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Boris Johnson addressed the nation on Sunday night when he unveiled the government’s coronavirus exit strategy. The long 12-minute speech received a mixed response, with Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage criticizing the Prime Minister for delivering a “presidential-style speech.”
Mr. Farage wrote on Twitter: “I think the big change from this presumptuous presidential style address is that I can sunbathe.
“Was that really it?”
He added in a separate Tweet: “Never in the field of the human statesman has so much been said with so little effect.”
The outspoken politician wasn’t the only one to criticize Johnson, with the #BorisHasFailed hashtag trending on Twitter shortly after the speech aired at 7pm.
Almost 100,000 people have used the hashtag, used to criticize the government’s latest steps to defeat the virus.
One person wrote: “In case someone asks you, I will absolutely stay at home and not risk taking a little sun and rejoicing in the park with my friends.
“See you at the second peak. #BorisHasFailed”
Another user said: “One would think that the quarantine of airports would have been the first step, not one of the last … you know that we are an island and we are all #BorisHasFailed”
A third commented on the government’s plans for a gradual reopening of the schools.
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“Are you going out? Okay, you can go out. But stay home. The school will reopen in June, unless they don’t.
“Any questions? No questions allowed. #BorisHasFailed”
Tonight the Prime Minister revealed a three-stage plan to get out of the blockade.
The first phase will see people who cannot work from home go back to work.
Starting Wednesday, people will be able to exercise unlimited outdoors, soak up the sun in the parks, and drive to the countryside or beach.
The second phase, to be launched no earlier than June 1, involves a gradual reopening of schools and shops.
As of July 1 minimum, the government will seek to open the hospitality sector, including pubs, restaurants and hotels.
But Johnson warned the British that easing restrictions will be “gradual” with social distancing measures to remain in effect for the foreseeable future with increased fines for those who do not comply with the rules.
He said: “We must be alert. We must continue to control the virus and save lives. “
