I understand your distress : Frome MP David Warburton makes a statement about the Downing Street parties

By Susie Watkins

19th Jan 2022 | Local News

Frome MP David Warburton
Frome MP David Warburton

Frome MP David Warburton took to Twitter to explain his very personal experience with lockddown.

He posted that in early 2020, during the first lockdown his father had died "almost entirely alone. "

Today he offered the following "In April 2020, during the first UK lockdown, my father died almost entirely alone. Days later just three of us were allowed to attend what passed for his funeral - a short burial with no one allowed inside the church.

"This was exactly a week before the first reported Downing Street party.

"So, it's an understatement to say that I understand the distress caused by the revelations of activity inside No.10. And my personal experience is far from unique. People across the country, and many of my constituents, can tell similar stories.

"I, like many, am extremely disappointed to hear of these events which took place, and I know that, irrespective of Sue Gray's report, many across the country have made up their mind on this.

"Now, I want to gain a full understanding of the detail of these events and how they were allowed to happen which hopefully Sue Gray's report will establish.

"However, I understand that this will not be enough for many.

"More needs to be done to improve the culture within Government, as well as people's perception of that culture. And that is going to be a difficult mountain to climb. "

     

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