BORIS Johnson's response to Covid-19 has all the hallmarks of a man blundering ahead without much of a plan - and the public can see it.
The Prime Minister left many in shock after deciding to eschew measures taken by other european countries to tackle the coronavirus, such as closing schools and banning mass gatherings.
Instead, the UK's chief science adviser suggested they will move forward with a plan that includes letting the virus move through the population to infect 40 million people.
Over 200 scientists have signed an open letter slamming any support for prioritising "herd immunity", stating that social distancing is the most effectve way to battle the pandemic.
Social media users were also quick to call out the Prime Minister for his lack of action, and it wasn't long before #BorisTheButcher began trending on social media.
Here are just a few of the responses:
What a f*cking bunfight. I’m guessing the next “stage” will be a mass leaflet drop from the government, with instructions on how to make your own ventilator from an empty Coke bottle, some garden hose, double-sided sticky tape & a bicycle pump.#coronavirus #boristhebutcher https://t.co/Imn6IQIS2f
— Miffy Buckley 🏳️🌈 (@miffythegamer) March 15, 2020
When Sainsbury's shows more leadership and understanding than #boristhebutcher and his shitty government.... pic.twitter.com/5uqlNWj05r
— Stan #FBPE (@StanTheManLDN) March 15, 2020
We found that out at the GE.. Nobody took any notice. “Get Brexit done” was all they had.. Nothing has changed.. #boristhebutcher https://t.co/4pUZFoaEil
— Chris Rabbit 🌹✊ Proud to be a #LeftyTosser (@Bennydog42) March 15, 2020
All that matters to them is protecting their finances. Nothing else. #boristhebutcher #BorisOut https://t.co/WTCkwAntNa
— #Terri#NotmyPrimeMinister#ProEU#RejoinEU#FBPE (@TeresaWeath) March 15, 2020
This is what we should be doing. This is what our govt should be saying. #boristhebutcher #BorisOut https://t.co/s0IZfgztkH
— Susan Shepherd #FBPE 🔶 #RejoinEU #GirlySwot (@Midgecat) March 15, 2020
The blood is on your hands #boristhebutcher https://t.co/qUVETTco6b
— CARL JONES (@CARLJON21811936) March 15, 2020
@NicolaSturgeon This is your chance to be Scotland’s hero & save thousands of lives. Close our school & set up exclusions NOW. I beg you stop putting so many members of my family with heath issues at risk. 🙏🏻 #boristhebutcher https://t.co/dPMP0Y5Z0I
— Sharon (@MrsShaznay) March 15, 2020
Remind you of anyone @BorisJohnson 😡😡😡😡#boristhebutcher https://t.co/vdt0MjudpE
— TheLovelyLiddleLooouuueee (@liddle_the) March 15, 2020
This is a clear admission that the UK government's communication of its policy has been a sloppy #omnishambles.
— Dr. Kevin Breslin.|Dr. Caoimhghín Ó Breasláin (@kevinpbreslin) March 15, 2020
One driven by #boristhebutcher's big mouth who spoofed about herd immunity.
Whether the science they are working from is sloppy or robust is a different debate. https://t.co/wR0sEydKJ4
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