Tuesday, June 24

Thriller over girl who threw confetti at George Osborne’s marriage ceremony

The motivations of a thriller girl who threw orange confetti over former chancellor George Osborne and his spouse Thea Rogers at their marriage ceremony stay unknown.

She was initially believed to be a protester from Just Stop Oil – the marketing campaign group identified for attention-grabbing stunts involving orange paint or powder.

But the organisation has mentioned it “will not confirm or deny whether the woman is a supporter of our campaign”.

A woman throws orange confetti over former chancellor George Osborne and his wife and former adviser, Thea Rogers
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A lady throws orange confetti over ex-chancellor George Osborne and his spouse Thea Rogers

In an announcement, the group additionally shared its criticism that Mr Osborne “carries a heavy responsibility” for the local weather disaster.

“As a Conservative politician and prominent news editor, George Osborne carries a heavy responsibility for the inability of successive governments to address the climate crisis,” it mentioned.

“Unless fossil fuel licences are halted immediately, we’re all going to pay a heavy price for the failings of men like Osborne.

“People not think about politicians. It’s time for people who need to take a stand in opposition to the forces prioritising revenue over life to return collectively in civil resistance.”

In a separate Tweet, Just Stop Oil mentioned: “You look good in orange @George_Osborne – congratulations to the newlyweds.”

Wimbledon, the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, the Premiership rugby remaining at Twickenham and the World Snooker Championship have already been focused by Just Stop Oil protesters.

On Saturday, the couple appeared confused when the smartly-dressed older girl approached them as they left St Mary’s Church within the Somerset city of Bruton with a bag stuffed with confetti.

Aides stepped in the direction of the lady who then moved away from the couple.

A spokesperson for Mr Osborne mentioned they did not imagine it was a protest and added that the person did not say something.

George Osborne and his wife Thea Rogers
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George Osborne and his spouse Thea Rogers

Several MPs have hit out on the alleged stunt, with former residence secretary Priti Patel saying: “JSO [Just Stop Oil] are shameful, attention seeking, disrespectful low life [sic].”

The confetti incident comes as Mr Osborne referred to as in police to analyze alleged on-line harassment after a “poison pen” e mail was despatched to marriage ceremony company, politicians and journalists on Thursday.

Friends say the e-mail is a part of a “long-term campaign” of abuse during which a person has “made up rumours” and engaged in “cyber bullying”.

It is known the couple believes they know the id of the individual behind the e-mail.

Former prime minister David Cameron and wife Samantha
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Former prime minister David Cameron and spouse Samantha

The particular person just isn’t considered straight related to Mr Osborne, and their particular motivation can also be unclear.

A string of well-known politicians and public figures gathered in Bruton on Saturday afternoon, together with former prime minister David Cameron, ex-BBC correspondent Jon Sopel and former well being secretary Matt Hancock.

Jon Sopel (centre) and Sajid Javid (right) arrive at St Mary's Church in Brunton
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Jon Sopel (centre) and Sajid Javid (proper) arrive at St Mary’s Church in Brunton

Former health secretary Matt Hancock
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Former well being secretary Matt Hancock

Ms Rogers, 40, was a Treasury adviser to Mr Osborne, 52, when he was chancellor.

He served in David Cameron’s cupboard between 2010 and 2016, when the previous prime minister resigned after the Brexit consequence.

Mr Osborne went on to be the editor of the Evening Standard and now serves as chairman of the British Museum.

Content Source: information.sky.com