Yup I would do the same. Also though way back at the start I would have locked all but keyworkers down, and have temporarily suspended all debt so no individual or business owed anyone anything. No mortgage, no rent etc. No charges for utilities. No wages needing to be paid as a household food allowance was in place. Would have been cheaper then furlough. I would have gone harder for a shorter period of time.So I have a question to you. If you were the PM what steps would you do to help the UK during this pandemic? Shall I start then you can either agree with stuff or pick it to bits for discussion.
Firstly I would hold a meeting with Scotland, NI and Wales to agree upon an approach that everyone should take.
I'd scrap the tier system and treat everyone equally
I'd close our borders for a few weeks, no holiday makers in or out, only accepting trade imports and exports.
I'd close schools for two weeks to slow down the virus, but allow childcare to enable parents to continue working, and give parents food for their children to cover this period to replace the school meals they need.
I would not close the leisure industry.
Just a starter.
What has really effected businesses is other businesses not paying what they owe now things have supposedly started rolling again.
This government has been a cock up from the start.