Francis Hoar on the Covid disaster
Iain Martin talks to Francis Hoar about the disaster of political decision-making during the pandemic.
Iain Martin talks to Francis Hoar about the disaster of political decision-making during the pandemic.
Boris Johnson insisted there was “no other tool” than a full lockdown to control the virus in March 2020, as he began his much-anticipated two-day testimony at the Covid Inquiry today.
After a week of drama and controversy, it becomes ever more apparent the inquiry has been established on the wrong basis.
The Covid inquiry which starts next week must investigate the sinister Counter-Disinformation Unit.
In the UK, hybrid working is running at roughly three times the levels seen before the pandemic and there are few signs of fatigue with it setting in.
New research has shown that lockdowns are even less effective than previously thought.
On Covid, learning from the past is much more important than apportioning blame.
This week’s letters critique net-zero, the idea that the public imposed lockdown on the government and the failure to appreciate the agency of the Palestinians.
East and West got some things right – and other things very wrong.
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