shmmeee
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Most people did follow the rules is the thing. Perhaps why some are more angry than others. I know I didn’t have a 40th birthday party because of lockdown and definitely didn’t have a work Christmas do.
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Most people did follow the rules is the thing. Perhaps why some are more angry than others. I know I didn’t have a 40th birthday party because of lockdown and definitely didn’t have a work Christmas do.
They didn’t though. A lot did but not most. After first lockdown adherence dropped and there was far more residential mixing in future lockdowns. During Mid Feb ‘21 onwards mixing was even above baseline even though we were still in lockdown until early March.
Household mixing during COVID-19: our research suggests adherence to lockdowns in England declined over time
We analysed mobility data provided by almost one million people in England between January 2020 and May 2021, seeking to understand trends in residential visits during the pandemic.
theconversation.com
I’ve also read other studies about compliance. Even at its peak I think it was something like 55% admitted total adherence, less for key workers. Even then I wonder whether everyone surveyed being honest or fully knew the rules ? I bet if you start be breaking that down to younger, lower risk age groups, total compliance would’ve been a lot lower
So, I agree loads are annoyed, but most aren’t whiter than white. If it was a big Christmas party held, I will be pissed off. The after work gatherings of people who worked together anyway, Im not impressed but can’t say I’m going to get too upset....and that picture earlier
Ps for information I totally complied for around 10 weeks until around Queens jubilee (late May) even though I lived alone. Not even a walk outside with friends. I was worried about putting pressure on nhs unnecessarily. Since then I’ve made my own judgement calls
Brighton Sky Blue
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I don’t really see how you integrate people whose identity has just been erased at the ballot box. When the Free State was formed the unionists in the South just upped and left, who knows what those in a UI actually do.
What’s clear to me is it wouldn’t be happening or even on the table if Westminster governments over the years had given a damn about the place and not just hoped for it to sort itself out.
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Ian1779
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Stand up if you hate Boris, no sit down if you voted for him… like the shittest game of Guess Who ever.
Sick Boy
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That’s why it’s such an issue and not as straightforward as is being claimed on here in terms of the vote.
I agree, the British government couldn’t care less about the north of Ireland - I’m all for reunification.
skybluetony176
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skybluetony176
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Liquid Gold
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Brave little cis boy
David O'Day
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the honeymoon period is over
stupot07
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To be fair they've probably had to do a lateral flow and show their covid passport to attend that. I had to a when I went to watch the Charlatans over at the o2 academy in Birmingham 4-5 weeks ago way before Boris introduced the new rules.
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Nick
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Yeah but then again are you also saying how unsafe you feel because of other political people aren't wearing them?
David O'Day
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Yeah but that doesn't fit Nick's narrative.
Nick
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Nah it is clear as day. That's the issue when you only come on a football site to talk politics, you get a bit entrenched.
Woman is a hypocrite and clearly chats shit to try and be topical, I can see why you are sticking up for her.
chiefdave
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Looks like the campaigning to replace Johnson is gathering pace.
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Liz Truss: the new Iron Lady?
If there’s a leadership race any time soon, there is one candidate the Tory faithful keep talking about. Charlotte Edwardes speaks to Westminster insiders about the most powerful woman in politics
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Grendel
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Looks like the campaigning to replace Johnson is gathering pace.
Liz Truss: the new Iron Lady?
If there’s a leadership race any time soon, there is one candidate the Tory faithful keep talking about. Charlotte Edwardes speaks to Westminster insiders about the most powerful woman in politics
Not really. Her attempts to impersonate thatcher are pathetic.
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Too much of a Republican for you, I'd guess.
Grendel
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At least when Thatcher turned up in a tank she did it when there was some risk and everyone thought she was barking mad. Truss is a publicity seeking Pygmy by comparison
skybluetony176
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So basically PM material then. By the current standards at least.
skybluetony176
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We’re in a weird situation where Boris needs to go and you look at the Tory benches and the only person I see on them who doesn’t completely strike fear into me at the prospect of taking over is ex PM Theresa May.
Seriously. Who else is going to be an improvement on Boris? Which is in itself a shocking question given how low the bar currently is.
Seriously. Who else is going to be an improvement on Boris? Which is in itself a shocking question given how low the bar currently is.
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We were in an odd position in the leadership contest, where Jeremy Hunt seemed an ideal PM, and someone you'd feel the health service was safe under.
That's just how low we've sunk(!)
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Fixed
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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Do you mean the same Jeremy Hunt who called for the NHS to be replaced with a US style insurance system in Direct Democracy: An Agenda For A New Model Party?
Brighton Sky Blue
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There must be someone with half a brain among the back benchers, perhaps one of the northern ones who owe him their seat. In truth though I think Gove must be the favourite as he does at least seem the most intelligent
Terry Gibson's perm
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Tony Blair knighted in the New Years honours.
Philosoraptor
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Fucking shocking.
clint van damme
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Think they had a spare after Jimmy Savile forfeited his.
Ian1779
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Phillip Green, Jimmy Saville now Teflon Tony. These fuckers sure know how to pick them.
chiefdave
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That saves me checking why war criminal and the Hague are both trending on twitter.
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Funny, we moan now about pandemic rules being broken by attending events, drinks, kissing etc but someone who took us to war without evidence and continues to lie about, killing people unnecessarily and spending billions it is given even greater status in the honours list, it’s incredible
clint van damme
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It's the same system that's facilitated both.
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I know, I wonder whether we will see a newer party come forward in the next few years to tackle the moral and ESG elements in a far better way and offer genuinely something different but I’m not sure it will sadly
skybluetony176
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Criminal. Both him and the decision to give him a knighthood.