The government has previously said it was unable to join the EU schemes as it had not received an email of invitation. But the Guardian revealed last week that the UK missed three opportunities to be part of the EU scheme to bulk-buy masks, gowns and gloves. But Pullman predicted that no resignations would follow because the MPs responsible “have not a single grain of shame”. “So they should be arraigned on charges of conspiracy to murder. The essay says that the profound change of circumstances means we should now hold back on leaving the EU.

Source: The Guardian April 21, 2020 11:48 UTC