Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics) (13 Viewers)

[Deleted member 5849]

They could have carried on anyway it was never actually against regulations to work

I'm working anyway, from home. Not bothered about that bit, it's the public facing bit I'm bothered about.

 

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[hill83]

They could have carried on anyway it was never actually against regulations to work

 

[Grendel]

I'm in the office right now and it's still extremely quiet, but there are a few more people knocking about. And there was a bit of traffic on the A45/46 this morning at 05:30.

My worry is your sports directs of this world and their ilk will be all over this getting people back in.

Non essential shops remain closed until at least June 1 - there is more details this week

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I don’t think so as holiday travel is banned in Europe . He had a permit to say where he was going which I assume allowed through borders

It's alright, I'll make myself a permit too.

I'll take my work laptop and work badge.

 

[hill83]

Non essential shops remain closed until at least June 1 - there is more details this week

Raab has said it's wednesday for going back to work anyway now. Phew.

And I wasn't strictly talking about shops to be fair.

 

[fernandopartridge]

NOTHING HAS CHANGED GUYS.

See my post yesterday - window dressing for the benefit of the Mail etc and the simpletons who vote for them

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Piers Morgan is in his element this morning.

Raab refused to go on for an interview, but went on Radio 4 saying you could meet both parents. The government then came out since and said that is incorrect, and that you can only meet one parent. In the park and not in their big garden.

What the fuck is this?

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

This whole scenario reminds me of a lesson where each time I tried explaining something the class got more confused.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Piers Morgan is in his element this morning.

Raab refused to go on for an interview, but went on Radio 4 saying you could meet both parents. The government then came out since and said that is incorrect, and that you can only meet one parent. In the park and not in their big garden.

What the fuck is this?

They don’t have a clue what they’re doing, Astute knows though

 

[fernandopartridge]

Piers Morgan is in his element this morning.

Raab refused to go on for an interview, but went on Radio 4 saying you could meet both parents. The government then came out since and said that is incorrect, and that you can only meet one parent. In the park and not in their big garden.

What the fuck is this?

Raab is as thick as fucking shit tbf

 

[David O'Day]

I'm waiting for the Dom barometer of faith.

He's already called it a good speech

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[Deleted member 5849]

Piers Morgan is in his element this morning.

Raab refused to go on for an interview, but went on Radio 4 saying you could meet both parents. The government then came out since and said that is incorrect, and that you can only meet one parent. In the park and not in their big garden.

What the fuck is this?

You know, I've been fairly tolerant of the government. Who, after all, wants to be in charge at a time like this? You're damned if you do, and damned if you don't... but there's no excuse for the on the hoof nonsensical messaging they've been doing the past week, and the determination to avoid scrutiny. Their consultation, as ever, seems to be non-existent, and their ability is even less.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

He's already called it a good speech

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I'm hoping once he's had a lie down he may come up with some critical thinking.

In these strange times, anything is possible!

 

[David O'Day]

With regards to holidays, if out bound flights are still operational Raab has fuck all say on international holidays apart from a possible isolation on return

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[Brighton Sky Blue]

With regards to holidays, if out round flights are still operational Raab has fuck all say on international holidays apart from a possible isolation on return

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More likely is that other countries will refuse flights from the UK as we’ll probably be the last to get over it

 

[David O'Day]

More likely is that other countries will refuse flights from the UK as we’ll probably be the last to get over it

Yeah likely but raab has fuck all say on that.

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[hill83]

They've had time to plan this properly. It wasn't even a live speech yesterday. I just can't get my head around it, it feels like a social experiment.

"No change right now, but here is what we are planning"

Then crack on with the rest of it. Easy. Pay me.

Yes there is more information coming today, but so far that is even more confused.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

You know, I've been fairly tolerant of the government. Who, after all, wants to be in charge at a time like this? You're damned if you do, and damned if you don't... but there's no excuse for the on the hoof nonsensical messaging they've been doing the past week, and the determination to avoid scrutiny. Their consultation, as ever, seems to be non-existent, and their ability is even less.

Your patience has been very admirable, because its been this way right from the start.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

I'm concerned how my work will choose to interpret this. Half the management seem keen to go back because they're bored and want a chat(!) the other half seem more cautious, but indecisive.

I fear we'll be hurtling back for no reason.

