words that Matt has used over the same period
Matt Hancock 3rd April 2020
"However, the British public are, in a very large part, following the new rules, and the police are policing them largely with their normal consent-based attitude and approach. "
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"However, the British public are, in a very large part, following the new rules, and the police are policing them largely with their normal consent-based attitude and approach. "
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Matt Hancock 5th April 2020
"we do absolutely require people to follow them. And we have had these questions about the boundaries of the rules and people pushing the boundaries. "
"we do absolutely require people to follow them. And we have had these questions about the boundaries of the rules and people pushing the boundaries. "
Matt Hancock 5th April 2020
"But as Jenny just set out, there’s very clear reasons that we set the rules as they are and we want people to follow those rules. "
"But as Jenny just set out, there’s very clear reasons that we set the rules as they are and we want people to follow those rules. "
Matt Hancock 5th April 2020
"we need perseverance in the face of some great challenges & that also means the perseverance in following the rules. And I couldn’t be clearer about my emphatic requirement of people, which is backed up by law to follow the rules that we’ve set out "
"we need perseverance in the face of some great challenges & that also means the perseverance in following the rules. And I couldn’t be clearer about my emphatic requirement of people, which is backed up by law to follow the rules that we’ve set out "
Matt Hancock 5th April 2020
"Which we’ve been absolutely crystal clear about those rules and the evidence shows that a very high proportion of the public understand those rules and a very high proportion of the public are following those rules. "
"Which we’ve been absolutely crystal clear about those rules and the evidence shows that a very high proportion of the public understand those rules and a very high proportion of the public are following those rules. "
Matt Hancock 5th April 2020
"We need everybody to be following those rules. And that’s why we talk about them so much and the importance of following them. "
"We need everybody to be following those rules. And that’s why we talk about them so much and the importance of following them. "
"The rules are there for a reason, even for those of us who’ve had it. "
Matt Hancock 5th April 2020
"So I say this to the small minority of people who are breaking the rules or pushing the boundaries. You’re risking your own life and the lives of others, and you’re making it harder for us all."
"So I say this to the small minority of people who are breaking the rules or pushing the boundaries. You’re risking your own life and the lives of others, and you’re making it harder for us all."
Matt Hancock 12th April 2020
"Because if we follow the rules and slow the spread of the virus, then each new day will bring us closer to normal life. "
"Because if we follow the rules and slow the spread of the virus, then each new day will bring us closer to normal life. "
Matt Hancock 12th April 2020
" the future path of this pandemic is determined by how people act. That’s why it’s so important that people follow the social distancing guidelines. I know we sometimes repeat this message, but we repeat it for a reason because it’s so important."
" the future path of this pandemic is determined by how people act. That’s why it’s so important that people follow the social distancing guidelines. I know we sometimes repeat this message, but we repeat it for a reason because it’s so important."
Matt Hancock 21st April 2020
" It is important that we continue to monitor the extent to which the British people are following the social distancing advice "
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" It is important that we continue to monitor the extent to which the British people are following the social distancing advice "
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Matt Hancock 23rd April 2020
"We must maintain our resolve and follow the social distancing rules because they are working"
"We must maintain our resolve and follow the social distancing rules because they are working"
Matt Hancock 23rd April 2020
"This test track and trace will be vital to stop a second peak of the virus, but recent weeks have shown that there is something we can all do. That’s to follow the rules on social distancing."
"This test track and trace will be vital to stop a second peak of the virus, but recent weeks have shown that there is something we can all do. That’s to follow the rules on social distancing."
Matt Hancock 23rd April 2020
"I’d say is I think it’s been absolutely phenomenal how the British people have responded when we’ve asked them to do something that is quite difficult to follow those new social distancing rules. They have risen to that and I’m very proud of them."
"I’d say is I think it’s been absolutely phenomenal how the British people have responded when we’ve asked them to do something that is quite difficult to follow those new social distancing rules. They have risen to that and I’m very proud of them."
Matt Hancock 23rd April 2020
"everyone should follow the social distancing rules because that is how we come through this as a city and as a country."
"everyone should follow the social distancing rules because that is how we come through this as a city and as a country."
Matt Hancock 27th April 2020
"people should follow the social distancing rules of staying at home to protect the NHS and save lives."
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"people should follow the social distancing rules of staying at home to protect the NHS and save lives."
