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It will no doubt increase a bit but looking at the daily totals (actual day of death) at NHS England they’ve been steadily decreasing for a while (10-14 days now) Didn’t realise you worked at HMRC Pete, is the Furlough portal holding up ? (I wondered if they’d try to stager companies calling...

I was talking about the article

And then read some of the comments here around timelines, scientific advice etc to show you should try to retain a balanced view and not necessarily jump to the conclusions based on headlines أبو عمّار (@MaajidNawaz) on Twitter As I say, this isn’t a defence of the government (he’s a Lib Dem)...

Well there’s already minutes available from the scientific committee meetings etc etc so shouldn’t be too difficult to pull together the facts

Can we stop with this ‘party loyalty’ stuff shmmeee, I’ve let a few comments ride as they were said in half jest but I’ve also stated on numerous occasions that I have no loyalty. I’ve voted for the two main parties equal times. Please don’t misinterpret me questioning articles, videos etc and...

You’re right shmmeee, this isn’t about party politics and inquiries will be held to understand what actions were taken, when and why and I would expect people to be held to account. I’m keeping an open mind on certain elements until then (I’ve commented before about PPE and testing NHS workers...

Thats why I think Starmer is probably taking the correct approach at present. Still point out immediate issues/failings and then when there’s an inquiry if there are major failings/issues jump on them and capitalise on them then. The wider public wouldn’t appreciate him giving a government a...

The times is usually right leaning (but from memory also wanted to remain - think the Sunday times was the same but don’t quote me !) From articles I’ve read they’re usually pretty fair hence it will be interesting to see the governments response. They were pretty brutal 2-3 weeks ago when...

Im not being difficult but I didn’t hear (get) the bit about not intervening hence me looking into it. I got that Coronavirus was causing more countries to put their barriers up and causing more market segregation and that we wouldn’t do that. I was honestly listened to it with a completely open...

The Times article is damming and it will be interesting to see the government response (and more importantly the inquiries when all the information is laid bare - which is the right time/way for people to held to account) I watched that video about 5 or 6 times and I’m still wasnt quite sure...

I never said pretend everything is superb, it isn’t, we know that. I know Johnson has his faults and I find myself defending someone I’m not a massive admirer of because I can’t see how on earth you say ‘he’s in hiding’. In the past he was fair game for disappearing acts but not currently.

This thread is as bizarre as ever I see ! (Hence my recent avoidance) If Johnson was doing more people (opponents) would say he can’t have been ill enough for hospital/intensive care and was faking it, he’s recovering/recuperating and he’s hiding and should be back at work ?!! Go figure. There...

Crazy that we can’t get UK workers to do this though. Ultimately I’d imagine pay will have to increase to attract more people to manual agri jobs (may lead to increases in prices but so be it, it’s what should be happening) Also, what are the kids doing for cash these days ? I used to pick up...

Spot on. I think the younger generations appear to be less focussed on material things (bit of a sweeping generalisation but get that impression). That’s not to say if buying a new car or new house makes someone happy, they shouldn’t go for it. It’s times like these though that you appreciate...

It’s the same every day. Pushing for answers that the government don’t know/won’t give at present and/or repeating questions already asked by others (in different words). I think the daily press briefings are worth having (a useful update for those that want it) but if anyone’s looking for...

To be fair to Tony he was replying to me. This all started with me suggesting Johnson’s wasn’t stupid, as with a few things on this thread though things can kind of go off at a bit of a tangent !

I can’t recall, I thought it’s pretty common knowledge that he had a decent grasp of a few different languages.

How can you say that, especially when Hancock produced a new badge yesterday ?!! Johnson’s ability to engage etc indicate he’s got a bit more emotional intelligence than (most) other members of the cabinet... maybe it was a pre requisite for appointments. Unfortunately I think it’s something...

Agree with this SBD but think it’s common across politics. I can never understand how people don’t want to admit theyre wrong and/or say sorry. 9 out of 10 people would respect individuals more for it and probably more likely to trust/support them in future

haha, correct. isn’t he fluent in 3-4 languages and can speak well in 2-3 others. Again, appreciate people aren’t fans (some for good reason) and I’m not suggesting he’s a genius, but not sure he can be classed as stupid hence my original comment