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Doctor told he cannot give blood because of his Kenyan wife

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Doctor told he cannot give blood because of his Kenyan wife

By David PittamBBC News, Nottingham image copyrightFrancis Gĩthae Murĩithi image captionFrancis Gĩthae Murĩithi has described the blanket ban as “nonsensical” A doctor has said a “nonsensical” rule means he cannot give blood because of his relationship with his Kenyan wife. Francis Gĩthae Murĩithi, also Kenyan, said the system needed to change to encourage more black … Read more

Chief scientist ‘told off’ for lockdown plea

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Chief scientist ‘told off’ for lockdown plea

Image caption Sir Patrick Vallance says he “argued stronger than anyone for action for lockdown” The government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has said he was rebuked for arguing strongly in favour of imposing Covid lockdown restrictions earlier this year, it has emerged. In an email uncovered by a BBC Freedom of Information request, … Read more