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bigjohnowls said:

Covid 19 Conference 5pm

Cummings stalling

Writing his resignation?

DougSeal said:

Whatever happens, we have BJ embroiled in what is being described on Twitter as #CumGate. Just when you thought we couldn't sink any lower.

Johnson is a Cummings man.

Mexicanpete said:

bigjohnowls said:

Covid 19 Conference 5pm

Cummings stalling

Writing his resignation?

No chance.

ydoethur said:

rottenborough said:

ydoethur said:

not_on_fire said:

bigjohnowls said:

He is late!!

Caught in traffic coming back from Durham?

Apparently he can do it in three hours.

Maybe he has finally had to have a piss?

A Stig style ‘special big wee’ was it?

(On a more serious note, I’m starting to get worried by the lack of rain. The Chase isn’t a heathland right now, it’s a sandpit with heather in it.)

Don't laugh - we've had rain in the sandpit today and yesterday. Proper storms too, very unusual for May. Maybe the rain gods want to keep everyone inside for the Eid celebrations.

Alistair said:

Why is anyone giving the batshit Craig Murray conspiracy theory any play at all?

It's a rational explanation for otherwise bizarre conduct by Mr C? Mr Murrtay doesn't say he's right - just that it's one possibility., given the timing of the agreement to develop [edit] the vaccine .

Sandpit said:

ydoethur said:

rottenborough said:

ydoethur said:

not_on_fire said:

bigjohnowls said:

He is late!!

Caught in traffic coming back from Durham?

Apparently he can do it in three hours.

Maybe he has finally had to have a piss?

A Stig style ‘special big wee’ was it?

(On a more serious note, I’m starting to get worried by the lack of rain. The Chase isn’t a heathland right now, it’s a sandpit with heather in it.)

Don't laugh - we've had rain in the sandpit today and yesterday. Proper storms too, very unusual for May. Maybe the rain gods want to keep everyone inside for the Eid celebrations.

Well, if you don’t want them, send ‘em this way, my water butts are emptier than the Treasury.

FIFTEEN MINUTES LATE!!!

https://twitter.com/cricketwyvern/status/1264935449631641600?s=20

https://twitter.com/cricketwyvern/status/1264935451502301185?s=20

CorrectHorseBattery said:

Crucifying statement from Durham Police...

I listened to that statement and it seems the police say no action was required

Sunil_Prasannan said:

FIFTEEN MINUTES LATE!!!

Can we claim delay repay?

Cummings showing his contempt for the MSM by being late.

CorrectHorseBattery said:

Richard_Nabavi said:

CorrectHorseBattery said:

So Cummings lied at least once about the Police, no surprise there then

Eh? Are you referring to those three tweets just posted?

https://twitter.com/Kate_M_Proctor/status/1264938069549027340

Lie.

“About this matter”

And again Jon Craig such and such a Brexiteer....now who is obsessed by Brexit. He literally can't get through 2 minutes without mentioning it.

Andy_JS said:

Cummings showing his contempt for the MSM by being late.

And his contempt for all us viewers at home!

RochdalePioneers said:

Mexicanpete said:

bigjohnowls said:

Covid 19 Conference 5pm

Cummings stalling

Writing his resignation?

Won't help. Johnson and his cabinet have already tied themselves to him and insisted he has done Nothing Wrong. If CumFace now resigns it drags Shagger and the rest down with him. "Why did you insist he did nothing wrong Prime Minister, are you that naive ?

This presser could be a case of bullshit baffles brains.

Jon Craig now thinking Cummings may launch a media attack

Why do they just not wait

tlg86 said:

Sunil_Prasannan said:

FIFTEEN MINUTES LATE!!!

Can we claim delay repay?

I think that's after 30 minutes

CorrectHorseBattery said:

Richard_Nabavi said:

CorrectHorseBattery said:

So Cummings lied at least once about the Police, no surprise there then

Eh? Are you referring to those three tweets just posted?

https://twitter.com/Kate_M_Proctor/status/1264938069549027340

Lie.

Eh? Firstly that wasn't Dominic Cummings speaking. And secondly it was already known that the police had spoken to Cummings senior. 'Family' in that quote no doubt refers to Cummings and his wife.

