News Round-Up
26 July 2024
Government Has Just Declared War on Free Speech
26 July 2024
by Toby Young
The BBC is offering white lanyards to its staff who are returning to offices but wish to continue social distancing. Employees have also been asked to say whether they have been vaccinated but can return either way.
20% of Brits support "permanent" Covid curfews, according to recent Ipsos MORI polling. But new data suggests that this is far off the mark, and that wording the question slightly different bears a much lower percentage.
We are publishing an excellent comment today by a reader who asks: "If you could go back 10 years and speak to your former self, what would you tell that unsuspecting fool?" His answer will resonate with many readers.
Reports suggest that a high proportion of Brits not only disagree with the easing of lockdown restrictions but are also seeking help from mental health organisations due to anxiety over "Freedom Day".
It's not just SAGE member and renowned Communist Susan Michie who believes some lockdown measures should stay forever. Polling suggests that an alarmingly high percentage of Brits support permanent mask and curfew rules.
There's a great letter in the Telegraph today asking where reporters find Brits who want to remain in lockdown. These people may be happy to merely "exist", but "some of us want to live"!
Ugandans have been warned that, if they break lockdown rules by operating "banned" businesses, praying in open spaces or by not wearing a face mask when outside, they could be put into prison for two months.
Children as young as five are having panic attacks over meeting their friends following more than a year of lockdowns, with some GPs warning parents "not to bother” waiting for an NHS appointment.
We know that younger people are less likely to be seriously ill, less likely to need prolonged admission and far less likely to die. So why the panic?
In June 2020 Steve Sieff created GreenBandRedBand.com as an alternative to lockdowns. A year on, some are finally trying it out, but Steve says it's time has passed: now it's time for freedom not fear.
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