‘What a way to run a country’ – Government delays Leicester lockdown decision

The speaker expresses frustration on behalf of the people of Lester, who have been under extended lockdown while the rest of the country has seen relaxation. They question why Lester was singled out and suggest it might have been to set an example. Despite examining the data, they find it increasingly difficult to understand the rationale behind the decision.

How does the speaker describe the reaction of the people in Lester to the lockdown?

What does the speaker imply about the reasoning behind the lockdown decisions?