If it’s anything like our management it has been everything is fine keep going to the grunts on the floor while they work from their offices or homes, we haven’t seen our department manager since the day it started we just get the odd you are all shit message from him but he was unbelievably lazy even before this started.

 

[skybluetony176]

More likely is that other countries will refuse flights from the UK as we’ll probably be the last to get over it

It’s OK. Raab has already advised that the Scottish seaport of Stranraer is the quickest crossing to Calais for all those living in Kent who want to drive to the continent.

 

[David O'Day]

Even the "excellent" Dan Hodges thinks this is a cluster fuck. Anyone know which poor sucker has to present this in parliament later on today?

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[David O'Day]

Taab has also said this morning the going back to work thing is for Wednesday not today as clearly announced last night.

Clowns

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[Terry Gibson's perm]

They've had time to plan this properly. It wasn't even a live speech yesterday. I just can't get my head around it, it feels like a social experiment.

"No change right now, but here is what we are planning"

Then crack on with the rest of it. Easy. Pay me.

Yes there is more information coming today, but so far that is even more confused.

It was just a load of hand waving and hot air yesterday, but as he worked yesterday he will probably take the rest of the week off.

 

[djr8369]

You know, I've been fairly tolerant of the government. Who, after all, wants to be in charge at a time like this? You're damned if you do, and damned if you don't... but there's no excuse for the on the hoof nonsensical messaging they've been doing the past week, and the determination to avoid scrutiny. Their consultation, as ever, seems to be non-existent, and their ability is even less.

Apparently they consulted with the devolved nations but they seem to have read about the changes in the Sunday papers. They couldn’t talk about it in parliament last week as they were waiting until Sunday evening to get the maximum data before making decisions but it was a prerecorded message. The cabinet met yesterday morning to discuss the plan but the plan was already made and leaked to press. Really worrying trends.

I also wish they’d drop the three line slogans. It’s a pandemic not an election campaign. The first one worked fairly well but now it just feels like they’re going to have a new one for each stage for the sake of it and it’s just empty words which don’t communicate any actual information like “stay home” did.


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[PVA]

Even the "excellent" Dan Hodges thinks this is a cluster fuck. Anyone know which poor sucker has to present this in parliament later on today?

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The main man himself is making a very rare appearance to present it himself.

Starmer is going to pick him apart at will I'm very much looking forward to it.

Then later this evening he is taking questions from the public.... that have been screened and picked by him and his aides.

 

[djr8369]

So the alert level today is 219,000.7

What’s not clear about that?


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[skybluetony176]

Even the "excellent" Dan Hodges thinks this is a cluster fuck. Anyone know which poor sucker has to present this in parliament later on today?

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By the way, Mr Burns has an uncanny resemblance to Grendull in the looks department. Coincidence?

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

The main man himself is making a very rare appearance to present it himself.

Starmer is going to pick him apart at will I'm very much looking forward to it.

Then later this evening he is taking questions from the public.... that have been screened and picked by him and his aides.

Oh dear poor old Alexander is going to look a total ass again, Sir Keir is far to smart for him maybe Johnson should be allowed to take his puppet master in for support.

 

[David O'Day]

Oh dear poor old Alexander is going to look a total ass again, Sir Keir is far to smart for him maybe Johnson should be allowed to take his puppet master in for support.

I like the way that they nicer Keir is being to you the more trouble you are in

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[skybluetony176]

Raab seems to have given three versions of the same advice this morning. It’s now down to us and common sense. Use common sense to see loved ones outdoors – Raab presumably that means ignore everything he’s said this morning.

 

[djr8369]

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[David O'Day]

Raab seems to have given three versions of the same advice this morning. It’s now down to us and common sense. Use common sense to see loved ones outdoors – Raab presumably that means ignore everything he’s said this morning.

Wurzel said he was the next pm.

If so god help us

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[tisza]

Where’s it been said about the holidays?

seems to be more about the 14 day self-quarantine when coming back.
Can see a load of loopholes in that.
Eurostar & ferries atm doesn't seem to apply.
or fly to France, hire a car to go nearly anywhere in Europe then fly back from France. daft.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Read that it was very busy on the trains this morning and obviously the tube, all they had to do was limit numbers to the carriages and put things on chairs so not many could sit in an area, I hope they have got the Nightingale hospital still ready as they may need it soon.