18Aug 2020 by Sam Al-Hamdani
Decision to scrap PHE shows Govt has got its priorities “all wrong”

Decision to scrap PHE shows Govt has got its priorities “all wrong”

Parliamentary news
Responding to news that the Health Secretary has confirmed the decision to scrap Public Health England, Liberal Democrat Health, Wellbeing and Social Care spokesperson Munira Wilson said: “Scrapping the body at the heart of our public health response in the middle of a global pandemic is yet another reminder that this Government has got its priorities all wrong. “This move risks worsening health inequalities and it's not clear the Health Secretary has thought through who will take over vital PHE functions. Ministers are seeking to deflect the blame before the crisis is even behind us. They must take us for fools if they think people won't see through this decision. “Many people will also be shocked by the lack of transparency around the decision to promote Tory insider Dido Harding…
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12Jul 2020 by Sam Al-Hamdani

Lib Dems: Government must improve testing and tracing or they risk a second wave

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Responding to Michael Gove's comments this morning on the public returning to work and whether wearing face coverings should be mandatory in shops, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Munira Wilson said: “Face coverings should be worn in enclosed public spaces, and it is important that any government guidance on the issue is clear on exactly when and where they are recommending the public should wear them. "However, face coverings are not solely going to contain the spread of coronavirus. The government must be introducing any new guidance on face coverings as part of a package of wider measures - most importantly a comprehensive test, trace and isolate system which we are still yet to see up and running properly. "Whilst the government encourages people to go back to work and relaxes…
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