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Boris to address the nation tonight

384 replies

Utterlybutterly8 · 23/03/2020 17:43

There's speculation that he will implement a full lockdown.

How will this differ from what we're doing now?

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Fatarseflanagan09 · 23/03/2020 19:18

Some pubs open near me, greyhound racing still on, I thought all pubs and clubs were supposed to close, they should lose their linceses, selfish greedy arseholes.

Bittersweet12 · 23/03/2020 19:18

They say that lockdown means different things in different places, so o wonder what he will announce tonight

TangoWhisky · 23/03/2020 19:20

@Maighdeann and @FlamingoAndJohn

Thank you

cyclingmad · 23/03/2020 19:22

Assume rubbish collections will still happen but would tips be opne, I live within walking distance of one...

Bittersweet12 · 23/03/2020 19:22

What is a German style lock down, could someone explain please? X

BarbedBloom · 23/03/2020 19:22

@TangoWhisky I am so sorry Flowers

Ondalay · 23/03/2020 19:23

5 in 5 out when i was in lanzarote last week.
We need this lock down asap.

Once you've had your wee jaunt to lanzarote eh?

Give me a fucking break.

jcurve · 23/03/2020 19:25

There is definitely something up - we are in Zone 1/2 borders North London. We went out for a walk just before sunset and saw around six vans of police parked on the side of the road in different parts of the borough, kitted out as though a football match was about to start.

TheLadyAnneNeville · 23/03/2020 19:25

I think he may announce Raab’s takeover.

willowpatterns · 23/03/2020 19:25

People think they can do what they damn well please. There are too many wilfully defiant people in this country. We can't even make drivers use their indicators.

jasjas1973 · 23/03/2020 19:27

Needs to be something very significant, so far the measures have been very very weak, considering the crisis we are in.

Unfortunately, if he gives 24/48hrs notice, people will use that to do whatever the xxxx they like.

fromdownwest · 23/03/2020 19:28

Plus I hope that he provides actual powers to the military to disperse if necessary. Too many scum bags in this country think that they are above consequences.

Scoop them up and put them in a MP for a month

HeIenaDove · 23/03/2020 19:29

The pre pay meter thing needs sorting

It wasnt poorer households jetting off on holiday after the fact. I cant see them accepting their utilities being cut off OR being put through stress/being pissed about/ constantly on hold just to get more credit put on or a key being sent to them IN THE POST which is another idea ive seen mooted.

Nirvana1979 · 23/03/2020 19:29

My work is still open and not allowing me to work from home. I want to be at home with my family. 😔

Ondalay · 23/03/2020 19:33

Nirvana - because you want to be at home is not enough reason to lock everybody up for God's sake.

Mockerswithnoknockers · 23/03/2020 19:34

We await our dear leader at 20.30.

Maybe Dom has calculated that if we euthenase all the over-70s now, we can pay for it all in the unpaid pensions and social care.

Nirvana1979 · 23/03/2020 19:37

@Ondalay i want to be at home because i work with 40 people in a non essential job.
I would rather be safe at home than mixing with people for no reason...for gods sake!!! 🙄

Ondalay · 23/03/2020 19:39

Aw - bless.

TangoWhisky · 23/03/2020 19:40

@BarbedBloom

Thank you

Ondalay · 23/03/2020 19:40

You know you can quit your job tomorrow. You could literally be at home with them tomorrow. Just quit your job and leave it for someone else to have who might appreciate having a job.

Nirvana1979 · 23/03/2020 19:40

Twat

fannyanney · 23/03/2020 19:40

Aren't you delightful @Ondalay Hmm

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namechangemania · 23/03/2020 19:46

I think Boris has it and/or is self isolating.

Laiste · 23/03/2020 19:52

Nirvana1979 - take no notice.

Flowers to all those who have lost family to CV.

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