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Government’s ‘Winter Plan’ Is Packed with ‘Nudges’ and Will “Confuse People into Compliance”, Says Laura Dodsworth
Laura Dodsworth has written a good piece in her new Substack account, arguing that the Government's 'Winter Plan' is packed with 'nudges' that are bound to "confuse people into compliance".
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New Overseas Travel System Comes into Force This Week
New rules for overseas travel will see the 'Green' and 'Amber' list countries merged – meaning unvaccinated travellers will have to test upon returning from former Green countries.
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Government Hides Details of Key Conversation between Leading Scientists on Covid’s Origins
An attempt to see details of a key email conversation between leading scientists on Covid's origins has been blocked by Whitehall officials, redacting page after page with thick black lines. What are they trying to hide?
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Democrats Still Dramatically Overestimate the Risks of COVID-19
In a recent Gallup poll, 41% of Democrats said the risk of hospitalisation for those who aren't vaccinated is at least 50%. Given such skewed risk perceptions, is it any surprise that COVID theatre is still with us?
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U.K. Suffers High Death Toll Despite Massive Spending to Combat Covid
Despite spectacular levels of spending and impressive vaccination rates, the U.K. has fared poorly in the pandemic compared both to one of Europe's poorer countries and to other island nations.
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News Round-Up
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.
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New Zealand Extends Lockdown in Futile Attempt to Eliminate Virus
New Zealand has extended its lockdown, introducing more restrictions as the Delta variant spreads beyond Auckland. When will Jacinda Ardern admit defeat and acknowledge that the Zero Covid policy is a pipe dream?
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Israelis Without Booster Jab Could Be Stripped of Vaccine Passports
More than a million Israelis could be stripped of their vaccine passports because they’ve not received a booster jab following the country's update of the meaning of 'full immunity'.
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BULLSHIT-19
We're publishing an original essay on the Daily Sceptic today by regular contributor James Alexander, an Assistant Professor of politics. It's about bullshit and the part it plays in the political response to COVID-19.
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NHS Vaccine Passports Being Sold to Unvaccinated Brits for up to £750
The imposition of restrictions on those who have chosen not to get vaccinated against Covid has prompted the creation of a black market in vaccine passports, which are selling for up to £750 online.
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