It seems our extension is a gimme with another three weeks.
While we will be one of the last to announce the relaxing, we are also in a position where we can observe those countries already 'relaxed'. Imagine at the point of our three weeks extension in May that suddenly there's a sharp spike in new infections somewhere. Why on earth would we relax then if we knew what was coming again. The blame game would be going on again.
If we promise something now and have that taken away as well that won't go down too well either. I think most sensible people know that precarious position, but a lot wouldn't.
I think they should announce the extension and then say they will review in two to three weeks with relaxation measures depending on news from elsewhere. I would use us being two-three weeks behind other countries to our 'advantage' in this case. Why commit ourselves now when we can observe.
Originally Posted by: Phil G