Russia complains about BORDER CLOSURES to Finland - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports " 

Russia lodges protest against Finnish ambassador as country threatens more borders will close  "

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This is Russia placing more pressure on Finland, would not be shocked if Russia creates an incident on the Finnish border, they seem to have forgotten the drubbing they got in the winter of 1940, and this time Finland in is NATO.  The Ukraine offensive has stalled in the Russian occupied land, it has become a war of attrition, very much like World War 1, also the story has fallen off the news agenda, the Republican House is balking at 60 billion aid, well POTUS better start talking to the new Republican Speaker and make a DEAL before the election process starts in earnest in 2024.  Thus the White House needs support for Israel and the Ukraine, a combined bill would help, but it needs to get through the House.  Tricky days for POTUS at 40% job approval. 

The NEXT RUSSIAN Offensive - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Yahoo!News via Bloomberg: Reports " Putin Plans New Ukraine Push Despite Losses as He Prepares for Years of War "

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As the article notes, Putin's Kremlin is looking for a new offensive before the West can place its tanks in the Ukraine, as the above article notes the Kremlin does not care about the past losses and future losses, it is going with the idea that a long war, in the form of WW1 will favour Russia. It seems that Putin that " that world renowned historian " does not recall what happened to Tsar Nicholas II, he was overthrown because he was not winning in the trenches and the people at home were suffering due to the lack of food, so far the Russian people have fallen for Putin's PR, only a few clever people have worked out that Russia in the agresor and have ended up in jail for just saying the word WAR in public.  Also the Russian people are being feed and the economy is in recovery mode after the Western sanctions.  Thus the Kremlin is going for WW1 case study, what the Kremlin has forgotten, is was when the US came into the WAR with its troops did the WAR turn.  At some point Putin will do something daft, use WMD or nukes, that will drag the US in and mean the end of Putin.  Thus as stated the above article, the Ukraine faces years of WAR, the Russian people must wake up sometime. 

The Ukraine OFFENSIVE at Kherson - Ukraine - Russian War - Bide Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.10pm post the following, " Where is the fighting around Kherson?...Kherson is a key city, serving as a bridge to Crimea - an area which was annexed by Russia in 2014.  "

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The new Ukraine offensive will annoy the Kremlin, they have stated that it has not worked, well one would expect them to say that, the WAR IN THE UKRAINE has been a disaster for Putin and Russia.  It can be stated that Russia is the most sanctioned nation on earth after IRAN, the the Russian War was meant to be quick, with a victory parade in Kiev after a few days, in fact the WAR has become a WAR of attrition, in the shape of World War 1.  One has stated that it will need for the US to pull its finger out and send in the their troops as happened in 1918.  The West has the money and the technology, while Russia has the manpower, if only Putin would call it WAR, in fact the Putin regime has placed people in jail for even calling the WAR a WAR, the Russian PR has been successful when it comes to the Russian people, they as a whole have been conned, the truth will come out someday. 

The Iran Nuclear Deal - Update - Biden Era

CNN - Middle East: Reports " Iran wants compensation if US pulls out of nuclear deal again, diplomatic source says "

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President Biden if he goes with this DEAL, will be showing the same arrogance as Neville Chamberlain did in 1938 at Munich, history has shown that Joe Biden knows nothing about international politics or history, this was shown by the US Departure from Afghanistan, Biden is desperate to bee seen as a Master of World Affairs, a bit like Woodrow Wilson and Richard Nixon, those Presidents were flawed, but they were right when it came to ending World War 1 and the War in Vietnam, Biden was opposed to US troops being in Afghanistan during the Obama Presidency when he was VP, at least Obama overruled him then, last year there was no one to overrule Biden, he is the President.  Thus we come to the Obama - Iran deal, if the Biden Oval goes for this DEAL, he will be seen as a Appeaser, in the same mould of Chamberlain.  The US allies in the Middle East will get the message, that the US is WEAK and they must act together to prevent Iran getting the bomb, no matter what the Biden Oval wants.  Thus will WORLD SECURITY come down to Israel and its new Allies, that is the future Debate.  Iran cannot allowed to have the bomb, it has shown that it is either close to the bomb or has the bomb, the only person not getting that message is POTUS. 

