The News Agents Covid inquiry: Was Matt Hancock "playing God”?
Nov 2, 2023
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock is accused of "playing God" during the pandemic by Simon Stevens, former NHS England Chief Executive. They discuss politicians making life-and-death decisions, lack of trust, misinformation during the early stages, consequences for COVID breaches, and the interpretation of an advertisement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Trust and Obfuscation in Government
05:58 • 4min
Misinformation and Unproven Remedies
10:16 • 4min
Anticipation of Matt Hancock's COVID Inquiry Appearance and Number 10's Non-Compliance
14:43 • 3min
Consequences and Penalties for COVID Breaches in the UK
17:27 • 15min
Interpretations of an Advertisement and a Preview of an Upcoming Trip
32:29 • 2min