Tom_Carr
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3 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - Ten questions for John... · 0 replies · +1 points
Full immunity - revert back to protecting the vulnerable and letting it run its course in the rest of the population.
No immunity - shut the doors and wait years for a vaccine.
The government bowed to massive media pressure to impose the lockdown and it looks like they’ll be faced with lifting under similar media pressure.
I want to get back to work, go holiday, go to church, etc but the worst thing would be to see the rate of infection spreading over the summer and going through this all again later in the year.
3 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - Trust in the BBC hasn'... · 5 replies · +1 points
Does that mean they’re getting it right?
Being able to get your news from endless sources means I don’t value the BBC as much as a national institution anymore, and the idea of a poll tax to pay for it seems wildly outdated.
Furthermore, rolling coverage means they need to fill the air time, and one of the biggest problems in my view is journalists giving opinions or commentary rather than facts. Tricky, I know, but that sort of stuff has damaged their reputation. Ditto Sky and others.
3 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - WATCH: 'It's not Labou... · 0 replies · +1 points
Going from rather patchy home schooling straight back into the full routine of five days a week would be quite an adjustment for all involved, including parents who may or may not be working. It could also be useful in minimising any resurgence in virus spreading.
I’d be tempted to have schools running during July and August, with two weeks off at the end of August before the new academic year. (I know Scotland is different)
3 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - The Health Secretary's... · 4 replies · +1 points
Amazing result to get over the line so spectacularly and every credit to those involved.
But, quelle surprise, the very people who would have tried to force Hancock’s resignation if he’d missed the target are now saying testing isn’t the main issue, it’s only meaningful when hand in hand with tracing, etc.
Certain people are determined to use whatever they can find in this crisis to hammer the government, and it’s so childishly obvious and rather wearing.
3 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - When the virus crisis ... · 6 replies · +1 points
The thing is, you barely get out the first sentence about reform and you’re immediately pounced on for being a vile evil Tory who wants to privatise “our NHS”. Impossible to even consider doing anything with it. It’s untouchable.
3 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - WATCH: "The NHS has sa... · 2 replies · +1 points
3 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - WATCH: "The Prime Mini... · 1 reply · +1 points
3 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - WATCH: Hancock's back ... · 2 replies · +1 points
Really risen to the challenge, got stuck into the detail, kept a cool head.
I wonder if it’s to do with the way government is operating more widely. Boris, Rishi, Hancock are doing a great job here in my view, and I think they’re all really working as a team and keeping each other going.
Massive contrast to other administrations where power was jealously guarded in the centre and ministers were unable to work effectively.
4 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - WATCH: The Prime Minis... · 0 replies · +1 points
He’s been great since taking office. Can’t imagine Cameron or May being able to deal with this anywhere near as well.
4 years ago @ http://www.conservativ... - The Moggcast Returns. ... · 0 replies · +1 points