Hello again. Gosh we have had a variety of weather this week. From being scorched to being blown away, all in three days. We are becoming used to variations in our weather, as with our life nowadays. Gets one thinking...
What has disturbed me most this week is the hypocrisy of our 'leaders'. We believed, as a child, that a leader was a person you could admire and was an example to follow. Well, our leaders haven't 'practised what they preach,' so they caught the virus, from going around shaking hands and getting up close and matey.
And what about the rule, 'Don't travel far from home'? It has been ignored by Boris's best mate who tootled off across the country, for child care. Boris also went off to the 'second' home…the PM 'Chequers' luxury pad, whilst we have stayed obediently on our doorsteps. They really do think they are above the law.
The most anger provoking issue this week has been around our NHS staff, who originated from abroad. On arrival, each person has to pay an NHS surcharge of £450, [for each member of the family]. They are already paying tax and National Insurance which would cover any medical care. This unjust charge flew around social media.
The public could see how unjust it was to double charge the very nursing staff, who are caring for us, especially at this very dangerous time. An angry public revolt scared the 'Powers'. Justice has now prevailed and the surcharge is to be removed. Success! This reminds me of Shelley's words, in The Masque of Anarchy, written after the Manchester Peterloo massacre..."We are many. They are few!" Yes indeed. We do have the power to change things. Together, with right on our side
Another strange announcement this week is that people arriving from outside the UK next week will be tested and must self-isolate for two weeks. Yet, since lockdown, nine weeks ago, 12,500 planes have arrived, many of them from China, Italy and New York, all places with high infection rates. But no testing and no isolating of these travellers. No wonder the infection has spread and countries like Greece, with only 150 deaths in total, compared with our thousands, laugh and wonder at our fumbling approach.
Finally, if you're still unsure about sending your children to school on 1st June this fact may interest you. The two top private schools: Eton [Boris's ex school] and Harrow, are not taking children back till September!
Sorry I haven't got any pleasant activities to share with you this week. I did have a telephone appointment with my doctor who set me up with a 'twice a day blood pressure taking procedure' for a week. Not very exciting, but good old NHS keeping its eye on me. Then a nice friendly Donna from Salford Volunteers phoned offering help. With these contacts and great friends and family, I only have our leaders to moan and groan about. That keeps my mind active!
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