What HAPPENS after the UK's Furlough Scheme comes to end - COVID - 19 Update - Health/Economy

BBC News: Reports " Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to make an announcement on Thursday about what happens after the furlough scheme expires at the end of October.  "

Lets Get Real:

It can be argued that the Conservative Government has come under extreme pressure to have another economic recovery plan due to the introduction of new restrictions due to COVID - 19, like the closure of pubs and restaurants.  Those industries such as pubs need people to go out, the introduction of a leisure curfew will mean that some pubs and restaurants will go to the WALL as they will not be able to cope for six months with the restrictions.  Lady Thatcher it can be argued would have taken a tougher line, her Government cut Government spending in the 1980s, there were riots but Lady T kept her nerve and did not bend.   It has to be stated that the Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer is starting to look like a future PM, problem is that he has to wait in till 2024, a  week is a long time in politics.

North Wales take a hit for reckless SOUTH WALES - COVID - 19 Update 3 - Health/Econom

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 8.18 pm post the following, " Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales will have to close at 10pm, the Welsh first minister, Mark Drakeford, announced this evening.  "

Lets Get Real:

It seems highly unfair that North Wales has to take the brunt of pubs, cafes closing down because of the reckless action of those in South Wales.  One is somewhat shocked that North Wales Assemly membes and MPs have not pointed out that it is unfair, North Wales has followed the rules and the payback, we lose our leasure activities.   If the Welsh Government wanted to be firm it should have CLOSED DOWN South Wales, but of course the Labour Party is afraid of doing that because that is the base of its support, thus everyone else has to pay the price.  NOT FAIR on NORTH Wales.

How long will the new restrictions LAST ? - Covid - 19 - Update 2 - Health/Economy

Sky News: Reports in its 2.56pm post the following on the restrictions " But here’s the kicker - he also levelled with us that this could well last for six months unless the numbers palpably change.  "

Lets Get Real:

In essence the PM is telling the voter, you have to behave or Christmas festive fun is CANCELLED, that will not go down well in the red wall seats.  One has to ask, should we have followed Sweden, no restrictions and they are not falling apart, they must think that the UK and the rest of Europe has gone nuts.   This blog did ask at the start, should we just allow it to happen, no restrictions, even the Spanish Flu died out after 1918, sometimes acts of nature or God, as just their will, and there is nothing man or Doctors can do about it.  It is a question to think about!

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.  "

Lets Get Real:

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!

How are the UK and EU talks really going ? - Brexit Update 3 - Transitional Phase

Daily Mail: Reports " Michel Barnier says Brexit trade deal CAN still be done despite Boris Johnson branding the EU 'abusive' in bitter spat over UK plan to override divorce terms "

Lets Get Real:

While everyone is watching the House of Commons and the House of Lords the real fighting is at the UK/EU talks, thus far the EU has not walked away, thus there must be some chance of a deal.  The PM has gone in heavy with his Internal Market Bill, that might be enough to push the EU to make concessions, enough for the Brexit supporters to declare a victory and move on.  One really doe not understand why the EU is playing hardball, neither side is reality is going to break the Good Friday Agreement, its just war by words, the UK it can be argued should be able to find the right words to solve this problem!!

Internal Market Bill - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Sky News: Reports " Brexit: Boris Johnson partially climbs down on international law-breaking bill in face of Tory rebellion...Labour says it makes the situation "worse not better" ahead of the next big Commons showdown next week.  "

Lets Get Real:

Sky News really has become HARD REMAIN CENTRAL, there is breaking internatioanl law and breaking international law, the PM did not invade Poland as far as this blog knows, those harping on about it, are lawyers, who happen to be MPs, The Conservatives should think about limiting the number of lawyers that can become Conservative MPs, Countries first not their legal careers!!  The PM has given a concession, thus this expects ALL Conservative MPs to vote for the Internal Market Bill, if those MPs should lose the WHIP, and their local chairman/women should be informed that the MP is no longer a Conservative and can not stand as at the next election.

The Internal Market Bill and the House of Lords - Brexit 1 Update - Transitional Phase

 BBC News: Reports " Government plans to amend a controversial bill that overrides sections of the Brexit divorce deal have been rejected by former Tory leader Lord Howard.  "

Lets Get Real:

With the new compromise with the moderates in the House of Commons the Internal Market Bill should go to the House of Lords with a  good majority.  If the Lords refuse to play ball then PM should nominiate a 100 Brexit supporters to the benches, or how many it takes to remind the House of Lords of its place.  If the House of Commons is happy with the bill and is support the PM the House of Lords will have to move, of course it could be time to replace the House of Lords, the great British people will not cry if they are abolished.   Their Lordships get a heavy amount for turning up, well if the accept the money they should play ball.