To curb the virus, reverse the cuts
The UKâs virus infections are now rising faster than Franceâs and Spainâs, and are at a higher level (relative to population) than Spainâs. The governmentâs measures, since infections started rising fast again in early August, have had little effect. The Tories are set to close bars and cafĂ©s again, in large areas at least, and maybe soon for a new lockdown similar to springâs. In Ireland, which has a lower rate of infection increase than the UK, the governmentâs scientific advisers have already proposed a new general lockdown, not yet implemented. Lockdowns (with suitable arrangements for...