Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.

Called out for being a total idiot and you now want to come out fighting

Using your theory, bearing in mind we will all die at some point, lets just get rid of medical care entirely and let nature take it's course.

As for restricting flights, yes

If this government was "listening to the science", this is exactly what they should be doing.
Perhaps not a ban on frequent fliers but, certainly a substantial "carbon levy" after whatever agreed limit was reached.

Regarding businesses that have lost everything, through no fault of their own - I absolutely agree, there has to be a way found to allow some level of commerce, certainly within the manufacturing sector or, we will at some point end up with riots and anarchy.

I also agree about nations working better together but, with people like Trump in charge of any nation, it simply isn't going to happen - he and his ilk would see people die as long as they are ok and if you look at his handling of this, that is already happening over there - do you think he cares one iota about other people in other countries - not a chance.

Restricting flights, not banning them or, do we only listen to the science when it suits

What we have seen is a significant reduction in the use of A&E now we have suddenly all become healthier which suggests perhaps a big chunk of those using A&E didn't need to be there after all - we talk about protecting the NHS it will be interesting to see if the numbers rise again once this crisis subsides?

No, once again you have me wrong.

I have been a company director for almost 30 years.
Until 2007, this was for a different company but, now, I run my own, albeit small, business and surprise, surprise, I'm more than happy to change my lifestyle - so no envy on my part.

As for the coal fired PowerStation's and plant, yes, they clearly should be converted, along with the UK (and others) not exporting its "dirty" manufacture to China and the Asian continent and then lauding their excellent "green" credentials.

Regarding flights, did you actually read what I posted ?

The third runway at Heathrow is still on the drawing board and with movement going to decrease anyway, for a government that "listens to the science", what an ideal time to put a halt to it.
this is not envy, it's common sense.

I realise that this may impact on you travelling to your little second home in Ibiza or, make it a little more expensive but, that seems damn sensible - if we listen to the science.

As for our government's handling of the virus, at some point they will have to be brave enough to show their hand, so that business or, what's left of it, can make a plan.

You like to take a swipe at the politics of people like me but, I can only imagine your brain exploding if Labour had made anything close to the same choices.
Now that would have been worth seeing.

Italy deffo quoted as hospital deaths only today, however France quoted hospital and care home deaths - in the scheme of things pretty irrelevant but the graphs they keep showing are pretty pointless if countries are using different measures

Anyhows, nearly time for Donald’s daily rant - who’s he gunna blame today, certainly won’t be him

Has the Tory government made massive mistakes with their handling? Yes of course. Mistakes that have resulted in more deaths than was needed. But would labour have done any better? Probably not

One if known the other is hypothetical.

If the stories coming out about Boris missing all these meetings are true his position is untenable in my view and he should resign - I suspect they will keep him at Chequers in the hope it all blows over. For me he is done.

I agree with you there needs to be some framework for the exit from this - problem is the population will not behave as we have seen I can understand the government not giving out any positive signals but that doesn't help businesses make decisions as to what to do - if its going to be lifted in 3 weeks is one things 3 months is quite another. Landlords are reverting to type to get paid so you might decide its not worth it and close shop if the damage done by this is not recoverable due to the length of the lockdown.

Sport will be forever damaged and no bad thing in my opinion - its business model is seriously flawed - too much money is flowing into players pockets and that needs to change - you can't a business model that relies on benefactors for survival.

On planes we must agree to differ - travel should be a freedom open to all as and when they need it. Penalising the use of aircraft seems churlish and a definite attack on the corporate kings you admire so much (sic) Surely we would make a greater impact by restricting the number of cars we have on the roads - kids should either walk to school or use public transport. Do we all need 2/3 cars per household. I suspect that might impact you personally more than a frequent flyer tax? Ibiza - I am way too old for that I'm with granny and grandads in the south of Spain.

There are mistakes, and there is fingers crossed, blind ignorance.

But it’s the Tories in charge. Don’t start using deflection tactics to let them off the hook, especially with the news now coming out about Boris...

That is a fair point - you simply cannot blame anyone else for the handling of this crisis

It's beautiful, nearly epiphanetic.

[iMacron-esque[/i?
I won't hold my breath.

Gove appears to excuse Johnson’s incompetence because he caught the virus. Let us not forget he was gloating about shaking patients hands during an hospital visit despite being aware of the virus.
Gove admitted Johnson missed the 5 COBRA meetings but he was never going to attend. These meetings were about the Virus and Gove admitted Johnson was kept up to date but still did not understand the severity of the situation.
It is clear he likes the position of PM but not the responsibility that goes with it, this was also highlighted by his Flood response or lack of it.