And ITV’s news special has disappeared. Maybe they’ve got wind that it’s a statement that doesn’t require further analysis.
I thought it might be. They'd want a big hitter presenting it and she was on the Six. We will get to see Fiona in rolling/breaking news mode though (for what will probably be the first time ever).
Not really. This is an address rather than press conference and has undoubtedly been timed to capture the audience in peak time.
About time too.
As far as I'm concerned this statement should be forcibly taken across every single TV and radio broadcasting channel, however big or small at 8.30pm to finally ram home the message to those who still think they are going to behave as normal come what may.
An Oval office style Prime Ministerial address has long been overdue. At a desk preferably, not a lectern. It needs to look as serious as possible.
Surely it should be live and not recorded as mentioned.
I could just imagine the saleswoman on Gems TV introducing the bulletin along the lines of 'now for an important statement from the prime minister, we'll be back with more amazing products in a few minutes if he doesn't shut us down'.
As cowardly as we’d expect. You’d think our PM would take questions from media.
I don't think you're quite grasping what is coming. I also don't think you can tell people off about social distance and announce much stronger measures when you've got a dozen other journalists in the room.