'What a joke': Keir Starmer berates Johnson over Partygate apology

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2 жыл бұрын

An apology by Boris Johnson for breaking Covid lockdown rules was on Tuesday called 'a joke' by the opposition leader, Keir Starmer.
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The debate in parliament came after Johnson was fined by police for attending a party in No 10 during lockdown in June 2020. Starmer said the public had 'made up their minds, they don't believe a word the prime minister says'. In her intervention, the Labour MP Angela Eagle asked why Johnson was holding himself to lower standards than Matt Hancock, who resigned for breaking lockdown rules, or Allegra Stratton, who resigned for joking that a party could be described as a business event - a defence that Johnson is now using himself
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@grahamturner1290 2 жыл бұрын

This so-called apology is nothing more than another repeat of the same pathetic lie.

@deanalford8417 2 жыл бұрын

What do you expect from politicians mate? The truth ?

@pogigwapo5093 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve lost count of how many public apologies he’s made (and only for things he’s been caught doing)

@KylianIzquerdo 2 жыл бұрын

Computer science

@keithhobbs1 2 жыл бұрын

It's pretty clear cut to me. Article 1.3 states ministers must obey the law. He clearly hasn't. Therefore his position is untenable.

@jamesk1k 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't Sir Keir and his constituency staff have beers and sandwiches in a kitchen at a canvasing meeting during covid restrictions as well? Should he (and Sturgeon) not resign as well?

@petew22 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesk1k he had lunch at work. Where else are you supposed to eat when all the shops and restaurants are shut? Clutching at straws there.

@OrangeUtan1 2 жыл бұрын

@@petew22 also he's not the prime minister and the one that created the laws in the first place so it's not really comparable

@keithhobbs1 Жыл бұрын

Finally looks like he's going to be toast. Though I wouldn't put it past him to try and stay even if he lost a vote of confidence 350 to 0! Same as Donald Trump. Just doesn't compute the majority of any given body of people won't buy into his lies and deceptions.

@magsdixon4528 2 жыл бұрын

For God’s sake go!

@joginns778 2 жыл бұрын

Johnson's apologies didn't come from the heart it came from a peace of paper to which it most probably took him all morning to think what to write there's no way I can vote for a pure bred liar,

@pogigwapo5093 2 жыл бұрын

I imagine someone else wrote that for him

@smia7130 2 жыл бұрын

My dad passed away at the hospital and we were stopped from visiting or seeing him virtually for about a week and then we got a call from the hospital to say my dad is dying 😢 I could not believe what were were going through in one of the top 5 countries in the world .shame on doctors Boris and the government

@stevenmartin8828 2 жыл бұрын

And what about the pandemic which was actually happening and global.

@BernardWilkinson 2 жыл бұрын

What did the Doctors do wrong?

@Simon........... 2 жыл бұрын

@@BernardWilkinson doctors followed the rules. I guess like speeding tickets everyone is expected to unexpectedly break the rules and just not say anything but when fined quickly apologise and pretend it didn't happen

@Simon........... 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think people understand the meaning 'service to the country'... It's not like he is at college and can break the rules until he is caught and it be okay. He is the leader or our nation, there is a duty of service attached to that. Johnson makes most people forget principles and just 'go with him' because something something something brexit

@khairulmohammad6745 2 жыл бұрын

Hundred of thousands if not millions suffered much more from centuries of raping & looting by your forefathers in order to make UK the top five country in the world today

@karenconquest658 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we do deserve better, so do the decent thing and resign.

@placeholdername603 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and everybody who partied during lockdowns should get their money back

@jefferyvonli4665 2 жыл бұрын

The difference between tragedy and comedy: Tragedy is something awful happening to somebody else, while comedy is something awful happening to somebody else. ~Aaron Allston

@centurione6489 2 жыл бұрын

It's a party. He apologized and paid his fine. We have a different kind of problems, in case you didn't notice. Get a grip on reality.

