The Government has told bereaved families it’s too occupied dealing with the coronavirus pandemic to start an immediate public inquiry into its handling of the crisis. In a letter to lawyers representing families who’ve lost loved ones during the pandemic, the Government appeared to rule out starting an official inquiry for months. It said anContinue reading “Boris Johnson Rules Out COVID Public Inquiry”
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Many Leading Scientists Call For An End To All COVID Restrictions
Leading scientists are calling on the Government to withdraw all coronavirus constraints and to allow people to take back control of their own lives when the roadmap to freedom ends in June. With real-world data showing vaccines decrease the prospect of death by 98 per cent and hospitalisations by more than 80 per cent, theContinue reading “Many Leading Scientists Call For An End To All COVID Restrictions”
Thousands Of Anti-Vaccine Passport Activists Parade Through Central London
Thousands of activists marched through central London in a ‘Unite for Freedom’ demonstration to demand an embargo on vaccine passports. Demonstrations, including London Mayor hopefuls Piers Corbyn, made their way through the metropolis as they waved banners and placards plastered with a variety of catchwords including ‘no new normal’ and ‘no health passport’. The crowdsContinue reading “Thousands Of Anti-Vaccine Passport Activists Parade Through Central London”
What Are Remploy Workers Doing Now?
About 2,000 workers lost their jobs when Remploy factories closed. Remploy was set up in the 1940s, and it was perceived as a new way of tackling the issues of disability and employment, with one purpose, to give disabled miners and those injured in war, a job for life. But now, the concept of segregatedContinue reading “What Are Remploy Workers Doing Now?”
Mandatory COVID Jabs
The UK government has always said there will be no mandatory COVID vaccination but appears to be apprehensively dipping its toe in the waters of the vaccine passport issue, which could have implications for those who don’t have one. However, some employers seem prepared to dive straight in, with ‘No jab, no job’ said CharlieContinue reading “Mandatory COVID Jabs”
Boris Johnson Plans To Raise Chewing Gum Tax
A new tax on chewing gum is set to be introduced to help meet the cost of cleaning Britain’s streets. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes to raise more than £100 million from the new scheme which will target gum manufacturers. About 300,000 pieces of discarded chewing gum can be found on Oxford Street, London atContinue reading “Boris Johnson Plans To Raise Chewing Gum Tax”
Shops To Stay Open Until 10 pm Six Days A Week
Shops will be able to stay open until 10 pm six days a week to turbocharge the high street and help the economy recover. Robert Jenrick announced that from April 12, extended daily opening hours will be introduced when non-essential retail reopens its doors. The Communities Secretary said this would further ensure the safe reopeningContinue reading “Shops To Stay Open Until 10 pm Six Days A Week”
Take Two Tests In Three Days For 24 Hours Of Freedom?
Boris Johnson is facing a new assault on his plan for COVID passports to go to the pub, amid claims ministers are attempting to strongarm young people into getting vaccinated. The government is putting together a policy where an NHS app would be utilised as evidence people have had jabs, or been newly tested. PeopleContinue reading “Take Two Tests In Three Days For 24 Hours Of Freedom?”
Britain Will Only Vaccinate Children Against COVID If Needed
A government adviser asserted that the United Kingdom hasn’t agreed on any plans to vaccinate children against COVID and will only do it if needed. Professor Adam Finn, a child vaccination expert at Bristol University and a member of the JCVI advisory group, said no decision had been made. Leaked government plans suggested ministers wantContinue reading “Britain Will Only Vaccinate Children Against COVID If Needed”
Cars Set Alight And Painted With Discriminatory Graffiti
Four cars were torched and painted in racist graffiti at a car dealership garage in Midlothian, Scotland. Police are treating the attack that took place in the early hours of the morning at Loanhead Car Sales as a hate crime. The vehicles, including two vans, were set alight after being covered with discriminatory words atContinue reading “Cars Set Alight And Painted With Discriminatory Graffiti”