[arista]

PMQ's about to start

PM , Labour Leader etc

[arista]

PM is talking

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

A contact tracer working on the NHS Test and Trace coronavirus scheme says she has not been asked to speak to anyone since beginning work last week.

The clinician told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire she had worked 38 hours but had yet to make a single phone call and spent the time watching Netflix.

"It's frustrating to know that I'm sat idle when there's people that need contacting," they said.

The government said this does not reflect the amount of work under way.

"Becky" spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity, and said she has watched nearly three series of comedy The Good Place, despite being available to help isolate people.

"I'm yet to make a single phone call or be assigned a case," the nurse said.

"I've had no contact from anyone. I've had no contact from supervisors. I've literally been on the system, refreshed the system, and entertained myself during that watching Netflix.

"I've just watched it alongside going back to the system, refreshing it, occasionally having to log back in because it's timed out. I have yet to have contact with anybody regarding contact tracing."

It came as Channel 4 News reported data showing 4,456 confirmed Covid-19 cases were reported to the Test and Trace scheme between 28 May, when it launched, and 31 May.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52904433

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Cal's TV habits making the news

Becky eh? very appropriate for a BB fan

[Cherie]

All classes return to Welsh schools on 29th June, with a third of the students in at any one time.

The term will be extended by one week, this week will be repayed in the October half term

Unions NOT happy

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Cherie

All classes return to Welsh schools on 29th June, with a third of the students in at any one time.

The term will be extended by one week, this week will be repayed in the October half term

Unions NOT happy

I just don't really understand WHY anyone thinks this is a good idea? Like even if it's 99% safe? Going back for a couple of weeks then being off for another nearly-two-months for summer is going to be even more confusing than just waiting until after summer surely?? I mean, my daughter is feeling a little weird about going straight back into a new year group with a new teacher but it's not THAT big a deal, and even if it was, they could just keep their old teacher for a week or two after summer to "wrap things up" and move into their new class?

Like I've said before, I understand the need for kids who are finishing up at Primary school and moving up to go back to their primary school for a few weeks before moving to high school after the summer... sending kids into a new school after summer without those "final primary school days" could genuinely affect them for the rest of their time at school... but why have every year group back before summer. Waste of time, waste of resources, confusing for kids, and realistically they won't learn anything at all in those weeks. Seems arbitrary and like the reason is more political and about "back to normal!!" than anything else.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I just don't really understand WHY anyone thinks this is a good idea? Like even if it's 99% safe? Going back for a couple of weeks then being off for another nearly-two-months for summer is going to be even more confusing than just waiting until after summer surely?? I mean, my daughter is feeling a little weird about going straight back into a new year group with a new teacher but it's not THAT big a deal, and even if it was, they could just keep their old teacher for a week or two after summer to "wrap things up" and move into their new class?

Like I've said before, I understand the need for kids who are finishing up at Primary school and moving up to go back to their primary school for a few weeks before moving to high school after the summer... sending kids into a new school after summer without those "final primary school days" could genuinely affect them for the rest of their time at school... but why have every year group back before summer. Waste of time, waste of resources, confusing for kids, and realistically they won't learn anything at all in those weeks. Seems arbitrary and like the reason is more political and about "back to normal!!" than anything else.

As long as it is not compulsory to return I don't see a problem with it, the kids that were interviewed going back on Monday were so happy it was quite cute to see

Everyone's experience of lockdown is different, as long as they have choice its fine

[Oliver_W]

Sir Kier really is skewering BoJo these days, PMQs is virtually a bloodsport with him in opposition!

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Sir Kier really is skewering BoJo these days, PMQs is virtually a bloodsport with him in opposition!

Boris has lost his footing, I strongly suspect he won't even last his 5 years and will retire on bogus "health grounds" when he figures out that being PM isn't actually fun.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Boris has lost his footing, I strongly suspect he won't even last his 5 years and will retire on bogus "health grounds" when he figures out that being PM isn't actually fun.

