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Tory MP attends Christmas party with 27 guests

Yikes at him just mere days ago!

hypocrisy at its worst

sack him

he won't be any credible now

Like Margaret Covid, he cant be sacked unfortunately

He can have the Con whip removed and suspended from the party.
If they're serious on dealing with rule breaks no matter who it may be that is.

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Originally Posted by arista (Post 10971115)

Its not even on the main news yet.

£10,000 Fine is best

Well it's hardly news really that some MPs break the rules on covid restrictions, even from those of the government that made the rules.

There's been Labour MPs too who have.
Then that really worrying one from the SNP MP.

It's not like this MP here however can claim to not have understood the rules since he was highlighting dangers he still sees from covid.

I actually like Tobias Ellwood, however deliberate and unnecessary breaking of rules cannot now be tolerated.
IF, the government and other Parties want the public to follow the guidelines and rulings laid down.

the government don't care about rule breakers. They say then right words then move on to the next thing

I'm having 30 for Christmas dinner. We're saying it's a funeral for the turkey.

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Originally Posted by Livia (Post 10971163)

I'm having 30 for Christmas dinner. We're saying it's a funeral for the turkey.

funerals, weddings the perfect excuse these times

if those overrated politicians can get away with it, well they cannot stop us from doing the same

Such hideous hypocrisy, He should be sacked from the Tory party but he won't be, Tories don't care much about hypocrites among their own ranks, sadly.

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Originally Posted by Livia (Post 10971163)

I'm having 30 for Christmas dinner. We're saying it's a funeral for the turkey.

So good to see you here Livia, you are missed. :love:

This is his explanation.

To be honest I think some newspapers are trying to keep him away from the Brexit debate as he has been a critic of no-deal.

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Tory MP Tobias Ellwood broke Covid rules, says home secretary
Published 1 hour ago

A Conservative MP who attended a business dinner was in “breach of the regulations” the home secretary says.
Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood broke Covid rules by giving a speech at a dinner in London, the home secretary has said.

Mr Ellwood had defended his "well-intentioned attendance" at the event, saying it was "fully Covid compliant".

He said he was sorry coverage of it had "muddled the government's clear message as we head towards Christmas".

But home secretary Priti Patel said he had broken the rules and suggested he could face a fine.

Asked about Mr Ellwood's actions, the prime minister's official spokesman said: "I would point you to the home secretary's words.

"The PM has been clear throughout the pandemic that it's vital for everybody to abide by the rules in order to suppress the virus and therefore protect the NHS and save lives."

The Iraq Britain Business Council reception, on Tuesday, took place a day before London entered tier three.

It was initially described as a "Christmas dinner" on the council's website but its president, Tory peer Baroness Nicholson, later said it was a business event.

'Fixed penalty notices'
Asked by ITV News if Mr Ellwood's attendance was a breach of the rules, Ms Patel said: "Well, it is. Of course it is exactly that.

"Having dinner outside of the rules with a large number of people is a breach of the regulations."

Asked if there should be a punishment, Ms Patel said: "There are fixed penalty notices. I don't know the details as to where this happened or the location, but I'm sure, as it is a breach, that will be followed up."

Tobias Ellwood speaking at Tuesday's event
IMAGE COPYRIGHTIRAQ BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL
image captionTobias Ellwood addressing the guests at Tuesday's event
The government's tier two guidance states that "gatherings for work purposes are only allowed where they are reasonably necessary".

Mr Ellwood, who chairs the Commons defence committee, attended the event the day after telling MPs that allowing families to meet over Christmas for five days "could be very dangerous indeed".

He urged Health Secretary Matt Hancock to review the policy "so we don't begin the new year with a third wave".

'Perceptions count'
In a statement, Mr Ellwood said it was a "business reception/dinner" where he "gleaned extremely useful intelligence" about the issues on the ground in the Middle East.

"The event took place at the respected Cavalry and Guards Club under strict Covid compliant conditions," he said.

"For the duration of tier two restrictions function rooms that usually seat over 100 have been converted to hold business events for less than 30.

