A chef in Newcastle cunningly let Boris Johnson know exactly what he thought of him during a live interview on BBC News on Tuesday.
Not that anyone noticed – until now.
Geordie chef Max Gott appeared on the news channel via live video link to talk about the latest coronavirus restrictions that have been put in place in the north-east of England and the impact the ban on households mixing in huge parts of the region would have on local businesses like his.
And thanks to a carefully placed poster of British Tits (the feathered variety) that can be seen in the background, Max let the PM know exactly how he felt.
At first glance it looks innocent enough, but on (much) closer inspection, there appears to be a non-feathered addition to the line-up that looks suspiciously like our prime minister.
Seeeee?
On Tuesday, the PM apologised and said he “misspoke” after struggling to explain new restrictions imposed on the north-east of England.
From today it will be illegal for people in large parts of the region to mix households in indoor settings such as pubs and restaurants.
The government said the local lockdown is designed to drive down a recent spike in coronavirus cases.
But it was unclear whether it will also be against the law for households to meet in pub gardens.
Speaking to reporters in Exeter on Tuesday, Johnson was unable to give a direct answer.
“I totally understand people’s feelings about this. The vast majority of people also understand we need to be getting this virus down allowing people to continue in education and keeping our economy going in the way that we are,” the prime minister said.
“On the rule of six, outside the areas such as the north east where extra measures have been brought in, it’s six inside six outside and in the north east and other areas where extra tight measures have been brought in you should follow the guidance of local authorities.
“But it’s six in a home or six in hospitality, but as I understand it not six outside. That’s the situation.
He added: “I appreciate that this is one of those things that people will feel is confusing.”
(H/T to EmzJB on Twitter)
