U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Takes Steps to Halt Soccer s Proposed European Super League
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has come out strongly against the proposed European Super League soccer championship.
After Johnson met with soccer (known as football outside North America) governing bodies on Tuesday, No. 10 Downing Street issued a strongly worded statement on his behalf.
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“The prime minister confirmed the government will not stand by while a small handful of owners create a closed shop,” the statement said. “He reiterated his unwavering support for the football authorities and confirmed they have the government’s full backing to take whatever action necessary to put a stop to these plans.
Johnson s ex-aide Cummings slams UK response to pandemic
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March 17, 2021
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LONDON (AP) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser has criticized the government’s response to the pandemic, comparing the health department to a “smoking ruin” when COVID-19 first hit the U.K. hard.
Dominic Cummings testified to parliament’s science and technology committee Wednesday, making his first public appearance since he stepped down late last year following a bitter power struggle at No.10 Downing Street.
Cummings, who had long been a critic of the civil service, said the health department was “just a smoking ruin in terms of procurement and PPE (personal protective equipment)” last spring. He was also scathing about the bureaucracy that he said prevented an effective U.K. response to the pandemic.