trooper 940 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) PM to hold a news conference later today with national medical director of NHS England and deputy chief medical officer Looks like Boris, Stephen Powis & Van Tamms on the telly at 5 pm. Edited October 20, 2020 by trooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21802 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 don't waste your time tuning in, here's an exclusive preview: bluster, waffle, harrumph, repeat slogans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: don't waste your time tuning in, here's an exclusive preview: bluster, waffle, harrumph, repeat slogans Aye that'll be it like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Boris still thinks schools are ok to stay open but... Secondary school attendance in England at 86% Almost half of secondary schools in England had at least one pupil self-isolating last week after contact with a coronavirus case in the school. Pupils had to isolate in 46% of secondary and 16% of primary schools. The latest national figures show that overall attendance was just slightly down to 86% of secondary pupils across the whole country. Overall attendance across both primary and secondary schools was 89% in England - but the figure is likely to be lower in areas where coronavirus cases are higher. In Liverpool the city council said attendance across all its schools had fallen to 77% by yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17070 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 ONS say 38% increase in Covid deaths over the last 7 days. Not sure how many that equates to? There's got to be a chance we'll all be in some sort of lockdown at Christmas. I see that's the reason the Irish government gave for their lockdown starting tonight. If 2/3 RDS of England are in lockdown at Christmas I think Johnson will either walk or be pushed. That means Gove, which isn't any better. What a fuckin mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Nearly 2 hours since the deadline on Manchester & still no word on a decision. This could be massive for Boris if he chooses not to impose tier 3. Because every single time he tries to impose it on other regions they're going to say "you didnt enforce it on Manchester" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42007 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 At my lassies High school they’re asking each year group to do 2 days learning from home, due to the number of staff absences-These are 4 confirmed COVID infections, a number of self isolations and some having to stay home for childcare. Just shut the fucking schools ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21802 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: At my lassies High school they’re asking each year group to do 2 days learning from home, due to the number of staff absences-These are 4 confirmed COVID infections, a number of self isolations and some having to stay home for childcare. Just shut the fucking secondary schools ffs. fyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: At my lassies High school they’re asking each year group to do 2 days learning from home, due to the number of staff absences-These are 4 confirmed COVID infections, a number of self isolations and some having to stay home for childcare. Just shut the fucking schools ffs. I refer the honourable gentleman to my earlier post 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21802 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, trooper said: Nearly 2 hours since the deadline on Manchester & still no word on a decision. This could be massive for Boris if he chooses not to impose tier 3. Because every single time he tries to impose it on other regions they're going to say "you didnt enforce it on Manchester" do you not think burnham has a point? there isn't the financial support on offer from the government to go into tier 3 in manchester - is there? looks like the tory project of introducing elected mayors to break labour's traditional hold on metropolitan areas might now be on hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: do you not think burnham has a point? there isn't the financial support on offer from the government to go into tier 3 in manchester - is there? looks like the tory project of introducing elected mayors to break labour's traditional hold on metropolitan areas might now be on hold. Yeah he's got a point. But Boris is always saying " make no mistake we will get tougher if we need to" without really carrying anything through. IF he shows weakness he really is leading himself wide open when he tries to impose restrictions elsewhere. I mean he may actually put Manchester in tier 3 yet we'll have to wait & see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17070 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Burnham is spot on. He's also pointed out that Whitty doesn't think the tier system will work anyway. If Starmer is Kinnock* then Burnham is Blair * Starmer might be Michael Foot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hancock to give a statement in the commons at 7pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Burnham is spot on. He's also pointed out that Whitty doesn't think the tier system will work anyway. If Starmer is Kinnock* then Burnham is Blair * Starmer might be Michael Foot.. Boris is Steve Bruce 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17070 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, trooper said: Boris is Steve Bruce reckon you're right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30221 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Why Manchester are rejecting Tier 3 What happened to: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Wait till they find out privileged areas got £25m for seemingly no apparent reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30221 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 It's £40m if you're in a Tory marginal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21802 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Burnham is spot on. He's also pointed out that Whitty doesn't think the tier system will work anyway. If Starmer is Kinnock* then Burnham is Blair * Starmer might be Michael Foot.. that was corbyn surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 “The left*” seem to think Starmer is some kind of Thatcher like figure or at very best the very worst of Blair. *the bairns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21802 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Just now, Tom said: “The left*” seem to think Starmer is some kind of Thatcher like figure or at very best the very worst of Blair. *the bairns aka the unelectables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17070 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: that was corbyn surely? Of course but please stop calling me Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Greater Manchester wanted £5m more' BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg says she is hearing the government was willing to offer Greater Manchester £60m to support business under tier three measures - but Greater Manchester leaders wanted to push for £65m. Now limits are being imposed and the region will get less than £60m - although it is not yet clear what the amount on offer will actually be, she adds. The Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick says: “I’m disappointed that despite recognising the gravity of the situation, the mayor has been unwilling to take the action that is required to get the spread of the virus under control in Greater Manchester and reach an agreement with the government. I have therefore advised the prime minister that these discussions have concluded without an agreement." We understand Tier 3 restrictions - the highest level - will now be imposed. All pubs and bars, unless they are serving substantial meals, as well as betting shops, casinos, bingo halls, adult gaming centres, and soft play areas will be closed for a month. We don't yet know when this period will begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21802 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Great news for low paid workers. All in this together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15372 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Kuenssberg hears voices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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