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Originally Posted by papa smurf
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Appreciate it's a bit lengthy, but having read the article in your link, both seem exempt from self-isolation. One rule for the establishment elites like Farage and Blair, another rule for us plebs.
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‘He was told to follow the guidance on international conferences which he did; the US Government had cleared the visit because it was for the diplomatic conference at the White House. ‘We believe he followed all UK and US government guidelines as advised. ‘Mr Blair was tested for Covid before departing the UK, on arrival at the White House, when he returned to the UK and has been tested several times since.’
The spokeswoman said all Covid-19 tests had been negative, adding that Mr Blair did not attend any other meetings during his trip. Government guidance states that diplomats and representatives at international conferences are granted ‘privileges and immunities’, meaning they are not required to self-isolate if their work is confirmed as essential.
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokeswoman said: ‘The FCDO provides travel exemptions to diplomats travelling on business relating to the interests of the UK, representatives of international organisations, and their families and dependents.
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https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/18/tony-...1/?ito=cbshare