MPs agree to extend Covid powers until September
25/03/2021
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The health secretary said 'essential' government powers need to stay but other measures have been scrapped.
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AlTurner
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People waking up yet?....why is it taking people so long? Take your masks off, ignore the restrictions, and reclaim your freedom. If we don't, we're screwed.
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You are correct, the more compliance signals them to further push the agenda along. Think about what world compliance is going to create for your kids and grand kids.
It's creatures like you that require the extension of restrictions for everyone.
I don't think thy have any option other than to extend the extraordinary powers at the current time - we're not quite out of the woods yet.
It's just unfortunate we have the Monstrous Muppet nominally in charge. I would have thought with everything else that's going on here and in the rest of the world, having Union flags flying on all government buildings would have been way down the list.
It's just unfortunate we have the Monstrous Muppet nominally in charge. I would have thought with everything else that's going on here and in the rest of the world, having Union flags flying on all government buildings would have been way down the list.
In the same way as confederate flags being displayed in the US would be benign?
Yes a bit of flag waving will solve all the problems such as unemployment, an economy in dire straits, social injustice and upheaval etc etc! Get real!
No the plonkers are those prepared to give up the very freedoms that people like Captain Tom fought for because they are afraid. The Plonkers are the ones thinking this can go on ad infinitum.
An extension to hammer down on the easy targets of society without meeting political opposition not for me. By easy targets, I am of course, refering to predominantly white communities.
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I would like to see an addition to the emergency powers that states that if you don't have the jab then you cannot claim benefits, are not allowed to work even from home, can only enter shops at specific times of the night & cannot leave the house unless you apply online. You will also have to wear a badge that shows you have not been vaccinated (a gold star). Up to you if you have the jab.
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And again, the pot that some go to to justify a protest / vigil / 'Reclaim', is stirred by the BBC.
Wonder how many police officers will be injured this time, how long restrictions will be extended as a result, how many more will spread the virus, how many more NHS operations / treatments will be put off as a result,
Can't these people and their flagships be supportive for once?
Wonder how many police officers will be injured this time, how long restrictions will be extended as a result, how many more will spread the virus, how many more NHS operations / treatments will be put off as a result,
Can't these people and their flagships be supportive for once?
"Nobody envisaged that they would still be in place a year later, still be in use 18 months on"
Sue the virus then!
If you are stupid enough to believe that "freedom" is under threat, then you will definitely be stupid enough to sue the virus.
Sue the virus then!
If you are stupid enough to believe that "freedom" is under threat, then you will definitely be stupid enough to sue the virus.
But shops and businesses will be open in April and its nearly the end of March now. You can go out now you just can't go to the pub/shops. You'll be able to get your haircut and nails done soon. Not long now, just suck it up for another couple of weeks and it'll soon be over. I doubt anyone will adhere to another lockdown so this has to be the end or there will be riots come summer
I think it is important for the police to be given the power to 'put the boot in' when the population are acting like fools. How else will the British remain the prime shining example of civilization in the world?
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If this is a serious point of view im very concerned.
What's all this freedom people talk about. Peaceful protests where the police end up with broken limbs and thousands of £ of public equipment and buildings are damaged. Quite happy to provide as much personal information to the anti social medial companies that they want. You couldn't make it up.
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I think it is important for the police to be given the power to 'put the boot in' when the population are acting like fools. How else will the British remain the prime shining example of civilization in the world?
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He comes across as a vacuous character whose only aim is money and influence. His answers lack credibility and show contempt. Remember how he grabbed that woman demonstrating and shoved her around? He would be the first under the table if it was a 6 foot bloke I think.
GIVE US OUR FREEDOM BACK
Fantastic news, Parliament has renewed the Coronovirus Act by a massive majority, now can all the moaners just shut up and accept it and let's face it spending the next 6 months in a state of impotent rage will not be good healthwise so try to enjoy lockdown and the opportunities it brings.
