Incredible!
@Keir_Starmer asks the PM if he has “actually read” the report by the Academy of Medical Sciences on a potential second #COVID19 wave & its recommendations for ‘intense preparation’ throughout July & August.
@BorisJohnson replies: “I am aware of the report.” #PMQs
@Keir_Starmer asks the PM if he has “actually read” the report by the Academy of Medical Sciences on a potential second #COVID19 wave & its recommendations for ‘intense preparation’ throughout July & August.
@BorisJohnson replies: “I am aware of the report.” #PMQs
2. SAGE minutes released on 2 July are an important piece of the #HerdImmunityScandal jigsaw.
They shed light on decisions re: late lockdown, ICU capacity & care homes
They ALSO suggest SAGE has modelled for future waves
We need to SEE this modelling.
They shed light on decisions re: late lockdown, ICU capacity & care homes
They ALSO suggest SAGE has modelled for future waves
We need to SEE this modelling.
https://twitter.com/stefsimanowitz/status/1279162298125422593?s=21https://t.co/5HcRRrIPnP
3. When @keirstarmer asks the PM if he will implement recommendations set out in theAMS report “in full and at speed”, @BorisJohnson doesn’t commit to do so & quickly moves to talk about NHS investment.
The report warns that, without preparation, 120,00 people could die. #PMQs
The report warns that, without preparation, 120,00 people could die. #PMQs
4. “It is vital that the govt learns from mistakes that have been made.” @Keir_Starmer #PMQs
Test, track & trace - 4mths late
Face masks - 4mths late
Lockdown - 2wks late
Care home protection - 2mths late
Closing borders - 3mths late
PPE - late
HIGHEST DEATH RATE IN WORLD
Test, track & trace - 4mths late
Face masks - 4mths late
Lockdown - 2wks late
Care home protection - 2mths late
Closing borders - 3mths late
PPE - late
HIGHEST DEATH RATE IN WORLD
5. KEIR: One of the key recommendations is that testing & tracing needs to be significantly expanded to cope with winter. What assurances will the PM give that the system will be fit for purpose?
PM: Our test & trace system is as good as, or better, than any in the world. #PMQs
PM: Our test & trace system is as good as, or better, than any in the world. #PMQs
6. “Saying everything’s a ‘stunning success’ is kidding no one. It isn’t giving people confidence in the system. They want a PM who says yes there are problems & this is what we’re going to do about them rather than rhetoric about ‘stunning success’ when it’s obviously not true.”
7. In May, @BorisJohnson said: “I don't actually read the scientific papers except in exceptional circumstances, but what I do get is the digest...[Vallance & Whitty] give me the cream of that advice".
It is no surprise that he hasn’t read the AMS report.
It is no surprise that he hasn’t read the AMS report.
https://twitter.com/stefsimanowitz/status/1277155830467645441?s=21https://t.co/OiXlEhYpBb
8/. I fear that the reason the PM says everything is a "stunning success" & "the right decisions were made at the right time", is b/c this is all part of the govt's plan.
The #HerdImminity strategy requires #COVID19 to spread without overwhelming the NHS.
The #HerdImminity strategy requires #COVID19 to spread without overwhelming the NHS.
https://twitter.com/StefSimanowitz/status/1281691403656081408
9/. Newly published SAGE documents show the govt is still chasing "herd immunity" through recurrent waves of #COVID19, rather than trying to suppress #COVID.
They also show that the govt are not just planning for a 2nd wave, but future waves. @NafeezAhmed bylinetimes.com/2020/07/15/sag…
They also show that the govt are not just planning for a 2nd wave, but future waves. @NafeezAhmed bylinetimes.com/2020/07/15/sag…
10/. The idea that #COVID19 was “an unexpected & invisible mugger” which we couldn’t have prepared for is STILL repeated by the govt.
But...
Scientists warned us
WHO warned us
Cygnus warned us
Intelligence warned us
Italy gave us a graphic warning
But...
Scientists warned us
WHO warned us
Cygnus warned us
Intelligence warned us
Italy gave us a graphic warning
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