Will you stick to the rules if lockdown in the UK is extended for another 3 weeks

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Just a Yes or No thread there are hundreds on the ins and outs of this.

This morning I read that Matt Hancock is claiming support for an extension is strong amongst the public but that’s not the impression I’m getting from social media

So, will you stick to the rules if lockdown in the UK is extended for another 3 weeks

Yes or No

I will be risk assessing my breaches (which i am qualified to do) If I want to sit down in an isolated place and eat my lunch I will. If I want to go out and buy an orchid and a bottle of wine I will. As I have my shopping delivered i won't be out and about any more than anyone strictly keeping to the rules.

Not strictly no. I'm not going another three weeks after May 7th without seeing my DS. Neither of us are high risk and we aren't going out and about much, but we will be seeing each other in a couple of weeks no matter what.

Yes absolutely

Yes

yes

I would but tbh it isn't difficult for me as life hasn't really changed that much as I'm still working and still take the dog out . DD is happy enough with her routine of virtual university , home workouts and tech catch ups with friends . Partner happy enough WFH .
Do miss going to the hairdresser , personal maintenance , the gym and going out for dinner and drinks though . Perhaps my natural state is social distancing .

Yes

Yes. But will probably continue to do some none MN approved things, like occasionally exercising more than once a day (kids walk plus run). It’ll be tough though, and I’ll be really concerned about my Dad’s mental health as he lives alone, isn’t working and has suffered from depression in the past.

Although MN obviously is generally a demographic that is largely observing lockdown so won’t give you the best impression of general adherence. The stats on new infections clearly show there are an awful lot of people (excluding those who have to go out to work) who just aren’t observing the lockdown.

Yes

I could quite happily continue the 2 metres apart in public places for the rest of my life TBF.

Yes

Yes...100%

Of course ! Why wouldn't you ? Protect ourselves, those we love and others.

I would certainly try to, but I would struggle I think, and may start weighing up the risk vs reward in certain situations. Obviously with most places still closed this would probably be limited to visiting family and possibly friends, but of course that would also depend on their attitude to the situation as well!

Yes.

No

Yes

Yes

But I know that I'm very blessed to have a garden; was a homeworker anyway; enjoying the time with my family rather than travelling all over the UK most weeks for work; have had enough food deliveries. Worried about my DPs though who I know are struggling mentally.

My interpretation of mumsnet rules is strict 1 hr exercise, only to going to the shops once a week to buy essentials ONLY (which doesn't cover tea, milk,bread,pasta or cucumbers to name a few) and only key workers going to work. So much stricter than the actual law
Very true.

Don't forget the second branch of Mumsnet rules:
It's totally ok to go and visit friends and family for cups of tea and a catch up as long as you stay in the garden. Avoiding non essential travel and shopping as infrequently as possible means it's absolutely reasonable to make a special trip to the shop if you fancy beer/chocolate, or want to take the kids for a trip out and about to somewhere popular. Don't forget to start a thread before doing any of the above. There must be an opportunity for like-monded people to talk about curtain twitchers, police states and the stasi.

Go out for wanders and to the shops when you like because everything is so subjective, but if you encounter a runner, a cyclist or a dog on your travels then you must start a mumsnet thread arguing cyclists are terrible, runners are contaminating your air, and dogs are spreading Coronavirus.

I will see my mum outside and stay over 2M apart. I will continue to walk my dogs and sit in the sun (if it comes back) while they play in the river.. this is against 'MN rules' but perfectly acceptable in reality.

I don't support further lockdown, however most of the rules you have no choice but to stick to them. I can't exactly go on a shopping spree or to the pub.

Yes

I could quite happily continue the 2 metres apart in public places for the rest of my life TBF.

Same here. Bliss not having to shake hands with strangers or being forced into hugs/kisses with people I barely know. I really do hope it becomes the new "normal" even if there is a vaccine or cure/treatment. I've always hated people who invade personal space and have always avoided busy places such as night clubs, parties, big gatherings etc. I appreciate that it's hard for people who like being over-social and I hope that things return to normal for them at some stage, but for once, it's nice not having it forced upon you by all those who just can't accept that you're different to them!

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No

No.

So far I have been following the rules stringently. If another lockdown extension is decided, I will be going to visit my parents. None of us are at risk, none of us have left the house for 2 weeks and I want them to meet my 6 week old baby.