Day: 6 September 2021

A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.

In this week's London Calling, James and I rage against vaccine passports, immunising kids, and the absurdity of the Govt's claim that it is 'following the Science'. Every time you think they've reached rock bottom...

The Govt has drawn up plans for a 'firebreak' lockdown if hospitalisations remain at current level, according to a SAGE scientist. The odd thing this, current hospitalisations are a fraction of what they were in January.

The Prime Minister's spokesman says it would be "irresponsible" to allow the Government's 'temporary' powers to expire, as ministers hope to renew the Coronavirus Act for a further six months.

A third of under-40s in England have not received a single dose of a Covid vaccine, according to the latest figures, despite the threat of the introduction of vaccine passports later this month.

We are publishing a guest post on the Daily Sceptic today by a Senior Lecturer in Politics pointing out that when it comes to vaccinating healthy 12-15 year-olds the Govt can no longer claim to be following the science.

Hospitality chiefs have warned that insisting on vaccine passports for theatre visits will mean the permanent closure of many theatres.

A surge in bankruptcies is expected in the hospitality sector as business support runs dry, with a partner at an insolvency firm saying "we have yet to see the full extent" of lockdown's financial hit on resturants.

Even discounting side effects, it’s unethical to vaccinate 12–15 year olds when a such small share of the population in poor countries has been offered a vaccine. Britain should donate its leftover vaccines now.

The Government has told doctors and teachers that most 12-15 year-olds should be deemed competent to consent to Covid vaccination against the wishes of their parents. This is wrong and will undermine trust.