How many are still thinking this is about a virus, there really are so so many very stupid people in our country, it's never been about a virus that nearly all will be people fine if they catch it, just like Chris S***** said 2 days ago. Wake up wake up people NOW
Did the Tory majority completely overwhelm all the Labour MPs voting against this measure then?
Or did Labour vote to keep us all imprisoned too?
Or did Labour vote to keep us all imprisoned too?
The Poor will inherit the....debt.
"theytakeusforfools" and in your case, with good reason.
We're coming whether you like it or not so grow a pair and get off your knees!
We're coming whether you like it or not so grow a pair and get off your knees!
fascist bully boy totalitarian junta, otherwise known as the tory party have been after this all along.
forget covid, forget brexit, in fact forget capitalism, its all about control of both the mind and body, ive got no idea why but thats what its all about anyway, my sociology lecturer at uni warned me this would happen back in the 80s.
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forget covid, forget brexit, in fact forget capitalism, its all about control of both the mind and body, ive got no idea why but thats what its all about anyway, my sociology lecturer at uni warned me this would happen back in the 80s.
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This is a step towards destroying all our rights and doesn't make any sense if we are coming out restrictions in June then why 6 months .Wake up UK we are being treated like idiots by our own government this will turn ugly.
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eh at least you knew where you were with thatcher, she'd openly admit to burning coal miners in ovens and sending children up chimneys but this lot, theyre just sly and deceitful.
well you dont fool me bully boy pigs.
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We need to be safe so this is correct. Sept is earliest everyone will have had 2 injections. Be sensible and if you don't like it have a word with your MP if you can find one with your unsafe views.
its almost as if the scientists have told johnson a third wave is already here in our midst.
Good to see the vast majority of mps reflect what the vast majority of the electorate want .
I don't rate Hancock - when he first appeared "from home" I thought he'd painted the inside of his shed red - then later worked out he'd decorated a portion of his house to look like a shed - why?
What's happening right now is a cull of the fat and the foolish - just let it run on a bit longer - and quit worrying will yer? Removed
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The???? SWISS Government has confirmed today, it will receive 8.1 million doses from April to July, enabling anyone who wants to get inoculated to receive a first dose by the end of July.
The 8.1 million doses will come from the companies Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech.
PFIZER being the Rolls~Royce of vaccines with an effectiveness of 95%.
The 8.1 million doses will come from the companies Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech.
PFIZER being the Rolls~Royce of vaccines with an effectiveness of 95%.
If you have the ability to pack up and leave the UK, now is the time.
The UK isn't going anywhere for the next decade, the next thing they'll do is tax the hell out of you!
Australia SYDNEY NSW, is open, head down~under, the weather is better, opportunities are better, crime is less, housing is better, schooling is better, healthcare is better.
The UK isn't going anywhere for the next decade, the next thing they'll do is tax the hell out of you!
Australia SYDNEY NSW, is open, head down~under, the weather is better, opportunities are better, crime is less, housing is better, schooling is better, healthcare is better.
I can5 believe the childish moaning on here. Oh its North Korea, oh its a police state, oh we are oppressed. None of this is happening, you are being asked to follow a few very moderate restrictions for a few months to save lives. I cannot believe the selfishness on display here. Just find a new interest and accept the situation.
Stamp the flag Media telling you been white is bad. Covid police state old woman in handcuffs. Pull down statues it’s tactical best not to arrest vandals. History replaced with feelings instead of learning. Learning replaced with revenge. Stabbed youth. Divided by race and religion. Child abuse? Police make excuses mock religion in the station the next day.
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I'd give the police extra powers to whack protesters with a truncheon - just like in the good old days.
Get the armed forces involved and use extreme force on rioters.
Nice harsh punishments, 4 to a cell, slop out in the mornings.
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Get the armed forces involved and use extreme force on rioters.
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So protesting is bad?
