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2020-03-22 Europe

Macron's France SEIZES Lorries Carrying 130,000 Masks to British Hospitals

The importance of self-reliance in hard times
[Breitbart] French authorities impounded two lorries carrying some 130,000 masks to health workers in Britain’s embattled hospitals, following President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to "requisition" all stocks in his territory.

The move followed hot on the heels of French border guards seizing another heavy goods vehicle carrying hand sanitiser to Britain the day before. The incidents triggered a diplomatic spat between the two countries as Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) struggles against the Chinese coronavirus pandemic.

"On Tuesday night, French authorities stopped the hand sanitiser and confiscated the lot," a British government source confirmed to The Sun.

"On Wednesday night, it was lorries full of FFP3 face masks to protect staff."

Another source in Whitehall tried to play down the incidents, however, claiming both were "dealt with relatively quickly."

"There is a clear understanding between countries that only a united approach will tackle the public health emergency all countries face," they suggested, adding that the mask seizure "appears to have been a misunderstanding, [and] we're confident it won't happen again."

Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the eurosceptic former Tory leader and Cabinet minister, remained distinctly unimpressed, saying of the incident: "This shows you all you need to know about European co-operation."
They'll blame it on Brexit

Posted by Frank G 2020-03-22 12:36|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 "At the narrow passage there is no brother, no friend."

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-03-22 13:11|| 2020-03-22 13:11|| Front Page Top

#2 Globaloney hit hardest.

Posted by M. Murcek 2020-03-22 14:11|| 2020-03-22 14:11|| Front Page Top

#3 Thank goodness former PM Theresa May laid in supplies against Brexit importing problems. Now it’s time to put out a call for domestic manufacturing on this, as in other key pandemic supplies. Lots of boffins over there eager to turn their abilities to needed products. link

Posted by trailing wife 2020-03-22 14:30|| 2020-03-22 14:30|| Front Page Top

#4 adding that the mask seizure "appears to have been a misunderstanding, [and] we're confident ~~it won't happen again~~" that when it happens again, it won't happen after that.

Posted by SteveS 2020-03-22 15:11|| 2020-03-22 15:11|| Front Page Top

#5 France -- a nation of scorpions masquerading as frogs.

Posted by JHH 2020-03-22 21:33|| 2020-03-22 21:33|| Front Page Top

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