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www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

No 10's chief scientist during Covid pandemic joins Tony Blair Institute

Sir Patrick Vallance, former UK chief scientific adviser, has joined Tony Blair Institute to advise foreign governments.
Vallance's diaries from the Covid pandemic, revealing Johnson's beliefs and Vallance's intention with the notes, were read at the Covid inquiry. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Coronavirus

Covid Inquiry: Rishi Sunak thought it was okay to let people die, Cummings claims

Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas blames Rishi Sunak for excessive deaths during the pandemic.
Sir Patrick Vallance acknowledges the unequal impact of the pandemic and its connection to inequality.
Boris Johnson struggled to understand scientific concepts during the pandemic. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

Boris was bamboozled' by science, ex-chief adviser tells Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson struggled to understand scientific concepts during the pandemic, according to Sir Patrick Vallance's diary entries.
Johnson often had to have scientific details explained to him repeatedly and sometimes struggled to retain information.
Vallance described watching Johnson try to understand statistics as 'awful'. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Coronavirus

Covid Inquiry: Rishi Sunak thought it was okay to let people die, Cummings claims

Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas blames Rishi Sunak for excessive deaths during the pandemic.
Sir Patrick Vallance acknowledges the unequal impact of the pandemic and its connection to inequality.
Boris Johnson struggled to understand scientific concepts during the pandemic. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

Boris was bamboozled' by science, ex-chief adviser tells Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson struggled to understand scientific concepts during the pandemic, according to Sir Patrick Vallance's diary entries.
Johnson often had to have scientific details explained to him repeatedly and sometimes struggled to retain information.
Vallance described watching Johnson try to understand statistics as 'awful'. [ more ]
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