Why Do Labour Mp's All Wear Masks In The House Of Commons?

[dave50]

What are they trying to prove, how self righteous they are and how long are they going to continue?

[ToraToraTora]

dunno, I ditched mine on 19th July, still see plenty of wallies walking around with them. I have it in my pocket in case some pillock demands I wear one to go in somewhere but that hasn't happened yet. I went into the office yesterday and we were supposed to wear one if walking about, I didn't bother.

[ToraToraTora]

I was never really convinced that they served any purpose anyway, well not the ones most of us wear.

[anneasquith]

It’s a massive political statement , only known to people in authority in other countries. So well spotted though !

[davebro]

cos they are prats?

[ToraToraTora]

I suspect it's a na na nana na thing, Look at us in our masks when the naughty Tories aren't wearing them! I suppose it moves focus away from their non policies!

[ichkeria]

Tory MPs have bad breath?
Or they do?
Why not ask the rookie who’d know

Lots of people round here still wear masks.
The vast majority I’d say.
And it’s a Tory constituency.

[ichkeria]

Ask the “people”
The rookie wouldn’t have a clue

[Hopkirk]

As it is still recommended, I applaud them for it.
(and I'm not a Labour supporter)

[theshedman]

Some tories still had them on too. I still wear mine in shops just in case it does help. I had Covid so know it's not nice and wouldn't like to pass it to someone else or for them to pass it to me again.

[sp1814]

Funny thing is - I was asking the same thing last night.

I wondered why practically all the Tory MPs were maskless.

I was told "Because so many of them are tools".

[anneasquith]

I think the masks smudge lipstick……….. that’s what Boris says !!!

[Gromit]

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-58259604

[New Judge]

"General secretary [of the Prospect Union] Mike Clancy said: "It is abundantly clear that large numbers of MPs believe that rules simply don't apply to them..."

But the problem Mr Clancy faces is that there are no "rules" concerning the wearing of face coverings in England. There has been a problem throughout the pandemic concerning "rules" (i.e. laws) and guidance or advice. When the legislation concerning face coverings was lifted in July that should have been the end of the matter. Those wishing to continue to wear face coverings could continue to do so and those who prefer not to need not. The problem arose because instead of just lifting the legislation (which was done, it was said, to enable people to decide for themselves), the government clouded the issue by saying it "advices and expects" face coverings to be worn in certain circumstances.

In London the issue has become further muddled because Mayor Khan has made it a condition of carriage that face coverings be worn on all TfL services. So you have the ridiculous situation where a passenger can travel by train from the south coast to London Bridge on a crowded train without the need to wear a mask and then board an empty TfL Overground train (from the next platform) and have to put one on. Private hire taxis in London (licenced by TfL) require face coverings and prohibit passengers sitting in the front next to the driver. I took a taxi in Dorset last weekend. Mrs NJ and the couple we were with climbed in the back leaving me to sit next to the driver. I asked if it was OK to do so and she was amazed at my question. "Of course it is my love. How else you gonna get home?" When I explained the situation in London she was perplexed.

It is bad enough the government making a dog's breakfast out of something that should be fairly simple: "You don't need to wear a mask any longer but feel free to do so if you wish". But it really doesn't help when you get people like trade union leaders castigating people for failing to obey rules which do not exist.

[THECORBYLOON]

As stated by one of the MPs this morning, the Speaker has recommended that masks be worn in the Chamber.

[CrapAtCryptics]

As masks are not mandatory they are optional so if we choose to wear one its not for others to question that decision.

[davebro]

Maybe they don't want to be recognised! Who could complain if Ms Abbott wore a mask permanently?

[Mozz71]

It's bizarre how a personal choice such as wearing a mask causes such derision from some quarters. How can wearing a mask be self righteous? It's not as if Covid has been completely eradicated. Let others wear what they wish.

[douglas9401]

Maybe they think that if we can't see their lips moving we won't think they're lying.

[New Judge]

//Let others wear what they wish.//

Exactly Mozz. But it must work both ways. Remarks such as those made by Mr Clancy are not only factually incorrect but they are uncalled for.

[Ellipsis]

It's so they can blow raspberries without being caught.