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You're missing the point about the impression it gives and copycats. Once a sector of society start to move around as normal - others will feel 'victimised' and will also start to move around more. And they certainly shouldn't be driving long distances, as that increases the risk of accidents...

Yes - I agree. Much like 'what harm would going out a second time in my small town, as I never see anyone after dark in normal times, let alone now?' But that's not the point I was making. If others see people start to trip around, they will think 'others are, so I can as well' - they won't...

Sometimes though is the message and impression that is more important than the actuality. We see these complaints of people out and about, and this sort of behaviour by ministers just encourages others. My sister is recovering after being badly affected by it for a fortnight - is it therefore...

'Take it on the chin' [Johnson, B] and 'Take one for the team' [Johnson, S] - strikes me that both these stem from the herd immunity plan. That is: get infected, get better, put up with it. So, they both were obviously briefing out that this is what we were to expect / should be doing.

Nice that he specifically praised Luis from Porto in his speech. Will any compatriots who wish to be nurses be allowed in after Boris's Brexit?

Given that they have so far seemingly downplayed how serious he has obviously been, it's quite a concern if they need to stress that he is still conscious.