Nadine, The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, put on the spot in scenes some described as "eye wateringly embarrassing".
In the chat, Nadine took a defensive stance with journalist Charlie Stayt on air, while insisting that photo footage of Boris Johnson appearing to enjoy a beer at a "lockdown birthday party" was part of a plot by pro-EU supporters exercising anti-Brexit sentiments.Gary Lineker's response to the drama was clear, after he took to Twitter to chortle to his 8.3 million followers: "Love these comedy sketches.
Really funny."He made the jibe in response to Gary Neville's post of an excerpt, which he claimed he'd been unable to stop watching.It seems that even top celebrities were left transfixed by the "car crash" interview, which left Nadine with few escape routes from the BBC's tough line of questioning.Insisting that Johnson had been attacked and misrepresented by Remainers sad to see Britain leaving the EU, she claimed: "There are a small number of voices, whether they are people who were ardent supporters of Remain, who see this as their last opportunity to reverse Brexit.That certainly is at play with a group."Her argument received little sympathy from Stayt, who told her he was "confused" by her inability to answer "simple questions".He drilled: "Have you spoken to the prime minister recently, in the last 24 hours?""Why?
Why are you asking me that question?" Nadine hit back, giving nothing away."I'd like to know," he responded. Noticing her hesitation, he continued: "I'm really confused, is that a difficult question?"I am just asking if you have spoken to the prime minister in the last 24 hours?""We have communicated," she responded.Put on the spot when asked to elaborate,.
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