At best, it gets the virus down to levels that test, trace & isolate can cope with. Then TTI can control the outbreak and we won't need further lockdowns. We would have far fewer cases than … (View Post)

It's a big poll result - but I do wonder how far it's a reaction to Johnson. His govt has been particularly poor, and whilst I recognize that recent Tory govts don't give much cause fo… (View Post)

There's a big difference I think. Tier 3 is localized, circuit breaker (CB) is national. Tier 3 keeps pubs and bars open if they serve food. CB does not. Tier 3 keeps offices open. CB shuts all … (View Post)

I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt for the moment. I'm glad he has made this call. (View Post)

Well done Keir Starmer. This is leadership. It's also I suspect (may be wrong - normally am when guessing how things will play politically) smart politics. Crucially Keir needs to make it clear … (View Post)