Weary backing for PM’s ‘inevitable’ decision on nationwide lockdown
For shoppers out on Sunday digesting the prospect of another lockdown, there was a weary acceptance the government has made the right choice.
For most of those strolling around Shrewsbury on a drab afternoon where the mood matched the weather, there was a resignation that the fresh lockdown had become inevitable.
Although the majority seemed to back the government's decision, it was apparent that there are questions over the timing – and whether the government had waited too long to step in.
There was one consensus though – that no one wanted to be in the Prime Minister's shoes.
Doug and Carl Bradbury-Flint, from Shrewsbury, both backed the decision to go ahead with another lockdown, but said they were concerned about the impact on business.
Carl, 40, has not long reopened his barbers shop in Castle Gate, while Doug, 52, is expecting a significant impact on his business – Thomas and Flint Letting Agents in Telford.
Both said the government support had helped their firms through the previous lockdown, and they hoped further support would be forthcoming for all businesses affected.
Doug said: "I do think it is the right thing to do. I think it should have been sooner really.
