Brexit, for once some facts.
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Worcester's Gtech told not to produce much-needed ventilators by the government, chief executive says
Remembering that De Havilland were told not to produce the Mosquito by the Government, my action in his position would be to put them into productions and offer them on the net.
Gtech told not to produce much-needed ventilators by the government, chief executive says
CITY-BASED manufacture Gtech has been told by the government to not produce much-needed ventilators less than a week after getting the go-ahead, the…
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Worcester's Gtech told not to produce much-needed ventilators by the government, chief executive says
Remembering that De Havilland were told not to produce the Mosquito by the Government, my action in his position would be to put them into productions and offer them on the net.
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16 days after the first MP was diagnosed with covid-19, the PM, two Cabinet ministers, a shadow Cabinet minister and countless MPs have it. Surely raises question about how the parliamentary authorities handled first case: https://newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2020/03/boris-johnson-coronavirus-mps-westminster-covid-19
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There isn't a question, just facts, the government vacillated, lied, mislead the public and made all the wrong decisions, and for all their advice caught it too.
Why should anyone trust them for protection if they can't even protect themselves? (Not that they should be doing so ahead of the rest of us. Of course.)
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16 days after the first MP was diagnosed with covid-19, the PM, two Cabinet ministers, a shadow Cabinet minister and countless MPs have it. Surely raises question about how the parliamentary authorities handled first case: https://newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2020/03/boris-johnson-coronavirus-mps-westminster-covid-19
oldgroaner@oldgroaner
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There isn't a question, just facts, the government vacillated, lied, mislead the public and made all the wrong decisions, and for all their advice caught it too.
Yep..on both counts . The hills to to the north are the Cooleys.. one needs to get as far South as Annagassan to see the much taller Mournes beyond them.
Falwell Offers Liberty Students a Chance to Meet Jesus by the End of the Semester
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Following the decision to allow students to remain on campus during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Liberty University is giving students a chance to meet Jesus Christ by the end of…
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LYNCHBURG, Va. — Following the decision to allow students to remain on campus during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Liberty University is giving students a chance to meet Jesus Christ by the end of the semester, the school announced Wednesday.
“The health and safety of our students is a top priority, and who better a mentor than the big guy himself?” Jerry Falwell Jr., the school’s president, said in a statement, clarifying that approximately 4% of the student body could be fortunate enough to meet Jesus Christ in the next few months. The remainder of students are expected to return for the fall semester, since the university requires their tuition payments to pay for Falwell’s shady business dealings.
“By allowing students to remain on campus grounds, we’re not only offering them a lesson in our version of social distancing, but also setting them up for a one-way trip to meet the man himself. Giving our youth a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the Son of God in Heaven is just one of many things that makes our university unique.”
Falwell did note that attempts at meeting Jesus Christ would be considered extracurricular work outside of the classroom; however, those who succeed will receive an honorary doctorate in willful ignorance of basic biology.
For over two weeks the government have been asking people to check on and look after elderly neighbours. With six flats in my block I have five immediate neighbours. We are all friends on first name terms and swap Xmas cards etc.
Over the years and currently I give them lots of help. One I drove to Argos for a tumble dryer she wanted urgently, picked it up and back home installed it for her. Another I fitted an aerial in the loft for them when they couldn't get a decent TV signal. In two of the flats at different times I've fixed plumbing leaks for them. With a large range of tools and hardware I act as their free tool hire and ironmongery shop free of charge, anything from a screwdriver to a router plus hardware free on request. I also take in and sign for deliveries for them.
I'm a keyholder for one the flats occupied by a long term neighbour and friend and when they are away I open and close their curtains morning and evening to simulate occupancy for security. In doing that I also feed their tropical fish in two main tanks and two nursery tanks.
So how many of them has asked if this 84 year old needs any help? Thats right, not one. Now I don't post this from any annoyance, firstly since I don't need any help, secondly I know they have problems of their own to take care of so wouldn't want to trouble them with more, especially since they all work and I'm retired.
