As humans, we often swear when certain situations get out of hand, and this is also the case with celebrities and politicians. However, it doesn’t matter when an ordinary person does it in front of a camera or on a live feed; it immediately goes viral when a person in an esteemed position does it.
Yes, we’re talking about the recent controversial video leaked from the interview of Gillian Keegan, the Secretary of State for Education of the United Kingdom, or simply the UK Education Minister.
Apparently, the education secretary, Gillian Keegan, used the f-word after finishing her interview with ITV. However, she didn’t notice that the cameras were still rolling as the crew was wrapping everything up.
It certainly is a topic of much longer discussion, so keep on reading for more specifics about the interview and what happened in the aftermath.
What Did Gillian Keegan Say?
Gillian Keegan had a profound and involved interview with ITV about the concrete crisis of schools in the UK. Having finished her interview, she involuntarily uttered the f-word by asking her security personnel, “Does anyone ever say: ”You know what, you’ve done a f**ing good job because everyone else has sat on their arse and done nothing?” No signs of that, no?”
As the issue went viral and everyone questioned her motives, she later apologized in another interview, saying,
“I would like to apologise for my choice of language. That was unnecessary. He was making out it was all my fault. It is frustrating because we are doing everything we can to take a leading position, to be on the front foot.”
She also persisted that she was distraught and frustrated that some of the questionnaires she sent to the schools haven’t yet returned any information regarding the situation and insisted that her comments were not aimed at anyone in particular.
Apparently, the initial interview delved deep into the issues of crumbling concrete in school buildings and whether the government has done anything to fix it, as more than 100 schools were closed due to the risk of accidents.
Some sources also claim that Keegan had returned from her Spain holiday and missed out on her Dad’s birthday to fix the unfolding crisis in the UK schools. Nonetheless, the government was criticized for its funding decisions not to make schools a priority before the concrete crisis.
How Are the Opposition and Everyone Reacting to Keegan’s Slip-Up?
It’s only natural that opposition parties criticize each other whenever they get a chance, and the self-party members back each other when necessary to safeguard the reputation of their governance.
Following her interview, many politicians responded by addressing several issues related to the schools and how they are not doing a good job. For instance, Liberal Democrat education spokeswoman Munira Wilson stated,
“Gillian Keegan’s disgraceful comments add insult to injury for parents who’ve seen their children’s return to school ruined by this concrete crisis. Expecting people to thank her when children are being taught in classrooms at risk of collapse shows Keegan must be living on another planet.”
While that’s unavoidable, social media platforms like Twitter have also showered her with criticisms. Here are a few essential posts to take note of:
So, what is your stance on the situation? Does Gillian Keegan deserve the praise for the job she’s doing? Let us know your opinions in the comment section below.
Source: Sky News
