You cannot expect me to not comment even more on Cummings, especially after Boris shameful attempt to defend the indefensible. Any shred of credibility this PM had has gone and even if he sacks him now we have had further proof of what he is really like under all that bluster and bluff, a man who no matter how clever he is, cannot function without the aid of his advisor. Don’t think for a minute that if Cummings goes he won’t still be pulling the strings albeit from outside number 10!
I think it is inevitable that he will have to resign the pressure is to great to ignore.
We can talk all we like about one rule for us and another for them and the sacrifices others have made in adhering to the lockdown but the simple truth is that all those in political power abuse their privilege year after year. It’s not just this scandal but how long will it be before the next one breaks? Boris has a history of scandals and misdemeanours that will follow him forever.
There are many in the Tory party that think Cummings has too much influence and is running things and they don’t like it, ultimately that will be the pressure that breaks Boris’s ridiculous stance to try and save his mate.
Right got that of my chest! If I may it does seem that the Social Media universe is united in their condemnation of Cummings. Okay enough!
So Bank holiday Monday and for most it will be like any other day. Lockdown will have to be eased. there is a balance to be struck and it is time that it was. From what I have read companies and businesses etc seem to have formulated plans to function in a restricted way and protect as much as they can. There will be many casualties of this pandemic that just cannot any longer sustain their business. Businesses fold everyday at the best of times. Those that were struggling, have had there demise hastened and one must have sympathy for their loss and any jobs that go with that loss.
My good friend Kostas in Crete has been struggling in his shop for many years since Greece has had it’s problems. He would be the first to admit that some of his decisions have not always been good but he has little control over what tourist and visitors to the town will spend. He resides in my favourite place in the world Aghios Nikolaos. Greece locked down much earlier than us and their rules were more stringent and it has worked They controlled the spread and had a lower percentage of cases per capita. Now they are allowed to open again and have been for two weeks but as he says they have no customers and no tourists which is what they rely on! He can’t buy new stock? He is in a catch 22 situation!
When shops finally re-open in the UK will we behave ? Will the pile of unsold stock be sold at bargain prices? Retail needs to balance between attracting customers, selling off it’s stock and still maintaining a profit. It will be interesting?
Stay well
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