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He is now desperately trying to justify his actions. Bottom line, he knew she was a climate protester, he was angry that she was 'spoiling' his wealthy, privileged meal and he took action wholly expected from a bully boy misogynist. They all try to say sorry after the violence.
Would he have slammed a well built male and grabbed him by the throat? I think not. The man is a coward. If you or I was seen by a police officer doing this we’d be arrested. The same should apply here regardless if you support the protest or not, it does not give him the freedom to physically assault people.
Picture the scene - it’s 3AM in a backstreet bar on La Rive Gauche in the balmy Spring of 1953. You’re sat alone as I approach with hand extended, “would you care to dance?”
Chet’s Combo provides the mellifluous backdrop. I can see it all clear as day, the dialogue is writing itself...
An idea isn't responsible for those who believe in it.
Picture the scene - it’s 3AM in a backstreet bar on La Rive Gauche in the balmy Spring of 1953. You’re sat alone as I approach with hand extended, “would you care to dance?”
Chet’s Combo provides the mellifluous backdrop. I can see it all clear as day, the dialogue is writing itself...
Sorry, Lis - I struggled to get past the first minute. Sounded like Sooty on speed.
Love Chet. Cool as fûck. So is Miles...this is sublime.
Just not a description of what happened on this occasion.
There were around 30 protestors. It had been going on for a while before this incident. Peacefully and without malice.
The women were even appropriately dressed for the black tie event. Which was a nice touch. In evening dresses with sashes. The lady in question was carrying a not particularly threatening clutch.
It was obvious to all that it was peaceful. People were smiling. Including the Chancellor. There were a number of plain clothes security officers at the event. The women were escorted from the premises with little fuss with one exception.
The woman in question walked (didn’t run, didn’t ‘charge’, just walked) behind around 12 or 15 people, none of whom showed a single sign of slight nervousness let alone genuine concern. Field watched her walk towards him - you can see it in the video footage. When close enough he shoved here against the wall and frogmarched her out holding her neck. An action that he wouldn’t have taken if he’d believed any actual threat existed, since someone with a knife isn’t put off by a hand at the back of the neck leaving arms free.
He (or actually his lawyers) put out a statement at 2am when the longer footage hit the internet, provided by ITV. The statement, and claims of feeling she could be a danger, are a typical lawyer response attempting to get his defence in before the accusations fully took off.
It was assault. You’re not allowed to do that to people - male or female makes no difference (other than he quite likely would have stayed put if it had been a big bloke, but that’s simply speculation).
He’s been rightly suspended.
After further investigation he may well lose his job. He would do in virtually all other jobs if he behaved like that.
Oh, and Bluey - you sound like a complete moron.
Greenpeace will be delighted with the publicity. They will love the fact that a minister has been unable to control his temper. But that doesn’t change anything. If she had given him a good slap (which you seem to suggest) she’d have been rightly charged for assault as well.
If she had done this here in the States at a Trump rally , she would have been carried out on a stretcher with a couple of bullet holes in her head ! I am surprised Hammond didn't have an armed protection officer and I am amazed there wasn't any sort of security detail to protect the perimeter of the Mansion House from this kind of protest.
If she had done this here in the States at a Trump rally , she would have been carried out on a stretcher with a couple of bullet holes in her head ! I am surprised Hammond didn't have an armed protection officer and I am amazed there wasn't any sort of security detail to protect the perimeter of the Mansion House from this kind of protest.
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