It's not actually the broadcast that is wrong.
It is all the leaks and briefings to "friendly" journalists that sow confusion and muddy the waters that make the whole thing a mess.
Parliament is open and has been for a couple of weeks. He's speaking there tomorrow. Check your own pulse.When Parliament was mainly closed because of covid 19. You’ve really got your finger on the pulse.
I think the parliamentary questions are coming tomorrow. Maybe that’s the wrong way round and maybe it’s dammed if you do etc.WOW - I agree with you!!!
as ever.Scotland and Wales still staying at home. Who's going to pay the furlough?
Scotland and Wales still staying at home. Who's going to pay the furlough?
Three Steps. He should have finished with Showaddywaddy
There will be some nasty taxation after this is over.I'll be making provisions not to be hit to hard. I can see vat going up as well as fuel. Thank God for my battery bike.Me, through increased taxation..
That's a really interesting question. He didn't mention that as you all had to be back at work, he was stopping your furlough payments next weekend, or did I miss that bit? Regarding Wales and Scotland, the North of England needs to be careful playing to London's tune. English R number is down because London is well down the curve. The North, like Wales and Scotland, currently has a higher R number. Are you all aware that the three highest infection rates outside London are all in Cumbrian Health districts? And he has just given the OK for everyone to have a day out in the Lakes.Scotland and Wales still staying at home. Who's going to pay the furlough?
Wow I agree with you so do I!It's not actually the broadcast that is wrong.
It is all the leaks and briefings to "friendly" journalists that sow confusion and muddy the waters that make the whole thing a mess.
Is he stopping furlough payments next weekend? I didn’t know that.That's a really interesting question. He didn't mention that as you all had to be back at work, he was stopping your furlough payments next weekend, or did I miss that bit? Regarding Wales and Scotland, the North of England needs to be careful playing to London's tune. English R number is down because London is well down the curve. The North, like Wales and Scotland, currently has a higher R number. Are you all aware that the three highest infection rates outside London are all in Cumbrian Health districts? And he has just given the OK for everyone to have a day out in the Lakes.
End of June that's where the July idea of opening more things up or they will have to carry the scheme on for longer.Is he stopping furlough payments next weekend? I didn’t know that.
Sorry, Lala, it was tongue in cheek. He said everyone had to be back at work, but did not detail how that would be enforced, so I was cheekily speculating as other were speculating that Wales and Scotland would not be supported on a different pathIs he stopping furlough payments next weekend? I didn’t know that.
I think he was very vague even about going to work because public transport to get there seems a bit grey.Sorry, Lala, it was tongue in cheek. He said everyone had to be back at work, but did not detail how that would be enforced, so I was cheekily speculating as other were speculating that Wales and Scotland would not be supported on a different path
Who knows, but if you're back in work they'll stop immediately. That's why there is a push for people to get back to work.Is he stopping furlough payments next weekend? I didn’t know that.
If you can find any clarity in the statement I'd love you to tell me. Nothing to do with party politics, just that broadcast completely muddied the water.Boris and the Tories could cure cancer and find a cure for Covid19 and people and some would still find fault. The saying damned if you do damned if you don’t springs to mind.
So going back to the OP, why broadcast?Of course he was vague most of the nation would have been bored off their tits if he would have waffled on for longer that's why it was stated early only that they would be discussing the whole thing in parliament tomorrow.
What should he of said, what do you want him to say.If you can find any clarity in the statement I'd love you to tell me. Nothing to do with party politics, just that broadcast completely muddied the water.
I walk so not my issue. It made the issue of public transport quite muddied though for those who have no choice but to use it. The trains won’t be empty again if everyone who needs to jumps onboard and your social distancing will become jeopardised.Go back to work if you can and avoid public transport, drive or walk or cycle. Seems straight forward enough.
I get the train to work as they are still empty. If they were busy, or get busy soon, I would drive.. Simple.
I wanted him to make major announcements in Parliament and not bypass the process.What should he of said, what do you want him to say.
I wanted him to make major announcements in Parliament and not bypass the process.
I'm not sure what I wanted him to say because I have no idea what he has said. Maybe it's something I'd agree with but there were that many caveats I lost sight of his message.
Go on then. What are the absolutes in his message?Maybe that says more about you than him!!
So spell it out. I guarantee that no two people will have exactly the same understanding of that broadcast.If you have common sense you’ll be clear on what was said
Sarcasm is lost on someSo spell it out. I guarantee that no two people will have exactly the same understanding of that broadcast.
There’s no major announcements to make, be careful and be sensible, go back to work if you can, get plenty of exercise and social distance at all times. When the R comes below an excepted point we will relax a bit more. That’s about the top and bottom of it. That’s where we’re at so what more do you think he could of said.I wanted him to make major announcements in Parliament and not bypass the process.
I'm not sure what I wanted him to say because I have no idea what he has said. Maybe it's something I'd agree with but there were that many caveats I lost sight of his message.
So spell it out. I guarantee that no two people will have exactly the same understanding of that broadcast.
I won't be at all surprised if the 10 o'clock news clarifies driving to exercise to include the word reasonable so the trip to the Lakes will be off.Seems like there are lots more then 2 people on this thread that agree with the understanding of the broadcast.. Its just you thats confused...
Sorry Wizaard wasn’t meaning to belittle anyone. Personally I think tonight’s broadcast was aimed at stirring National debate whilst emphasising the basic rules. Common sense should prevail, most have it and will practice it. This is a very fluid situation, the PM has given the people a bit of leeway if they show common sense we’ll move forward, if it’s abused, back to square one. It’s up to us to show maturity, to be fair the great British public have done so far, its easier to take the public with you at a time like this tather than dictate. I hope those politically opposed to this government will take their lead from the leadership of the opposition.. who to be honest has impressed me thus far.So spell it out. I guarantee that no two people will have exactly the same understanding of that broadcast.
That's fair enough; my concern is that many will abuse that trust and we'll be worse off than we currently are.Sorry Wizaard wasn’t meaning to belittle anyone. Personally I think tonight’s broadcast was aimed at stirring National debate whilst emphasising the basic rules. Common sense should prevail, most have it and will practice it. This is a very fluid situation, the PM has given the people a bit of leeway if they show common sense we’ll move forward, if it’s abused, back to square one. It’s up to us to show maturity, to be fair the great British public have done so far, its easier to take the public with you at a time like this tather than dictate. I hope those politically opposed to this government will take their lead from the leadership of the opposition.. who to be honest has impressed me thus far.
Well, i’m none the wiser. have they relaxed the rules around dogging yet?
I think the government will share your concerns...so the rules will be defined in a clearer fashion after concerns have been expressed by the people...policing by consent .That's fair enough; my concern is that many will abuse that trust and we'll be worse off than we currently are.
I said mainly closed, sorry if it was too complicated for you.Parliament is open and has been for a couple of weeks. He's speaking there tomorrow. Check your own pulse.
When did we stop making announcements in Parliament? Is it subverting the democratic process? Discuss.