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  1. Published on: 27/05/2020 09:04 AMReported by: roving-eye
    Over the past couple of days, I have received hundreds of emails and messages on social media regarding Dominic Cummings. As you will appreciate, I have taken time to review his statement and read the reports.

    From the outset, the media have not helped to separate fact from fiction. As such, it is difficult to make conclusions regarding whether or not Mr Cummings actions fell within the scope of what was allowed under the law as the details surrounding his case have become increasingly unclear, but I appreciate that many people will have their own opinions.

    I believe, as the vast majority of people do, that the measures the Government has announced throughout the lockdown have been put in place to ensure that the NHS can cope with demand and, ultimately, save lives. These measures are for everybody to follow – me, you, and every single other member of the British public – and Mr Cummings is no exception.

    We have all had to make significant sacrifices over the last few months, and it is testament to the resolve of the vast majority of the British people that they have complied with these restrictions so diligently. The anguish that constituents have faced during this crisis, particularly in not being able to comfort members of their family who were ill is particularly distressing. So too is where this has involved a death and they have not been able to attend a funeral.

    I share the frustration that has developed from those who believe that the events of the last few days, has pulled the focus of the Government away from its most important task, which is defeating Coronavirus, and I understand that many people feel Mr Cumming's actions have only undermined the effectiveness of the government message – which is to stay at home and save lives.

    Mr Cummings unprecedented statement dealt with a number of concerns, such as the misleading media stories about the police, and the untrue story in The Mirror concerning allegations of multiple family trips to his parents. On the whole, I felt his motivation was about being a father and a husband who did what he believed was right, but at the same time, I understand the comments made by constituents about his trip to Barnard Castle and some of the questions about his travel.

    We have all had to use our personal judgement and common sense throughout this crisis, and Mr Cummings is no exception. I believe that, above all else, this continuing situation is creating nothing more than a distraction from the vital work of government as it leads our country through this coronavirus pandemic. In Southport, this has meant that I have had to devote a significant amount of time and energy away from constituents who require assistance in helping them access testing, pastoral care, personal financial support and business support, to responding to emails about this situation. This cannot continue - we must restore public confidence.

    As the MP for Southport, I have a duty to focus my efforts on providing help and support to those constituents who need it at this very difficult time, and to represent their views - nothing is more important to me than the people I am honoured to serve. I will be sure to raise the concerns I have received in the last few days with the Prime Minister and will do what I can to press upon the government the need to ensure those who help create the rules are bound by them.
     






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  3. Lamparilla says:27/05/2020 09:35 AM
    Classic bit of fence-sitting there, Damien.

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  5. bensherman says:27/05/2020 10:39 AM
    That will be a largely cut and paste effort handed out by the party.

    As were the social media messages generated on Monday. Their MPs were so out of touch they didn't realise people would spot the repetition of phrases when you saw the messages side by side.

    But if we take it at face value, it is an unsurprising attempt to get beyond an in-your-face demonstration of "we think you are stupid...but then we have for ages"...

    The fact is, mate, we have installed you and the rest with an 80-seat majority in an enormous con. if that majority was 10 or less we might have seen a quite different response which tried to respond to public opinion. Yes Johnson is utterly out-of-touch; didn't everybody realise that? I guess not.

    Still it's not all bad, eh? Thanks to this and the virus overall, not many people noticed you troop through the lobbies to clear a bill to allow adulterated food produced in inhumane conditions into the UK. At a stroke screwing our farmers and any chance of a decent deal with the EU on food and fisheries.

    Jolly well done.

  6. hja says:27/05/2020 12:40 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by roving-eye View Post
    Over the past couple of days, I have received hundreds of emails and messages on social media regarding Dominic Cummings. As you will appreciate, I have taken time to review his statement and read the reports.

    From the outset, the media have not helped to separate fact from fiction. As such, it is difficult to make conclusions regarding whether or not Mr Cummings actions fell within the scope of what was allowed under the law as the details surrounding his case have become increasingly unclear, but I appreciate that many people will have their own opinions.

    I believe, as the vast majority of people do, that the measures the Government has announced throughout the lockdown have been put in place to ensure that the NHS can cope with demand and, ultimately, save lives. These measures are for everybody to follow – me, you, and every single other member of the British public – and Mr Cummings is no exception.

    We have all had to make significant sacrifices over the last few months, and it is testament to the resolve of the vast majority of the British people that they have complied with these restrictions so diligently. The anguish that constituents have faced during this crisis, particularly in not being able to comfort members of their family who were ill is particularly distressing. So too is where this has involved a death and they have not been able to attend a funeral.

    I share the frustration that has developed from those who believe that the events of the last few days, has pulled the focus of the Government away from its most important task, which is defeating Coronavirus, and I understand that many people feel Mr Cummings actions have only undermined the effectiveness of the government message – which is to stay at home and save lives.

    Mr Cummings unprecedented statement dealt with a number of concerns, such as the misleading media stories about the police, and the untrue story in The Mirror concerning allegations of multiple family trips to his parents. On the whole, I felt his motivation was about being a father and a husband who did what he believed was right, but at the same time, I understand the comments made by constituents about his trip to Barnard Castle and some of the questions about his travel.

    We have all had to use our personal judgement and common sense throughout this crisis, and Mr Cummings is no exception. I believe that, above all else, this continuing situation is creating nothing more than a distraction from the vital work of government as it leads our country through this coronavirus pandemic. In Southport, this has meant that I have had to devote a significant amount of time and energy away from constituents who require assistance in helping them access testing, pastoral care, personal financial support and business support, to responding to emails about this situation. This cannot continue - we must restore public confidence.

