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Project Fear | The Lockdown Files, Ep 4
Season 4, Ep. 4
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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 strain” and “When do we deploy the new variant”.
The exchanges speak to a so-called “Project Fear”, which prompts the team to ask government ministers about whether decisions made were the right ones.
We also speak to the adviser behind some of the government's messaging…
And to a mum whose children are still dealing with the fall out tells her family’s story.
Archive used in this episode from: Sky News, The Telegraph, Parliament TV, the Covid inquiry, The Sun.
The Lockdown Files: In March 2023, the Daily Telegraph broke a story. The paper had obtained more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages sent between Matt Hancock and some of the most senior people in government. Follow the Telegraph's Investigations team as they search for the full picture behind the messages and speak to those involved in making the key decisions which affected all our lives.
The Covid inquiry may be underway. But you shouldn't have to wait years for answers.
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