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politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Assessing Nicola Sturgeon's Legacy Amid UK Covid Inquiry"

Nicola Sturgeon's reputation is under scrutiny as she gives evidence to the UK Covid inquiry, facing criticism for her pandemic leadership, record on education, drug deaths, and gender reform. Accusations of hoarding power, secrecy, and playing politics have emerged, with questions about the Scottish government's preparations for the pandemic and decision-making. The inquiry also examines the impact of constitutional wrangling on the pandemic response and the distribution of powers between the UK and Scottish governments.

via BBC.com|

#nicola-sturgeon #pandemic-leadership #political-controversy

opinion2 years ago•3 min saved

Boris Johnson's Denial and Controversies: A Pandemic Inquiry Overview

The UK Covid inquiry has failed to address the biggest lesson of 2020: the harmful consequences of lockdowns. Boris Johnson, who implemented lockdown measures, missed an opportunity to acknowledge the cardinal error of the UK's pandemic strategy. The inquiry has shown a lack of curiosity about Sweden's approach of focused protection and non-coercive measures, which resulted in lower excess deaths without a lockdown. The UK continues to suffer the costs of lockdowns, including disrupted childhoods, missed cancer screenings, economic challenges, and a mental health crisis. The inquiry has neglected to address the harms caused by lockdowns.

via UnHerd|

#boris-johnson #lockdown #opinion