EU ultimatum TO THE UK over the Northern Ireland Protocol - After Brexit

Sky News: Reports " Brussels hands UK two month court ultimatum after 'illegal' Northern Ireland protocol move.....Maros Sefcovic, vice-president of the European Commission, said Britain's proposals had "created deep uncertainty and casts a shadow over our international cooperation".  "

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It seems that the EU is unware of HISTORY, the UK does not react well to THREATS from Europe. we wait and then WIN, the EU needs us more than we need them at the moment, with the exception of FRANCE, there are no other nuclear powers in Europe.  The does EU really think that Putin takes EU in a serious manner, the EU sanctions on Russia are good but will take time.  The Russian rouble has returned to previous level before the invasion of Ukraine in February.  Also Russian business has taken over the business brands that have LEFT Russia due to the Ukraine War.  Thus as stated, sanctions could take a long time, ,and one has to worry that EU will stay united, it already has problems with Hungary, who against Russians gas sanctions, as they get a majority of their gas from Russia.  Also Europe has been slow in giving heavy arms to Ukraine, the Berlin Government sent caps at first, and they have been foot dragging over their promises.  Thus the EU might need the UK down the road, the EU will have to decide, does it care about petty small print or its power abroad.  The Brussels tails is leading the rest of it, somewhere down the line it will be needed to taken down a bit, or else the EU will look like a eunuch. 

Russians STEALING Ukrainian FOOD - Ukraine - Russian War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.21pm post the following, " Satellite images show Russian ships 'stealing Ukrainian grain'....amid fears of an impending global food crisis as Russian forces continue to block Ukraine's ports and stop the country from exporting grain.  "

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The Russians are past a point of no return when it comes to HONOUR when it comes to Ukraine, their soldiers have killed and raped their way in the North of Ukraine, they have bombed civic structures, such as schools and hospitals, NOW they are stealing the grain of the Ukraine that goes to feed Africa, one can see the tactic, make the World fret less about the Ukraine and more about people, men, women, and children starving in Africa.  This shows how BASE Russia has become, why it has become the No 1 rogue nation.  What does it take to get the Russian people out on the street, they managed twice in 1917 during World War 1 and in 1991 to bring down the old Soviet Union, the people of Russia have to show they understand that the WAR in the Ukraine is WRONG, is there any humanity left in RUSSIA? 

UK PM Johnson for the CHOP after Partygate - The END of the Johnson Era

BBC New - Live Blog: Reports on the proceedings in the House of Commons over Partygate, in its 1.45pm post it states the following, " No further Partygate updates from Met until after May elections.....The Metropolitan Police will not be issuing any further updates about the investigation into parties at Downing Street until after the May elections.  "

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As the Conservative Government has given the Conservative MPs a free vote over referring the PM to the House of Commons  Privileges Committee over the Partygate affair, it can be postulated that most of the Conservative MPs are will vote in favour of the Labour Motion.  In effect the Conservative Party is voting to sack the PM, but want to delay it till after the May Council Elections, when the political heavies will be sent to No 10 to tell the PM its over.  You ask about the crisis in the Ukraine, well the UK has a habit of getting rid of PM's during WAR TIME, this happened to PM's Asquith; during World War 1, and Chamberlain; during World War 2.  In this time of crisis, the Conservative Party cannot afford a long leadership campaign, the Cabinet has to chose someone they TRUST and will win votes for them, also Brexit supporters will need to choose a new leader, they cannot afford for a REMAINER might get the job.  The expect loyalist  words from the Cabinet and Government ministers, while they plot in the background.  The same goes for those loyal to the present PM, they will want to find a candidate who will keep them in place or get a promotion.   PM Johnson is finished, its just matter of watching the clock till after the Council Elections, they its over for the PM.  