But it does show how flawed the government's assumption is, I'm betting my situation is repeated all over the country. Of course they have promised to organise direct deliveries of food to those like myself, but if that's anything like Universal Credit I'd starve to death before the first delivery arrived.
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Over the years and currently I give them lots of help. One I drove to Argos for a tumble dryer she wanted urgently, picked it up and back home installed it for her. Another I fitted an aerial in the loft for them when they couldn't get a decent TV signal. In two of the flats at different times I've fixed plumbing leaks for them. With a large range of tools and hardware I act as their free tool hire and ironmongery shop free of charge, anything from a screwdriver to a router plus hardware free on request. I also take in and sign for deliveries for them.
I'm a keyholder for one the flats occupied by a long term neighbour and friend and when they are away I open and close their curtains morning and evening to simulate occupancy for security. In doing that I also feed their tropical fish in two main tanks and two nursery tanks.
So how many of them has asked if this 84 year old needs any help? Thats right, not one. Now I don't post this from any annoyance, firstly since I don't need any help, secondly I know they have problems of their own to take care of so wouldn't want to trouble them with more, especially since they all work and I'm retired.
But it does show how flawed the government's assumption is, I'm betting my situation is repeated all over the country. Of course they have promised to organise direct deliveries of food to those like myself, but if that's anything like Universal Credit I'd starve to death before the first delivery arrived.
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UK-EU Brexit trade talks to go ahead
Talks between the UK and the EU on a post-Brexit trade deal will go ahead as planned next week, despite the chief negotiator on each side being diagnosed with coronavirus.
The UK's negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier are in self-isolation after positive tests for the virus.
UK Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove will meet EU officials via video link in the first meeting on Monday.
Despite much of Europe being in lockdown because of the pandemic, Downing Street insists there will be "no change" to its timetable for getting a trade deal done.
We really need to be rid of these raving lunatics
UK-EU Brexit trade talks to go ahead
Talks between the UK and the EU on a post-Brexit trade deal will go ahead as planned next week, despite the chief negotiator on each side being diagnosed with coronavirus.
The UK's negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier are in self-isolation after positive tests for the virus.
UK Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove will meet EU officials via video link in the first meeting on Monday.
Despite much of Europe being in lockdown because of the pandemic, Downing Street insists there will be "no change" to its timetable for getting a trade deal done.
Put not your faith in Chief Medical officers
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan@DrRosena
The Chief Medical Officer is now self-isolating for 7 days because he is showing symptoms. The World Health Org says we must self-isolate for 14 days - it is deeply alarming that our most senior officials aren't following this. Govt must immediately change national advice!
They can be as stupid as politicians
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan@DrRosena
The Chief Medical Officer is now self-isolating for 7 days because he is showing symptoms. The World Health Org says we must self-isolate for 14 days - it is deeply alarming that our most senior officials aren't following this. Govt must immediately change national advice!
They can be as stupid as politicians
Wales has gone into overdrive! (Actually, overdrive is lowering revs at speed to make progress nice and relaxing. Hey, you know what I mean.)
The first two are very relevant to me. The last indicates the scale - with Newport area being especially badly affected. Have to say, it is a nice thought that some might need somewhere to recover.
Bluestone holiday resort in Pembrokeshire to become coronavirus recovery hospital
The popular family holiday destination will be used to treat people recovering from the virus
Inside the makeshift hospitals being made ready to help cope with the coronavirus pandemic
It's part of the plans in Carmarthenshire to manage the Covid-19 outbreak
Work is now well underway at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli, turning 'The Barn' area of the stadium into a place where coronavirus patients can be treated in the coming weeks and months.
In total, hundreds of beds will be placed at three sites in the county - as well as Parc y Scarlets, work is also underway at Carmarthen Leisure Centre and at the Selwyn Samuel Centre in Llanelli.
Principality Stadium to be turned into huge 2,000-bed hospital to help fight against coronavirus
The Welsh Rugby Union has made the stadium available to the Welsh Government
The first two are very relevant to me. The last indicates the scale - with Newport area being especially badly affected. Have to say, it is a nice thought that some might need somewhere to recover.
