Rishi Sunak hinted at the return of Eat Out To Help Out – 9 favourite responses
In an interview with Sky News, chancellor Rishi Sunak declined to rule out reintroducing a scheme similar to the infamous Eat Out To Help Out when the economy reopens post lockdown 2.
COVID-19: Sunak declines to rule out return of Eat Out To Help Out https://t.co/z8965uNmXI
— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 12, 2020
A brief trip down memory lane:
In an attempt to encourage people back into restaurants, the scheme gave customers up to 50% off when eating in participating establishments. However, a study by Warwick University found that it “caused a significant rise in new infections.”
Shortly after the news was reported, “Lockdown 3” began trending on Twitter, alongside some hilarious takes. Here are some of the best:
1.
stop posting spoilers for lockdown 3 i haven't finished the second series yet https://t.co/J293HfnfcV
— char !! ☆ (@timeinthetaxi) November 12, 2020
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Rishi Sunak is the guy in a zombie movie that insists you should all leave the sanctuary to get Twinkies
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) November 12, 2020
3.
I like they are teasing Lockdown 3, it's like the after credits of a Marvel film. https://t.co/iov7Zmzx30
— Callum (@CallumAnimates) November 12, 2020
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Me when Rishi Sunak suggests a Winter Eat Out To Help Out – lockdown 3 incoming pic.twitter.com/3HiA1Mh6Nt
— Evie Lawson (@eveslaws) November 12, 2020
5.
lockdown 3 tokyo drift incoming https://t.co/PAWp5vfL58
— jk admirer ri⁷ (@sunbeamjk) November 12, 2020
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Can't Rishi Sunak just give everyone a high street voucher for a PS5 instead of eat out to help out 2
— Joel (@joelfoal) November 12, 2020
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https://twitter.com/ishapreetttttt/status/1326905455172521987
9.
eat out to help out 2: dine harder
— emily (@emilitsaa) November 12, 2020
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