Part 1 – Did Covid Suppression Measures Increase Deaths?

Prof David Paton, a Professor of Industrial Economics from Nottingham University, discussed his research on COVID-19 suppression measures, including vaccine mandates and lockdowns. He said lockdowns – designed to save lives lacked evidence and may have even increased death rates due to reduced non-covid healthcare. Prof Paton criticised the government’s decision-making process, emphasising the importance of considering the harms and ethics of public health measures. He also examined the impact of vaccine mandates in care homes, finding no significant reduction in mortality and a net loss of 14,000 to 18,000 care home workers. Prof Paton argued the focus on vaccinating younger, low-risk groups was misguided and unethical because the risks outweighed any potential benefits for them.

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About David Paton

Professor David Paton holds the Chair of Industrial Economics at Nottingham University Business School and is Co-editor of the International Journal of the Economics of Business. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in leading economics and management journals, including research evaluating Covid vaccine mandates, the impact of Covid vaccination on care home mortality and the ethics of pandemic policy. David has worked as an advisor for numerous UK Government departments and has an active presence on X.

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About Lucy Johnston

Lucy is Health and Social Affairs editor of the The Sunday Express and also works as a freelance journalist for a range of national print and broadcast press. Previous roles include Assistant Editor at the Big Issue and investigative journalist at the Observer. Lucy had a pivotal role setting up The Big Issue magazine in the UK. 

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