Day: 24 October 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.

The Prime Minister has admitted that the vaccines don't prevent infection or transmission. Will he now join the dots and accept vaccines don't protect others, and thus abandon all vaccine coercion?

Following weeks of 'nudges' from the Government, a record number of booster Covid vaccine doses were given on Saturday. Officials are warning that the success of the roll-out is key for a restriction-free winter.

Is the Government secretly planning to roll out 'Plan B' in spite of repeatedly claiming it has no intention of doing so?

Health Secretary Sajid Javid is believed to be keen to introduce legislation forcing all NHS workers to be vaccinated against Covid "as soon as possible", despite fears of staff shortages.

We're publishing a guest post in the Daily Sceptic by Professor David Livermore arguing that the SAGE modellers should be asked to prove their models can accurately predict the future before we follow their advice again.

The NHS’s most senior doctor has warned that our 'freedom' to enjoy Christmas could be removed if enough people don't come forward for a booster Covid vaccine.

Normal life and liberty spreads disease, emits carbon dioxide and oppresses minorities, so the drive to bring it under greater Government control is relentless. This is a mistake, however.