Stop being divisive
Stop expending energy trying time probe Scotland is different.
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The UK has a wide spread of areas from intensely populated to quite remote. Scotland is no different. Stop trying to portray Scotland as unique. We are one big island (well NI excluded), England, Scotland and Wales and action should be consistent throughout the UK which still allows local differences where there are hotspots.
Don’t expend energy explaining the differences - focus on the common good and maximise the benefits of consistency and moving together.
Don’t expend energy explaining the differences - focus on the common good and maximise the benefits of consistency and moving together.
by Brian on May 06, 2020 at 01:41AM
Posted by Chrismollitt May 06, 2020 at 01:59
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Posted by BrendaF May 06, 2020 at 02:04
I do not trust the UK government to be truthful - as has been proven, e.g., Matt Hancock and his PPE figures. The UK gov has a proven track record in spinning the "truth".
My peace of mind lies with the FM. I feel safe in the knowledge that she has our best interests at heart. Scotland IS unique. We have our own excellent government who will see us through this pandemic as safely as possible.
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Posted by Harrysmammy May 06, 2020 at 02:33
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Posted by Trishc May 06, 2020 at 06:38
The pandemic response from Westminster has been beyond chaotic, irrational and irresponsible. During the daily briefings it's coterie of speakers have been almost entirely unable to answer questions directly, if at all and the people have been left more confused and uniformed than ever. Due to chronic underfunding and lack of preparedness, the UK has the largest death toll on Europe.
In comparison the Scottish government, and especially FM Sturgeon,, has been coherent and informed, and has given the Scottish people- and many throughout the other parts of the UK - much needed clarity and professional calm. This has been recognised both throughout these for Nations and internationally.
However, although understandable, Scotland's initial response to the crisis was in lockstep with Westminster, and the following of the 'herd immunity' nonsense ( herd immunity requires a vaccine) lost very valuable time and have the virus'sample time to infect far too many Scots from the offset.
Being open with the Scottish public about the very delicate mature of the R number makes it imperative that Scotland develops its strategy for a new normal is based upon local circumstances and requirements rather than by Westminster diktat. This is not 'divisive' , this is sensible planning. I would have p preferred Scotland's government to have taken a different, more scientific course from the outset, but I am hopeful that it will do so going forward.
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Posted by Poppinsl May 06, 2020 at 08:19
The daily lives of individuals often take them from one region of Scotland or the UK to another for work. The Head Office of their employer is often in England so think of the practicalities. A divergence of approach across the UK and/or within Scotland will cause more damage than good.
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Posted by JensenSL May 06, 2020 at 08:26
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Posted by Gregor May 06, 2020 at 08:35
See voluntary shielding for the 1.5% post
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Posted by mclernonmichelle May 06, 2020 at 08:43
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Posted by Scotland_is_flatlining May 06, 2020 at 09:14
We are seeing the disadvantages of the disconnected approach with Scotland setting unambitious testing targets and planning to defer the introduction of Test, Track and Trace approach by 2 weeks.
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