Lawbreaker PM
South Swindon MP Sir Robert Buckland stood up in the House of Commons on Wednesday to ask Boris Johnson a question about the disgusting behaviour that we now know happened in Downing Street during lockdown.
There was only one thing that Sir Robert really needed to say to the Prime Minister, and that was "Go". And there is only one thing that he now needs to do: join those of his Conservative colleagues who have had the moral clarity to write a letter of no confidence.
Every day that he fails to do these things is another insult to everyone in his constituency who isolated from family and friends, missed funerals, and were unable to be with their loved ones in hospital - because they stayed home and followed the rules.
As a former Justice Secretary, he should be the first to understand that lawbreakers cannot be lawmakers. It is past time for Johnson to go - and past time for Sir Robert to say so.
Rob Newman
Lancaster Road
Wroughton
Voters won't forget
I've just heard details about Partygate following the release of Sue Gray's report and I couldn't believe it.
When we, the British Public, were in lockdown the Prime Minister along with many other Civil Servants and Ministers were having party's in Downing Street, not just one but loads of them.
Some people may regard this matter trivial. I don't. Try telling a family who lost a loved one and couldn't attend their funeral that yet another apology from the Prime Minister will draw a line under the matter. Well it won't. Nor will they forget .
The Prime Minister has lied time and time again to the British Public. He's shown us utter contempt. After this report, it's plain he most certainly did misled Parliament. He should resign.
Can I suggest that those of you still standing by this liar, take your blinkers off. You'll then come to exactly the same conclusion as us!
The honesty and integrity of Politics and Politicians is in tatters. After this report, the Prime Minister has taken it to an all time low. He cannot be trusted simply because you cannot believe a word that comes out of his mouth. Therefore, I urge Tory MP's to get rid of him If not, then please call a General Election so that we the British people can decide who we want to run the country.
Alan Wilson
Address supplied
Teflon Man must go
We now have irrefutable proof that Boris Johnson believes that he is the superhero, also known as 'Teflon Man' and that nothing can stick to him.
This man (our so-called PM), his party and his senior civil servants have taken the British public for fools for far too long! They are arrogant, ignorant, uncaring, lying and dismissive. Johnson says that he takes full responsibility for the multiple failings during 'Partygate'! No, he doesn't - if he did, he would have resigned long ago. It is clear that there was continual flouting of the laws (which he laid down), regular drunken parties, disrespect to junior member of the team and also to security personnel and cleaners. All the while, the rest of us were in 'lockdown', not able to get-together, not able to see loved ones and not able to say 'goodbye' to the deceased. Absolutely unforgiveable!
Sir Robert Buckland has, at least, questioned his actions but, sadly, I have seen nothing as yet from Justin Tomlinson. Mark Harper (MP Forest of Dean) - who I once sat on a Swindon primary school governing committee with - has done the decent thing and called for the PM to resign. Johnson, you are an absolute disgrace. For the love of God, go now!
Steve Cowdry.
Saddleback Road
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