News Round-Up
December 19, 2021 11:11 pm 94 CommentsA 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.
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.
The Australian state of Victoria will not pay any unvaccinated teacher for the duration of the country's summer break.
In a recent interview with Sky News, Sajid Javid declared that the unvaccinated are having a "damaging impact" on society, while also refusing to rule out a post-Christmas lockdown.
Accusing the Prime Minister of breaking his promise to never re-introduce Covid restrictions, Lord Frost has resigned from the Cabinet in protest of the Government's 'Plan B' measures.
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.
It has been reported that Government officials and advisers are currently drawing up plans to implement a two-week 'circuit breaker' lockdown, which would come into force just after Christmas.
From Monday, the Irish Government will impose an 8pm curfew on all hospitality venues, in an attempt to slow down the spread of the Omicron variant.
The U.S. military has begun discharging approximately 30,000 unvaccinated servicemen.
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.
Simon Case, the civil servant tasked with investigating the Downing Street Christmas parties, has been accused of attending an office Christmas party in violation of last year's Tier Two restrictions.
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