News Round-Up
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.
Day: 30 September 2021
Postcard From Slovenia
We're publishing a new postcard on the Daily Sceptic today, this one by Russell David about a recent trip to Slovenia. Bit of a mixed bag – mask mandates are ubiquitous – but probably better than a week in Skegness.
More than 10 Million NHS GP Appointments a Month Still Not Taking Place Face-to-Face
More than 40% of the GP appointments held in England last month did not take place face-to-face – that's more than 10 million appointments.
Judge Sides with Scottish Government on Introduction of Vaccine Passports
A Scottish judge has dismissed a legal challenge to vaccine passports, saying the Night Time Industries Association failed to demonstrate that Nicola Sturgeon's plans are "disproportionate, irrational or unreasonable".
Ministers Were Warned About the Dangers of the “Draconian” Coronavirus Act in the Same Month Wayne Couzens Abused Covid Rules To Kidnap Sarah Everard
In the same month that Wayne Couzens abused Covid rules to kidnapped Sarah Everard, ministers were urged to “roll back the extensive powers unwisely handed to the state” and to the police.
The Dangerous Myth of Health Service ‘Collapse’
Is the threat of hospitals being 'overwhelmed' or 'collapsing' really serious when South Korea claims it will happen if 'cases' go above just 4,000 a day?
