New English hospitalizations have doubled in past 10 days. At that rate we will reach previous peak by 6th November. To my untrained eye it looks to be accelerating vs. growth in September or at leas… (View Post)

This should actually be the priority of the Democrats IMO. They need to pass something that makes sure people can vote, and ideally makes it harder to gerrymander states. (View Post)

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)