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Why hasn’t London locked down?
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We're all doomed ...... haven't you heard that 100% of the population will get this, and there will be 1-2million deaths in the UK? Doomed I tells'yaOriginally posted by BR14 View Postyes, well. we'll see, shan't we?

We just need the flouncy one to come along now and confirm the maths
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Do you not think you're a bit of a twat celebrating the spread of the virus, and the potential deaths, in our capital? This says so much more about you PG, and nothing about Londoners (most of whom are not originally from London) who you despise.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostWhich borough do you live in sweet cheeks?

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Why hasn’t London locked down?
As per the title of this thread - the greater number of deaths is due to slow response and then flaunting the rules.Originally posted by Whorty View PostDo you not think you're a bit of a twat celebrating the spread of the virus, and the potential deaths, in our capital? This says so much more about you PG, and nothing about Londoners (most of whom are not originally from London) who you despise.
Sunbathing in the park, riding your bike along the river, none essential shopping.
You can’t say you weren’t warned.
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What do you mean 'you'? I don't live in London anymore.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostAs per the title of this thread - the greater number of deaths is due to slow response and then flaunting the rules.
Sunbathing in the park, riding your bike along the river, none essential shopping.
You can’t say you weren’t warned.
As for flaunting the rules, everything you mention were advised by the government as ok activities so long as people kept a 2m distance. We are still being told we can go out once a day to walk, run, cycle etc.
The high numbers of cases in London is because it's a major city with a large population, many of whom don't live near their place of work and hence need to use public transport - these are the key workers I'm referring to. Unlike us who live in the sticks and can drive to work, park free, no congestion charge .... these poor sods who run our key services are crammed into buses, trains and the tube.
Instead of being a dick, step back and have a think about what you're saying.Last edited by Whorty; 29 March 2020, 10:02.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter man
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London has been slow and reluctant to lock down. And will pay a heavy price.Originally posted by Whorty View PostWhat do you mean 'you'? I don't live in London anymore.
As for flaunting the rules, everything you mention were advised by the government as ok activities so long as people kept a 2m distance. We are still being told we can go out once a day to walk, run, cycle etc.
The high numbers of cases in London is because it's a major city with a large population, many of whom don't live near their place of work and hence need to use public transport - these is the key workers I'm referring to. Unlike us who live in the sticks and can drive to work, park free, no congestion charge .... these poor sods who run our key services are crammed into buses, trains and the tube.
Instead of being a dick, step back and have a think about what you're saying.
Cycle rides and walks aren’t essential; if you can avoid then you should.
Christ alive Italy has been telling us this for weeks.
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or, alternatively, just STFU!Originally posted by Whorty View PostWhat do you mean 'you'? I don't live in London anymore.
As for flaunting the rules, everything you mention were advised by the government as ok activities so long as people kept a 2m distance. We are still being told we can go out once a day to walk, run, cycle etc.
The high numbers of cases in London is because it's a major city with a large population, many of whom don't live near their place of work and hence need to use public transport - these are the key workers I'm referring to. Unlike us who live in the sticks and can drive to work, park free, no congestion charge .... these poor sods who run our key services are crammed into buses, trains and the tube.
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Just put me on ignore sweet cheeks.Originally posted by BR14 View Postor, alternatively, just STFU!
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No he isn't.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostChrist alive .....
No it hasn't. Non-key workers have been wfh for a few weeks now. Those people pictured on the tube are key workers, crammed into tubes that are runnnig a reduced service.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostLondon has been slow and reluctant to lock down
Birmingham has a cases per population not too far off London, and yet you're not ranting about Brummies.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostLondon has been slow and reluctant to lock down. And will pay a heavy price.
Incorrect - you should continue to exercise, and doing this outside so long as you practice social distancing is perfectly safe. In fact, it is recommended that we should exercise and keep as healthy as possible as this could save your life if you do get the virus.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostCycle rides and walks aren’t essential; if you can avoid then you should.
I get this doesn't fit your narrative of hating Londoners, but hey, I can't help you with that chip.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter man
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I don’t hate Londoners - what makes you think that?Originally posted by Whorty View PostI get this doesn't fit your narrative of hating Londoners, but hey, I can't help you with that chip.
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