BREAKING: UK govt scientist Neil Ferguson – the man behind the Imperial College models – has resigned from the SAGE govt advisory group after apparently breaking lockdown rules. More to follow.
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Telegraph has the scoop:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/05/05/exclusive-government-scientist-neil-ferguson-resigns-breaking/ …
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Worth noting UK lockdown rules far more strict than virtually anywhere in the U.S. Ferguson effectively let his married lover visit him.
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"On at least two occasions, Antonia Staats, 38, travelled across London from her home in the south of the capital to spend time with the Government scientist, nicknamed Professor Lockdown."
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Prof Ferguson: "I accept I made an error of judgment and took the wrong course of action. I have therefore stepped back from my involvement in Sage [the government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies]."
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"I acted in the belief that I was immune, having tested positive for coronavirus, and completely isolated myself for almost two weeks after developing symptoms."
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"I deeply regret any undermining of the clear messages around the continued need for social distancing to control this devastating epidemic. The Government guidance is unequivocal, and is there to protect all of us."
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So there you have it, kids. Don't have affairs with married women.
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She attended the (very) far left School of Oriental and African Studies in London (SOAS). Some joke SOAS stands for the School of Organized Anti-Semitism.
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Her organization – Avaaz – is deeply anti-Israel and pro-BDS:https://www.ngo-monitor.org/ngos/avaaz/
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