Neighbours of Health Secretary Matt Hancock have attacked his latest bid to contain coronavirus by asking people to “snitch”.
While Hancock has urged people to report any rule-breakers, most people living near his London home want a clear, simple policy from the Government.
Barbara Sutherland, 74, a retired PA, said: “All they do is send out confusing messages. I wouldn’t snitch on my neighbour. We’ve got to live together after all.”
David Tepper, 41, who works at an investment bank, said: “I would never phone the police on my neighbours. The Government didn’t handle this well early on and had no clear plan. They’re panicking now.”
Ahmed Ali, 40, a marketing manager, said: “I don’t think I would call the police straight away.
“I would speak to the people concerned and take things from there.”
Conor Kelly, 72, a retired photographer, said: “I wouldn’t go to the authorities at first.
“But I would definitely confront the people breaking the rules. People just are not adhering to the rules properly.”
Paul Biju-Duval, 35, a structural engineer who has been on furlough, said: “If it was say seven people then I would not snitch on them. But if there was 100 of course I would.”
Victoria Mathers, 24, a student, said: “A £10,000 fine for breaking self-isolation is a lot but it has to be a strong penalty otherwise people will ignore it.”