You need to calm down before throwing around accusations of lying. There's plenty of real ammunition to throw without making up your own.

CarlottaVance said:

CorrectHorseBattery said:

Crucifying statement from Durham Police...

In what way?

It contradicts their earlier report that they talked to the family about COVID restrictions.

Why didn't they talk about virus and travel issues?

In other parts of the country they were searching shopping bags and sending drones over country parks.

CorrectHorseBattery said:

https://twitter.com/PippaCrerar/status/1264938602078900226

Could it be the police haven't got a fucking clue? Wouldn't exactly be the first time.

CarlottaVance said:

https://twitter.com/BBCDanielS/status/1264937129563623424?s=20
https://twitter.com/BBCDanielS/status/1264937130578661376?s=20
https://twitter.com/BBCDanielS/status/1264937132415729664?s=20

What do people think this stuff about "security issues" is? Concern that word had got out that Cummings was there, and what to do if the press got wind of it?

eadric said:

Come on Dom, wanna sunbathe

Cummings is a northerner from rainy, Brexity County Durham.

I expect he is enjoying deliberately denying rich, metropolitan Remainer Londoners crucial sunbathing time

Typical Cummings 21 mins late so far.

squareroot2 said:

Cyclefree said:

squareroot2 said:

Cyclefree said:

There are many fine things to see in or near Barnard Castle: the castle itself, the Bowes Museum, Egglestone Abbey, Raby Castle etc. Unfortunately all closed.

So why was Cummings there?

You dont know that. Afaik it us only an allegation.

His car - or one he uses - was verified as having been there.

So what. You are not judge nor jury..

I have never claimed to be. I note though that there has been obfuscation around this aspect of the story.

This is potentially more significant, for 2 reasons:-

1. There may well have been a reasonable excuse for the initial dash up home with sick family.
2. But a wander around town some time later? What was the reason for that? No firm denial and no clear explanation either. He may well not have been doing anything criminal at all but doing something which, for whatever reason, the government does not want us to know about.

I am curious as to whether that might be what is happening here and why Boris is putting so much effort into fighting for his advisor. I am also curious about what this “something” might be and why it is being kept secret.

Of course I may be wrong.

I simply note the coincidence of there being a GSK plant at Barnard Castle, GSK’s public statements about the work they are doing on developing a vaccine and the fact that Sir Patrick Vallance, the government’s CSO, was a former president of R&D at GSK between 2012 - 2018.

Were there - possibly - meetings going on which for some reason the government does not want to admit to? If so, why?

20 minutes and counting!

rottenborough said:

CarlottaVance said:

CorrectHorseBattery said:

Crucifying statement from Durham Police...

In what way?

It contradicts their earlier report that they talked to the family about COVID restrictions.

Why didn't they talk about virus and travel issues?

In other parts of the country they were searching shopping bags and sending drones over country parks.

Perhaps because Mr C of all people would know the 'virus and travel issues' and PC PLod didn't want to catch anything?

Scott_xP said:

Philip Schofield came out quicker than this...

LOL!

Looks like the Durham police have helped Cummings with even Jon Craig of Sky admitting such

The police, media, and Cummings seem to be in a real mess here

Cyclefree said:

squareroot2 said:

Cyclefree said:

squareroot2 said:

Cyclefree said:

There are many fine things to see in or near Barnard Castle: the castle itself, the Bowes Museum, Egglestone Abbey, Raby Castle etc. Unfortunately all closed.

So why was Cummings there?

You dont know that. Afaik it us only an allegation.

His car - or one he uses - was verified as having been there.

So what. You are not judge nor jury..

I have never claimed to be. I note though that there has been obfuscation around this aspect of the story.

This is potentially more significant, for 2 reasons:-

1. There may well have been a reasonable excuse for the initial dash up home with sick family.
2. But a wander around town some time later? What was the reason for that? No firm denial and no clear explanation either. He may well not have been doing anything criminal at all but doing something which, for whatever reason, the government does not want us to know about.

I am curious as to whether that might be what is happening here and why Boris is putting so much effort into fighting for his advisor. I am also curious about what this “something” might be and why it is being kept secret.

Of course I may be wrong.

