Britain is waiting for a dose of Boris Johnson’s trademark optimism
SIR – Some weeks ago, an optimistic Boris Johnson predicted that Britain would bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.
But how is this possible in the face of continuing and mounting restrictions? Entrepreneurial Britain cannot function in such a climate.
The Government seems paralysed by its own Project Fear.
Rosemary Davis Harlow, Essex
SIR – I despair at this Government’s decision-making, with constant U-turns undermining the return to economic normality.
For instance, just when we need to get the tourist and aviation industries going again, it has decided to impose a 14-day quarantine on everyone entering the country.
If the Government continues with its current strategy, the Labour Party will be the beneficiary in four years’ time.
Ian Grice Northampton
SIR – By all means introduce a quarantine system – but keep it on standby. We need visitors, and we need to travel ourselves.
It would make more sense to demand a health certificate from those entering the country, proving that they have been checked. They should also be required to record their movements.
The Prime Minister and Home Secretary need to be brave and change direction. They will get some brownie points for doing so.
David Germain Coombe Bissett, Wiltshire
SIR – Perhaps pensioners can help the airlines survive? If my wife and I are allowed to travel abroad, we would be perfectly happy to self-isolate for 14 days upon our return. That’s what we have have for the past 10 weeks.
Peter Wilkie Tamworth, Staffordshire
SIR – Where is the conclusive evidence that wearing face masks will help to contain the spread of the virus? If there is none, why is it being made mandatory?
I would urge the public to ask this question before accepting yet another draconian measure.
Elvina Parker Overton, Hampshire
SIR – Now that face masks are essential products, alongside toothpaste and toilet paper, why is it still so hard to find them in shops?
I have read many articles explaining how easy it is to make them. But most of us don’t even darn our socks anymore, and half of us can’t sew loose buttons back on to our shirts. How, if we suddenly find ourselves without a mask, can we be expected to sew one?
Andrew Denny Willington, Derbyshire
SIR – If I wear a mask on public transport, how do I stop my glasses steaming up?
John Brandon Tonbridge, Kent