And cause outrage and shock
We are a first world Nordic nation but unlike the Scandinavians we are not patsies. Unlike the Scandinavians, English famers, bikers and soldiers don’t wear skinny jeans with g-strings. Although we do shave and bleach our rosebuds, we only bath twice a month. Ever heard of an Englishman use a tampon? No! That’s a Scandinavia thing! And then you wonder why they are allergic to the vaccine ??
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That's made my evening...
Clearly some HYS peasants are revolting!
Total amount of deaths from corona virus world wide in island nations Excluding the UK 42'167
deaths in the UK an Island Nation 126'445 3 X more deaths than all the other island nations in the world
there you have it proof Boris is on a Mass Manslaughter rampage with no end in site
the UK an Island nation is number six on the world list of infection
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deaths in the UK an Island Nation 126'445 3 X more deaths than all the other island nations in the world
there you have it proof Boris is on a Mass Manslaughter rampage with no end in site
the UK an Island nation is number six on the world list of infection
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BEING VACCINATED IS 1 THING
RETURNING OUR DEMOCRACTIC FREEDOMS WHICH OUR FOREFATHERS DIED TO PRESERVE IS ANOTHER.
THE LATTER IS MUCH MORE VALUABLE AND IMPORTANT.
WITHOUT IT WE ARE NO DIFFERENT TO CHINA, RUSSIA ETC
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RETURNING OUR DEMOCRACTIC FREEDOMS WHICH OUR FOREFATHERS DIED TO PRESERVE IS ANOTHER.
THE LATTER IS MUCH MORE VALUABLE AND IMPORTANT.
WITHOUT IT WE ARE NO DIFFERENT TO CHINA, RUSSIA ETC
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Turning off CAPS LOCK is another thing as well.
Stop shouting!
They told us we were imprisoned (locked down) until a vaccine came along and as long as the ailing NHS was under pressure. This is from the government s-PIM advisory body.
Beginning of April, COVID deaths projected to fall to 20 per day from 92.
COVID hospitalizations should fall to about 2,000 from 4,000.
Daily admissions to hospitals should half to under 150 from 294.
Please let us out NOW.
Beginning of April, COVID deaths projected to fall to 20 per day from 92.
COVID hospitalizations should fall to about 2,000 from 4,000.
Daily admissions to hospitals should half to under 150 from 294.
Please let us out NOW.
The top age group with covid today is 10-19 year olds.
We MUST close schools
And we MUST vaccinate these children.
What on earth am I going to say to my damn son?
We MUST close schools
And we MUST vaccinate these children.
What on earth am I going to say to my damn son?
Absolute latest from press conference by EU van de liar... EU by the back door and mealy mouthed wording are intent on blocking vaccines to the UK...... when are the BBC going to tell the world exactly how self serving and corrupt the EU is?
It claims companys must honour contracts then 'rips them up' to suit themselves..
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It claims companys must honour contracts then 'rips them up' to suit themselves..
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You'll be retired one day and then you'll understand what a nasty comment you made. If you think retired people have had it easy then think again. We haven't been close to our 3 grandkids,our kids, our other family or our friends for a year and our mental health has suffered terribly because if it.
Some things are more important than being comfortable as you put it.
Some things are more important than being comfortable as you put it.
First time I travelled down a smart motorway I told my fellow travellers, 'give it a decade and they will try to ban alcohol' I was of course wrong it took 14 years and using a mild virus as an excuse. This is all about control and it's been building up since long before Covid. If everyone of these evil MPs were dragged into the street and hacked to death with machetes, people would be overjoyed
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No they wouldn't - they would be horrified at the senseless violence. What you are advocating is called terrorism.
Then what? The long decent into a socialist paradise.
That's just horrible. I pity you.
I emplore everyone, if you have symptoms do NOT get a test. You will not be hospitalised and neither will anyo e you come into contact with, the virus is mild and the vulnerable have been vaccinated. If you don't have a test, you can't be positive. However the government will fabricate more data to justify their evil policies of control
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Nothing would bring more joy to me than seeing parliament burned to the ground with all MPs trapped inside. Pure evil all of them.
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There are plenty more to take their place it would not solve anything.
