[Jonathan1990]

I've just heard about this now that the British government want to extend this current lockdown until October. Not happy about it so my vote is to no. Created a poll to see what you think.

[Cherie]

Not lockdown, but the emergency laws in case it is needed for instance to shut down an area?

[Cherie]

I voted no obviously but if you are talking about the earlier vote it was to extend the use of powers not lockdown itself

[MTVN]

You've heard wrong

Edit - Sorry that was rude but like Cherie said it's not lockdown being extended, I think the government is quite committed to its roadmap still

[Scarlett.]

It's just extending the emergency powers

[arista]

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/for...d.php?t=374456


They have Voted YES

I made a Proper thread on it



This thread should now be locked.
it was made well after they voted YES for the 6months Extension.
Today 5PM

[arista]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I voted no obviously but if you are talking about the earlier vote it was to extend the use of powers not lockdown itself

Waste of time
It was Voted through at 5PM.


484 Ayes

76 Noes

The Covid Act now Extended for 6months

[Toy Soldier]

They'll want to hold onto aspects of it forever because it offers some quite staggering sweeping powers, so I do think we should at the very least be wary of their reasoning - keep our heads on a swivel, so to speak. However it's reasonable to still have the ability to react quickly for the time being. If they end up trying to extend it beyond 2021 - unless there's been some major catastrophe - I think people should start to be a little concerned. The ability to legally enforce "stay at home"/"stay in area" rules has an absolutely MASSIVE ethical question mark over it.

[caprimint]

Let's go, no summer is perfect

[bitontheslide]

yes, i think the additional powers must be removed in 6 months. 18 months of restrictions is more than anyone can reasonably endure

Democracy is under threat though no doubt about it, elements will want to take advantage while they can.

The interesting aspect at the moment is that Russia and China have more relaxed rules than europe at the moment, and if thats not a wake up call, what is

[Vicky.]

They will remain hopeful to keep hold of the powers that say they can do what they want without the usual process. Of course.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

They will remain hopeful to keep hold of the powers that say they can do what they want without the usual process. Of course.

I don’t think so there are too many Tory rebels and they need Labour to shore up any vote

[Jordan.]

no more lockdowns finished end