Day: 2 November 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.

One of the UK's most well-connected scientists, who conspired with Anthony Fauci to suppress the lab-leak theory, has quit SAGE after complaining that the Government won't heed their alarmist, failed predictions.

The BMJ has posted a story that calls into question the reliability of the data generated by Pfizer's vaccine trials. It's based on dozens of documents, photos, audio recordings and emails supplied by a whistleblower.

The Government of New South Wales will soon lift a series of Covid restrictions – but only for the vaccinated.

'Plan B' style restrictions have been introduced to the House of Commons, including working from home when possible and compulsory mask-wearing for MP staff.

The Free Speech Union is hosting a comedy night next week in association with Comedy Unleashed, the home of free-thinking comedy. If you're interested in coming, buy a ticket now because they'll sell out quickly.

Boris Johnson will fly back from the COP26 climate conference on a private jet rather than take the train after spending two days telling world leaders to reduce their carbon emissions.

Australians who have been fired from their job for refusing to comply with vaccine mandates have taken to social media to look for new employment.

In January of this year, Japan introduced restrictions on businesses for the first time. Reo Takaku and colleagues analysed data on symptoms, and found no evidence that these measures reduced the spread of Covid.