Boris Johnson to hold press conference at 4pm

[aolstudios]

I have just had my 90 year old mum in tears as I had to explain the news that we are in tier 4 now, so she will be on her own. I work from home and self isolated for the past 3 weeks to make sure there was almost zero chance to passing anything on. ducking pissed off with news

Unless you travel tonight?

 

[vegster]

I believe overnight stays are, at best, heavily discouraged - is that not the case?

Yes, the only way round the problem is for guests to sleep in a tent in the back garden.

 

[portslade seagull]

the new variant was picked up in november, you don't need a crystal ball, just a basic grasp of science, and an average attention span

Depends on what the infection rate was at the time and how fast it was spreading. Basic grasp of science wouldn't help in that scenario and was it the same mutation as there have probably been a few since it kicked off with different results

 

[Iggle Piggle]

Kin hell. I'll be in the shed in my garden in Tier 7 by Feb.

As an aside [MENTION=316]Albion Dan[/MENTION] gets the award for the biggest total and utter covid spanner on this thread. Tough competition. Good win.

 

[johanngull]

fair does, so when did the pointy heads know that the new mutation would raise the r number by 0.4?

No idea
But the reactions only today from England Scotland and Wales toward this particular mutation would suggest they are reacting to quiet recent conclusions from the pointy heads

 

[rogersix]

Depends on what the infection rate was at the time and how fast it was spreading. Basic grasp of science wouldn't help in that scenario and was it the same mutation as there have probably been a few since it kicked off with different results

not too sure i understand your point, but i think your query is answered in post #272

 

[Motogull]

I have just had my 90 year old mum in tears as I had to explain the news that we are in tier 4 now, so she will be on her own. I work from home and self isolated for the past 3 weeks to make sure there was almost zero chance to passing anything on. ducking pissed off with news

Is she not in your bubble? And I'm pretty sure I heard the messy haired bungle**** say that people should not be on their own.

 

[LamieRobertson]

He’s taking the piss [emoji106]

Ah..thanks .. that one went straight over my head

 

[Wardy's twin]

Depends on what the infection rate was at the time and how fast it was spreading. Basic grasp of science wouldn't help in that scenario and was it the same mutation as there have probably been a few since it kicked off with different results

the variant was picked up in September and was the main reason why East Kent figures went ballistic in November. Really not a defendable position.

 

[LamieRobertson]

perhaps they shouldn’t travel that far then?

Ummm that’s what I was alluding to...easier to take for those not affected ..but an issue for those who are

 

[Southern Scouse]

Does anyone know if someone living in Tier 2 can go to work in Tier 4?

 

[worthingseagull123]

and why is it funny? do you not think part of the problem is that many people are not treating this seriously?

Because it is ridiculous.

 

[Chicken Run]

Ah..thanks .. that one went straight over my head

The rule of thumb with [MENTION=3385]crodonilson[/MENTION] is simple, there’s only one subject that he doesn’t joke about and that’s his weight.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Starmer gets off fence.

A few days ago Boris mocked him for wanting to 'cancel Christmas'. the utter

Boris is the PM with all the government facts. Starmer, you need to realise, is not the PM.

That will, thankfully, all change but sadly not until we have suffered another 4 years of this shit show.

 

[worthingseagull123]

Unless you travel tonight?

That is what I am doing.

No way will I be spending Christmas alone.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Does anyone know if someone living in Tier 2 can go to work in Tier 4?

Yes, I know.

No, they can't.

Unless it's for work.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Agree but it has taken energy and resource out of the government when we need it to focus on this virus. There is also the strong possibility that trade and interaction slow down from 1st January (look at the recent lorry queues in Kent) so really think having two concurrent issues is a good thing. BREXIT could have been delayed. Yes I was and am a remainer but accept its a done thing, now its about timing...

If Boris can cancel Christmas days after mocking Starmer for planning to Cancel CHRISTMAS(!) (when he wasn't) he can cancel (or postpone) Brexit. Why not? When you are a lying bungle**** who gives not a shit about anything other than your own dick, and where you're going to shove it later, you can do anything

 

[JC Footy Genius]

A few days ago Boris mocked him for wanting to 'cancel Christmas'. the utter

Boris is the PM with all the government facts. Starmer, you need to realise, is not the PM.

That will, thankfully, all change but sadly not until we have suffered another 4 years of this shit show.

Good point HWt .. Starmer currently attacking Boris for cancelling Christmas a policy he called for a few days earlier ..

Millions will be heartbroken by change of plans - Labour leader

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says "millions of families will be heartbroken by having Christmas plans ripped up", after this evening's announcement by the prime minister.


... what a hypocritical

 

[rogersix]

If Boris can cancel Christmas days after mocking Starmer for planning to Cancel CHRISTMAS(!) (when he wasn't) he can cancel (or postpone) Brexit. Why not? When you are a lying bungle**** who gives not a shit about anything other than your own dick, and where you're going to shove it later, you can do anything

tricky to query any of that

 

[Wrong-Direction]

Looks like it'll be unwrapping presents in the garden now

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