Rosie Holt turned Dominic Raab’s cringeworthy defence of the PM into biting satire
You can’t have failed to notice this viral photo of something or other going on in the garden of 10 Downing Street in May 2020.
It appears to show people gathering in larger numbers than allowed at that time and without socially distancing or a work situation with a baby in attendance.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but either the Boris Johnson photo shows an illegal social gathering during lockdown *or* an official government meeting with a spouse present, which would be a breach of the Official Secrets Act. Either way, it's surely a matter for the Met Police?
— Ricky (@RickyDHale) December 20, 2021
The Boris Johnson wall of protection got into gear straight away, with Johnson loyalists trying to brush off accusations of wrongdoing.
Dominic Raab did the rounds of the media, telling each interviewer pretty much the same thing – that the photo showed people working, or just after working – becuase he couldn’t quite keep his story straight.
"It's consistent with the guidance at the time"
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab defends a photo of Boris Johnson and his staff allegedly enjoying wine and cheese in the garden of No 10 during lockdown restrictions last year.#KayBurley https://t.co/2UFO8kJyqR pic.twitter.com/0hVsMvim2P
— Sky News (@SkyNews) December 20, 2021
Comedian and actor Rosie Holt put part of that recording to very good use, with this excellent parody of a Tory. There’s some slightly NSFW language and a lot of brutal satire.
Tory MP defends photo of PM & staff with wine in Downing Street garden May 2020 pic.twitter.com/BjeP3ka1Qm
— Rosie Holt (@RosieisaHolt) December 20, 2021
That’s the full package – great writing, acting and editing. It’s no wonder it got reactions like these.
😂😂 Brilliant https://t.co/CZWqppy5xA
— Andy Phillips (@mrandyphillips) December 20, 2021
Rosie is funny and I like her, she’s spot on. https://t.co/tulHDKoaRf
— Diane Hain (@dianehain) December 21, 2021
Wonderful. I can imagine any number of Tories coming out with this. They might even use it as a template at Tory HQ. https://t.co/CjCBgELLia
— Eamon O'Reilly (@EamonOReilly) December 21, 2021
Best bit of satire today. https://t.co/WrscqXduBE
— liam norris (@liamnorris1001) December 20, 2021
Debby Cotton had this relatable observation.
Satire that, in places, is almost indistinguishable from the real answers given… 😂 https://t.co/P1a46kBkbk
— Debby Cotton (@ProfDcotton) December 21, 2021
In fact, it was so indistinguishable that some people thought Rosie was the genuine article – although we’ve yet to see a Tory MP wax so lyrical about the PM’s many offspring.
This is my favourite 🥰 pic.twitter.com/KDAGsZHzh6
— Rosie Holt (@RosieisaHolt) December 20, 2021
Tbf I am a crackpot in a scarf pic.twitter.com/ZDcfu4ahem
— Rosie Holt (@RosieisaHolt) December 20, 2021
Perhaps this is true.
Too close to reality. https://t.co/PKRM8EmcuB
— Brónagh 😷 (@BeebsyMcA) December 20, 2021
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