Alison O'Connor: Too serious a time for politicking — we have a virus to contain

Political jostling could result in the deaths of more people from Covid-19 than if there were smooth relations behind the scenes between party leaders, writes Alison O'Connor

Now is the time for our leaders to show unity, not bicker because of their differences. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA 

Pandemics suck. There are none of us that need to be told that, but sometimes it helps just to say it out loud. 

What doesn’t help though is the idea that we are being poorly served by our government at this time of great need.