

Andy Cook: How lockdowns broke Britain
5 snips Dec 12, 2023
Andy Cook, chief executive of the Centre for Social Justice think tank, discusses the impact of lockdowns on society, including worsening inequalities and struggles. They also explore the enormous government spending during the pandemic and its consequences, as well as the rise in universal credit claimants in the UK. Additionally, they delve into the devastating impact of the pandemic on children's mental health, as well as the neglected mental health of young people during COVID-19.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Impact of Lockdowns on Society: Worsening Inequalities and Struggles
02:16 • 2min
The Enormous Government Spending and its Consequences
04:29 • 2min
The Rise of COVID-19 Universal Credit Claimants in the UK
06:41 • 4min
The Devastating Impact of the Pandemic on Children's Mental Health
10:55 • 3min
Neglected Mental Health of Young People During COVID-19
14:15 • 16min