We need a coup

Janpt perhaps instead of accusing GN of left wing bias (I can assure you it isn't) you could address the question. What has this government done well? Its test and trace system is a joke and unfit for purpose. If an efficient system was in place there would be a chance of getting things under control.

Jaberwok I'm so sorry for your loss. for you in these difficult times.

Thanks Natasha for confirming what most of us know, that moderators work on an apolitical basis.

I would be interested to see someone answer the question trisher poses. What has this government done well.

Additionally, for someone to explain why Angela Raynor muttering 'scum' then apologising is proof she isn't fit to hold office where in contrast, our PM can use language most of us would consign to the gutter. There are numerous examples on this thread. "spaffing up the wall", muslim women described as 'letter boxes', disgusting comments about gay men. The list is too long to repeat.

Iam64

Thanks Natasha for confirming what most of us know, that moderators work on an apolitical basis.

I would be interested to see someone answer the question trisher poses. What has this government done well.

Additionally, for someone to explain why Angela Raynor muttering 'scum' then apologising is proof she isn't fit to hold office where in contrast, our PM can use language most of us would consign to the gutter. There are numerous examples on this thread. "spaffing up the wall", muslim women described as 'letter boxes', disgusting comments about gay men. The list is too long to repeat.

I don't know about apolitical. Have any of your left wing posts been deleted unlike mine ? Don't try to tell me that they have all met the guidelines.

Thank you Sparklefizz, much appreciated . While my Aunt was a very old lady she was, a bit like the Queen, in pretty good nick! The frightening thing was how quickly she went from being ok to very ill to death. I think if people realised how quickly and lethally this virus can strike they might be more prepared to obey government guidelines in order to try and stamp it out. We live in hopes!

Incidentally we are not genteel! Why do you constantly feel it necessary to provoke us?!

Sorry, just noticed mistake in my earlier post. When I said Number of deaths per thousand in the UK I should have said Number of deaths per million
Apologies, again.

Thank you Janpt too.?

Sending sympathy to you Jaberwok.

Jaberwok I send sympathy for your loss.
I called right wingers "genteel" because we left wingers had been referred to as "rough" and as they are diametrically opposite to us, I assumed they nest be genteel. Sorry if this doesn't fit, neither does "rough". So perhaps we should ignore both.
Still no reply about a better test and trace system, or what the government has done well.

I assumed you were being ironic Trisher. Genteel is certainly not the word I'd use.

I'd be interested to hear what the right wing government support on here think has been done well too.

Thank you everyone. It certainly does bring it home as to how awful this virus is and how desperately important it is to beat it.

Jaberwok

Thank you Sparklefizz, much appreciated . While my Aunt was a very old lady she was, a bit like the Queen, in pretty good nick! The frightening thing was how quickly she went from being ok to very ill to death. I think if people realised how quickly and lethally this virus can strike they might be more prepared to obey government guidelines in order to try and stamp it out. We live in hopes!

Unfortunately some people have no imagination and/or are too selfish. It must have been a shock for you and all your family to lose her as you did. Sending you a hug.

My condolences Jabberwok

What has this government done well?
The issuing of guidelines on wearing masks on public transport was very clear. Likewise masks in shops.

Jaberwok

But very late ellianne. We bought masks way back at the beginning.of lockdown because that was what other countries were advising.

I bought masks in February because I could see what was happening in China and I was keeping myself updated. I also put myself in lockdown on 11th March. Not everyone needs to be told what to do. Surely we can use common sense.

GagaJo

I assumed you were being ironic Trisher. Genteel is certainly not the word I'd use.

I'd be interested to hear what the right wing government support on here think has been done well too.

I'd be very interested to hear what a left wing Starmer, Corbyn, Mcdonnell, government could do any better especially in the unprecedented situation the country is in.

If you answer the question Janpt you are more likely to win the argument. There must be somethings you can use to endorse your opinion?

Unable to answer Janpt.

Clearly even you think they're failing.

I'd be very interested to hear what a left wing Starmer, Corbyn, Mcdonnell, government could do any better especially in the unprecedented situation the country is in

We can't possibly know, and as you must be aware, in general, Starmer's administration is supportive of the measures announced by the Johnson government, on the basis that a pandemic is not the time for political point scoring. This is not to say that Starmer does not have his own contribution and suggestions to make, but remember, it is Johnson who is in charge, his administration was put there by the electorate, and those of us who did not vote for him cannot be held responsible for this.
My parents were life long Tories, hard working decent folk like most on here, and they would be horrified at the cronyism and corruption of this administration. This goes beyond political affiliations and becomes a matter of morals, decency, democracy and fair play, all attributes which we should all uphold, but I see only evidence to the contrary coming out of Downing Street.

Sorry to hear about your aunt Jabberwok, a difficult time for the family I am sure.