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Matt Hancock 28th April 2020
"There is very clear science on social distancing and the importance of it. "
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"There is very clear science on social distancing and the importance of it. "
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Matt Hancock 1st May 2020
"I say thank you to all of you, everybody watching, for staying at home to protect NHS, of course, I’m saying thank you on behalf of the lives that you’re saving"
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"I say thank you to all of you, everybody watching, for staying at home to protect NHS, of course, I’m saying thank you on behalf of the lives that you’re saving"
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Matt Hancock 15th May 2020
"So if you do go outdoors, do it only with members of your household, and keep two meters away from others who aren’t in your household. Those social distancing rules are incredibly clear, and they will help to keep us safe. "
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"So if you do go outdoors, do it only with members of your household, and keep two meters away from others who aren’t in your household. Those social distancing rules are incredibly clear, and they will help to keep us safe. "
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Matt Hancock 8th June 2020
"You can already see the ingenuity in lots of areas of the economy ....making their business work in a way that is consistent with social distancing "
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"You can already see the ingenuity in lots of areas of the economy ....making their business work in a way that is consistent with social distancing "
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Matt Hancock 25th January 2021
"Social distancing works by denying the vaccine the contact that it needs to spread. And I want to reiterate an important point made by the CMO's & the clinical advice that they’ve been giving. Even if you’ve had the jab, the rules still apply."
"Social distancing works by denying the vaccine the contact that it needs to spread. And I want to reiterate an important point made by the CMO's & the clinical advice that they’ve been giving. Even if you’ve had the jab, the rules still apply."
Matt Hancock 25th January 2021
"For all of us, our response must be extra careful. Stay at home, maintain social distancing. And we’ve all, frankly, sacrificed too much. And it’s so important that we protect lives."
"For all of us, our response must be extra careful. Stay at home, maintain social distancing. And we’ve all, frankly, sacrificed too much. And it’s so important that we protect lives."
Matt Hancock 25th January 2021
" And so the critical thing for everybody watching is this makes it even more important to follow the rules"
" And so the critical thing for everybody watching is this makes it even more important to follow the rules"
Matt Hancock 1st March 2021
"make sure we observe the basics, letting fresh air in, and keeping to the rules on social distancing. "
"make sure we observe the basics, letting fresh air in, and keeping to the rules on social distancing. "
Matt Hancock 1st March 2021
"And so whilst obviously it’s something that we should be all vigilant about and it reinforces the need for people to follow the rules as they are now"
"And so whilst obviously it’s something that we should be all vigilant about and it reinforces the need for people to follow the rules as they are now"
Matt Hancock 1st March 2021
"But as you say, it is critical that people continue to follow the rules because that limits the spread of new variants in the same way that it limits the spread of the existing variant,"
"But as you say, it is critical that people continue to follow the rules because that limits the spread of new variants in the same way that it limits the spread of the existing variant,"
Matt Hancock 28th April 2021
"we still have to follow social distancing guidance and that’s really key."
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"we still have to follow social distancing guidance and that’s really key."
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Matt Hancock 27th May 2021
"people need to be careful and cautious and follow the rules and take personal responsibility to help to slow the spread."
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"people need to be careful and cautious and follow the rules and take personal responsibility to help to slow the spread."
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Now I have not done anything more in this thread than quote Matt Hancock's words on following social distancing guidance
That is all
The site I used to remember the briefings
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Now obviously today Matt Hancock has had some photographs in the press that have revealed his extra-marital affair to the world.
That is a personal issue for Matt to address
But:
That is a personal issue for Matt to address
But:
The fact his mistress was employed by him at @DHSCgovuk
Raises questions
1. Who interviewed and selected her for post?
2. Was he having an affair prior to 1 or after it?
Raises questions
1. Who interviewed and selected her for post?
2. Was he having an affair prior to 1 or after it?
The fact Matt broke coronavirus guidance also is a question
You have seen his previous words
Does his apology below "close" the issue as @10DowningStreet @BorisJohnson has deemed it to be?
You have seen his previous words
Does his apology below "close" the issue as @10DowningStreet @BorisJohnson has deemed it to be?
https://twitter.com/bbclaurak/status/1408384645947875330
The No10 press conference today was reported as (from the Daily Mail)
https://twitter.com/JasonGroves1/status/1408402273844269057
So
Here's Margaret Thatcher in 1963
"The Prime Minister is a man of the highest integrity and honour and should not, therefore, suffer for someone whose standards were not as high as his own.”
Here's Margaret Thatcher in 1963
"The Prime Minister is a man of the highest integrity and honour and should not, therefore, suffer for someone whose standards were not as high as his own.”
So the question for Boris Johnson government
Is simple
What would it take for a minister of the crown to resign?
Is simple
What would it take for a minister of the crown to resign?
Would it take a trip to Barnard Castle (amongst other things)?
https://twitter.com/PandaScottish/status/1264636461577646084
Would it take any of the behaviour of one Boris Johnson?
https://twitter.com/PandaScottish/status/1374286271732928513
A pandemic did not have to be managed and governed like this
It just didn't
Do try and remember how it has been governed
As a party shag the vaccine, shag a flag, shag a culture war, shag the army or any other topic to distract
Do not let them
It just didn't
Do try and remember how it has been governed
As a party shag the vaccine, shag a flag, shag a culture war, shag the army or any other topic to distract
Do not let them
https://twitter.com/PandaScottish/status/1389904419689582592
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