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Boris Johnson told to ‘stop talking’ by BBC after rambling and waffling

Nick Robinson eventually lost his patience, telling the PM they should discuss "a range of subjects, not just one".

Andra Maciuca by Andra Maciuca
2021-10-06 12:19
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Boris Johnson was told to “stop talking” during a rambling radio interview, in which he insisted businesses should use British workers to tackle post-Brexit labour shortages.

Speaking to BBC’s Today programme for the first time in two years at Conservative party conference in Manchester, Johnson said the crises would “naturally” resolve themselves.

He waffled on about UK businesses using British workers and investing in young people training instead of using immigration – but presenter Nick Robinson eventually lost his patience after telling Johnson he had made the same point “at length in a series of interviews”.

“Prime Minister, stop talking,” Robinson. “We are going to have questions and answers not where you merely talk if you wouldn’t mind.”

Boris Johnson: "Flibble Flabble wiffle waffle, carpe diem, aqua vitae…"

Nick Robinson: "Prime Minister stop talking" pic.twitter.com/MwIRKJ7XxD

— Martin Abrams🌹😷✊🏼 (@Martin_Abrams) October 5, 2021

The presenter said they should be able to discuss “a range of subjects, not just one” and concluded by thanking Johnson for “allowing the occasional question as well”.

Johnson replied: “It’s very kind of you to let me talk! Very kind, very kind. That’s the point of having me on your show. Anyway, lovely to see you.”

Reactions

Johnson’s interview prompted predictable ire on Twitter. One user asked: “He just can’t handle questions, can he? Any questions.”

And another added: “Made a refreshing change. Johnson struggles to answer specific questions and this is an interview tactic that he uses time and again. I doubt he’ll be coming back soon though!”

He just can't handle questions, can he?
Any questions https://t.co/MsCImB65L2

— David of Nottingham (@DavidofNotting1) October 5, 2021

Made a refreshing change. Johnson struggles to answer specific questions and this is an interview tactic that he uses time and again. I doubt he’ll be coming back soon though! 🤷🏾‍♂️

— Nilavra Mukerji (@NilavraM) October 5, 2021

Andrew Baker said: “Somebody needs to do more of this. Boris Johnson’s convoluted ramblings is an attempt to dominate the agenda and normally the BBC falls in with this.”

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And Rajesh Thind added: “Johnson hated it. You could hear him struggling to keep his temper under check. I imagine we’ll start hearing renewed talk of scrapping the licence fee within a couple of weeks now. Johnson hates scrutiny, he can’t handle it.”

Somebody needs to do more of this. BJs convoluted ramblings is an attempt to dominate the agenda and normally the BBC falls in with this. https://t.co/3dCorsltiH

— Andrew Baker (#highlightbrexitlies) (@AndreBoulanger) October 5, 2021

Johnson hated it. You could hear him struggling to keep his temper under check. I imagine we’ll start hearing renewed talk of scrapping the license fee within a couple of weeks now. Johnson hates scrutiny, he can’t handle it. Like the Emperor with no clothes that he clearly is. https://t.co/siW9uOsv8G

— Rajesh Thind (@RajeshThind) October 5, 2021

Good ‘Night’ Britain?

Meanwhile, ITV’s Good Morning Britain has again invited the prime minister to be held accountable during their show after more than four years in which he has refused to appear on the show. 

It has been 1563 days since Prime Minister Boris Johnson last appeared on Good Morning Britain – that's just over FOUR years.

'A warm invitation to you Prime Minister.'@susannareid100 once again extends the invite to @BorisJohnson to come on the show. pic.twitter.com/pI8CAQB9Ld

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) October 5, 2021

But Johnson ran away from GMB journalists again at the Tory conference, bringing back memories of when he hid in a fridge in December 2019 to avoid questions from GMB reporter Jonathan Swain.

In a video, one of the Johnson’s aides was seen mouthing “oh for f***’s sake” upon seeing the reporter approaching. 

Related: Boris Johnson hides from GMB questions in fridge as aide swears at reporter

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