Reflections on Governmental Secrecy

‘The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transaction of their rulers may be concealed from them.’

The fallout from the last four years - secrecy is a fast track to losing people’s trust.

From the start, Trust the Evidence has endeavoured to shed light on the actions of powerful people: ministers, government officials, public health bodies, pharma and the media.

We have noticed a worrying trend towards lack of clarity, blurring actions, and downright s…