The Presidents of the US and Ukraine TALK - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

White House: Reports on the readout of a call between POTUS and the President of the Ukraine, " President Biden spoke today with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine about the ongoing work by the United States and its allies and partners to deliver military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and to impose severe costs on Russia for its brutal aggression against Ukraine. The leaders discussed how the United States is working around the clock to fulfill the main security assistance requests by Ukraine, the critical effects those weapons have had on the conflict, and continued efforts by the United States with allies and partners to identify additional capabilities to help the Ukrainian military defend its country. In addition, President Biden informed President Zelenskyy that the United States intends to provide the Ukrainian government with $500 million in direct budgetary aid. He also reviewed the additional sanctions and humanitarian assistance announced last week. President Zelenskyy updated President Biden on the status of Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia.  "

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As long as the West, in this case the US supports the KYIV Government in all of its needs the Russians can never win, of course the problem is that you cannot trust the word of the Russians, they have stated that they saw nothing new in the talks happening in Turkey and also they have increased the bombing of the towns in the Ukraine.  Does Putin have the will and backbone to go all the way, that is the real worry, will he use WMD in Ukraine, and should he do that what will be the reaction of the US, NATO and how will the people of Russia feel about going over that red line, there is no way Putin could keep that a secret, in this modern age.  One can postulate that even POTUS knows that if Russia goes over that line, that POTUS would have to react, a European War is one thing, the Russians using, WMD, in the form of chemicals or nuclear would make the Biden Oval and 10 Downing Street react, the question is what they will do and is that threat been made clear to Putin and Kremlin officials.  The WAR of attrition will take time, while that is going on, the Russian economy is in the toilet and the people of Russia will feel like they have become the number one rogue nation on the planet, will they support that over the long term, and the sanctions will hit hard over the days, weeks and months.  Also the Russian Army has shown itself to be inept, will the young men and women of Russia answer the draft call, for a war that is going very bad, just think of the protests in the US during the Vietnam War, also people injured in the War will start to come back, their stories will be heard even is whispers in Russia.  A bad war led to the end of the Imperial Russia and the death of Tsar Nicholas 11 and his family, will Putin risk that, or has has lost the plot? . 

What is the truth about the number of Russian Soldiers killed in the Ukraine ? - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Daily Mail: Reports " Russia now claims 1,300 troops have been killed and 3,800 wounded in Ukraine - treble its previous toll but a fraction of the 16,000 Kyiv says it has killed "

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One assumes the Russians are not telling the truth about how many of their soldiers they have lost in the Ukraine, this is political and PR mistake, the true number will get out, the body bags being sent home will do that, what ever restrictions Putin puts on people talking, the worst Russian invasion since Afghanistan in 1979 will have people talking, in whispers but it will get out.  The Kremlin on the political front is also doing a MISTAKE, if it was smarter it would tell the Russian people about their loses, the Kremlin could argue that the evil West is supporting the KYIV Government and thus it is important to stand up to the Ukraine and the West, but of course that would take a brain open to the TRUTH, so far Putin has a horrible historian and a bad Hollywood movie critic, if today's rantings are anything to go by.  Putin stated that the Hollywood over looked the role of the red army in World War 2 or the Great Patriotic War it is called in Russia. This is simply not true, Hollywood did many pro Stalin and USSR talkies during the WAR, that is why the Congress went after them in the late 1940s and 50s.  Of course it should be noted that Russia took its time to join the Allies, it took the German invasion of Russia in 1941, and even then Stalin hid under his desk for the week.  Russian intelligence has informed Stalin about the threat of invasion but he did not believe them, he had signed a Nazi - Soviet Non Aggression Pact with Nazi Germany in August 1939. If you sub with the Devil, better have a long spoon, and do not expect sympathy from the West, you are not going to get it from this blogger.   The Russians have a trend of not being a create partner, Lenin signed a peace deal with Germany in 1918 and removed Russia from World War 1.  Thus as stated above the Kremlin needs to tell the truth about the number of deaths in the Ukraine, it will come out anyway and Putin ravings require a mental care, the Russian people need to overthrow the EVIL REGIME of the former EVIL EMPIRE. 

