10 May 2023 , 21:18
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The pandemic may be officially over, but an estimated two million people in the UK have been left with Long Covid, a grim
aftermath of catching coronavirus.
This can cause debilitating fatigue, headaches, brain fog and dizziness. Worse still, victims are in danger of becoming the forgotten victims of the outbreak.
With specialist care they could be nursed back to health but, as we report today, only 100,000 people so far have been diagnosed and offered treatment.
The failure to support those with Long Covid hits their quality of life and costs the economy by preventing them returning to work.
Helping people with the condition and providing more money for research would be in everyone’s interest.
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At the height of the virus ministers repeatedly promised to do what ever it takes to help those affected. Now they barely mention the subject despite the prevalence of Long Covid.
The Government cannot continue to hide from this hidden epidemic.
Act on knives
It is far too easy to purchase a dangerous knife or machete in the UK.
A quick search of the internet shows dozens of firms selling Zombie knives, blades and other potentially lethal weapons.
A loophole stops the police confiscating knives kept at home even if they have grounds to believe they will be used in a serious crime.
The Tories are now vowing to tighten laws on sale and possession of knives... for the fifth time since 2016.
This unforgivable delay is costing lives. More than 170 youths have been fatally stabbed in the last seven years.
Their friends and families will rightly ask why ministers have taken so long to act.
Frock’n’roller
Country music legend Dolly Parton is releasing her first rock ’n’ roll album.
Whatever the genre she will always be in tune with her millions of fans.
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