The COVID Diaries 25 17th April
It is becoming clear that Government ministers haven’t a clue as to what they’re going to do next. The Conservatives won the election on the back of one person, Boris Johnson, who has centred power on himself. But now he’s ill, those around him seem to be incapable of thinking for themselves.
It’s also clear that those close to the Prime Minister tried to hide just how ill he was, before having to come clean when he was rushed to hospital. Their problem is that, despite the fact he is recovering, it’s going to be a long time before he can take back the reigns of power.
The lock down has been extended for another three weeks and the furlough payments to companies enabling them to keep staff who have no work to do will continue for another month through June. It is rumoured that cabinet members are worried the country will run out of money.
Where are the plans for what happens next? Where is the sense of direction?
Meanwhile, at a much more parochial level, it’s an interesting reflection on our own situation that the highlight of this Friday evening has been securing a delivery slot from Tesco!