“Yet when appearing in interviews or alongside Johnson in daily press briefings, none of their concerns were publicly articulated. Both reinforced govt messaging, & their daily presence next to the prime minister made them seem supportive & aligned with the policies & direction the country was taking. They made the “mad king” seem believable to the public. Too often they were used by a dysfunctional government to appear competent & scientifically literate”
#ukcovidenquiry https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/03/scientific-advisers-covid-inquiry-chris-whitty-scientists
Dr Pieter Peach /
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