Probably if it were someone else I might feel bad for him - a childhood ambition fulfilled, but he has to deal with a global pandemic and the process of leaving the EU

[Samm]

Starmer has literally destroyed him at any opportunity in the PMQs sessions. When the next election comes around I bet Boris is worried.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by arista

PMQ's today in Parliament
Labour will take the piss of him

So more numpty led than science led now are we...That's just great, nothing could go wrong then :/

[arista]

Coronavirus: UK holidaymakers ‘welcome’ in Portugal

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52900531

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Samm

Starmer has literally destroyed him at any opportunity in the PMQs sessions. When the next election comes around I bet Boris is worried.

It'll be another world in 4 years time though.

[arista]

The PM is Live

Doing the Briefing
10 Downing St.

39,728 UK total.

359 Dead

[bitontheslide]

The head of the Test and Trace programme has been challenged over the risks of false negative coronavirus results by a committee of MPs.

Dido Harding was asked at the health select committee why people are not repeatedly tested to ensure they do not have coronavirus.

MPs heard 20% of tests wrongly suggest someone is not infected.

Earlier Boris Johnson told the Commons tests would be processed within 24 hours by the end of June.

Questioned by Mr Hunt, the PM said the 24-hour target would need to take into account "insuperable problems" such as postal delays.

But he said "I can undertake to him now to get all tests turned around in 24 hours by the end of June, except for difficulties with postal tests or insuperable problems like that."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52906909

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So the numbers tested and infected could be 20% higher than reported .... that's filled me with a lot of confidence

[arista]

[Coronavirus: Frankie & Benny's owner to close up to 120 sites]


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52899624

[bitontheslide]

A street party involving 500 revellers breaking lockdown rules in north-west London was broken up police in the early hours.

Videos on social media show hundreds of people gathering in Harlesden, despite Covid-19 social distancing rules.

The Met Police said five people had been arrested at the event involving 500 people on the Church Road Estate, which began on Tuesday night.

Residents said the party continued into the early hours.

Clive McBride, who lives nearby, said the last police van left the area at about 04:00 BST.

"People are dying of Covid-19, millions are in lockdown, the NHS risking their lives everyday, and what do Harlesden youth do? Throw block party after block party," he added.

Mr McBride said many people were dancing and drinking in close proximity to one another and at one point, fireworks were set off at the party.

The Met said 11 of its officers were assaulted and received minor injuries when a small minority of party-goers refused to leave.

"Five arrests were made - three for assault on police, one for affray and one for attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. All remain in custody," police said.

People took to Twitter to complain about the rule breaking.

One Twitter user said: "Brent has the most coronavirus cases in London. Here's Harlesden having a huge block party."

User Taelaa Anne added: "If you don't care about yourself good for you but at least think about your parents."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-52902984

[The Slim Reaper]

Tories are dangerous

[hijaxers]

So now Rishi Sunak ~ in the commons today complete with tissues gone home ill ! Gone back and now he's prob infected others , we are deffo gonna get another spike.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by hijaxers

So now Rishi Sunak ~ in the commons today complete with tissues gone home ill ! Gone back and now he's prob infected others , we are deffo gonna get another spike.

Do you mean Alok Sharma?

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by hijaxers

So now Rishi Sunak ~ in the commons today complete with tissues gone home ill ! Gone back and now he's prob infected others , we are deffo gonna get another spike.

With people following Cumming's lead and flouting the lockdown, along with flocking off to "protest", another spike is inevitable...

[Strictly Jake]

What is herd immunity?

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

What is herd immunity?

Basically enough people get infected and develop antibodies that it means that the virus doesn't get passed.on at the same rate as before. It is usually achieved in tandem with a vaccination programme though and not just hoping everyone gets infected

[Cal.]

The contract tracing is not what it’s being made out to you guys in the news. Barely any of us know what we’re doing and I know of very few people who have actually done anything yet. I haven’t. Don’t be fooled by being told it’s a fantastic new service run by perfectly trained staff. Far from the truth!

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Cal.

The contract tracing is not what it’s being made out to you guys in the news. Barely any of us know what we’re doing and I know of very few people who have actually done anything yet. I haven’t. Don’t be fooled by being told it’s a fantastic new service run by perfectly trained staff. Far from the truth!

Yikes.