And, just when we need trust in our govt’s competence most, this demonstrates any trust is misplaced because they can’t seem to understand, well, priorities and common sense.
Transparency, accountability & competence are basic hallmarks of good leadership. Never mind now.
The govt has the front to argue that it needs independence to manage coronavirus - having failed to secure PPE or join our neighbours in procuring medical supplies, plucky Britain must go it alone. There is something very wrong at the top.