A quick roundup of  COVID-19
Lockdown and relaxation
BlackLiveMatter movement

I am constantly surprised by the people who represent us in Parliament!  

Boris Johnson and his cabinet have worked their socks off planning the steps to defeat the coronavirus from the first few cases that occurred in Britain in February. They sent to every household letters and leaflets on how to stay safe and stop the virus spreading by frequently washing our hands. The message from the government couldn't be more clear: 

Stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. 

Every week we are updated on new data and scientific findings that inform the government on actions to defeat COVID-19, and staying home or keep social distancing at two metres have been the core of the message. Even now with the Rate of virus slowing down, new measures are taken to relax the lockdown safely and gradually, by wearing face covering in public transport and other close proximity areas, but the message reiterated every week to keep us safe is the 2-metre social distancing rule to curb transmission of this deadly virus.

Amidst all these warnings BlackLivesMatter demonstrators gathered in their thousands over several days in London and other cities, violating the social distancing rule, disrupting law & order and wounding 35 police officers on the first day. Will the government be blamed when they get infected with the virus?

Black Lives Matter protesters have torn down a statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol and dumped it in the harbour. TV footage shows demonstrators, packed closely together - despite social distancing guidelines, heaving the metal monument down with ropes before cheering and dancing over it.  

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid has condemned the removal of the Colston statue, writing: 'I grew up in Bristol. I detest how Edward Colston profited from the slave trade. But, THIS IS NOT OK. If Bristolians wants to remove a monument it should be done democratically - not by criminal damage.' 

Home Secretary Priti Patel is right to call Sunday's demonstrations lawless and reckless. 'Sheer vandalism and disorder is completely unacceptable and its right the police follow up on that and make sure justice is undertaken.' As demonstrations continue to sweep Britain following the death of George Floyd in America.

We have all heard the Prime Minister or Secretaries of State at BBC's weekly coronavirus briefings that Health Researchers had found the COVID-19 affects the elderly more than the young and it's more life-threatening for those with other health issues like diabetes, obesity, cancer, cardio-vascular disease and a host of other immune deficiencies caused by diet or unhealthy food, drink and drug problems. People ignore these findings at their own peril.

Yet the Labour's Shadow Justice Secretary, David Lammy accused the Government of having 'buried' recommendations for people of black, Asian or minority ethnic background (BAME), who are disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Is he saying that people of colour require more specific treatment and attention than the indigenous white population? Are we not all equal: black and white and all the colours between them?

Has David Lammy made his accusation from a racial or political standpoint? Does the colour of our skin require specialty treatment for the BAME population? But we are already receiving the same information and advice as everyone else!  Why does he think the Black community needs to be treated differently?  His accusation can provoke more perceived discrimination that's causing a rift in the country.  Being a black MP, his constituency would expect him to bridge the gap rather than widen the rift by creating more disparity between the indigenous and immigrant population.

BAME in Britain are enjoying more equality than anywhere else in the world, more amenities and benefits than in their ancestral homeland. Every child receives the same education and child benefits from birth, each individual progressing at his or her own pace. A BAME child should have no cause to feel different from other kids, unless their home life or family opinion impact on his view or sense of equality. Children's education is vitally important in shaping their future and aspiration and with a caring harmonious family background, there should be nothing to stop them reaching the pinnacles of any profession.

Anyone who has lived in Britain for a year or more will have noticed the civility and respect people of this country have for each other, and particularly for the Police force.  If we all learn to live with tolerance like the 60 million local indigenous population, no one needs to carry a knife and no need to abuse a policeman asking questions to carry out his duty.  We should appreciate the police forces are trained to keep Britain safe from crime and disorder. By objecting or disputing Police authority, you could be committing a crime if you struggle to escape from being stopped and searched under suspicious circumstances.
We need to close the rift between the BLM and Indigenous population of Britain.