Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 36073143)

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36073213)

Several months ago I joked (sort of) that we're only a few steps away from men in long leather trench coats and wire rimmed spectacles stopping you and demanding to see your "papers"

Well we just took another step closer.

https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-...-fine-12236847

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36073221)

Did not expect to see this, would have expected UK death rate to be on the decline now.

Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36073223)

That graph was made up to 9 January, ie 8 weeks ago.

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36073224)

Ah - makes sense.

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36073215)

I dont think checking you have a valid reason is unreasonable.

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36073215)

I dont think checking you have a valid reason is unreasonable.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36073220)

They'll be asking for passports and visas to travel abroad next...;)

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36073236)

It's not checking though is it. Checking is asking you at the check in desk whether you packed your own bag, or whether you have banned substances in your carry on. Checking would be at the same time asking if you have a valid reason for travel and you replying yes I'm off to Frankfurt fir a business meeting. That's checking.

This is making you carry around a document authorising you to travel. This is the government saying we don't trust any of you, you must explain why you are travelling in writing and if you don't we'll fine you, oh and yes don't worry you do live in a free society.

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and now you need permission from the state too!

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36073221)

Did not expect to see this, would have expected UK Covid 19 death rate to be on the decline now.
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...1#post36073221

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36073236)

It's not checking though is it. Checking is asking you at the check in desk whether you packed your own bag, or whether you have banned substances in your carry on. Checking would be at the same time asking if you have a valid reason for travel and you replying yes I'm off to Frankfurt fir a business meeting. That's checking.

This is making you carry around a document authorising you to travel. This is the government saying we don't trust any of you, you must explain why you are travelling in writing and if you don't we'll fine you, oh and yes don't worry you do live in a free society.

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Ausweis, bitte ...

and now you need permission from the state too!

Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 36073253)

Ausweis, bitte ...

Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 36073244)

Here's the latest from the ONS.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36073258)

:D