Moment Park Hill flats erupt in jeers as Sheffield takes part in ‘Boo for Boris’

Sheffield residents angered by the Prime Minister’s reaction to the controversy surrounding Dominic Cumming’s travel during lockdown took part in a ‘Boo for Boris’ last night (May 26).
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Inspired by the ‘clap for carers’ tribute that has been taking place every Thursday at 8pm during lockdown, ‘Boo for Boris’ saw people standing outside their houses and booing and jeering in a bid to express their dissatisfaction with Johnson’s leadership through coronavirus.

It comes after Boris Johnson said Cummings “acted responsibly, legally and with integrity” by travelling to County Durham during lockdown.

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‘Boo for Boris’ began as a social media campaign, with thousands on Facebook and Twitter calling for people to get involved.

Park Hill - Credit: Dan HayesPark Hill - Credit: Dan Hayes
Park Hill - Credit: Dan Hayes

However others have opposed the booing, including critics of Johnson and some NHS workers, claiming it makes a ‘pantomime’ of a serious leadership problem.

Ian Oakley tweeted: “Well done for turning it all into a pantomime.

“When my kids were woken up by pots, pans & fireworks it was for the NHS, so I just let it go, seeing as I work for the NHS.

“Don’t #BooForBoris you cretinous sheep, use your vote”

Residents of Park Hill took part in the 'Boo for Boris' last night.Residents of Park Hill took part in the 'Boo for Boris' last night.
Residents of Park Hill took part in the 'Boo for Boris' last night.
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And @naniftrauts wrote: “6 months ago the public voted in a vast majority for @BorisJohnson to be PM.

“It was made clear during the campaign what he was like and yet he got a huge majority.

“Don’t now get upset when he does what he has always done!

“Don’t #booforboris just vote him out next time!!!!”

Cummings gave a press conference on Monday in which he said he had ‘no regrets’ about driving to stay on his parents’ farm when he had coronavirus symptoms, claiming it was to ensure his child could be cared for if he and his wife were ill.

At the time, the government advice was: ‘Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives’.

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Mr Cummings has also confirmed that he also made a trip to Barnard Castle from Durham during his time there – a distance of around 25 miles.

Since the scandal broke, Boris Johnson’s approval rating has plummeted from 19 to -1, according to the Daily Mail. The paper also reported that a poll showed that 55 per cent of Conservative voters believe Cummings should resign.