In the last few days before the parliamentary recess, Boris has decided to try to pick a fight.
With whom?
-nightclubs
-nightclub patrons
-Tory MPs
How?
-imposing Covid double jab passports on users of nightclubs/other large enclosed venues (pubs?) by the end of September
-funding the reforms to social care via a 1% rise in NI
Prognosis
The Covid passport is a large NUDGE to push the young (who have been tardy in taking up vaccines) to get vaccinated. On the assumption this works, it is almost guaranteed this policy will be abandoned before the end of September.
The rise in NI is a breach of the manifesto, and has enraged Tory MPs. However, rather perversely, the general public view it as less unpleasant than an increase in income tax (even though it is regressive).
Therefore, despite the Twitter meltdown and calls for anarchy over the above, it is probable the Boris has picked his fight in a rather thoughtful fashion and when push comes to shove the anger will vent itself harmlessly.
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