Will the Staying Alert send out mixed messages

It was of vital importance that what was said was clear and concise. It wasn't.

WW3 about what was written, what was said and what was heard. ?????

But maddyone; you're the one that stated that the PM definitely said that people were to return to work from Wednesday onwards which he definitely didn't say. I've listened to the speech 3 times now and still can't find where he said that. DH listened to it with me and he agrees. So can you not admit that you were confused by the speech also?

Lemon
You only need look at some of the posts on here.

What an utter shambles.

I listened to last nights broadcast in puzzlement. Do we go back to work this week. Do we wear masks etc. I went out of my door to see a man jumping out of a taxi and hugging another man in the street. My neighbour all have visitors. I went back in the house where ive been all day. Im staying in unless popping to my mothers while keeping outside . So scary

After listening to this today, I agree Mick,

www.facebook.com/642444842524195/videos/2664289803816535

Please take 5.22 mins to listen to this man and his psychoanalysis of BJ's speech.

I saw on the TV that paid nannies and childminders can start work again. I was a flash up on the tv.

Never was a truer word spoken maddy ?

Judging by the public’s responses, I think it’ll need to be (idiot proof.)

I have looked at the Gov.co.uk website as we are business owners, the guidelines are concise and easy to follow (idiot proof really)

GrannyGravy and Daisymae
Thank God I’m not going mad. I knew I’d heard Wednesday but someone on the other thread has disputed this by reproducing a small chunk of the speech from The Guardian.
Boris clearly said Wednesday. But only if you can’t work from home, if you can work from home, continue to work from home.
Actually I thought the speech was extremely clear. At the end I understood what I can and cannot do, and what others can and cannot do. I have to conclude that some people can’t understand and retain so much information in one go. If they could, they would know what they have to do. There is to be further information published today and as I understand it GrannyGravy from what you have said, the government website gives clear information and guidelines for employers. I’m not an employer so I don’t need to concern myself with that, but it’s there for those who want/need further information.

maddyone I heard Wednesday, there are clear and precise guidelines on Gov.co.uk., but hey ho people prefer to listen to shock jock presenters than go to the correct source.

It’s not about taking the dog out. It’s about when people can potentially go back to work.

Yes, he did say Wednesday. But why not today? Personally i am thinking about taking the dog out tonight for the second time!

Thanks, GG13

No, Boris clearly said from Wednesday last night. I listened to the address and I heard him. Clearly some people can’t retain that much information in one go. It was said last night.

Maddyone The confusion arose because the advice from the Government changed between last night (work if you can from monday) and this morning (work if you can from Wednesday.

Well I am glad to hear that employers " will be flexible" I know of several who aren't & in fairness cannot afford to be as the survival of their business is on the line too.
There is a huge gulf between those of us who are working & do not require childcare & those that do.
In response to a previous poster regarding what would parents have done if their childcare provider was sick etc, they would often relied on grandparents to step in which they cannot now do.

Baggs and notanan2 and grannygravy
Thank goodness some people are not confused. I thought it was perfectly clear. And we always knew there is going to be a bigger document released today. And as some have said, people always knew they would be going back to work, they should have been planning for that ie discussing childcare arrangements with their employers. Employers will be flexible.

Ilovecheese no confusion it is all on the Gov.co.uk website, just sloppy journalism!!!

I’m sorry, but I don’t buy into this confusion. Workers were told not to return until Wednesday. What’s ambiguous about that? Wednesday. Why are people returning today? Have I gone to sleep on Sunday night and woken up on Wednesday? And the instruction to go back when social distancing measures can be maintained so maybe not even on Wednesday. It’s not confusing. Further guidance will be announced today. Obviously in one ten minute address to the nation the guidelines for every part of life can’t be given. We will be given further guidance as the situation develops.

Dominic Raab has given 2 conflicting messages regarding meeting parents in the space of one morning. How is this not confusing?

Grannygravy13 on the Victoria Derbyshire show this morning she advised that cleaners should not go into people's homes. Looks like the press is confused too.

I am getting worried notanan2 as I find myself agreeing with you more and more ??