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InsiderTrader
04 Jun 20 14:04
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Yesterday I joined thousands of young people marching against racial injustice and in protest at the murder of George Floyd. I took a knee as a mark of respect and paused with those remarkable young people to reflect on the racism faced by so many people of colour not just in the USA but here in Britain too.

The number of people protesting made it impossible to observe the social distancing rules which I have strictly observed since March. I know how much people have suffered to keep each other safe and I apologise to them for the hurt my failure to observe the rules has caused. On Tuesday evening I received a negative test result. I am therefore confident that I did not infect anyone with whom I came into contact.

I know I had an obligation to set an example. The rules are important in overcoming this epidemic and I do not want my action to undermine people’s willingness to maintain social distancing. My obligation as an MP is also to call out racial injustice and to stand in solidarity with the very people who, because of that injustice, are so much more likely to die from coronavirus.

The anger generated by my breach of the social distancing rules must not be allowed to detract from the vital message that Black Lives Matter and that we all have an obligation to fight racism. The killing of George Floyd must be a catalyst for action.

https://www.barrygardiner.com/recent-news/2020/06/04/why-i-joined-the-protest-yesterday/

^

Well done for saying sorry.

I guess testing negative for Covid before it makes it okay?
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Report GRANTCKING June 4, 2020 2:08 PM BST
why the feck hasnt he resigned? hypocrite of the highest order
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 2:09 PM BST
i demand a 7 day witch-hunt!!!
Report GRANTCKING June 4, 2020 2:14 PM BST
absolutely, I expect some media crews outside this cretins residence
Report Akak June 4, 2020 2:18 PM BST
The guy is the biggest bore in politics. The labour party would probably be glad to see the back of him.
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 2:19 PM BST
Starmer probably reported him
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 2:21 PM BST
well at least we won't see Barry in a t-shirt, repelling ants in No10s rose garden
Report Arleystation June 4, 2020 2:22 PM BST
It is MP's like Barry Gardiner that cost Labour any chance of winning the last General Election. He will not use 2 words when 22 will do. Utterly remote from Labour's heartland voters.
Report Akak June 4, 2020 2:24 PM BST
Anyone suffering from insomnia? Just listen to this jerks interviews. You will be sound asleep in no time.
Report the.mad.dog.man June 4, 2020 2:25 PM BST
vote the c... out
Report Platini June 4, 2020 2:25 PM BST
TLDR

signalling my virtue matters more than protecting my family and the vulnerable from a global pandemic
Report flushgordon1 June 4, 2020 2:26 PM BST
What was remarkable about them?
They can walk and shout slogans ?
Report casemoney June 4, 2020 2:51 PM BST
No problem with Timing regarding his Test , is he being tested again next week to make sure he has not caught it ??

BLM matter but young white  childrens do not ,is that what he is saying ?
Report Cider June 4, 2020 3:27 PM BST
Anyone remember James calling in to speak to Barry on LBC just before the GE. Not sure Barry's virtue signalling here is going to bring the likes of James back into the bosom of Labour any time soon Grin
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 3:32 PM BST
there is a severe lack of ants on this fred, i feel lonely soooooo

Report flushgordon1 June 4, 2020 3:44 PM BST
Barry at weekend's dresses like this.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm9drIwmmU4
Report onlooker June 4, 2020 3:52 PM BST
63-year-old boring bloke - using teenage terms like - "call out," and, "I took a knee" - playing  the populist card.

Only emphasises what a self-important, yet inconsequential,  little tawt he actually is.
Report zorrostrikes June 4, 2020 3:53 PM BST
Trying to ccontrol a virus is stupid. Bacterium yes. You can control to a great eextent. TB. Can be restricted. Viruses are different.
It's nit paint, transferable. It's mist, itx fiher than that. 0.003 microns. That cannot be controntrolled. Only it China locked down for years with no one escaping.
I got it from my mom. She is self isolating incsee a different strain shows up. You cannot live in fear.
Report flushgordon1 June 4, 2020 4:10 PM BST
Mom?
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 6:39 PM BST
has he resigned yet?
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 6:40 PM BST
this won't go away!
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 6:41 PM BST
more to come!
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 6:41 PM BST
wait until Sunday!
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 6:43 PM BST
there's a bloke who says he walked 6 inches on one knee!
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 6:43 PM BST
any CCTV?
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 6:44 PM BST
did he stop for a pee?
Report Baphornet June 4, 2020 6:45 PM BST
i must have missed some from the Cummings witch-hunt?
Report casemoney June 4, 2020 6:55 PM BST
A filthy Luvvie Progressive trying to stir up racial tensions in the UK  ...
Report HGS June 4, 2020 8:13 PM BST
On Tuesday evening I received a negative test result. I am therefore confident that I did not infect anyone with whom I came into contact.

Head in hands man required.
Report InsiderTrader June 4, 2020 8:20 PM BST
Why?

If Barry was clean why can he not mix without worrying about social distancing?
Report Foinavon June 4, 2020 8:32 PM BST
Why? Because he's setting a bad example.
Report HGS June 4, 2020 8:34 PM BST
Because chances are he has now!
Report going skint June 5, 2020 1:06 AM BST
barry uphill is the biggest caunt in politics
bbc love him
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