"I appreciate, given the current challenges, some will question the wisdom of my attendance.

"I am sorry coverage of my well-intentioned attendance may have muddled the government's clear message as we head towards Christmas.

"Whilst the event was fully Covid complaint - perceptions count."

The Daily Mail, which first reported Mr Ellwood's attendance at the event, said it was attended by 27 people.

London moved from tier two to tier three on Wednesday morning.

'Trying to be cheerful'
Mr Ellwood, MP for Bournemouth East, told the BBC he had not been present for the whole event and that he had contacted the venue in advance to confirm it was Covid secure.

Other guests at the reception included a delegation from the Iraqi Embassy.

One of the original photographs appeared to show some attendees standing in small groups taking part in a drinks reception.

The rules for tier two state that alcohol at venues should be served as part of a substantial meal or with table service.

Baroness Nicholson told the BBC that once she became aware that the event have been described as a "party" she immediately asked for it to be clarified.

She stressed it was an important business function.

Asked why it had initially been labelled as a "Christmas dinner" and "party" on the organisation's website, she said: "I think someone was trying to be cheerful".

In a statement on its website, the IBBC said "working with the venue this event was fully Covid compliant".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55343187

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 10971355)

Such hideous hypocrisy, He should be sacked from the Tory party but he won't be, Tories don't care much about hypocrites among their own ranks, sadly.

Don’t act like it’s a Tory thing always, why are you always bringing sides/politics into every debate? Corbyn has also broke the COVID rules and been excused, and he was the labour leader who should be an example. MPs are individuals and it isn’t one party or another that are solely breaking the rules

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Originally Posted by Livia (Post 10971163)

I'm having 30 for Christmas dinner. We're saying it's a funeral for the turkey.

Welcome back :love:

You have been missed!

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 10971355)

Such hideous hypocrisy, He should be sacked from the Tory party but he won't be, Tories don't care much about hypocrites among their own ranks, sadly.

He won't unfortunately because it's always one rule for overpaid politicians who are constantly breaking the rules and another rule for the public. Kay Burley has been suspended for her rule break. It's not really hard for people to use zoom is it.

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 10971355)

Such hideous hypocrisy, He should be sacked from the Tory party but he won't be, Tories don't care much about hypocrites among their own ranks, sadly.

You are all Wrong

It was a Business meeting
so large space out members
are LEGAL

Ref: Politics Live BBC2HD today

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Originally Posted by Livia (Post 10971163)

I'm having 30 for Christmas dinner. We're saying it's a funeral for the turkey.

Hi Livia :wavey:

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Originally Posted by arista (Post 10971409)

You are all Wrong

It was a Business meeting
so large space out members
are LEGAL

Ref: Politics Live BBC2HD today

it was a christmas piss up Arista and we all know it

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Originally Posted by Livia (Post 10971163)

I'm having 30 for Christmas dinner. We're saying it's a funeral for the turkey.

Welcome back Livia.
Great to see you here again.

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Originally Posted by arista (Post 10971409)

You are all Wrong

It was a Business meeting
so large space out members
are LEGAL

Ref: Politics Live BBC2HD today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EpYs1p5W...g&name=900x900

Got around it by saying it was a 'business' meeting eh... pffft.

Can't spread covid at business meetings/ lunches then? It knows the difference betwhen that and say, a coffee morning?.

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 10971355)

Such hideous hypocrisy, He should be sacked from the Tory party but he won't be, Tories don't care much about hypocrites among their own ranks, sadly.

Tories get away with everything :bored: , they don't think the rules apply to them .

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Originally Posted by smudgie (Post 10971513)

Welcome back Livia.
Great to see you here again.

:clap1:

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Originally Posted by Kizzy (Post 10971519)

Got around it by saying it was a 'business' meeting eh... pffft.

Can't spread covid at business meetings/ lunches then? It knows the difference betwhen that and say, a coffee morning?.

Exactly right there Kizzy.

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Originally Posted by Livia (Post 10971163)

I'm having 30 for Christmas dinner. We're saying it's a funeral for the turkey.

Great to see you back Livia....:wavey: