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Majority of Brits believe Boris Johnson's decision to lockdown came 'too late'


Most Brits believe Boris Johnson’s decision to lockdown came ‘too late’ and more than a third do not think the restrictions go far enough.

An exclusive poll by MailOnline shows anger against the UK’s sluggish response to covid-19. 

The survey of 1,500 people, conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies yesterday, showed just 34 per cent believe the decision was taken ‘at about the right time’.

There is overwhelming backing for the nationwide lockdown with almost nine in 10 people supporting the move.


The Government had pledged to carry out 10,000 tests a day
Brits have shown huge support for the NHS

Now some 38% want the government to go further believing that current measures have “fallen short”.

Some 81% said they believe all commercial flights into and out of the UK should be stopped for the duration of the lockdown.

The government is adamant such a move is not necessary because there is ‘no evidence’ that closing borders or implementing a travel ban ‘would have any effect on the spread of infection’ given it is already prevalent in the UK.

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Meanwhile the survey suggests large support for the Mirror’s campaign to honour NHS staff with a medal – with 41%  backing the move.

Almost nine in ten people believe the government should recognise in some way the efforts of NHS workers with 46 per cent backing a permanent pay rise.





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