ED Davey, the acting boss of The Liberal Democrats – you know, that irrelevant political party announced that he is ‘fasting’ for the holy month of Ramadan.
The oddball, who studied at Jesus College in Oxford told his Twitter followers of his move… probably to attract the Muslim vote, but each to their own.
He tweeted: “It’s an early rise for me today, as I prepare for my first ever fast for the holy month of Ramadan,” said Ed, 54.
A pre-dawn meal today
Preparing for my first ever fast in the holy month of Ramadan
For Muslims doing Ramadan in isolation, you are not alone!#RamadanMubarak #LibDemIftar pic.twitter.com/Saf7Q9hEEI
— Ed Davey MP ? ?? ?? (@EdwardJDavey) April 25, 2020
“I want to show solidarity with Muslims who are in isolation during this month, and this evening there will be a Lib Dem iftar, when we have a virtual community meal together,” the MP continued.”
“So, Ramadan Mubarak.
Breaking my fast with dates, rose milk and pakoras – thanks to the fabulous @MunirRavalia
Pleased so many @LibDems members joined in our #LibDemIftar today
So important to show solidarity with during Ramadan in the coronavirus epidemic
Thanks to @HinaBokhariLD for today! pic.twitter.com/pEymgQeO0h
— Ed Davey MP ? ?? ?? (@EdwardJDavey) April 25, 2020
He later broke fast rules -by eating fast with dates, rose milk and pakoras.
He saw a massive backlash online criticism after pledging “solidarity with Muslims” affected by the coronavirus lockdown.
FoxyTweets said: “This is embarrassing and weirdest thing I’ve ever seen. ”
https://twitter.com/FoxxysTweets/status/1254057397510901760
Micheal Hirons wrote: “Smacks of utter virtue signalling desperation – and at a time when the science says a 12 hour fast depletes your white cell count by 50% and some NHS staff are being encouraged not to fast for reasons of their health, it sends out the wrong message too.”
Smacks of utter virtue signalling desperation – and at a time when the science says a 12 hour fast depletes your white cell count by 50% and some NHS staff are being encouraged not to fast for reasons of their health, it sends out the wrong message too.
— Mr Michael???? (@MichaelH4039) April 25, 2020
Another joked: “Ah well ! Don’t forget to break your fast with a bacon sandwich.”
https://twitter.com/News_JFW/status/1254071283446353920
