20-02-2021, 01:59 AM
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Boris Johnson's 'union adviser' Oliver Lewis quits after two weeks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-56128879Oliver Lewis, an ally of the prime minister's former chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, was a key part of the campaign for the UK to leave the EU.
His departure comes as the Scottish National Party is calling for another referendum on independence.
In particular, it seems Mr Lewis found it hard to work with another special adviser, Henry Newman, who was brought into the Number 10 operation last week.
Mr Newman is extremely close to the prime minister's fiancée, Carrie Symonds.
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20-02-2021, 02:25 PM
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Re: Boris Johnson's 'union adviser' Oliver Lewis quits after two weeks
The guardian reports that Oliver Lewis has resigned from Boris'new EU negotiating team only two weeks after being appointed,
and only a couple of days after Lord Frost getting the top job there?
This has led the guardian to suspect that Boris is removing leave
supporters from future contacts with EU?
Given Frosties earlier stance in negotiations this does not seem
to be a viable analysis of the situation to me?
Donkeyman! 🤔🤔
20-02-2021, 02:29 PM
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Re: Boris Johnson's 'union adviser' Oliver Lewis quits after two weeks
Originally Posted by Donkeyman
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The guardian reports that Oliver Lewis has resigned from Boris'new EU negotiating team only two weeks after being appointed,
and only a couple of days after Lord Frost getting the top job there?
This has led the guardian to suspect that Boris is removing leave
supporters from future contacts with EU?
Given Frosties earlier stance in negotiations this does not seem
to be a viable analysis of the situation to me?
Donkeyman! 🤔🤔
Boris is surrounding himself with yes sir people.
It is what Politicians do.
20-02-2021, 03:30 PM
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Re: Boris Johnson's 'union adviser' Oliver Lewis quits after two weeks
Well I like BoJo and have done ever since his very justified criticism of Liverpool behaviour and their part in the Hillsborough --- event --- BUT having achieved BREXIT for us it's time a replacement to emerge with a skill set better matched with today's nightmare.I can't think of any PM who was had to face what Johnson has faced. I would like someone with the character of Norman Tebbit take over now.
20-02-2021, 03:58 PM
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Re: Boris Johnson's 'union adviser' Oliver Lewis quits after two weeks
Originally Posted by The Artful Todger
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Well I like BoJo and have done ever since his very justified criticism of Liverpool behaviour and their part in the Hillsborough --- event --- BUT having achieved BREXIT for us it's time a replacement to emerge with a skill set better matched with today's nightmare.I can't think of any PM who was had to face what Johnson has faced. I would like someone with the character of Norman Tebbit take over now.
But he is a Tory, and l don't trust them to respect democracy ?
I only voted Tory because l had no other option at that time !
Donkeyman! 👎👎
20-02-2021, 06:57 PM
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Re: Boris Johnson's 'union adviser' Oliver Lewis quits after two weeks
Tory think tank calls for probe into Boris's fiancee Carrie Symonds' role in 'governing' the UKhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...governing.html
The Bow Group said an inquiry should look at Ms Symonds' role in Downing Street, details of any official meetings she has attended, and orders given by her to special advisers and civil servants. The group, which describes itself as the oldest conservative think tank in the world, said the inquiry should also look at her 'possible influence' in Government hiring and appointments.
Ben Harris-Quinney, chairman of the Bow Group, said
It is therefore urgent that a review and inquiry takes place to determine what Ms Symonds' role in the governing of the United Kingdom is, and has been to date. Failure to clarify Ms Symonds' position and authority, and to ensure that Ms Symonds is not and cannot take any action in governing the United Kingdom, potentially has huge hazards for the Government, the Conservative Party, and the nation.
The public take a very dim view of cronyism, democracy in Britain is and must always be sacred, and no one should be involved in running our country without accountability to the people.
20-02-2021, 07:13 PM
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Re: Boris Johnson's 'union adviser' Oliver Lewis quits after two weeks
Symonds allies with key roles at No 10https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...fice-aide.html
The pair are not only allies of Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove but also the prime minister's fiancee, Carrie Symonds. The pair have worked together before and were in Mr Gove's team when he famously betrayed Mr Johnson in the 2016 Tory leadership contest. However, they are reportedly often invited to the Downing Street flat by Mr Johnson and Ms Symonds, unlike Mr Gove.
Baroness Finn and Mr Gove were an item when they left university. She also hosted Miss Symonds's 30th birthday party in 2018, which was attended by both the Prime Minister and Mr Gove, while Miss Symonds, Baroness Finn and Mr Newman campaigned together in the 2019 election in Wales.
A political ally of Mr Johnson said that it is now turning into 'the court of Henry VIII'.
'Wolsey [Cummings] has had the chop and it all depends on who Anne Boleyn favours now,' they said.
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