Rule of six: What Mail readers said about change in Government's rules on socialising in England
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that from Monday, September 14 it is illegal to meet in groups of more than six people both indoors and outdoors – with some exceptions.
Exemptions include for school and work, attendance in places of worship and for gatherings such as weddings or funerals held in line with Covid-secure guidelines.
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Hide AdHouseholds or support bubbles with more than six people are also exempt.
Here’s how you reacted on the Hartlepool Mail Facebook page:
Sandra Clark: “Can anyone do any better when no one is listening, only us older folks.”
Stuart Appleby: “Only for those that are prepared to listen.”
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Hide AdPaul Smithyman: “Even the Government don't have a clue, you can go on holiday and sit on a plane, you can go to a restaurant or out to the pub, go shopping and even the leisure centres are opening up, but all in groups of six.”
Darren Proctor: “It’s straightforward but I doubt most will keep to the rules.”
Steve Dobson: “August – Eat out for 50% less to socialise with family and save the economy. September – This is all your fault for being selfish and not social distancing.”
Peter Chamberlayne: “The Government condone people packing out Public Transport to get to their offices, yet eight family members can't now sit in the garden for a BBQ. It just doesn’t make any sense.”
Emma Stainsby: “It's almost as clear as mud.”