These are all faces of frontline workers who have selflessly laid down their lives in the fight against COVID 19, as the death toll amongst NHS staff and private care workers rise, it brings home the horrifying hazards these warriors face every day. And that’s why the Sunday Mirror is starting a campaign for aContinue reading “This Is Our Future!”
Author Archives: Angela Lloyd
CDC Sent Useless Test Kits To States, Tainted With Coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus took root across America, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention sent states in the US tainted test kits in early February that were themselves seeded with the virus. The contamination made the tests cryptic, and because testing is essential for containment efforts, it lost the country precious time toContinue reading “CDC Sent Useless Test Kits To States, Tainted With Coronavirus”
Officials Draw Up Three-Stage Traffic Light System To Lift UK Lockdown
Government officials have reportedly drawn up a three-stage traffic light system to end the UK’s national coronavirus lockdown and the system could see some non-essential businesses re-open in early to mid-May. The first phase ‘green’ would reportedly include small, non-essential shops, hairdressers and nurseries, although travel would still be discouraged. The ‘amber’ phase would seeContinue reading “Officials Draw Up Three-Stage Traffic Light System To Lift UK Lockdown”
Now Is Not The Time To Discuss Pay Rise For Nurses
Matt Hancock stated that it’s not the time to discuss a pay rise for nurses, although he said he was sympathetic to the argument and the Health Secretary did pay tribute to the work being done by those in the health service but wouldn’t be moved on whether they warranted more money. The starting salaryContinue reading “Now Is Not The Time To Discuss Pay Rise For Nurses”
There’s No Magic Wand
Britain’s health minister said that he would like to wave a magic want to get huge quantities of personal protective equipment for health workers fighting the novel coronavirus outbreak but that there was a global deficit. Matt Hancock defended plans for NHS staff to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) because he doesn’t have a magicContinue reading “There’s No Magic Wand”
The UK Will Refuse To Delay Brexit Deadline
The UK will refuse to delay the Brexit deadline in any way despite the coronavirus pandemic. Boris Johnson’s official spokesperson said that the UK will not ask to prolong the transition period beyond December 31 and even if EU chiefs ask for an expansion the UK will decline. But angry pro-EU MPs branded the decisionContinue reading “The UK Will Refuse To Delay Brexit Deadline”
Tory MP Slammed For Sweary Video
A Tory MP has been branded self-indulgent for posting a sweary rap video in which she appears to complain that the coronavirus lockdown has left her bored. Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison posted a TikTok clip, lip-synching to “Bored in the House” by rapper Tyga. The clip shows her doing her washing, talking to herselfContinue reading “Tory MP Slammed For Sweary Video”
The UK Missed Three Opportunities To Join EU Scheme
The UK missed three opportunities to be part of an EU scheme to bulk buy personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers. Britain reportedly failed to utilise opportunities to get things such as masks, gowns and gloves under an EU initiative and the availability of PPE has been a major problem in the coronavirus outbreak.Continue reading “The UK Missed Three Opportunities To Join EU Scheme”
Passport Office Workers Assigned To Process Universal Credit
Passport Office workers who’ve been ordered to return to work are being seconded to process millions of new Universal Credit claims. A huge 1.2 million claims have been made since lockdown started and an insider at HMPO in Glasgow has revealed workers are being given a five-day crash course in training to process them thatContinue reading “Passport Office Workers Assigned To Process Universal Credit”
It’s A Load Of Bunk
We all agree that we cherish our NHS workers and that’s why people across the United Kingdom show their love for them every Thursday by cheering and hooting and whacking pans with spoons. Yet the Government bestows its appreciation by giving them sod all equipment, so instead of protecting themselves with tedious items, they canContinue reading “It’s A Load Of Bunk”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 