Data-driven decisions are better than "plucked out of thin air decisions". But also always worth remembering that "lies, damned lies and statistics" is just as applicable to data … (View Post)

On the plus side, if this doesn't give the modelling bods the data to clearly distinguish R value and their correlation with lockdown observation across parts of Britain, nothing will. (View Post)

At the moment comparing the Scottish and UK Government strategies is fascinating me. The Scottish Government message is extremely clear and simple and well-delivered, but arguably their aim is far to… (View Post)

Isn't the real issue here that, as Cummings said, the British government was grappling with an extremely serious crisis but most of the key players were isolating or incapacitated? And it was so… (View Post)

He pretty much said that happened anyway, hence why it was so important he got back to work ASAP, because most of the government was ill or isolating. (View Post)