NATO to supply Ukraine with defensive equipment against WMD - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

Sky News: Reports " Ukraine war: NATO to boost Kyiv's chemical and nuclear defences amid risk a Russian attack could drag alliance into the conflict....The 30-nation military alliance agrees to equip Ukrainians with the means to defend themselves against potential Russian cyber, biological, chemical and nuclear warfare, with the NATO chief saying there's a risk such an attack "will have a direct effect on people living in NATO countries". "

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If the Russians use WMD against Ukraine that should be a very RED LINE, Biden must inform the Kremlin in public or private that such a use would bring in the US and NATO.  The use of chemical weapons in Europe would be a disaster for the Ukraine and the West, as Putin is on the back foot he might think he has nothing to lose, let's recall that in 1905 the Russian Fleet was taken down by Imperial Japan, this lead to the 1905 Revolution that lead to the formation of the Imperial Duma in Russia, Nicholas 11 was forced to give on this issue due to the failure of the Imperial Fleet.   Thus a massive failure of the Ukraine WAR could get the people back on the streets, of course that is if they get to know about it, as Putin has blocked free and western MEDIA in Russia.  Putin has a LOST to LOSE, his alleged Yacht being the first target.  After that how much of the outside forces can Putin control, shops closed, places with no sugar, the Russian economy in the toilet, could this be Putin's 1905 OR 1917 MOMENT. 

Ukraine destroys Russian Landing Craft - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

BBC News: Reports " A Russian landing ship has been destroyed and two other vessels have been damaged in the occupied Ukrainian port city of Berdyansk, say Ukrainian officials.  "

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This will be a great to boost to the Ukraine forces in the field fighting the Russians, of course the Russian people will NEVER HEAR about it, as Putin controls the news media in Russia and has blocked Facebook and Twitter.  The level of deaths of Russian soldiers of between seven to fifteen thousand must be getting through the Putin Iron Wall on the media, the younger generation must know how to get around such walls, thus they will get information, the people of Russian need to get on the street to demonstrate against the WAR, its illegal and against a fellow Slav people, they share the same culture and history, the WAR is about Putin's wrong reading of history and his aim to be the modern TSAR, the  sole autocrat of Russia.  Let's recall Nicholas 11 went to WAR in World War 1 over Serbia, while Putin is attacking a fellow Slav. The ironies  of history.

Biden on the NATO Summit - Russian - Ukraine War - New Cold War 2

The White House: Statement by President Biden on the Nato Summit Today, " Today’s establishment of four new battle groups in Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary is a strong signal that we will collectively defend and protect every inch of NATO territory. Between now and the NATO summit in June, we will develop plans for additional forces and capabilities to strengthen NATO’s defenses. We will adopt an updated Strategic Concept to ensure NATO is ready to meet any challenge in the new and more dangerous security environment.  "

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This confirms what the NATO Secretary General said yesterday, NATO will form four new battle groups on the EAST FLANK of NATO.  This should send a CLEAR signal to Russia, do not even think of hitting a NATO Country, also that NATO is united if Putin uses WMD.  The commentary sees the Russian - Ukraine War going on, back to the trenches of 1914, with Russia being Germany, and the Ukraine representing the Allies of the UK and France, the US and UK will supply defensive weapons to the Ukraine, but no fighter jets that the Poles have spare, they do not want to cross any of Putin red lines.  It can be speculated that President Putin is not a patient man, he knows every day he loses troops or ships ( latest report has the Ukrainian hitting a Russian Cargo Ship ) the his regime becomes under threat, thus one is sorry to say that one can see Russian using WMD, chemical or biological weapons, the the Biden will have to show nerve to back Putin off, otherwise he will think he can use anything he wants, nuclear even.   Long Days and Nights for this brutal WAR.

