In the current situation, while the country may not officially be in lockdown, according to esteemed columnist Liam Halligan, it is approaching a state similar to lockdown.
Using terms like “non-draconian” or “no cost” to describe the current restrictions is completely absurd. It is not non-draconian when students are uncertain about their exams this summer,” he shares with co-host Allison Pearson in the latest episode of the thought-provoking Planet Normal podcast, which can be streamed through the audio player provided above.
Furthermore, it is not non-draconian when families consider canceling Christmas gatherings or countless businesses face the risk of closure.
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, asserts that the current measures are well-balanced and proportionate, but Halligan remains concerned that we are heading towards a “lockdown by stealth,” driven more by politics than science. “I would be astonished if Boris Johnson doesn’t tighten restrictions in England in response to Nicola Sturgeon doing the same in Scotland,” he confesses.
In this week’s episode of Planet Normal, listeners are treated to the insights of Minister for Trade, Penny Mordaunt, who offers her understanding of why 101 of her colleagues rebelled and voted against the Prime Minister’s decision to introduce Covid passes for large events on Tuesday. Additionally, the former Cabinet minister shares an insider’s view of trade negotiations in post-Brexit Britain.
Experience the latest insights and perspectives on Planet Normal, a weekly Telegraph podcast that ventures beyond the confines of common discussion. You can listen to it through the audio player above or on popular platforms such asApple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.
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