The huge political danger today is not that 80 Tory MPs stop the new Covid measures – it’s that they legitimise mass defiance by their far right/self-centred/conspiracy nut voting base – that’s why it’s vital Labour stood firm on the measures… 1/
— Paul Mason (@paulmasonnews) December 14, 2021
3/ .. Labour MUST today demand increased sick pay. A big reservoir of vaccine hesitancy is ultra-low paid (eg food, packing and assembly) workplaces where nobody has any rights. The economics are vital for boosting uptake
— Paul Mason (@paulmasonnews) December 14, 2021
‘Persuasion/solidarity’.
This afternoon.
Third degree burn.
Covid: PM faces big rebellion as MPs vote on new restrictions (BBC)
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Meanwhile…
Tonight I will oppose both compulsory vaccines for NHS staff, and the introduction of vaccine passports. Both measures are counterproductive and will create division when we need cooperation and unity.
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) December 14, 2021