So how likely is it that MPs vote against the lockdown on Weds?

[JacobReesMogadishu]

I’m hazarding a guess fairly unlikely?

But if they do does the govt have to accept the vote?

[SheepandCow]

Some bizarre posts on here (are these the same people who believe the vaccine will turn us into chimpanzees?).

It's as @merrymouse says. The fact that our test, track, and trace was world beatingly incompetent doesn't mean we don't need a (functional) system.

Scientific experts are saying what they're saying because they are experts who go by hard data and scientific evidence. That - and common sense (and a dash of morals).

Expert adviser to the Scottish government, Prof Sridhar, explains it well:

Three paths for governments: ‘simmer’ virus & be stuck in lockdown/release cycles, do nothing & let it rip or aim for elimination with strong test/trace/isolation, good guidance to public & border measures. Two of the above paths lead to large economic costs; one less so.

[SheepandCow]

[quote Ecosse]@SheepandCow

Anti lockdown does not equal far right.[/quote]
Ecosse Ok. Perhaps it's just coincidence that it's the (often, far) right in favour of 'letting it rip'?

[MarshaBradyo]

@MercyBooth

Why hasnt Starmer gone for a vote of no confidence against the Government

There’s no way he’d get the numbers

[MarshaBradyo]

I think it will pass. Some cons will oppose but the situation is fairly stark

[SheepandCow]

Scotland's measures seem to be helping:

From Prof Sridhar to Nicola Sturgeon:
Relief to hear cases in Scotland fall under 1000 (but could be due to weekend). Let’s keep sticking with it- get outside for exercise & socialising, avoid crowded places, wear face coverings, & limit your travel. Crucial juncture to keep driving low.