War Crimes in Ukraine - 10 Downing Street - Ukraine - Russian War - New Cold War 2

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.47pm post the following, " Possible war crimes occurring 'almost hourly' in Ukraine, Downing Street says...Downing Street has said there is no doubt Russia's acts in Ukraine appear to be war crimes.  "

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The WORLD cannot say it didn't know, its on our TV News Channels 24/7, the West has imposed sanctions, yes they are hurting the Russian people, but is it enough to get them on the street on mass to take down the Putin Regime.  The West ha to block Russian OIL AND GAS, that is the money that is keeping the Regime in power, yes it would hurt Europe, but is the heat from OIL AND GAST worth the life of one Ukraine.   This will be tough for the West, well life is HARD, and snowflakes better start getting used to that FACT.  If you do not wants to send troops to the Ukraine, then Russia must be broken, and forced to retreat.  Only that kind of pressure will bring Putin down.  The Tsar fell in 1917 because people could not get bread, while the USSR fell in 1991 due to failure of the August Coup against Gorbachev.  The Russian people need to get on the streets, and shout down with Putin. 

Russian BUILD UP for INVASION of Ukraine - Biden Era

CNN - Politics: Reports " Russia positions more forces, supply lines as fears rise of potential Ukraine invasion "

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The Russians are getting their supplies ready to invade Russia, the Kremlin is already up to its OLD TRICKS, of creating FAKE NEWS as to allow it the justification to invade, the Russians are waiting for their fake news to get coverage and then use that as the reason for invasion, yesterday the Russians reported that Ukraine Spies had been caught in Russia and were planning a terrorist attack.  In this example they are following the Hitler playbook, he stated that the INVASION of Poland in 1939 was down to Polish attacks on Germany, in fact they were Nazi prisoners who were dressed up as Poles and then shot.  It was reported on CNN today that there will be a zoom meeting between Biden and Putin, one hopes Biden is up to it and can be strong vs. Putin, and makes it clear that the US will protect Ukraine, Biden cannot afford another Afghanistan and the Refugees that would come from the Ukraine.  This could be 1914 ALL over again, the 24/7 news networks do not seem to cover this crisis, peopled are tuned to the COVID - 19 crisis and its mutations, if there is WAR, one hopes people will understand WHY.  The fault will be with the Russians, and the ambitions of Putin for the return of the USSR. 

The Other CRISIS - US vs. Iran Update - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said recent rhetoric and actions by Iran related to its nuclear program risk collapsing international talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement. "

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The real nightmare for the White House would be if Russia invades the Ukraine, while Iran announces to the World that it has the bomb, can the Biden Oval really deal with something like that, what could be worse is if these rogue nations form a secret alliance, not to come to each others support if a War breaks out, but to do their strikes in tandem.  One can only hope that the Israeli Mossad is keeping an eye on Tehran and its nuclear ambitions, and that Tehran is still a few weeks or even MONTHS from getting the bomb and that Russia is bluffing again, unlike the case with the Crimea, the Russians are already starting with FAKE news that the Ukraine is about to invade the CRIMEA, so out there its funny.  Also that Ukraine spies have been captured in the Russia and were planning terrorist acts, another one there for amateur fake news, the Russians are not even trying, if that is the best they can come up with they are really in trouble at the Kremlin. Thus Western Europe might be in a REAL CRISIS point in a few days IF Russia invades, what will Biden do, does he have the backbone to defend the Ukraine, also if Iran is stalling, how long can the Israeli Government be prevented from bombing Iran, it would be better if the US bombed, less chance of a REGIONAL WAR.  Also let's not forget COVID - 19 ( WE WISH WE COULD ), would either Russia or Iran really want to go to WAR with the pandemic on, it would be dangerous, let's recall the Spanish Flue came about due to World War and its carnage. 

