Congratulations to everyone who helped secure this permanent Covid memorial in Accrington. Every community deserves a place where people can gather to remember those they lost. hyndburnbc.gov.uk/news/covid-1...

£324million lost to fraud, zero prosecutions and 250,000+ deaths. But according to Gove, simply mistakes were made. A mistake is pushing a pull door, or using the wrong homophone, not mismanaging millions, and causing needless deaths.

Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK@cbffjuk.bsky.social · 3w ago

The latest Covid Inquiry report omitted a chapter on PPE Medpro, Baroness Michelle Mone, and her husband due to ongoing criminal investigations. But what happened with all the other allegations around PPE contracts? 1/8 🧵

The latest Covid Inquiry report omitted a chapter on PPE Medpro, Baroness Michelle Mone, and her husband due to ongoing criminal investigations. But what happened with all the other allegations around PPE contracts? 1/8 🧵

The man who was the most senior civil servant at the Dept of Health & Social Care advocated ‘chicken pox parties’ in March 2020 has been awarded a peerage. Covid inquiry found that he ‘obscured reality & the need for more action.’ Not happy. @cbffjuk.bsky.social

Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK@cbffjuk.bsky.social · 3w ago

It is shocking that Chris Wormald has been given a peerage. Wormald was singled out by the Covid Inquiry for having 'obscured reality' during the pandemic. He was at the heart of the failures that cost the lives of our loved ones. Why has he been rewarded for that failure?

This is the man who "obscured reality", when the reality is people died because of Tory failures, my Dad being one of them. And now he's been rewarded for that. To say I'm not happy is the understatement of the year!

Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK@cbffjuk.bsky.social · 3w ago

It is shocking that Chris Wormald has been given a peerage. Wormald was singled out by the Covid Inquiry for having 'obscured reality' during the pandemic. He was at the heart of the failures that cost the lives of our loved ones. Why has he been rewarded for that failure?

It is shocking that Chris Wormald has been given a peerage. Wormald was singled out by the Covid Inquiry for having 'obscured reality' during the pandemic. He was at the heart of the failures that cost the lives of our loved ones. Why has he been rewarded for that failure?

👀 Read impt covid inquiry report findings on UK Govt ‘VIP lane’ used to procure PPE frm people with political connections incl friend of Michael Gove’s who ran a fashion company. PPE bought through VIP lane was of poorer quality & higher cost. @lawrencedunhill.bsky.social @cbffjuk.bsky.social

Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK@cbffjuk.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Covid-19 Inquiry has today released its findings on Module 5, including the ‘VIP Lane’, which enabled suppliers with political connections to win huge PPE contracts during the pandemic 🧵1/

The lack of adequate PPE for key workers & care users was one of the most glaring failures of the pandemic. Key findings here from the first chapter of the Covid-19 Inquiry’s Module 5 report - which was published this week & covered emergency procurement & distribution 🧵1/

Covid Bereaved Families for Justice UK are proud to be part of @hillsboroughlawnow campaign. We celebrate with others wrestling justice from the state the passing of Hillsborough Law. This law will be for everyone. @cbffjuk.bsky.social

Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK@cbffjuk.bsky.social · 3w ago

"The Covid-19 inquiry’s procurement report and the Hillsborough law are not accidental companions...In both cases the movement for justice was driven by ordinary people who refused to let institutions control the account of their own failures." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"The Covid-19 inquiry’s procurement report and the Hillsborough law are not accidental companions...In both cases the movement for justice was driven by ordinary people who refused to let institutions control the account of their own failures." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Guardian view on Covid and Hillsborough: families forced the state to face the truth | Editorial

Editorial: Lady Hallett exposed waste and secrecy. Hillsborough campaigners showed why public bodies must be honest before and after catastrophe strikes

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We will continue our campaign until every recommendation is implemented and everyone who put profit before people is held to account. We will not stop until that work is done. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE

Campaigners feel vindicated by some of report’s conclusions but are unconvinced by its verdict on ‘VIP lane’

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My Dad was a London bus driver who contracted Covid and died, because he had no PPE or modifications on his bus. So it breaks my heart to have it confirmed that £10bn was wasted on PPE that was not fit for purpose. How many deaths could have been avoided had the Conservatives used proper channels.

Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK@cbffjuk.bsky.social · 3w ago

📢 Our full statement responding to the 5th report of the Covid-19 Inquiry - which covered the Government's procurement failings, including the £10 BILLION wasted on PPE

Today is an incredible moment for the Hillsborough families who fought so long and hard for the Hillsborough Law. We are proud to have stood alongside them as part of the Hillsborough Law Now coalition. Their legacy will be a more just society.

