Number 10 ditches plan to shield over-50s after backlash from ministers

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Downing Street killed off the plan after ministers warned it was impractical and it could damage the economy

Plans to extend shielding to some over-50s this winter have been abandoned after Cabinet ministers mounted a backlash against the proposals.

 

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More likely they killed off the plan because Boris Johnson would have to admit that he's over 50.

But shutting shops to open schools isnt This government is off their rockers More fool me as I voted for them.....never again

Unlocked_UK_ I love the way it credited the ministers for the backlash. It was us pressuring the ministers. As usual though, no credit given.

So the mostly over 50's ministers think that making the over 50's stay at home is a bad idea... 😂 Its good to see that the government are still being guided by science, rather than personal convenience 🤦‍♂️

Why because gov mps, murdered elderly already in hospice carw homes, hospitals not enough. News, politicans gave orders damaged economy already. Can gov pedos keep away from children ty

This was never under consideration so how can they have “killed off the plan”? Stop spouting rubbish.

So now, according to your newspaper, they'll target the overweight. Because that's not ageist, racist or sexist. Because the overweight have been demonised and made scapegoats for so long that it is now socially acceptable.

This Govt seems to be at a loss to know what to do . Why it cant Test , Trace , Isolate . My Strava knows where I went and who with . What is so difficult?

The entire conservative party wanted to stay indoors, protect the rich!

You mean over 50s would just ignore Boris advice. He has lost the public trust. Most do not believe a word the give says on virus. Scientists little better. My daughters will assess school risk few days before opening then decide

Has Johnson flown to a trillionaires island for a holiday on a private jet funded by Russia?

I’ve done my Lockdown. I won’t be adhering to a second, third or any further pointless exercises. The so-called party of business has slammed the economy into the ground and we are no further forward. If the NHS isn’t prepared now for what’s to come it never will be!

It was never under consideration. But that doesn’t make a story for you.

Does this Govt know that we now work until we’re 68? I’ve had enough of these clowns.

It was a 'pie in the sky' idea.

Sure. Wasnt like they never were gonna even consider it in the first place while you lot spun a story a ting like it wasnt speculation or fake news when it actually was. This story proves how toxic the tabloids are and how much of liars they are

These leaks and apparent ‘u-turns’ are all too commonplace these days. Not the best way to manage a crisis...

BorisJohnson understandably we do not live in a dictatorship-yet... ahem. But there should come a point where the science leads the way and not a bunch of ministers worried about votes or their constituents differing opinions on the matter. The steps forward should be clear

Not......another U-turn This 'govt' remind me of a bunch of guys taking part in a mass bungee jump session. Only, the operater has gone off for his lunch and left them dangling there.....LOL..!!!!

SallyPresto That they even considered it is shocking.

There is only one thing damaging the economy: dangerously inept self-service MPs.

It was never actually under consideration. This is something the media made up. Trust me on this.

Translation: somebody in Whitehall made a passing comment about over 50’s shielding. Our trash media ran off and printed false stories about it being planned policy and they’re now pretending it’s a “U-turn” by government. RockboltG ourmediaistrash

Er, I think the damage to the economy has already happened 😡

They haven't a clue. Float an idea out and see how it goes. What a way to run a country - not!

It’s a bit like trying to bail out the titanic while it’s going down! A bit pointless really!

A bit of self-determination would be nice, if we’re allowed.

When moving the chairs around on a sinking ship something has to give.

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