Covering Ones Back

[teacake44]

Boris has now given councils responsibility for locking down where they think an outbreak is emerging, and employers have been told that they can ( when they see fit) to invite their workers back to work, if safe to do so. Well that's a clever move Boris, because if there is another wave, bigger than the first one, you can accuse both councils, and employers that they haven't managed the situation well, LIKE YOU ACCUSED THE CARE HOMES!!

[sherrardk]

It’s like Groundhog Day.

[teacake44]

16.38 Not unexpected a view from you really either, so we will. But the coming weeks will prove me right.

[Mamyalynne]

I hope you enjoy every moment of your victory as is your wont.

I shall meanwhile knit another brick wall, it's cheaper than endless paracetamol.

[THECORBYLOON]

The local authorities have been additional powers but the Secretary of State can issue a Direction instructing the local authority to take action if need be.

[teacake44]

Paracetamol are only 29p for 16x 500mg, Wool is very expensive, especially a whole brick wall full.

[teacake44]

16.54, yes I do no that, but not the point I'm making, its about government passing the buck.

[Mamyalynne]

The wall lasts years ;-)

[fiction-factory]

What I want to know is why Matt Hancock didn't treat anyone in hospital- he left it those trusts, doctors and nurses. And George Eustace hasn't collected my bins once- he expects my council to organise it. And as for Pritti Patel- how many crimes has she solved? None- she passes the buck to chief constables.
We don't accept any of that delegation and devolution claptrap do we, Teacake.

[woofgang]

never play chess with a pigeon

[teacake44]

@18.00 Well I must say I was impressed with Matt when they filmed him on TV with his jacket off and shirt sleeves rolled up, moving one box of PPE from a warehouse too the awaiting van, I think it was the only box they had got at the time. I've never seen a politician with their shirt sleeves rolled up before, Oh hang on, may be I have, Boris was in the hospital doing the same ,just before he copped a dose of covid. :0)

[Atheist]

I do feel that Johnson is not following the example of his (would-be) hero, Winston Churchill. WC said " we shall fight them on the beaches" etc. Johnson seems to say things like "I do hope that soon we shall BEAT this virus, thanks to the EFFORTS of our employers and employEES who, if they USE commons sense, will prevail, I hope and expect."
He seems to me to be a weak character, always looking for scapegoats; not a leader who is prepared to declare his views and inspire people.

[teacake44]

21.11 Talks a good job, but that's about it, then throws the ball to the other side of the court.

[alavahalf]

Well, well, well .. straight from the horses mouth.
One of AB's most closely guarded secrets is finally revealed during a tantrum at .. 16.22
Priceless .. !