Lockdown in England from next week **title edited by MNHQ**

[Velvetpeel]

The Times is reporting that we are headed for a month long lockdown until Dec 1st.
No details yet...
Why do they always announce things on the drip feed - makes it all even more stressful

After not believing it, I think we will although I think schools will remain open which largely defeats the point.

Great I assume.it will also affect the Welsh?? I've already had 2 months of restrictions.

Who knows anything is possible no point thinking about it

Apparently there will be a press conference on Monday

What ive been expecting tbh...

... The situation is now untenable without one.

Looks like schools will be fully open as is.

The daily shite are reporting it too
Gives me hope it’s not true

Oh well probably lose my job, at least the virus will go away on December 1st though

A few details here, (tweet has photo of front page with article) although the tweet itself is slightly misleading - the actual article says "is considering" and that "a decision has yet to be made."

According to The Times

" Boris Johnson is preparing to introduce national lockdown restrictions from next Wednesday.

The restrictions could see everything except nurseries, schools, universities and non-essential shops close until Dec 1.

PM press conference on Monday. "

mobile.twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1322294630906503171

Is it for England only?

I wish they would just get on with it. It is the only option at the moment.

And it needs to be more than a week - and to include schools. I feel so sorry for the teachers.

Schools will be open, so lots of pointless about it.

Oh that will be fine then. Good thing there is no spread in universites or schools.

Ffs. We were locked down in Wales until mid July. Local lockdown all of September which went right into the Welsh Fire Break.

I have not seen another human (except Tesco click and collect man) since August. I know no one in my borough. I cant take anymore

Can they really prosecute parents for not wanting to send their children to school in these circumstances?

They cannot shut schools etc why are everyone on this site wanting this to happen!!! Ffs

That reads as if non-essential shops are remaining open, last time they closed.

It’ll be pointless if schools stay open.

Far better to shut everything for a few weeks rather than just pubs/restaurants/non essential shops for 3 months.

If schools are staying open then I can't see people abiding by it!

We need lockdown in the north and midlands now, now waiting until Monday.

Apparently it's a devolved matter - so Wales, having done this sooner, can probably reopen.

@Swingbin I read it that non-essential shops will close. Who knows though?! It’s disgraceful that the release information through leaks. It doesn’t help anyone and is shit leadership

not waiting until Monday.

Uk? Wales, NI and Scotland are devolved in terms of health. Do you mean England?

@ShortFatandDumpy I know the feeling... I'm in South Wales

No point locking down without closing schools.