Thread by @camillaengelby, So, some of those following me may wonder why I’m so concerned [...]

So, some of those following me may wonder why I’m so concerned about British politics and in particular the way the UK govt is handling #COVID19

I’ve been a frequent visitor in the UK for 13–14 years and in those years I’ve forged many a strong friendship

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Naturally I’m greatly concerned about the wellbeing of my UK friends during this #COVID19 pandemic.

These are people who have been there for me when I’ve been through some rough patches, they’re like family to me.

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Additionally my son met a lovely English lass online a few years back, and even though they’ve had to face a few road bumps, they are very much in love. And hope to build a future together.

Over the years she’s become very dear to me.

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During this past year, I’ve also connected with a great deal of interesting and likeminded Brits here on Twitter, many of whom I’ve come to know fairly well.

Many of their tweets during #COVID19 are heartbreaking

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Then there’s obviously the fact that I’m a leftie

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At the end of the day, Tories are working for the 1% NOT for you and me.

#TheresPowerInAUnion

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So when #COVID19 swept across Europe, and many countries went into lockdown but the UK faffed about, too concerned with revenue of businesses and not so concerned with deaths among the rabble, …

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… I watched in equal measures of shock and horror how the UK was very much “business as usual” under the Tories.

While we here Denmark went into full lockdown (led by a social democratic govt).

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And when the UK finally went into lockdown, there were still harrowing pictures online of crowded tube stations and most recently a crowd in London clapping for the NHS, so much for #SocialDistancing

All the while the number of #COVID19 deaths were and still are rising.

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And that number … well that may not even be the actual number of deaths caused by #COVID19.

Because in the midst of this crisis, the blasted Tories are still not being truthful (I’m not surprised, are you?).

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One thing that all nations have in common in this fight against #COVID19 is the global shortage of #PPE.

Except the UK govt seems to be claiming that they have, in fact, got plenty. There are just a few minor issues with logistics and distribution

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Oh, and the Tories also have the audacity to claim that the AMAZING health workers who are risking THEIR LIVES by being exposed to massive viral loads

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And then there’s testing … don’t get me started.

The Tories keep saying meaningless phrases about “ramping up” testing for #COVID19. Or something along those lines.

But it’s not happening. Not. At. All.

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And while the number of deaths (mind you, the doctored number of deaths) is rising. More and more UK health professionals are also becoming ill and dying from #COVID19.

But can they get tested. NO, if course they can’t

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Doctors, nurses, porters, volunteers: the UK health workers who have died from Covid-19

We are launching a project to remember those who lost their lives working in hospitals, surgeries and care homes during the coronavirus outbreak

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A few weeks ago we had supply issues for #COVID19 tests in DK. It’s not unthinkable that the same thing could happen elsewhere.

I’m not saying that’s the case in the UK.

What I am saying is, if that if that’s the case …
… would you trust the Tories to tell the truth?

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There’s a lot more …

But bottom line is the Tory govt has form when it comes to bending the truth. They’ve shafted the common people in the UK for ages. With #COVID19 it’s looking more and more grim by the day.

Remember this? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/dec/09/tories-accused-lying-distract-photo-boy-hospital-floor

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Tories accused of lying to distract from photo of boy on hospital floor

Labour goes on offensive after Conservatives wrongly allege assault by activist on health secretary’s aide

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/dec/09/tories-accused-lying-distract-photo-boy-hospital-floor

I’m equally worried and angry for all of you due to this insane mix of #COVID19 + Tory incompetence.

Those I know so very well and those I’ve only briefly encountered here on Twitter.

Because all of you are REAL people, with REAL lives.
You all MATTER! You all have WORTH!

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And when this is all over, please #HoldThemToAccount

#COVID19 may be the cause of many deaths, but the Tories stood idly by, rather than protecting the British people.

Stay safe. Stay healthy

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