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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Would be appropriate for that to be served in a coronavirus-ridden penal establishment.
  2. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I am still not convinced that not driving is an answer in any way: North Yorkshire Police has said it will use checkpoints to stop vehicles and ask drivers if their journey is essential during the lockdown. Officers will ask motorists where they are going and why, and remind them of the...
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    A group of youths spat in the face of an RSPCA officer and shouted “have corona bitch”, as she tried to rescue a swan, the animal charity have said. I have always had deep reservations about tasers, but some behaviour makes me think I would be the first to fire one, given the chance.
  4. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    There is an app available to collect information about covid-19. I have decided to use it and let them know each day how things are for me. https://covid.joinzoe.com/ There is an article in the Guardian...
  5. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    And will, again, be tarred with the "panic buying" brush. However sensible. Those who have stocked up not only don't need to go out, but also are not competing for those things which are in the shops. Adding: Being just two, we have never really had to think much about bog rolls and amount...
  6. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Centrica, of course. They'll manage to mis-bill and put them on inappropriate gas tariffs. Unless they follow the foot and mouth approach. In which case any of the oil companies might be better placed.
  7. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Is "the country" UK, or England?
  8. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Ah! Right, I have already seen: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/25/nhs-nightingale-video-shows-scale-of-london-coronavirus-hospital-excel There seems to be an overemphasis on "two morgues" - like the facilities of a hotel, spa, swimming pool, gym, three restaurants catering to all...
  9. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I do my very best not to access fb under any circumstances - even if the link is to something accessible. Any hint what you have linked to, please?
  10. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    No - in a house on the queen's Balmoral estate. Hence the huge amount of criticism of his having moved from his primary home to a second property against advice. She too has been tested, I think. Camilla, that is.
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    The goodness of humanity never ceases: Homeless Travelodge residents turned out on to street Families asked to leave hotels due to coronavirus, in apparent defiance of guidance
  12. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    In my view, they should have set up a video conferencing HoC and had it sit every single day. Albeit, some days might only have needed an official statement of where we are. And when they get back, ban alcohol in the Palace of Westminster.
  13. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Just how much does alcohol consumption cost the country each year? The government has added off-licences and other shops licensed to sell alcohol, including those within breweries, to its list of “essential businesses” that can stay open during the coronavirus lockdown. What next? Vaping...
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Hypocrisy as a political tool. Read that as you will. Trump privately appeals to Asia and Europe for medical help to fight coronavirus Despite president’s rhetoric that the US would not rely on foreign nations for help, the administration has approached European and Asian partners The US has...
  15. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Yes, it does appear to be good news. The statement Two hospitals say they're already ready to test them on patients needs to be looked at critically. It means, two hospitals which have responded are already out of ventilators.
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    There's plenty for everyone. Sadly.
  17. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Sustrans 4 yesterday late morning on our socially distanced exercise walk. Beautiful day, flowers really starting to bloom (celandines by the million, wild garlic just about to get there, last of the snowdrops). I think we saw two other people but easy to keep our distances. Babbling brook...
  18. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    A plague of hot takes: Lazy contrarians are putting everyone at risk https://www.politics.co.uk/comment-analysis/2020/03/23/a-plague-of-hot-takes-lazy-contrarians-are-putting-everyone
  19. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    She doesn't use gardens, well, she wees in ours - but there is a thick hedgerow then a field behind us and she scarpers in the direction.
  20. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Funny how they now tell us: Matt Hancock: 3.5m coronavirus test kits are on the way to the NHS But they are still not telling us whether that is over the next week - or ten years.