Unlock

Sajid Javid Has “Worsened” Prospect of All Freedoms Being Returned on July 19th, Says Steve Baker

Sajid Javid has "worsened" the prospect of all restrictions ending on July 19th by being ambiguous over whether guidelines on social distancing and testing will be lifted, says the Chairman of the Covid Recover Group.
The post Sajid Javid Has “Worsened” Prospect of All Freedoms Being Returned on July 19th, Says Steve Baker appeared first on Lockdown Sceptics.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid Set to Rule Out Unlocking on July 5th

Allies of Sajid Javid say his approach to Covid will be so different to Hancock's because he is less "nanny state-ish". But in his first speech as Health Secretary, he will tell Brits that July 5th is too soon to unlock.
The post Health Secretary Sajid Javid Set to Rule Out Unlocking on July 5th appeared first on Lockdown Sceptics.

Data Looking Good For July 19th Unlock, but July 5th Too Soon, Says SAGE Member

While the new Health Secretary Sajid Javid says he would like to see a return to normal "as quickly as possible", a leading member of SAGE has warned that we shouldn't "rush" into unlocking on July 5th.
The post Data Looking Good For July 19th Unlock, but July 5th Too Soon, Says SAGE Member appeared first on Lockdown Sceptics.

No “Legal Compulsion” to Wear Face Masks after July 19th, Says Minister

Mask-wearing may be "advised" once lockdown restrictions are lifted, but there will be no "legal requirement" to comply, says Environment Secretary George Eustice, who will ditch his mask when the rules change.
The post No “Legal Compulsion” to Wear Face Masks after July 19th, Says Minister appeared first on Lockdown Sceptics.

“Your Obedience Is Prolonging This Nightmare”: Protesters March in London against Delay to “Freedom Day”

Protesters have gathered in London today to demonstrate against the Government's delay to the lifting of lockdown restrictions, holding signs reading "no more lockdowns" and "your obedience is prolonging this nightmare".
The post “Your Obedience Is Prolonging This Nightmare”: Protesters March in London against Delay to “Freedom Day” appeared first on Lockdown Sceptics.

Boris Announces Extension of Lockdown by Four “Crucial Weeks” – Noting “Possibility” That a “Far More Dangerous” New Variant Could Cause Further Delays After July 19th

Boris Johnson has extended lockdown by four weeks to vaccinate more Brits and prevent "thousands more deaths". He says July 19th will be a "terminus date", but notes that a "new variant" could warrant further delays.

If Not Now, When? Tory Backbenchers Rage at the Delay to Lifting Restrictions

The Prime Minister will have to put his updated lockdown roadmap dates to a vote in the Commons before the end of June – a vote which he will likely win, but not without a swell of opposition from his own MPs.
The post If Not Now, When? Tory Backbenchers Rage at the Delay to Lifting Restrictions appeared first on Lockdown Sceptics.