Starmer's Shadow: Pandemic's Long Echo

The article criticizes the Labour government in Britain's response to the fifth anniversary of the WHO declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic. It alleges a continuation of policies deemed responsible for mass deaths, specifically mentioning the abandonment of even minimal safety measures and the prioritisation of profit over human life. The government is accused of downplaying the ongoing threat of COVID-19, dismissing calls for renewed public health measures such as mask mandates, ventilation improvements, and wider testing. It condemns Labour's alignment with the Conservative party in dismantling the National Health Service (NHS) and rejecting a zero-COVID strategy, further exacerbating the pandemic's impact on the working class. The article claims that the government is actively suppressing data on COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths to minimise public concern. It highlights the rise of new variants and the risk of long-term health consequences, particularly for children. The author argues the Labour government prioritises economic growth and the interests of big business over protecting the health and safety of the population. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/03/12/ybnt-m12.html