Over 40,000 hospitalisations caused by government’s ‘Freedom Day’
"We truly did everything we could," journalist Paul Johnson tweeted sarcastically.
Tag: Freedom Day
Elevenses: Freedom-loathing Brits
From the newsletter: our relationship with 'freedom' is more complex than some would have us believe.
Confusion as protestors demand end to lockdown on day lockdown ends
"This might actually be the dumbest protest of all time," wrote Ian Dunt.
Masks off? Not for the overwhelming majority of Brits
More than two-thirds of Brits surveyed by the ONS said they still plan to wear masks on public transport.
Crowds flock back to clubs and ring in Freedom Day in style – but at what cost?
Some nightclubs welcomed back revellers last night for the first time since March 2020.
The pilot scheme that sent Boris Johnson flying without a license
What is the scheme, who - beyond the Cabinet - is actually eligible for it, and when will the rest of us be able to use it?
Elevenses: ‘If Not Now, When?’
From the newsletter: Freedom Day is a gamble. That doesn't mean it's not worth taking.
WATCH: Laurence Fox joins thousands protesting in London this weekend
"When even Matt Hancock doesn’t play by the rules, it’s time to say #EnoughIsEnough," one person said.
Elevenses: The UK’s Vaccine Rollout is Faltering
From the newsletter: Can Keir Starmer capitalise on the Johnson-induced delay to 'freedom day'?