Published 20:08 IST, December 11th 2019
British PM Boris Johnson accused of hiding in fridge to avoid interview
The UK PM Boris Johnson on the final day of election campaigning has been reportedly accused of hiding in a refrigerator in an attempt to dodge an interview.
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United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on final day of election campaigning has been reportedly accused of hiding in a refrigerator in an attempt to dodge an interview with TV anchor Piers Morgan. According to international media reports, Johnson was ambushed by Good Morning Britain producer, Jonathan Swain, during a pre-dawn visit to local business Modern Milkman, in Yorkshire. foot of incident has become an internet sensation and has been widely circulated with #fridgegate. Many netizens have also trolled UK PM for hiding in fridge. In response to incident, Morgan also took to twitter.
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In video Swain can be seen approaching Johnson, he asked, “Morning prime minister, would you come on Good Morning Britain, prime minister?” Johnson’s aide can be heard mouthing “oh for f**** sake” in response. Swain furr goes on to say: “I’ve just had a reaction from one of minders. OK, need to push, thank you very much,” with Reid exclaiming, “ look on his face, that minder.” aide was later identified as PM’s press secretary, Rob Oxley. When Swain presses prime minister, stating he was live on show, Johnson replied “I’ll be with you in a second” and walked off, before Piers exclaims “he’s gone into fridge”. According to international media reports, conservative sources insisted that Johnson was 't hiding' in fridge but instead his aides were taking a moment to prepare UK PM for a separate interview.
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Johnson draws flak over dodging TV interview
In ar incident, Johnson on December 6 failed to debate with one of top political interviewers. televised debate preceded his final debate with main opposition leader before elections. Johnson had earlier declined to be interviewed by said TV host cum politician, Andrew Neil, though four or major party leaders had already faced him. In interview, Neil said he wanted to put questions of trust to Johnson. episode was shot on December 5, night after which host told viewers series of 30-minute leaders' interviews was done on ir behalf to scrutinize and hold to account those who would govern us.
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19:59 IST, December 11th 2019