Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-
“Indecision and muddle is an increasing hallmark of the Executive’s Covid response.
They published a series of steps, but some weeks on still refuse to follow Step 1 in regard to small family groups meeting inside.
They tell hotels they can take bookings but refuse to name a date when such bookings can be fulfilled.
They say everything is dependent on the ‘R’ number, but are reluctant to tell the public of whom they demand obedience what the daily ‘R’ number is. To build public confidence they should publish it every day. Otherwise the growing suspicion that ‘Michelle science’ rules.
GB can give a date for shops reopening, but Stormont dithers and distinguishes, incomprehensibly, between retail park stores and high street stores.
Fair weather weddings only are to be allowed.
Still no economic recovery plan.
“Meanwhile our economy sinks deeper into trouble. Sinn Fein, no doubt, don’t care how any of this will be paid for, but citizens who care for the U.K. do.
“It is my belief that Sinn Fein sees strategic advantage in maximising economic damage. Hence, their veto on progress is all the more disastrous.”