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When did FMD become a WMD?

An outbreak of bio-insecurity, and Idealists Against Freedom - read Mick Hume's columns from The Times (London)

Mick Hume

Mick Hume
Columnist

Topics Politics

Wednesday 8 August:

‘Yes, it was right that the British Airports Authority was denied the sweeping injunction it sought against eco-activists planning a Camp for Climate Action near Heathrow. Even prigs must have the right to protest. But no, it is not right that the anti-flying protesters are now being hailed as champions of liberty…’

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Friday 10 August:

‘Did some unidentified epidemic attack the State’s nervous system in Whitehall this week? It is hard to see why else the authorities treated a local case of foot-and-mouth disease as if it were a potential terrorist attack. When did FMD become a WMD?…’

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