Coronavirus newsletter: Food for thought

Good evening

We can understand the Government’s desire to get the country moving again. After all, we are looking at billions in borrowing for furloughs, business loans, NHS funding and the rest, which will almost certainly mean we are heading into a massive recession in the months to come.

The faster we can re-open shops and businesses, the more likely we lessen the impact.

However, there has been much talk in our house in the past weeks about the need for a new Government position - the Minister of Thinking it Through.

A few examples: While it is great to ask people who cannot work from home to return, there is much which needs to go on in advance to make it happen - transportation rules; workplace safety and schools re-opening for starters.

Likewise the talk of re-starting the football season at neutral grounds. That is not going to stop thousands of people heading out on the street if their team wins the league or the play-offs.

A Minister for Thinking it Through would see this in advance and avoid the spread of confusion and fear.

Just a thought for Mr Johnson to consider.