News Round-Up
December 17, 2021 1:15 am 147 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.
After nearly half of Conservative backbenchers revolted against 'Plan B' yesterday, Boris has agreed that if any further restrictions are imposed before the New Year Parliament will be recalled, making 'Plan C' unlikely.
The Free Speech Union has organised a night of no-holds-barred comedy at the Backyard Comedy Club in Bethnal Green tonight. Please do come and join the fun if you're not doing anything else. No Covid passports required.
We're publishing an original piece by Dr. Gary Sidley, a retired clinical psychologist, on the traumatic impact of mask mandates on victims of violence and sexual abuse. Disturbing reading.
In this week's London Calling the topics are Boris's endless woes, the banning of "inappropriate staring" on the tube and Jussie Smollett's comeuppance for pretending to be the victim of a hate crime.
Schools have begun moving to "remote learning" for the final week of term in spite of Boris saying children should remain in the classroom unless it is a “public health emergency”. Why? Step forward the teaching unions.
In news that will surprise no one, Sajid Javid has told the Commons that the Government intends to change the definition of "fully vaccinated" so only those who've been triple jabbed can get a vaccine passport.
English pubs and hotels have lost virtually all their Christmas bookings in the past 24 hours, thanks to Government-initiated panic about the Omicron virus.
We're publish an impassioned plea on the Daily Sceptic by law professor David McGrogan urging universities not to switch to 'remote learning' next term in response to the Omicron panic.
Protesters gathered in London earlier today to demonstrate against plans for a COVID-19 pass as part of the Government's 'Plan B' restrictions.
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