[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by James

It's caused by the lockdown which all politicians in the country seemingly signed up for.

I mean, we had 2/3 months lead in. Boris buggered off on holiday again. made no plans, wanted to keep the country open (feb 23rd speech), then went on Phil and holly and suggested we take it on the chin, didn't turn up to cobra meetings. Sage recommended masks back in March and the list could go on.

Lockdown is responsible for the recession, but how we got to lockdown and our preparation isn't as black and white as you suggest.