News Round-Up
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and...
Day: 6 September 2021
And Finally…
In this week's London Calling, James and I rage against vaccine passports, immunising kids, and the absurdity of the Govt's...
Government Planning an October ‘Firebreak’ if Hospital Admissions Remain at Current Level
The Govt has drawn up plans for a 'firebreak' lockdown if hospitalisations remain at current level, according to a SAGE...
It Would Be “Irresponsible” to Allow All ‘Temporary’ Covid Powers to Expire, Says Prime Minister’s Spokesman
The Prime Minister's spokesman says it would be "irresponsible" to allow the Government's 'temporary' powers to expire, as ministers hope...
A Third of Under-40s in England Haven’t Had a Single Covid Vaccine Dose
A third of under-40s in England have not received a single dose of a Covid vaccine, according to the latest...
If the Government isn’t Following the Science When it Comes to Vaccinating Children, Who is it Following?
We are publishing a guest post on the Daily Sceptic today by a Senior Lecturer in Politics pointing out that...
Vaccine Passports For Theatres Will be ‘Nail in Coffin’
Hospitality chiefs have warned that insisting on vaccine passports for theatre visits will mean the permanent closure of many theatres.
Hospitality Sector Faces Surge in Bankruptcies as Government Support Dries Up
A surge in bankruptcies is expected in the hospitality sector as business support runs dry, with a partner at an...
Vaccinating Young People Is Unethical; Those Vaccines Should Go to Poor Countries
Even discounting side effects, it’s unethical to vaccinate 12–15 year olds when a such small share of the population in...
Why the Government is Wrong to Claim 12 Year-Olds Are Competent to Consent to Covid Vaccination Against Their Parents’ Wishes
The Government has told doctors and teachers that most 12-15 year-olds should be deemed competent to consent to Covid vaccination...
