Lockdown next weekend

[mamamo15]

Will the lockdown be lifted for close family next weekend?

“ The Govt often talks about what it might do without doing it.”

I thought the press were doing that, not government.

I do hope not! It’s too soon.
If they do we will carry on regardless, our family are not local and I have no wish to get close to anyone else yet.

I was listening to the radio last night and they were interviewing Tom something (sorry didn't get his name). He thinks there will be a slight easing on Thursday but the main announcement will be on Sunday with a roadmap and real change coming after the late May bank holiday.

So sorry, not BBQs (with non household-members) at the weekend. But I am hoping we might be allowed to meet in small groups outside.

All speculation but here’s my thoughts...
No way will they ease lockdown on Thursday with a bank holiday weekend the day after. BBC report today road map plan will be announced on Sunday by Boris. Another 3 week extension to cover the end of May bank holiday and time for business and schools to put in place a safe return to the “new” normal. Full steam ahead after that with restrictions lifted every 3 weeks or so depending on the data with possibility of reintroducing if data is pointing to another peak.

I didn’t mean BBC reported another 3 week extension etc, just they reported roadmap to be released Sunday

I think (& hope) some sectors will be given the go ahead to reopen, but generally another 3 week extension to cover the May bank holiday, then some slight easing of restrictions to meet small groups of people outside, then 3 weeks later some more relaxation of the rules depending on infection rates. I want nothing more than for this to be lifted, but only when safe. I'm missing my fiance and parents massively but I'm getting evermore hermit-like as time goes on!

I doubt it till after the end of May bank holiday.
My family live 150 miles away so I doubt I will see them anytime soon and dh's are shielding or caring for people that are shielding so the same there.

Hopefully they consider people who have been completely alone for the past 6 weeks - people are massively struggling now they need to be able to see another person.

Harriet I don’t think they give a toss that many of us are alone. I think they just expect us to chat with a volunteer, who will ha e been trained to repeat their mantras.

I expect it to be carry on as it is until after the end of May bank holiday. Bank holidays always cause a huge rush to beaches and parks let alone a finally out of lockdown and bank holiday combined. You would just be egging on the second wave. I expect it will be slow release though June/July.

I think the main announcement is Sunday, so folks don’t all rush out and party like it’s 1999 on the bank holiday weekend.