Downing Street has suggested it will not always routinely release details of Boris Johnson’s calls with world leaders, after failing to disclose a number of calls with European leaders over the vaccine export dispute.

Johnson called the German chancellor, Merkel, and the French president, Macron, on Sunday, according to UK and European sources.

One Whitehall source said on Monday there had been early talks on what the UK could offer to avoid a major international dispute, including the possibility of sharing supplies from the plant.

The prime minister’s official spokesperson said when asked about the secrecy of the calls that he did not “have anything to set out today in terms of calls”. It is understood No 10 has deemed the calls to be private conversations, despite them concerning government policy.

Allegra Stratton, the prime minister’s press secretary, said future calls would be disclosed if “a decision is taken” to do so.

Well as a PM, surely he must be accountable, so why is he being so....underhand? Its not personal stuff, so why not share it? Idiot. One step closer to dictatorship? (maybe a bit strong, but I don't like the way its going)

Well as a PM, surely he must be accountable, so why is he being so....underhand? Its not personal stuff, so why not share it? Idiot. One step closer to dictatorship? (maybe a bit strong, but I don't like the way its going)

First the Presidential briefing-room, next due is the Presidential situation-room .....

https://www.theguardian.com/politics...-world-leaders

"Downing Street has suggested it will not always routinely release details of Boris Johnson’s calls with world leaders, after failing to disclose a number of calls with European leaders over the vaccine export dispute.

"Johnson called the German chancellor, Merkel, and the French president, Macron, on Sunday, according to UK and European sources.

"One Whitehall source said on Monday there had been early talks on what the UK could offer to avoid a major international dispute, including the possibility of sharing supplies from the plant.

"It is usual for Downing Street to release official readouts of the prime minister’s calls with world leaders as a matter of public record, with officials present on the calls in order to release some details about what was discussed.
The prime minister’s official spokesperson said when asked about the secrecy of the calls that he did not “have anything to set out today in terms of calls”. It is understood No 10 has deemed the calls to be private conversations, despite them concerning government policy.

"Allegra Stratton, the prime minister’s press secretary, said future calls would be disclosed if “a decision is taken” to do so."

Another step away by BJ from honest, open and responsible government .....

I would far rather that we as a country remain able to keep our cards close to our chest rather than letting everybody see in advance the hand that has been dealt.

Far too often our media have deliberately misinterpreted what has been said just to push their own agenda.
Far too often the advantage has been handed to others because we have been too open.

It's about time that somebody understood that and at long last it's looking like the penny has dropped.

I would far rather that we as a country remain able to keep our cards close to our chest rather than letting everybody see in advance the hand that has been dealt.

Far too often our media have deliberately misinterpreted what has been said just to push their own agenda.
Far too often the advantage has been handed to others because we have been too open.

It's about time that somebody understood that and at long last it's looking like the penny has dropped.

No 10 may no longer routinely disclose PM's phone calls with world leaders