Nation comes first7 May 2020 18:41
Even today our borders are not closed and the tracking /tracing is still in shambles.
- Spain had asked British tourist to vacate resorts and go back to Britain. (EU state doing this to EU citizens)
- US,UAE and many other countries have closed all borders
- India has cancelled all visas including Overseas Indian citizens Visas
Please tell me when will we be looking after our own interests first?
If we were really serious about controlling this pandemic and looking after our own interests we would have:
1. Cancelled/suspended all non resident visas for a period of time (This would have made a massive difference in fatalities in London at least)
2. The above point would have never made us look as non invest-able or anti globalization because all the other countries in the world have followed the same path.
3. There was also a report that came out which suggested that the difference in cases between NI and EIRE is 25%. The reason behind this is EIRE closed down schools a week earlier than UK(NI). This led to the number of cases dropping by 25%.
4. As per above point even a lunatic can understand that logic of herd mentality has no legs to stand on. This is again affirmed by the fact that Germany's cases are again going up once lock down was lifted. This is inspite of Germany doing extremely well on tracking, tracing and treatment.
5. Referring to point 1: This would have resulted in at least 40% reduction in london population. This would have vastly reduced the pressure on NHS, Schooling and also food shortages. Don't we import 80% of our food requirements?
6. Referring to point 1: Govt furlong bill would have reduced and businesses could have planned these in much more effective way.
7. Another report suggested that ethnic minority children are carriers therefore a phased school reopening would be done. This is anybody's guess whether this is due to genetic reasons or lack of adherence to social distancing rules.
There is a lot we can do ourselves without external assistance by not relying on overseas supply chains or skilled labour. By investing
- in robotics and automation we can be self reliant on manufacturing, assembling ( no need of overseas supply chains)
- We can develop skilled labour by investing in apprenticeship and existing skills transfer modules.
The above is similar to the flawed logic of staying in EU. The remainers always argued that our 70% trade is with EU so it would be catstrophic. However, the reality is quiet different.
Our own Commonwealth countries such as Australia, Canada, NewZealand, India & South Africa are the economic leaders of this century. Does anyone over here think that by adapting and harnessing these economies potential would lead us to a catastrophic outcome for Brexit?