    As the MP for Southport, I have a duty to focus my efforts on providing help and support to those constituents who need it at this very difficult time, and to represent their views - nothing is more important to me than the people I am honoured to serve. I will be sure to raise the concerns I have received in the last few days with the Prime Minister and will do what I can to press upon the government the need to ensure those who help create the rules are bound by them.
    I hope sitting on the fence isn’t too painful. Get in the real world. Driving 30 miles to test his eyesight. Not on never.

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  8. justbecause says:27/05/2020 12:40 PM
    Classic brown nosing there Damien..

  9. r4dent says:27/05/2020 12:53 PM
    Damien,

    Enjoy your time in Westminster, it will be for one term only.

    We voted you in, We will vote you out.

    It is bad enough the DC thinks he is above the law, but for BoJo to approve these actions shows that we cannot trust him or his government.

    You had the opportunity to indicate that you believe in one law for all, but you didn't take it. By refusing to condemn DC's actions you have proved your self unworthy of being an MP.


    In these times I usually sign off with "Stay Safe", but since you believe MPs to be above the law I'll just say

    Good Luck.

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  11. Ceam says:27/05/2020 01:01 PM
    The longer he stays the more harm it does...……


    EVERYONE knows what he did is not acceptable.

    As for the 30 mile drive to 'check' his eye sight. What book of fiction did that come out of. If that's not a lie then he needs the sack for just being stupid.

    P.S. don't bother clapping for the NHS, they won't want you're acknowledgment when rules are being broken like this.

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  13. Lamparilla says:27/05/2020 01:10 PM
    I've always believed in trying to support my local MP irrespective of which party they represent, but I have to say that I find Damien to be rather underwhelming.

    If you look at his public utterances, he usually refers to meetings he's attended, or letters he's forwarded to people, or any other action that avoids him actually taking a pro-active stance on anything at all. I would respect him a lot more if he actually stood up for something, even if I didn't agree with it.

    He's a classic 'keep your head down' MP just going through the motions.

    I guess he was hoping for a long stint as Southport's MP, taking Pugh's years of inaction as his model, but the times they are a changin' and there will soon be nowhere to hide.

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  15. Alikado says:27/05/2020 03:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Ceam View Post
    The longer he stays the more harm it does...……


    EVERYONE knows what he did is not acceptable.

    As for the 30 mile drive to 'check' his eye sight. What book of fiction did that come out of. If that's not a lie then he needs the sack for just being stupid.

    P.S. don't bother clapping for the NHS, they won't want you're acknowledgment when rules are being broken like this.
    30 miles there & 30 miles back, it's like us driving to Hoylake or Blackpool, I don't think there's anybody on here (apart from them foreign posters) who wouldn't have decided whether our eyes were OK long before we would have left the town.

    I'm sure I saw his nose grow whilst he was explaining it, the only bit that was plausible was the bit that he said about not going into the castle.

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  17. Lamparilla says:27/05/2020 05:59 PM
    Did anyone see BJ appearing in front of the committee this afternoon?

    I won't go into much detail, because he is now in complete denial about the Cummings affair. He just keeps saying "I know people are angry", but when he was asked (3 times) is Cummings' job more important than the general public having faith in lockdown measures, he ducked the question every time.

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  19. donkey22 says:27/05/2020 07:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Lamparilla View Post
    Did anyone see BJ appearing in front of the committee this afternoon?

    I won't go into much detail, because he is now in complete denial about the Cummings affair. He just keeps saying "I know people are angry", but when he was asked (3 times) is Cummings' job more important than the general public having faith in lockdown measures, he ducked the question every time.
    I watched it. Utter train wreck.

  20. local says:27/05/2020 08:56 PM
    So he drove 30 miles to see if he was fit to drive after being given the ok to return to work but his wife was worried especially as he had problems with his eyesight so she suggested a test drive.

    Or he drove 30 miles to test his eyesight.

  21. onehorsetown2 says:29/05/2020 11:01 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Lamparilla View Post
    I've always believed in trying to support my local MP irrespective of which party they represent, but I have to say that I find Damien to be rather underwhelming.

    If you look at his public utterances, he usually refers to meetings he's attended, or letters he's forwarded to people, or any other action that avoids him actually taking a pro-active stance on anything at all. I would respect him a lot more if he actually stood up for something, even if I didn't agree with it.

    He's a classic 'keep your head down' MP just going through the motions.

    I guess he was hoping for a long stint as Southport's MP, taking Pugh's years of inaction as his model, but the times they are a changin' and there will soon be nowhere to hide.
    I don't really think you can say 'Pugh's years of inaction'. He made his feeling very clear, even when they went against his party leadership and he was interviewed many times on TV. Compare that to our current MP who I have never seen on TV nor have I ever heard him go against the party line.

    I also find it strange that you say 'I've always believed in trying to support my local MP irrespective of which party they represent' but then say things which don't support Pugh?

  22. Lamparilla says:29/05/2020 12:34 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by onehorsetown2 View Post
    I don't really think you can say 'Pugh's years of inaction'. He made his feeling very clear, even when they went against his party leadership and he was interviewed many times on TV. Compare that to our current MP who I have never seen on TV nor have I ever heard him go against the party line.

    I also find it strange that you say 'I've always believed in trying to support my local MP irrespective of which party they represent' but then say things which don't support Pugh?
    Did I say I didn't support Pugh when he was in office?

  23. Alikado says:29/05/2020 12:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by local View Post
    So he drove 30 miles to see if he was fit to drive after being given the ok to return to work but his wife was worried especially as he had problems with his eyesight so she suggested a test drive.

    Or he drove 30 miles to test his eyesight.
    30 miles there & 30 miles back


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