1. Coronavirus exploits ambivalence. Yet confused briefings and lack of clarity undermines the social distancing measures urgently needed. This is a health crisis not an inconvenience. We all need to change behaviour but we need government action as well.
2. It is time for resolute action and not just advice. The Prime Minister must take urgent steps today in line with effective measures used elsewhere internationally.
3. Many now questioning why pubs and restaurants are still open. It’s not good enough to ask people simply not to go pubs. Government must act now, shut them while protecting the income of staff and supporting business. If ministers don’t think it’s correct they must explain why.
4. The Government must be clear: the public should only be making essential journeys and this should be emphasised with closures where necessary.
5. And we need a mass public information campaign - leaflet through every door, more advertising across social media, an urgent strategy to stamp out face news on tech platforms. Otherwise the message won’t get through about the importance & urgency of social distancing.
