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.
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After Boris Suffers Largest Rebellion of His Premiership, is ‘Plan C’ Dead in the Water?
December 15, 2021 10:59 am 145 CommentsAfter 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.
Stand Up For Comedy!
December 15, 2021 7:00 am 15 CommentsThe 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.
The Disturbing Impact of Face Masks on Victims of Abuse
December 14, 2021 5:19 pm 40 CommentsWe'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.
And Finally…
December 13, 2021 11:24 pm 59 CommentsIn 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 Already Sending Children Home and Switching to ‘Remote Learning’
December 13, 2021 8:22 pm 44 CommentsSchools 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.
You’ll Need Three Jabs For a Covid Passport, Warns Sajid Javid
December 13, 2021 7:42 pm 247 CommentsIn 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.
Pubs Lose ALL their Christmas Bookings ‘Virtually Overnight’
December 13, 2021 3:00 pm 151 CommentsEnglish pubs and hotels have lost virtually all their Christmas bookings in the past 24 hours, thanks to Government-initiated panic about the Omicron virus.
Universities Must Not Switch to ‘Remote Learning’ Again
December 13, 2021 12:51 pm 44 CommentsWe'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 Gather in London to Object to Vaccine Passports
December 11, 2021 6:00 pm 110 CommentsProtesters gathered in London earlier today to demonstrate against plans for a COVID-19 pass as part of the Government's 'Plan B' restrictions.