Trust the Evidence

Trust the Evidence

Fly on the Wall: In the War Rooms

“Boris, why are we hiding in the Churchill War Rooms?” asked Dom.

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“This is a disease that is so dangerous and so infectious that without drastic measures to check its progress it would overwhelm any health system in the world. I have used the Italian health system, it is excellent, and the problem is not the health system, it’s the numbers of sufferance.”

“That is why we announced the steps yesterday that we did – advising against all unnecessary contact – steps that are unprecedented since World War II.”

“Blimey,” said Dom,” it's a good job I got my eyesight checked recently.”

“We must act like any wartime government and do whatever it takes to support our economy.”

“Does that mean getting rid of Rishi before he gets rid of you, Bozza?”

“Yes, this enemy can be deadly, but it is also beatable,” 

“Are you sure about that, Boris? Have you read the plan?” Asked Dom.  

“We know how to beat it and we know that if as a country we follow the scientific advice that is now being given we know that we will beat it.”

“Have you been drinking again,” asked Dom. “Next yo…

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