Labour says ‘Boris Johnson cannot be trusted’ in hard-hitting Facebook video as both sides ramp up social media war ahead of possible snap election (with even their cats getting in on the act)
- New 1 minute, 36 second clip, already been shared more than a thousand times
- Runs through several controversial moments in new Prime Minister’s recent past
- Comes as politicians posted photographs with cats for International Cat Day
The Labour Party has said Boris Johnson ‘cannot – and should not – be trusted’ in a hard hitting new Facebook video, as both sides ramp up their social media campaigning ahead of a possible election.
The new 1 minute, 36 second clip, has already been shared more than a thousand times by social media users, and begins with the the message ‘Boris Johnson can’t be trusted’ before running through controversial moments in his past.
Meanwhile, the claws came out for International Cat Day, with Mr Johnson showing himself with Downing Street resident Larry, only to be followed by Jeremy Corbyn posing for a photo with his cat El Gato.
A new Facebook video from the Labour Party tries to discredit Boris Johnson by showing controversial moments from his personal life
Meanwhile, the claws came out for International Cat Day, with Mr Johnson showing himself with Downing Street resident Larry, only to be followed by Jeremy Corbyn posing for a photo with his cat El Gato
Both political parties are ramping up the pressure in what is likely to be a fearsome few months of campaigning on social media, with both parties vying to get the upper hand.
Mr Johnson announced a new immigration policy to make it easier for scientist’s to work in the UK via Facebook Live.
Surrounded by prime-ministerial props (and a model of a London bus), he detailed his progress on issues such as crime, the NHS and Brexit.
In his video, Mr Johnson listed the recruitment of more police, more cash for hospitals and clean energy proposals.
He announced his pledge on immigration to change the rules so that Britain could recruit the top brains in the world. And he said this was being done while preparations to leave the EU ‘no ifs or buts’ by October 31 were continuing.
In another social media moment, Mr Johnson announced a new immigration policy to make it easier for scientist’s to work in the UK via Facebook Live
Labour’s video, which has already been shared more than a thousand times by social media users, begins with the the message ‘Boris Johnson can’t be trusted’
Intriguingly, the Prime Minister appeared with a miniature bus behind him. In an interview before his election, Mr Johnson revealed that he made buses out of old wine crates to relax.
Labour, meanwhile, launched a vicious attack on Mr Johnson’s personal life, with the opening line ‘Boris Johnson cannot – and should not – be trusted’. It showed Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd saying he was ‘not the man you want driving you home at the end of the evening’.
It also cast doubt on his record as London Mayor, saying he failed to achieve many of his policy announcements.
Announcing immigration changes to make the UK more open to foreign scientists, Mr Johnson said: ‘I want this country to be the greatest place for science, the greatest place to start a business and to invest, the greatest place to bring up your kids and send them to school, the greatest place to live. That is the mission.’
Many believe a general election is inevitable this autumn if Mr Johnson tries to take Britain out of the EU without a deal.