Rule of six: What Gazette 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 and where households or support bubbles have more than six people:
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Hide AdAlison Charlton: “It’s not surprising people are breaking the rules. I've worked right through this pandemic and I stuck to the rules and didn't see my family but that won't be happening again!”
Kerry Mckeith: “We [have] never been across the doors all year and the only saving grace is my family. We all need someone to socialise with before we proper lose the plot. So no Boris and crew this is not fair.”
Rob Paris: “Well if people don't follow the rules and with the current pace of infections above 2,000 per day nationally things will change rapidly.”
Pete Davies: “Nothing’s changed in reality, this is about giving police the powers to disperse groups larger than six.”
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Hide AdJacquie Rose: “Whatever rules are put in place, they are useless if people fail to follow them."
Agnes George: “Too much conflicting information and changing every other day. Its no wonder people are fed up.”
Andy Cap: “It's a complete joke. I can't socialise with friends or family, in groups of more than six, but I can at a wedding or funeral and can sit in a meeting at work with at least eight blokes that I hardly ever have contact with!”