If the government acted *consistently* and promptly, we wouldn't be in the situation we are now.
Andy Burnham was complaining because Manchester was being locked down whilst similar areas weren't whilst, *at the same time* vulnerable people were being told they didn't need to shield any more!
There is simply NO coherence in government decision making and when Ministers start contracticting each other about what the rules are, it's no wonder that people are confused and afraid.
Unfortunately government lacks the will to act in good time to actual threats. If the new Indian variant is so contagious then why allow flights into UK airports from the sub Continent?. While the government acted well over the vaccination program there has been a lack of simple but effective information and advice. which in some cases has been contradictory.
It is very upsetting for those of us who have followed the guidelines to hear on a daily basis of people breaking the rules and "interpreting" these to suit their own selfish motives.
(25-05-21, 01:25 PM)Dave48 link Wrote: It is very upsetting for those of us who have followed the guidelines to hear on a daily basis of people breaking the rules and "interpreting" these to suit their own selfish motives.
You only have to look at the 8 places mentioned to know which comunities are not and never have abided by the rules. Time some politicians grew a backbone and told them in no uncertain terms to follow the rules.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
Quote: While the government acted well over the vaccination program
Not sure government have had much to do with the vaccination program.
Scientists + drugs companies + NHS + Local Health Authorities + volunteers
All the government has done is sign of few cheques.
Quote: They opted out of the disastrous EU joint procurement programme for starters.
They were never obliged to be in it.
The only good decision they made, was to precede with the AstraZeneca vaccine, while other countries hesitated.
That's why we are where we are.
(25-05-21, 01:56 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: Time some politicians grew a backbone and told them in no uncertain terms to follow the rules.
They would first have to start obeying the rules themselves, but, as always, they are utter hypocrites who think that there's one rule for them and another for everyone else.
Had my second jab on Wednesday with no side affects at all, not even a wake up sweating this time. Perhaps that "episode" was just my age. :lol
One thing though this time is that I took my little card to get filled in with the batch number etc but they did not do it. I asked them and they said no need as it will be on the NHS app. Hmm.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
Been trying repeatedly to book my jab. Can have the first one next week but because none of my local centres can offer me my second then I can't book my first?? What kind of stupid system is this? So my choices now are keep waiting until the appointments change or have my first one then travel 40miles away for the second one in August ?
(28-05-21, 09:09 AM)YamFazFan link Wrote: Loads of people who were 'working' from home during lockdown have bought dogs to give them something to do walking them. A lot of these same people are now being asked to return to work.
Apparently, having seen the cost of professional dog walkers they're either handing them in to dog rescue centres as fast as they can, or are demanding that they be allowed to take them into work with them :rolleyes .
You couldn't make it up.
Look out for the new car window stickers 'A dog is for life not just for lockdown' It's incredible how short sighted some people are.
