GettyOver the past few weeks it appears that Theresa May can literally do nothing right, and it’s easy to see why.
She calls a snap election expecting to get a 100 seat majority, fails dismally.
She responds by trying to form a coalition with the depressingly questionable DUP – and even then has to keep putting it on hold because of failed negotiations.
She visits the scene of the Grenfell Tower disaster, doesn’t meet any of the victims – outraging the public.
GettyHer reason, as Cabinet member Tobias Ellwood claimed – ‘Security concerns’. But interestingly the 91-year-old Queen made it down there and chatted with emergency workers and survivors, reports indy100.
As you can probably imagine the Internet is erupting with people questioning why the Queen can hang around and chat to those directly affected but the PM can’t…
Theresa May : "I couldn't speak to residents of Grenfell Tower because of security concerns"
The Queen : "Hold my crown…" https://t.co/dCyLo55G8a— Adam?️?? (@thegaymeradam) June 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/RupertMyers/status/875656867338272768
The Queen has just arrived at the relief centre to meet those affected so I think the "security fears" argument for May is rather redundant
— Jane Merrick (@janemerrick23) June 16, 2017
Just think about how insulting the phrase "security fears" is. Describing the very community who already feel neglected/at arm's length.
— Jane Merrick (@janemerrick23) June 16, 2017
I'm no royalist but admire how the queen has no qualms about rolling her sleeves up and meeting the poor people affected. Take note Theresa!
— Tom C (@tombo_82) June 16, 2017
Others believe May was more terrified of being confronted by voters:
"Security fears" = "fear of confrontation from voters" https://t.co/rgkicaBIPI
— Patrick Strudwick (@PatrickStrud) June 16, 2017
However it’s only fair to say that some argued May was a much bigger target:
Queen isn't going to be under threat of attack from mobs. Big difference for the PM. May should have met victims, but some criticism unfair.
— Jason Brautigam (@DizzyJB) June 16, 2017
Maybe the PM has more to fear from the general public than the Queen. Everyone loves Lizzie. Can't say the same for Theresa!
— Lee Pinkerton (@Da_Media_Guy) June 16, 2017
In fairness, don't think anyone can blame the Queen. Tory extremist ideology however, is another matter. #austerity #cuts #ToriesOut
— efemera (@EfemeraBis) June 16, 2017
So far 30 people have been confirmed dead in the Grenfell Tower fire with police and fire services expecting this number to get tragically higher.
Lives lost in a disaster which could’ve been prevented according to residents.