@mindfuldrone 2 жыл бұрын

He lied. He can't be trusted. Neither can you

@simplypodly 2 жыл бұрын

@@centurione6489 he broke the unprecedented rules that his government enforced

@qtredhead 2 жыл бұрын

@@centurione6489 reality? I think it’s you who needs to do that. This country has gone from being one of best performing economies in the G7, if not the best to the worst in just a couple of years. Every other nation has had the same pandemic to deal with so which reality is if you’re referring to?

@Edgelordfosho 2 жыл бұрын

@@centurione6489 he broke a rule which any other leader would've been asked to resign for. Sure there are more pressing matters but we as a people have a standard as to whom will lead us and Boris is not managing to keep up with it

@rwksasc 2 жыл бұрын

Boris, the job of the government and taking the country forward is best left to someone who has the people’s interests at heart. That’s not you. Don’t cling to power for yourself.

@Guest-vm4xm 2 жыл бұрын

don't give Starmer the job either he was drinking at 'work' too.

@janiegreen3394 2 жыл бұрын

We don't want your meaningless apology Boris we want your resignation. Its not so much the fact that you broke the rules, although that is bad enough, but you lied and lied and lied about it.

@doctorg5056 2 жыл бұрын

@Slap-moore Cheeks Only to those who are themselves fools. There's really no logical way anyone can call him a "top bloke". Given his explanations, either you have to believe that he's a liar and therefore saw himself as above the laws he himself put in place, OR he's telling the truth and therefore is so incredibly incompetent that he doesn't know what his own laws are. Neither possibly makes him particularly admirable.

@janiegreen3394 2 жыл бұрын

@Slap-moore Cheeks I can only hope you are being sarcastic!

@doctorg5056 2 жыл бұрын

@Slap-moore Cheeks Everybody is entitled to a bit of a knees up? Even when the person having that knees up put in place laws that saw ordinary people fined for doing so, and prevented people from even attending loved ones' funerals? You must have a very vacant mind to not see an issue with that.

@jasonwoods3711 2 жыл бұрын

I as a member of the British people do not accept the primeminister, Mr Boris Johnsons apology.

@jamesk1k 2 жыл бұрын

That is your prerogative but why should your opinion have any more significance than other people's opinions

@petew22 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesk1k where did he say his opinion had more significance than yours? I would be interested as to why, after watching this video, you feel you need to defend a lawmaker's lawbreaking though.

@Geffo555 2 жыл бұрын

I don't accept his apology either. It was as insincere as the man himself.

@89MazzaUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesk1k it's an opinion, each can have their own. No one said it's more or less valid than anyone else's.

@barbaraurquhart2276 2 жыл бұрын

I dont either he is hopeless at everything and has also taken us for fools he is needing sacked

@Geffo555 2 жыл бұрын

It's about character and trust. Johnson's character is too flawed to be a PM. And we can't trust him.

@jamesk1k 2 жыл бұрын

@@rinkydinkfretboard8737 All politicians are about themselves - or do you think Johnson is unique?

@goma7075 2 жыл бұрын

i capelli di Boris Johnson sono come le antenne satellitari vai a fare party Vai a mandare armi al ucraina per farli massacrare Vai Scemo di guerra la causa dei genocidi sei tu assassino gli ucraini resistiamo fino all'ultimo soldato e ultimo civile Compreso i bambini malato di mente la corte penale Internazionale dell'aja sono tutti europei I giudici e non possono auto condannarsi come se non esistesse perché è un tribunale che può condannare solo paesi fuori dall'Europa con tutte le guerre che sono state fatte nel passato America Europa NATO = NAZISTA Paesi invasi dalla NATO AVGANISTAN PAKISTAN JEMEN IRAK SOMALIA SIRIA LIBIA JUGOSLAV E Molti altri paesi Nessuno degli americani del Europa e mai stato condannato dal tribunale Internazionale il tribunale della corte penale internazionale dell'aja e sotto pressione dall'America il mondo e abuso di potere e manipolazione

@shiblisohan1006 2 жыл бұрын

100%

@joeferreira1766 2 жыл бұрын

They all lie my dear, that's what politicians do for a living, but Boris Johnson done a great job with the vaccine for the whole country 👏

@Geffo555 2 жыл бұрын

@@joeferreira1766 Johnson lies all the time. It's just in his nature. He got sacked for lying as a journalist. Reprimanded by the Tory Chairman for lying. He lied about Brexit. Lied about checks on trade with Ireland. He just lies. And the vaccine argument is BS.

