The Lockdown Files: Episode 4, Project Fear

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Aug 11, 202334:33News & Politics

Is it ever ok to scare the public? In this episode, the reporters dig into leaked messages which show a discussion between Matt Hancock and one of his team. They say “We frighten the pants off everyone with the new strai...

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