Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted March 27, 2020 Tests positive for the 'rona. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52060791 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted March 27, 2020 I'm not too worried about Boris.Just worried a bit about his pregnant fiance. Poor woman.What she has to put up with ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted April 5, 2020 Been admitted to hospital for tests as a ‘precautionary step’ after suffering persistent symptoms of COVID19. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc 84 Posted April 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Been admitted to hospital for tests as a ‘precautionary step’ after suffering persistent symptoms of COVID19. I couldn’t imagine the panic if a major world leader dies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted April 5, 2020 31 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Been admitted to hospital for tests as a ‘precautionary step’ after suffering persistent symptoms of COVID19. You can bet he won't be in an NHS hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 601 Posted April 5, 2020 It is only as a precaution. No need for everyone to get excited. I bet he will be back in Downing Street in the night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted April 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Steve said: It is only as a precaution. Because hospitals are safe places right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,585 Posted April 5, 2020 Raab is getting his bags packed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted April 5, 2020 16 minutes ago, Steve said: It is only as a precaution. No need for everyone to get excited. I bet he will be back in Downing Street in the night. So many who go into hospital deteriorate quickly. We just don't know how serious this could be ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted April 5, 2020 21 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: Raab is getting his bags packed. After his current success Gove is investing in more voodoo dolls 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted April 5, 2020 He looked very sick and before the news came out about losing weight my wife said he looks alot thinner. Spencer Perceval was the last PM to die in office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted April 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, the_engineer said: He looked very sick and before the news came out about losing weight my wife said he looks alot thinner. Spencer Perceval was the last PM to die in office. He won’t die, I agree he looks ill but he will be back before we know it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted April 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fergie86 said: He won’t die, I agree he looks ill but he will be back before we know it. Awwwwwwwwww fuck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted April 5, 2020 Does any PM has ever died while in function in Britain ? In France yes but Idk about UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SusanStoHelit 21 Posted April 5, 2020 @Lafaucheuse 16 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: Does any PM has ever died while in function in Britain ? In France yes but Idk about UK 56 minutes ago, the_engineer said: Spencer Perceval was the last PM to die in office. . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,744 Posted April 5, 2020 30 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: Does any PM has ever died while in function in Britain ? In France yes but Idk about UK 1 hour ago, the_engineer said: Spencer Perceval was the last PM to die in office. Also died in office: - Spencer Compton (1743) - Henry Pelham (1754) - Charles Watson-Wentworth (1782) - William Pitt the Younger (1806) Spencer Perceval (1812) was not actually the last to die in office. There was one after him, which was Henry Temple (1865). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted April 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Drewsky1211 said: Also died in office: - Spencer Compton (1743) - Henry Pelham (1754) - Charles Watson-Wentworth (1782) - William Pitt the Younger (1806) Spencer Perceval (1812) was not actually the last to die in office. There was one after him, which was Henry Temple (1865). I guess we're overdue one then ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,472 Posted April 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Drewsky1211 said: Also died in office: - Spencer Compton (1743) - Henry Pelham (1754) - Charles Watson-Wentworth (1782) - William Pitt the Younger (1806) Spencer Perceval (1812) was not actually the last to die in office. There was one after him, which was Henry Temple (1865). Although, older folk, am I the only person confused by UK quiz shows calling Victorian PMs by their birth names now instead of the names they were actually known as when PM and people have known them as for most of the last 100+ years. "Gascoigne Cecil? Oh wait you mean Lord Salisbury?" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted April 5, 2020 39 minutes ago, SusanStoHelit said: @Lafaucheuse . I’m dumb sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,620 Posted April 6, 2020 1 hour ago, msc said: Although, older folk, am I the only person confused by UK quiz shows calling Victorian PMs by their birth names now instead of the names they were actually known as when PM and people have known them as for most of the last 100+ years. "Gascoigne Cecil? Oh wait you mean Lord Salisbury?" Probably because people are reading straight from their respective Wikipedia pages... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted April 6, 2020 Not an emergency but went in at 8pm on a Sunday to a hospital for tests which happen to include oxygen treatment, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted April 6, 2020 I had a feeling it would affect him quite badly. Payback for Brexit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