@susanplatt5331 2 жыл бұрын

There's more people defending him, than condemning him. How weak and foolish these people are .

@tijin999 2 жыл бұрын

Public want him gone why is he still there ?

@duckcensorship7446 2 жыл бұрын

Starmer will be gone before too long, just be patient!

@Geffo555 2 жыл бұрын

Because the alternative for him is oblivion. And the Tories don't have anyone who can sell BS like Boris.

@NoOrganHarvesters Ай бұрын

@@duckcensorship7446 2 years later and he's still here.

@susanmcconley1668 2 жыл бұрын

He needs to resign now!!

@50001mick 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question. Has he actually said sorry and not just “I apologise”

@Simon........... 2 жыл бұрын

He read a script on paper that's about it. Oh also the spokesman for PM won't agree he actually broke the rules. Just that he paid a fine. But they won't say 'he broke the law' because that would mean unfit to lead. And we cant have that now can we because Brexit and Ukraine ... Something something something unprecedented

@qtredhead 2 жыл бұрын

No, he’s admitted nothing, just saying he ‘got it wrong’ - what he means is he got caught.

@lorenzobianchini4415 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to say is easy,it is no more sincere than I apologise from Boris Johnson. All the people who lost relatives,followed the rules he made are the ones who are sorry that he laughed and continues to laugh in their faces are the ones truly sorry he is Prime Minister

@50001mick 2 жыл бұрын

@@lorenzobianchini4415 I am not defending him and any sorry now is as worthless as his word. I just see people saying he apologised.

@rmstitanic8163 2 жыл бұрын

Boris's attitude. "I make the rules, so I can break the rules". "You can't" . "If you do" , "you will be punished" Sounds a bit like another dictator... "do as I say", "not as I do"....

@spankflaps1365 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t listen to, or look at Johnson. I have to watch him with subtitles, and block his face. Normally I skip through anything he says because it’s so predictable.

@danWMO7 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered a radio? 😉

@j7ech402 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps try and get outside a bit more hmm?

@Anon-xd3cf 2 жыл бұрын

2019 brexit brexit brexit 2020 world beating world beating world beating 2021 vaccine rollout vaccine rollout vaccine rollout 2022 I didnt know i didnt know i didnt know

@Stuboy 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to test a man's character give him power

@rwksasc 2 жыл бұрын

Or invite him to a party!

@ParArdua 2 жыл бұрын

Starmer really rocked the PMQs, great to see fire in the belly and an outstanding speech standing up for the British people.

@stevenmartin8828 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡

@Geffo555 2 жыл бұрын

The "I know because I prosecuted him." line was perfect. Johnson lost it at the end and looked like he wanted a fridge to hide in.

@tijin999 2 жыл бұрын

If he stays it proves democracy in this country is dead!

@jamesk1k 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't Sir Keir and his constituency staff have beers and sandwiches in a kitchen at a canvasing meeting during covid restrictions as well? Should he not go as well?

@michaelflinn7784 2 жыл бұрын

Calling Boris a joke is the ultimate understatement.

@tommychappell6359 2 жыл бұрын

He's not completely without redeeming factor.. At very least he IS accountable for his actions, rather he is aware and humbly apologizing of his actions.. It's one we don't easily accept obviously but it is an apology.. in my eyes that is infinitely better than someone like Putin who knows what he's doing but keeps on doing same thing/has no accountability whatsoever..not saying I am defending him. but just saying that we should have some form of perspective.. but only as long as it's not used as way of people to 'get away with it'.. to put it FRANKLY..