Bit harsh - reprimanded yes - but all wrong doers should be treated with civility and understanding.
All I can say is you can still the 6 months up your arse because I promise you now no way I’ll be staying in this lockdown any longer sorry been in it way to much so has everyone else I have had the vaccine so I’m done with this lockdown just all lies saying lockdown will end and will be no more social distance in June sorry but I’m done with all the lockdown shit it’s time to get back to normal
Your Brexiteer filthy racism now targeting white Asians?
You lot are SHAMELESS
You lot are SHAMELESS
Prefer with you
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could start with you.
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I'd vote for Osama Bin Laden's rotting corpse than any of these evil MPs. Most people would be better off paddling over the channel (The French have a backbone and would probably send them back) and walking to Afghanistan and applying to the Taliban for asylum.
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484 members should be exceptionally ashamed of themselves tonight. Getting to the point where we need some serious civil disobedience.
UK has become a country of subservient sheeple, The press has helped herd the sheep in to place, the BBC being the main Covid fear mongering cheerleader. The powers need to be released not extended
Glad the two pilots of todays RAF Hawk jet crash survived, thats two less recorded covid deaths!!
It's worse in Scotland, from midnightb the state can take your organs unless you have already objected. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-56522628
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You mean you have to opt out of organ donation? Unless you are a foolhardy young motorcyclist this is unlikely. If well over 50 like me they will not want them anyway.....
Just opt out and haud your wheesht
Just opt out and haud your wheesht
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The albino potato head in charge, decided to rally the thatcher'ous troops a couple of months ago, by dusting down the union jacks and nuclear weapons, playing the politics of hate and division, trying to divide us (the people) .. in the middle of a pandemic! .. Truly appalling, disgusting, disturbing, vile political strategy to gain support, by a party that only thrives by creating enemies.
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Calculations of risk and policy are for Johnson without due consideration - from lack of 'vocabulary' maybe OR from political dependence on 'special interests' - maybe not just TAKING for granted the net-saving of lives owed to lockdowns; maybe not missing the danger to all from Covid-mutation, but certainly ignorant or accepting of rejection (by 'someone') of SAGE repeated circuit-break strategy.
Thanks. Replace semi-colon with comma! Comprehension and comment would be appreciated on the SAGE 'scenario' (see online, late October 2020) buried as 'NOT GOVERNMENT POLICY'. The gambling has predictably FAILED, and to go on lurching from long-lockdown to long-lockdown will result in unrest AND the break-through of variant disease.
It's the right nutters you need to worry about, much more nasty.
But shops and businesses will be open in April and its nearly the end of March now. You can go out now you just can't go to the pub/shops. You'll be able to get your haircut and nails done soon. Not long now, just suck it up for another couple of weeks and it'll soon be over. I doubt anyone will adhere to another lockdown so this has to be the end or there will be riots come summer
need the powers to stop that mob outside batley school yesterday
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But the 'freedom protest' was ok in your book?
Be careful, your reason for voting Leave is showing.
Be careful, your reason for voting Leave is showing.
Probably because the police are told to "engage" with these mobs. I think you might find that, had the police not been there, that lot had every intention of marching into the school itself.
Racist
I do not know of any state that is divided into 4 Nations: not administrational regions or Counties but Nations!
UK is made up of 4 Nations!!! It is ridiculously medieval!
Are we back to Henry VIII? Are we leaving the Roman Catholic Church and expropriate the Monasteries' land again?
What are we doing?
Spanish Armada again?
More jingoism today?
UK is made up of 4 Nations!!! It is ridiculously medieval!
Are we back to Henry VIII? Are we leaving the Roman Catholic Church and expropriate the Monasteries' land again?
What are we doing?
Spanish Armada again?
More jingoism today?
if your unhappy you could always move to bristol to riot & beat the police to a pulp if you want to do a peaceful march !
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Grow up
I think those ladies on Clapham Common tried that and see how that turned out !!
What, so Priti Patel's thug police can beat them up ?