So now it is confirmed. The Prime Minister and his Chancellor broke the laws
they wrote themselves, and which imposed severe restrictions on the rest of
us. Then they repeatedly lied about what they had done, to Parliament and the
country as a whole.
How anyone could think that this was acceptable is beyond me. We need
leaders who are honest and law-abiding. If they break the rules they should do
the honourable thing and resign.
Some Conservatives have tried to use the war in Ukraine as a defence for the
Prime Minister. In fact the terrible situation in that part of the world makes it
more important for us to have trustworthy leadership, not less. And Boris
Johnson can hardly give his full attention to foreign affairs when he is trying to
cling onto office here at home.
On May 5 th people across the country – including some here in Sevenoaks – go
to the polls. If Laura Trott and her Parliamentary colleagues will not do the
right thing and evict the criminals in Downing Street, it will be up to the voters
to send them an unambiguous message.
Paul Wharton
Source: Sevenoaks Chronicle (p.12), 21/4/2022