@tommychappell6359 2 жыл бұрын

He might be a 'joke' but he's a lesser joke compared to many other things in this world.. but it's imperative to remain on foot/on guard/vigilant always... saying to see it this way but to practise, CLEAR CAUTION while doing so.. in light of bigger evils in this world he is lesser evil but yes still an evil in some ways and perhaps he had come to realize some of his inner demons/shadow, least to an extent.. I like to think that in spite of others failures they still have redeeming qualities and to forgive their trespasses.. and respond with a certain compassion.. until the narrative flips.. and it's about prosecuting say those people who are just like him.. it's about trying to see it in a set way but while having that leverage.. in case it flips..

@jaymareachealee3351 9 ай бұрын

@@tommychappell6359a joke lesser or not running the country? That is a joke in itself.

@johnbrinton3929 2 жыл бұрын

He's apology means nothing It won't bring back the people who died

@titteryenot4524 2 жыл бұрын

Labour: “Resign, resign, resign!” Johnson: “I just have. I have re-signed until at least the next election.”

@younusmohammed7291 2 жыл бұрын

No one need ur apology simply resign mr Boris Johnson

@TheBeast-ub9jo 2 жыл бұрын

Remember, they make the rules, they break the rules and it’s our tax money that pays the fine.

@nviz47 2 жыл бұрын

This man is a disgrace. Why do we accept a subpar Prime Minister (admittedly he's been doing semi-well with our response to Ukraine but that's also a group effort; as an individual he's failed so much...)? We wouldn't accept it of e.g. a builder or a teacher, why the head of our Government? As a citizen, I think this man has no integrity, no honour, no shame and he's ineffective! And the police investigation is scheduled to be released AFTER the election. Also, Sue Grays report was halted - he shouldn't be allowed to do that! Truly dispicable.

@user-tm8ff8xf4w 2 жыл бұрын

2:32 'dishonest' is an inappropriate word ?? Lindsay Hoyle is a joke - it's not a point of contention, the PM has been found to have lied to the house of commons, and should be ejected from his job as a result...

@Geffo555 2 жыл бұрын

Same thought. "Dishonest" was in fact the exact word to describe Johnson.

@thomaspenman4101 4 ай бұрын

Liar liar liar liar liar liar sit down boris

@darthwiizius 2 жыл бұрын

In October 2020 my brother died of covid, I along with our other brother could not attend the burial, not because of distance as we all live in same town which is just 4 miles across. We fully obeyed the rules and my brother died alone and was buried alone. To try to express my anger in words I am in no way eloquently able to do, in fact I doubt I have any way to express my anger. Psychopaths like Johnson have no capacity to feel empathy so they can not also understand what it feels like to grieve let alone during a situation like the pandemic. Let me tell Johnson that I have hate in my heart for him now and this is doubly so because that's the first time I have felt hatred for any living thing. He does not understand what he has done because to Johnson others are not Humans, just him, everyone else is an object for him to use. The reason he can lie over and over is what separates him from a sociopath, sociopaths have survival instincts where psychopaths only want to survive so they can carry on doing their psychopathic behaviour. Johnson only exists to use Humans as objects and nothing including his own life matters.

@petew22 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. You have put your feelings very eloquently!

@Mill_O 2 жыл бұрын

4:02 Not to toss away it's importance but, all political talk aside, that is an absolutely criminal rug. Bless his heart.

@redlightmax 2 жыл бұрын

4:04 Michael Fabricant.

@Geffo555 2 жыл бұрын

@@redlightmax Oddly enough the perfect brand name for carpet cleaner.

@public.public 2 жыл бұрын

HE LIED TO PARLIAMENT

@clarak.mallah4137 Жыл бұрын

That's my man, Sir Keir Starmer is the real deal.😄😄😄😁

@knockschool 6 ай бұрын

A beer and a curry is okay FFS. ?

@sleekitwan 2 жыл бұрын

Is he seriously suggesting he’s that thick? Okay.

@susanferrie7233 2 жыл бұрын

Well done kier

@omop5922 2 жыл бұрын

Why is this place so congested? 😂

@Zimmerframerate 2 жыл бұрын

A question to the Conservative Party. Who is the bigger fool: The fool, or the fool who follows him?

@billgowland3250 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion An apology from an habitual liar. Does not amount to a hill of beans.

@ant7058 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah paid his fine with taxpayers money

@Madmini67 2 жыл бұрын

Oh how this must be so ironic knowing they were doing exactly the same thing , bleeding hypocrites 😒

@dnikolz6875 2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't Boris one of the first to get Covid

@naomisherred166 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and for the record I am still at the moment allowed to call Boris Johnson a liar....

@thesunisout2858 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad Boris and Co were enjoying themselves when others were actually being sensible adults about the Covid rules.

@willsommers6477 2 жыл бұрын

Footballers travelling around the country in coaches? Londoners sat in parks having parties.....? This tbh is now doing Labour no favours as it shows how petty Starmer and his bench really are. More bothered about this than real issues....Labour will not be getting my vote

@thesunisout2858 2 жыл бұрын

@@willsommers6477 It's a free country, but when the man at the top is breaking the rules it sets the standard for everyone else.

@shonagiffen4913 2 жыл бұрын

Boris Johnson is a total joke but sadly the joke is on the UK !!!

@ahmedchowdhury3391 4 ай бұрын

Priti patel Dominic rab rishi sunak worst person in British politics

@BigyetiTechnologies 2 жыл бұрын

Ignorance is no defence

@AK-cu8gw 2 жыл бұрын

What a joke of a Prime Minster we have on our hands , no morals , no shame , no standards and he’s still in office , totally disgusting.

@Onlyhuman1972 2 жыл бұрын

The PM lockdown rules destroyed my life, we were unable to go out for a walk, or even to visit places of worship or family members, the outcome was destructive, my life was destroyed completely, I lost my job, wife and child, house..etc

@robbutterill1426 2 жыл бұрын

The fact he can’t even say “I’m sorry” shows he has as much backbone as a crippled hedgehog. he has lied and mislead parliament and for that he has to go.

@Domenico_Con 2 жыл бұрын

Today, the British sentenced Assange to death. A beautiful example of freedom. Congratulations Mr. Johnson. 👏👏👏

@RealPlatoishere 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't he in India right now....

@FilmFallon 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the Mike Bassett: England Manager 4-4-2 speech

@davidmuirhead9703 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s what you call a spanking,he absolutely finished

@techtinkerin 2 жыл бұрын

What the f is a full apology? You either apologize or you don't, it's an absolute it's not divisible.

@nviz47 2 жыл бұрын

And I just recalled - there, pre-Ukraine (I think partygate was being discussed/discovered then, as the Queen's late husband, RIP, had just passed and they partied) several Tory MPs stepped forward claiming there was in-party intimidation to vote in confidence of him (and the Cabinet was involved)!!

@rhussein67 2 жыл бұрын

prime minister… I feel very sorry for you apologising too much

@iaingosling3445 2 жыл бұрын

Who thinks that the only MPs involved in Partygate was Bojo and Sunak. There must be others surely??

@decjorden7112 2 жыл бұрын

Just go

@BATMAN777888 2 жыл бұрын

The gig’s up Pinocchio 🤥

@TomJohnson67 2 жыл бұрын

Usually, Starmer has all the personality of lukewarm ovaltine, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how lively this was today.

@kobostinywings 2 жыл бұрын

Personality of lukewarm ovaltine, I'll have to remember that one 👍🏼😂

@adambennett805 2 жыл бұрын

He's actually pretty decent at PMQs, he's just awful at actual policy and adverts, online stuff etc

@AOK342 2 жыл бұрын

He is a competent leader with a moral backbone. I’m personally sick of personality politics. That’s exactly how we ended up with Boris in the first place………

@billpugh58 2 жыл бұрын

@@AOK342 this!

@arsars8065 2 жыл бұрын

Now apologies why u didn’t accept it before now is too late

@Heresheis0818 2 жыл бұрын

Money or the dignity

@Sandshoes001 2 жыл бұрын

Essential work wasn't illegal.

@s.kov.1385 2 жыл бұрын

Is this about a parking ticket? Inconceivable…. How could he? What gaul

@neilparkes7411 2 жыл бұрын

Paid by the tax payer

@denn5431 2 жыл бұрын

Feenay for Boris

@Severon1965 2 жыл бұрын

please someone tell me who the old guy in the WIG is he`s hilarious

@mrbetamax1969 2 жыл бұрын

Can't say what I want 2 so I won't!

@markterry3102 2 жыл бұрын

he didnt acknowlage the hurt until he got the fine ay

@nejuw 2 жыл бұрын

Keirs best speech

@placeholdername603 2 жыл бұрын

A fine won't do anything to him, it's not coming out of Boris's pocket it is coming out of taxpayer's pockets.

@jojohhojol190 2 жыл бұрын

do not understand ekonome

@Mikebuster 2 жыл бұрын

nice if you can pay extortion with 1 payment isnt it

@ewanmeek2 Жыл бұрын

Every Johnson vs Starmer debate: Starmer: What you did was wrong. Johnson: I know, I sincerely apologise. Starmer: You are a disgrace.

@stgeorgeist 2 жыл бұрын

Only Joke is most MPs are up ion arms they were not Invited to booze up

@geoffsmith8665 2 жыл бұрын

Bowis been a naughty little boy,no teddy tonight.

@dildo3129 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a hero like superman I'm his long lost family who fights solo

@jameswood347 2 жыл бұрын

KIER STARMER MUST DELIVER THE SPEECH OF HIS LIFE TODAY AT PRIME MINISTERS QUESTIONS IF HE WANTS FULL PUBLIC SUPPORT IN GETTING RID OF THE PATHOLOGICAL LIAR BORIS JOHNSON.. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH GENERAL ELECTION

@apaitom 2 жыл бұрын

That is a super hair style

@Kaisendou 2 жыл бұрын

he needs to resign Mr Johnson has done too much damage and further damage to come with raising in gas and electricity as well as food as a British citizen I.. am so tired

@thegreatest3651 2 жыл бұрын

not that labour is any better but jeez this cabinet is so dirty, absolute reak with the stench of their scandals and dirty pasts.

@colinwhite5355 2 жыл бұрын

1941. The sinking of the Bismark. Repeatedly pounded till dead in the water. Torpedoes, plus 2800 shells failed to sink her. In the end, the smouldering wreckage could only be sent to the bottom by her own crew who scuttled her. From 2200 men only 114 survived. Johnson and his cronies could draw lessons from this apocryphal tale.

@petrus3370 2 жыл бұрын

The scorpion and the frog. Boris can't help it, it's in his nature. He will sting, in spite of promises and/or apologies. He is what he is. As long as the British people serve as his ferry frog, he can stay on.

@rwksasc 2 жыл бұрын

Know why the Tory MPs support him? They’re at the parties.

@geoffpoole483 2 жыл бұрын

Tory front bench look chastened.

@xxx-pliskin-sniper-xxx8538 2 жыл бұрын

…..he is dishonest though….

@madmiles0942 2 жыл бұрын

can we just acknowledge the fact that Priti Patel is sat on Rishi Sunaks leg

@cynthiarycroft3496 Жыл бұрын

Keir must practice what he attack scandal disrespect and blackmail What is the difference of Keir party . He is not honest leader. Should be ashamed of his blackmail tactics

@MarkLsixtyseven 2 жыл бұрын

What would Bolsheviks do

@gardengnome2409 2 жыл бұрын

He is a grade one @anker.

@outofthemouthofbabes2390 2 жыл бұрын

Step down. Resign!

@jeremyknott9402 2 жыл бұрын

apology accepted.........but no need to to sentence him ......the joker who at times loves buffoonery also is as effective as javelin missile ....you don't discard stuff like this in a fight...you handle it differently if you wish... Boris has a unique way of getting the job done...dont stand behind his blast...stand besides him and watch the results....he will soften that steel armour for you..