Bluestone holiday resort in Pembrokeshire to become coronavirus recovery hospital
The popular family holiday destination will be used to treat people recovering from the virus
Inside the makeshift hospitals being made ready to help cope with the coronavirus pandemic
It's part of the plans in Carmarthenshire to manage the Covid-19 outbreak
Work is now well underway at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli, turning 'The Barn' area of the stadium into a place where coronavirus patients can be treated in the coming weeks and months.
In total, hundreds of beds will be placed at three sites in the county - as well as Parc y Scarlets, work is also underway at Carmarthen Leisure Centre and at the Selwyn Samuel Centre in Llanelli.
Principality Stadium to be turned into huge 2,000-bed hospital to help fight against coronavirus
The Welsh Rugby Union has made the stadium available to the Welsh Government
Something doesn't add up:
We had Matt Hancock on QT saying that the UK was participating in the EU Ventilator Procurement Programme. The UK were even present in the meeting when the procurement idea was conceived.
Then, yesterday, we had an official statement from Downing Street saying the U.K. were not participating in the EU Ventilator Procurement Programme because we are not EU members. This drew criticism from all quarters, including the Tory Party.
Six hours later, Downing Street withdraw their first statement and give a “dog ate my homework” excuse of misplacing an email inviting them to participate in the ventilator programme.
If ever there was an example of how to undermine the public’s trust, display poor leadership qualities and look incompetent, this is it. They make me sick.
We had Matt Hancock on QT saying that the UK was participating in the EU Ventilator Procurement Programme. The UK were even present in the meeting when the procurement idea was conceived.
Then, yesterday, we had an official statement from Downing Street saying the U.K. were not participating in the EU Ventilator Procurement Programme because we are not EU members. This drew criticism from all quarters, including the Tory Party.
Six hours later, Downing Street withdraw their first statement and give a “dog ate my homework” excuse of misplacing an email inviting them to participate in the ventilator programme.
If ever there was an example of how to undermine the public’s trust, display poor leadership qualities and look incompetent, this is it. They make me sick.
Just when you think it can't get any worse , we now have gurning Gove fronting the UK show, while similataneosly juggling with Brexit talks.
Meanwhile in the US one of Trump's medical experts has gone to the dark side as he records highest approval ratings this term.
Meanwhile in the US one of Trump's medical experts has gone to the dark side as he records highest approval ratings this term.
I’m watching a programme on C4 about Coronavirus. They’ve just shown the Wet Market in China where the virus is thought to have started.
Good grief, the filthy little bastards. They behave like animals. I’m only surprised the dirty ***** haven’t started more pandemics.
Good grief, the filthy little bastards. They behave like animals. I’m only surprised the dirty ***** haven’t started more pandemics.
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Michael Gove's odious. He doesn't even seem to be a real person: just a succession of poorly assumed attitudes, all of which are inauthentic. He's just done "sorrowful Gove", "brave Gove" and "determined Gove". None of it adequately conceals the snivelling little **** underneath.
He's certainly a man for the ladies. that is for them to use colourful invective when lauding his all too obvious talents.
Elinor Elliot@ElliotElinor
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Michael Gove's odious. He doesn't even seem to be a real person: just a succession of poorly assumed attitudes, all of which are inauthentic. He's just done "sorrowful Gove", "brave Gove" and "determined Gove". None of it adequately conceals the snivelling little **** underneath.
He's certainly a man for the ladies. that is for them to use colourful invective when lauding his all too obvious talents.
Maybe that's why they have a greatly improving situation there, they've perhaps developed more immunity to these viruses.
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Lib Dem MP LAYLA MORAN said that the government had put Brexit over breathing by not participating in the EU’s ventilator scheme. But rather than criticising the latest u-turn, we should welcome it.
oldgroaner@oldgroaner
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Save the welcome till the ventilators are actually here and ready for use till then it's just another dodgy promise.
oldgroaner@oldgroaner
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Save the welcome till the ventilators are actually here and ready for use till then it's just another dodgy promise.