Anti-Covid restrictions in the United Kingdom: "I have the impression that we are looping"
Pedestrians wearing coronavirus face masks walk along Regent Street in London on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. AP - Alastair Grant
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The introduction of new health measures in the United Kingdom infuriates public opinion and politicians even on the Conservative side.
All in a deleterious climate between rebellion for some and despondency for others.
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With our correspondent in London,
Sidonie Gaucher
British phlegm turns into weariness at the announcement of "plan B": appearance of the health pass, return to wearing a mask and, as much as possible, working at home from Monday 12 December.
“
It's suffocating to force,
complains a Londoner.
It's been what ... 18 months that we live like this, it is the second consecutive Christmas, I have the impression that we turn on a loop.
I understand the reasons for these new measures, but I am disillusioned.
"
What is criticized is the inconsistency of these measures.
First from the government, caught in a clandestine party scandal in full confinement last Christmas, but also because all other public places remain open.
"
I don't think it changes anything," adds
a passerby.
Especially during the holidays, everyone is going to meet at the pub, anyway.
Even between colleagues, if it is.
So I don't really see the point of all this, but hey, we'll try.
"
Vaccination pass: Boris Johnson facing the risk of rebellion
A Tory MP asked, "
Why should people listen to the Prime Minister's instructions to follow the rules when the people of 10 Downing Street don't?"
Boris Johnson is faced with the prospect of a major rebellion with the implementation of the vaccine pass.
As for PwC, one of England's largest employers, and the Target chain of stores, they openly oppose the new measures and have promised to stay open.
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