Oh Dear Boris

[Bobbisox1]

That told me nothing at all, I waited and hoped you’d give us something ‘new’ yet everything you said, we’d been aware of already ......
Pleased he’s increased the fines to those that think they’re immune !

[mushroom25]

//Do you think there will be a specific announcement about Garden Centres or are they covered by the ‘go back to work if you can’ statement? //

good question. Garden Centres are not specifically mentioned in the regulations as having to shut (parts 1 & 2 in the link)

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/350/pdfs/uksi_20200350_en.pdf

unless the fall under the category of "outdoor market" (Part 2 item 22)?

their trade body is sufficiently confused to request clarification:-
https://hta.org.uk/coronavirus-latest-information-and-advice.html

[diddlydo]

Boris's idea of "go back to work if you can but don't use public transport" is pie in the sky for many/most people. I live in a village which is a haven for London commuters as it has easy access to a train station. How are those that commute 50 miles supposed to walk or cycle? Boris's answer I assume would be to take the car - and clog up the M40 even worse than it was pre-Covid??? Yep, very sensible - not.

[bhg481]

Boris said to avoid using public transport IF POSSIBLE. Which part of IF POSSIBLE don't you understand, Diddly?

[TheDevil]

I think the "update" boris gave was actually very good. Just because he didn't say "right, we're all in the clear everyone back to normal" doesn't mean what he said was not an update.

We are now much more aware on the govs monitoring of covid, plans for the near future and plans for schools, and some hospitality facilities.

The "new" info is that the UK is at a level 3/4 instead of a level 4.

This proves staying home is working.

[dannyk13]

Diddly only reads or hears what suits her malicious agenda of denigrating Boris at every opportunity.

[naomi24]

diddly, you really need to listen. You make a twit of yourself otherwise.

[TheDevil]

Do you think when the dinosaurs saw the meteorite coming t wipe their existence that their thoughts were with the economy?

[TheDevil]

What Diddly said about transport is very fair. Although an odd point to blame boris for (if that is what Diddly is doing, i can't see that though).

[TheDevil]

We should be using this time to try and plan for a better future, regarding transport, the environment and out we treat each other. Not jumping back to old, bad habits.

[naomi24]

//What Diddly said about transport is very fair.//

No it isn't. It's nonsense. Boris didn't say 'don't use public transport'.

[daisypotter]

Poor Boris, he can't win can he? I think he's doing the best he can and anything he says is going to be twisted by those who hate him. I'd hate to be in his shoes.

[mushroom25]

// We should be using this time to try and plan for a better future, regarding transport, the environment and out we treat each other. //

not so easy. if you live 50-80 miles from your office and therefore can't walk or cycle, what do you suggest? is "resign" and find a job nearer home the only green option?

[iluvmargie]

I wish he'd allow vets to open properly again.

[dannyk13]

Mushroom, the PM said "avoid using public transport ifpossible.

[dannyk13]

For anyone who did not watch Boris's speech:-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c8nq32jw8r1t/boris-johnson

[fiction-factory]

Many employers that have been 'closed' will realise they need to adapt. First they need to think about how the can ensure social distancing and how many people they think will need and can accommodate. They may not need everyone yet if business is going to be low. They need to think about PPE requirements, catering facilities. Then they need to think about commuting issues- car park spaces, can some not work from home- and also those with child care issues while schools are shut.

A good employer will allow and encourage home working where possible, call some staff in when the time is right , keep some furloughed if possible and allow holidays or unpaid leave for others. There may also be a mix of part time work and full time work, coupled with any furlough flexibility that is being considered in this area.

Employers should adapt and the better ones will. The government can't be expected to sort everything out for them. And employees need to be flexible too- maybe take some holidays or work from home if asked, for example.

[TheDevil]

" Boris didn't say 'don't use public transport'."

But he kind of did. Whatever, shows how diverse perspective is.

[youngmafbog]

He didnt say you must use it either.

It really is not that difficult to understand what he said unless you are trying to denigrate BoJo.

I'd have liked to see him go a bit further but I can understand why he didnt. We need to start up the machine from the bottom and work up, no point in opening shops if nothing there to sell for instance.

As for construction there is still a problem that Builders Merchants are not open, which is what closed down construction in the first place.

[TheDevil]

"not so easy. if you live 50-80 miles from your office and therefore can't walk or cycle, what do you suggest?"

Drive an electric car :P

[diddlydo]

Danny and Naomi - if the usual number of commuters turned up at my local station (50 miles from London) many of them wouldn't have a hope of getting a train with social-distancing. I've been on said commuter train and often had to stand all the way. That was with a full service running which apparently isn't going to happen any time soon.