I simply note the coincidence of there being a GSK plant at Barnard Castle, GSK’s public statements about the work they are doing on developing a vaccine and the fact that Sir Patrick Vallance, the government’s CSO, was a former president of R&D at GSK between 2012 - 2018.

Were there - possibly - meetings going on which for some reason the government does not want to admit to? If so, why?

Blimey. There's been enough fuss already about Cummings attending scientific meetings. If it turned out he was taking his wife and child along too ...

Mr. Owls, be fair. He's travelling a long way.

Today's death toll (outside care homes?) 80-odd. No talk on the virus itself, just on what a bloke did or didn't do.

Roads very busy here and people out enjoying the sun with their mates.

World getting back to normal.

eadric said:

The delay is a bad sign

|bad sign for who?

Whether you are a newsman or a voter its just plain rude. People give you a chance to speak you can't even be bothered to turn up remotely on time.

eadric said:

The delay is a bad sign

Who for

Cyclefree said:

squareroot2 said:

Cyclefree said:

squareroot2 said:

Cyclefree said:

There are many fine things to see in or near Barnard Castle: the castle itself, the Bowes Museum, Egglestone Abbey, Raby Castle etc. Unfortunately all closed.

So why was Cummings there?

You dont know that. Afaik it us only an allegation.

His car - or one he uses - was verified as having been there.

So what. You are not judge nor jury..

I have never claimed to be. I note though that there has been obfuscation around this aspect of the story.

This is potentially more significant, for 2 reasons:-

1. There may well have been a reasonable excuse for the initial dash up home with sick family.
2. But a wander around town some time later? What was the reason for that? No firm denial and no clear explanation either. He may well not have been doing anything criminal at all but doing something which, for whatever reason, the government does not want us to know about.

I am curious as to whether that might be what is happening here and why Boris is putting so much effort into fighting for his advisor. I am also curious about what this “something” might be and why it is being kept secret.

Of course I may be wrong.

I simply note the coincidence of there being a GSK plant at Barnard Castle, GSK’s public statements about the work they are doing on developing a vaccine and the fact that Sir Patrick Vallance, the government’s CSO, was a former president of R&D at GSK between 2012 - 2018.

Were there - possibly - meetings going on which for some reason the government does not want to admit to? If so, why?

You were hinting at his guilt.

Chris said:

rottenborough said:

CarlottaVance said:

CorrectHorseBattery said:

Crucifying statement from Durham Police...

In what way?

It contradicts their earlier report that they talked to the family about COVID restrictions.

Why didn't they talk about virus and travel issues?

In other parts of the country they were searching shopping bags and sending drones over country parks.

It sounds as though the police were being duly deferential.

Think you mean UNduly

El_Capitano said:

rottenborough said:

CarlottaVance said:

CorrectHorseBattery said:

Crucifying statement from Durham Police...

In what way?

It contradicts their earlier report that they talked to the family about COVID restrictions.

Why didn't they talk about virus and travel issues?

They may have done.

Cummings Sr may have volunteered the information "Of course, they know all about lockdown and they won't be going out."

To which Durham Plod replies "Very good sir."

That tallies with the current story.

I hope that isn’t the case, as if it is Cummings Sr could be in very deep shit.

Not very good at time-keeping, is he?

Delay = shades of Justine Greening refusing to be sacked by Dave.

Well I sure hope it's worth the wait. I've come indoors specially.

Scott_xP said:

Philip Schofield came out quicker than this...

Alert...for quick witted one liner of the year award.....

TOPPING said:

Delay = shades of Justine Greening refusing to be sacked by Dave.

I thought it was Theresa May that she kicked up the fuss with?

AlastairMeeks said:

Richard_Nabavi said:

Well I sure hope it's worth the wait. I've come indoors specially.

At least you've had some outdoor time. I've spent five hours on the phone to South Africans today. (Don't ask.)

Ah, you retirees...

FrancisUrquhart said:

Journos not 2m apart walking past the cameras...

Cummings rule

ydoethur said:

TOPPING said:

Delay = shades of Justine Greening refusing to be sacked by Dave.

I thought it was Theresa May that she kicked up the fuss with?

Hmm I think it was Dave in a coalition reshuffle wasn't it?

I have been holding on for a pee like I was doing a 4hr drive with coronavirus....

Media are just being trolled at this point. Where's Dom?!