“Whether scientific or otherwise, advisers advise ministers who are elected to make decisions so people can hold us accountable ultimately.” @RishiSunak
For the first time in 3 months, a govt minister does not claim to be “guided entirely by the science”.
For the first time in 3 months, a govt minister does not claim to be “guided entirely by the science”.
https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1272102620933562369/video/1
“We’re guided very much by the science & whether we think that the advice that we’re given is working.”
This is how @BorisJohnson starts his answer to @bbclaurak on 19 March when asked if the govt will consider shutting pubs, cafes, clubs etc.
This is how @BorisJohnson starts his answer to @bbclaurak on 19 March when asked if the govt will consider shutting pubs, cafes, clubs etc.
"Our approach to coronavirus is to be guided by the science,” @michaelgove says referring to testing, ventilators & PPE.
But they were political decisions to stop community testing, opt out of EU procurement scheme & ignore #ExerciseCygnus recommendations
But they were political decisions to stop community testing, opt out of EU procurement scheme & ignore #ExerciseCygnus recommendations
Here @OliverDowden is challengied by @piersmorgan.
Dowden also claimed repeatedly that there were “enhanced checks” on flights from Italy done by cabin crew(!) & “if we have any concerns about passengers we're able to track them."
Both these claims do not appear to be correct.
Dowden also claimed repeatedly that there were “enhanced checks” on flights from Italy done by cabin crew(!) & “if we have any concerns about passengers we're able to track them."
Both these claims do not appear to be correct.
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