If you read the legislation it does not stipulate what an essential item is therefore the police could not dictate what you can buy.
If the government has allowed off licences to open then they have set a guidance on alcohol which would add weight in court.
You can go and buy DIY stuff for the upkeep of your property as the legislation states you can.
The legislation also does NOT state you can only leave your home once a day for excercise. You can go as many times as you like.
The legislation also doesnt state you cant travel to somewhere to excercise.
The confusion here is was has been stated by the government as common sense has not been fully mandated in the law.
Dont get me wrong I’m not justifying anything and fully support all restrictions.
What I dont support is people spouting what the rules are to other people when the law doesnt actually cover it.
The police themselves are overstepping their powers in places which should never happen.
And just as a side note, if your stopped while your out and about, you have the right not to say what your doing or where you are going to any police officer.