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NHS deaths at work are political
Health workers are becoming unwell, being refused testing and are dying due to deliberate decisions by our government. We must never forget this, says nurse and Labour councillor IAIN MOONEY

WHILE claps and “thank yous” are plenty, PPE and workers’ rights are scarce. 

This government and the media are quick to shut down political opposition and criticism, claiming we all need to work together — but what happens when it’s only us left working?

As we approach one month since the government implemented a partial lockdown of Britain, still we see hundreds of daily deaths and conflicting guidance from the government. 

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