The Covid-19 Inquiry has today released its findings on Module 5, including the ‘VIP Lane’, which enabled suppliers with political connections to win huge PPE contracts during the pandemic 🧵1/

Very pleased to give bereaved families’ statement following publication today of #covidinquiry report into procurement. Lays bare the corruption & cronyism that led to avoidable deaths, incl my mum’s, & wasted billions of public £. @cbffjuk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE

Campaigners feel vindicated by some of report’s conclusions but are unconvinced by its verdict on VIP lane

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📢 Our full statement responding to the 5th report of the Covid-19 Inquiry - which covered the Government's procurement failings, including the £10 BILLION wasted on PPE

Today I am back in London for the Covid Inquiry as the report on Procurement will be published. Unfortunately some of the report will remain secret while we all wait for the NCA to complete its (6 year?) investigation into Medpro. A reminder of some of the key points:

The Hillsborough Law is finally set to be approved by MPs. A big step towards creating a fairer society where the scales of justice are more evenly balanced. What an incredible legacy for the Hillsborough Families and all those who have campaigned to reach this moment.

Rupert Lowe MP told Joe Rogan, on his podcast, that he was a “pure blood” for refusing a Covid vaccine. Vaccines saved 14m+ lives globally in their first year. Covid death rates were 32x higher in unvaccinated people. Lowe’s dangerous conspiracy theories put lives at risk.

Next Tuesday, one of the most anticipated Covid Inquiry reports is published, covering the tragic consequences of the Govt’s procurement failures. This will include the infamous ‘VIP lane’ which enabled politically connected individuals to make enormous profits. 1/11 🧵

The BBC reports Baroness Mone is among the individuals being sued as part of efforts to recover PPE Medpro millions. £122m plus interest was awarded to the government after the firm breached its contract. The public deserves every penny back. bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2

Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions

The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.

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Starmer promised to deliver the Hillsborough Law as Prime Minister. He can still keep that promise, but must act quickly. We urge him to listen to Ian Byrne MP and get it done. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Hillsborough Law could be Keir Starmer's legacy'

The bill has been delayed in Parliament in a dispute over an opt-out for the security services.

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👀 Reminder ahead of Makerfield by-election tomorrow: Reform’s candidate Robert Kenyon has been reported promoting Covid and anti-vax conspiracy theories ⬇️ A danger to public health. @cbffjuk.bsky.social

Prof Naomi Fulop@profnaomifulop.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Yet another Reform UK candidate promoting Covid conspiracies & anti-vaxxer views. We wrote to Mr Farage about local election candidates with similar views. They are a danger to public health. Still awaiting his reply…. @cbffjuk.bsky.social

And Sunderland still has nothing, despite some of us campaigning for 5 years. Every city should have one. Every. City.

Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice UK@cbffjuk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A new moving memorial to the victims of Covid in Surrey. Thank you to all those who made it happen. Sadly, in many places across the UK, there are no memorials to the thousands killed by Covid. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A new moving memorial to the victims of Covid in Surrey. Thank you to all those who made it happen. Sadly, in many places across the UK, there are no memorials to the thousands killed by Covid. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Brass band marks Covid-19 memorial bandstand unveiling in Dorking

The bandstand in Dorking is also intended as a community venue for the benefit of the town.

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Leading public health and virology experts are warning that the Government’s decision to cut ALL funding to the Pandemic Fund is dangerous and short-sighted. thetimes.com/uk/science/a... Lessons from COVID are being forgotten. 1/2

Scientists attack Keir Starmer over ‘dangerous’ exit of pandemic fund

Public health experts say the Ebola emergency underlines the need for continued British backing of efforts to detect and contain emerging diseases

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Delighted to welcome @lawrencedunhill.bsky.social to @cbffjuk.bsky.social to work with us to monitor the Govt's response to #covidinquiry recommendations. We'll continue to hold the Govt's feet to the fire to ensure we're prepared for the next pandemic. We're not going away.

lawrencedunhill.bsky.social@lawrencedunhill.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This week I start a major project to analyse Govt's response to the Covid Inquiry (the largest public inquiry in UK history) - @cbffjuk.bsky.social Looking back @ 30 public inquires into health scandals & over the last 3 decades - it's alarming how few recommendations were ever implemented 1/

This week I start a major project to analyse Govt's response to the Covid Inquiry (the largest public inquiry in UK history) - @cbffjuk.bsky.social Looking back @ 30 public inquires into health scandals & over the last 3 decades - it's alarming how few recommendations were ever implemented 1/

Our members Hayley and her daughter Terri were interviewed by BBC Radio Manchester today about our campaign for a Covid memorial in Manchester. Manchester City Council have responded by saying they have planted trees. Not good enough. Our loved ones deserve a proper memorial. 1/2

Thousands died across Greater Manchester and the North West. More than 6 years later, Manchester still has no dedicated Covid memorial. Sign our petition calling on Manchester leaders to deliver one: c.org/sB4xs54kCY They must never be forgotten.

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