It looks as if I will be working from home for at least another two months, based on the immediate rush to clarify what was announced on Sunday night.

The problem now is twofold — fuzzy and mixed messaging (e.g. ministers stating that people can now go and meet up to two other people in outdoor areas, then different ministers saying that's not the case, different rules for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland but everyone still having the ability to drive freely between all four countries), and changes which are drastically unequal. For example, it was announced last night that everyone who can't work from home (and who is currently furloughed and being compensated by the government) should immediately go back to work — but not use public transport, and with no plan announced for children to return to school or childcare. This led to a situation where trains in London were packed with construction and retail workers forced back to work, but with no guidelines in place for their safety. And yet of course middle class office workers (such as me) are still safely ensconced at home.

It's a complete debacle. The media and devolved/local leaders have to constantly clarify that Johnson is speaking only for England, and not for London or any large cities, etc, etc.

Freud is fantastic, and I highly recommend it.