Aukus Defence Pact Impact - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " France's defence minister has cancelled talks with her UK counterpart as the row continues over a new security deal between Britain, the US and Australia.  "

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The French are really getting out of hand, they should recall the US is the Leader of the Democratic West, and France is a small fry, the French ego is normally out of control, they still hanker for the days of Empire, they are only a real power because of they have nuclear weapons, and they only did that because they have been invaded twice by the Germans, 1914, 1940.  They will never forgive that it took the US and the Brits to save them, they still do not know how to make English Tea, that should you TELL all you need to know about the French.  The US President should ask the French President over for talks at the White House and let them come part of Aukus, it could become AFuksu, just an idea.  They real target of the PACT China are worried, they see competition in their back yard and do not like it, they are impotent when it comes to North Korea and Taiwan, thus they stress their navy, bad idea, the West can always out spend the Chinese's communists, look what happened to the USSR.  

Can someone MUZZLE the French over Brexit ? - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Guardian: Reports " Barnier urged not to be intimidated as Brexit talks enter 'final few days'...French government tells EU chief negotiator to remember that UK needs a deal more than the EU  "

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Why is it always the FRENCH, we saved their BACON twice in World War 1 and 2, and they said NO to the UK becoming a member of the EEC, the only good thing the French have EVER done for us.  The French President faces tough elections next year, and he does not want to give the impression that he has sold out his fishermen, thus this latest attempt to blackmail the UK.   The French have to learn that when they oppose us they NEVER WIN, its a hard lesson, that they have never learned over hundred of years.  If the EU delegation comes to the UK with what the French have said, they might as well go back home. OUR FISH AND OUR WATERS, it is simple message, the Brussels delegation better be open to a REAL DEAL or it will be a NO DEAL BREXIT.

New COVID - 19 restrictions in England and Scotland - Update 1 - Economy/Health

BBC News: Reports " Boris Johnson has set out new restrictions for England including the closure of hospitality sectors at 22:00 BST and further rules on face masks.  "

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This is not a full lockdown as expected by some, it limits pubs etc to closing at 10pm, all that will do is make people who want a drink go out a few yours earlier or drink at home with friends.   There are limits as to how far you can restrict the British people, what happens if the new restrictions do not work and you have to use more heavy restrictions and fines.  One does wonder how the UK Government coped with the Spanish Flu of 1918, and they had a WAR to finish.  One does hope the boffins are right that such restrictions are needed, also one has to hope that the boffins get develop a vaccine, otherwise Christmas is cancelled or it will be a miserable one, Oliver Cromwell would have love that ( he cancelled Christmas while Lord Protector ).    As a poet once said and this blog is miss quoting, many miles to walk before a drink!

Data from COVID - 19 - COVID - 19 Update 1 - Health

Sky News: Reports " UK deaths reach 584 after rise of 119...The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK now stands at 11,658.  "

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Let's always remember those that have killed by COVID -  19, it is the modern version of the Spanish Flu, let's be honest how many knew what the Spanish Flu was before the latest version of it landed on our doorstep.  Time has a way to make us forget, it heals wounds and people find the subject depressing.  One should recall that in 1918 people had World War One on their minds, and there was censorship of the news about the outbreak.  To recall those that have died of COVID - 19 and will die the Government should have a yearly update plan for a virus like COVID -  19.   The Government can not plan for everything, but it should plan for a virus attack, next time it could be a biological weapon attack, the UK should always be ready. 

The UK and the coronavirus - Update 3 - Health

Guardian: Reports " Government to shut schools in event of UK coronavirus outbreak..No 10 planning for ‘all eventualities’ if number of coronavirus cases surge in UK   "

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If the Coronavirus does hit the UK, the Government should think about shutting the entire UK off, close ALL THE BORDERS, no flying, no travelling by sea, a complete STOP, think of it as an early no deal BREXIT.  MIGHT as well getting the planning in, it kills two problems at once,  no spread of the disease and we get ready for a NO DEAL BREXIT after 2020.   The UK has to be protected at all costs, does not matter how it goes down with the press or the people, if the disease becomes another Spanish Flu it could kill hundred of thousands, thus the first duty of government is to protect the people at all costs.   But and this is a very important BUT, this blog does not think it will happen.  One should always be prepared, that what the Scouts taught me before they threw me out for being lazy and not turning up.!!