Many will be aware of the panic buying in the supermarkets. Only yesterday there were scenes in some supermarkets of panic as shoppers attempted to buy items such as bottled water, tinned goods and toilet roll. Andrew Opie from the British Retail Consortium, the industry body representing supermarkets has said that retailers were well-versed in providing effective security measures.
Mr Opie has suggested that retailers are expecting to get police support to deter unruly behaviour should London goes into lockdown because of the coronavirus. Mr Opie said: “Retailers across the country are working closely with police and other partners to keep retail sites running as smoothly as possible. Any forms of abusive or violent behaviour will not be tolerated and retailers will continue to work with the police to protect their staff and customers. It is vital that police forces prioritise the safety of those who are working to meet the needs of an entire country. Anyone found to be abusing staff or customers should be met with the full force of the law.”
Reports are emerging that are suggesting radical money printing as a plan to help the economy through coronavirus. The Environment Secretary George Eustace had told the Commons in no uncertain terms there was “significant resilience in our food supply chain. There isn’t a shortage of food, the challenge that we’ve had is getting food to shelves in time when people have been purchasing more”.
The latest panic, especially in London, came after speculation that the city could be placed on lockdown in order to combat COVID-19. However, the government has moved to debunk the rumours, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s official spokesman saying: “There are no plans to close down the transport network in London and there is zero prospect of any restrictions being placed on travelling in and out of London”. UNN pleads with people to shop sensibly, think of others and most importantly to keep yourselves and your family safe.
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Current Affairs Correspondent | My name is Oliver Down I am 22, and a staunch brexiteer. I am a Bristolian lad who studied politics in Leicester. I believe in free speech and accurate journalism and I won’t be afraid to give you “the other side” of the story!
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