Sir Patrick Vallance, the former Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK government, has been in the news due to his testimony at the UK Covid Inquiry. His diary entries and private notes have revealed criticisms of the government's handling of the pandemic, including lack of transparency, economic decisions, and struggles with scientific evidence. Vallance's testimony has shed light on disagreements within the government over pandemic response measures and highlighted Boris Johnson's alleged comments on Covid and older people.
Patrick Vallance, born in March 1960, is a British physician, scientist, and clinical pharmacologist who has worked in academia and industry. He served as the Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK government from March 2018 to September 2021. Vallance's expertise in science and medicine has been instrumental in shaping the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. His recent appearances in the news have provided valuable insights into the decision-making processes and challenges faced by the government during this critical time.
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Sir William Shawcross, who reviewed the government's counter-terror scheme, says key recommendations he made have been ignored, leaving the public 'at risk'.
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Lead counsel Hugo Keith KC questions top politicians and officials in the Covid inquiry, with a focus on Sir Patrick Vallance's diary entries.
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Boris Johnson faces questioning at the Covid inquiry over his handling of the pandemic, including the 'eat out to help out' scheme and alleged lockdown parties.
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Boris Johnson is facing a two-day grilling at the Covid inquiry, expected to apologise for the early handling of the crisis while insisting he made the right decisions.
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Chief medical officer for England, Chris Whitty, gives evidence at the UK Covid inquiry, highlighting the misunderstanding of herd immunity and the dangers of incomplete knowledge.
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Top UK scientists were not consulted about the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, despite claims by government officials that they were.
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Reflections on the Covid inquiry and political leadership
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Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance's diary entries reveal Boris Johnson's struggles with scientific evidence during the pandemic
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The UK Covid Inquiry is hearing evidence of disagreements within the government over the timing of lockdowns and other pandemic response measures.
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Former prime minister Boris Johnson and then-chancellor Rishi Sunak struggled to understand pandemic science, according to Sir Patrick Vallance's testimony.
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Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance testifies on government's pandemic decision-making, criticising the handling of the pandemic and key policy decisions.
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Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance's private notes reveal criticism of the government's handling of the pandemic, including lack of transparency and economic decisions.
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Boris Johnson referred to the Treasury as the 'pro-death squad' during a meeting in January 2021, as he sought support for easing Covid restrictions.
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The Covid Inquiry has revealed shocking statements made by UK officials during the pandemic, including remarks about the elderly and misogynistic language.
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Revelations in the Covid inquiry exposed Boris Johnson's callous attitude towards the elderly during the pandemic.
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Boris Johnson's controversial remarks during the Covid-19 lockdown were revealed at the Covid Inquiry, including questioning the economic impact of measures to save people who would die soon.
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Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance's diary entries reveal Boris Johnson's alleged comments on Covid and older people
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Former PM's top aides, including Dominic Cummings, deliver scathing testimony at Covid Inquiry, accusing Boris Johnson of creating chaos during the pandemic.
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Boris Johnson sought to divert attention from Dominic Cummings' lockdown breach
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Senior officials, including civil service chief Simon Case and former chief adviser Dominic Cummings, expressed frustration and criticism of the UK government's handling of the pandemic in private WhatsApp messages, which were revealed during the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.