Rachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts is a London-based journalist with a background in local then national news. She focuses on health and education stories and has a particular interest in vaccines and issues impacting children.
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SNP and Green Power Sharing Collapses in Scotland
The Greens accused Humza Yousaf of ‘cowardice,’ but the first minister ruled out an early election as he faces a vote of no confidence.
UK Lord Calls for 'Missing Data' on Vaccines and Heart Disease
Lord Farmer raised questions about ONS data that could establish link after request by MPs was denied, but made available to select ‘qualified researchers.’
High Profile Campaigners Demand Public Inquiry Into Gender Ideology Infiltration
Professionals, politicians, and celebrities including JK Rowling wrote to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak demanding a probe into ’trans’ activism.
NHS Accepts Millions From Medical Device Companies It Promotes
Report says clinicians may be influenced to recommend devices, with the NHS accepting £35 million from 2017–2019 from pharma giants including Johnson & Johnson.
Government-Funded ‘Disinformation’ Watchdog Blocking Media Ad Sales, Claims Journalist
UnHerd editor told a parliamentary hearing his website was starved of advertising revenue by Global Disinformation Index for hosting ‘gender critical’ views.
MPs Agree Cause of Excess Deaths Needs Further Investigation
Just 15 MPs attended debate that heard of possible link between COVID-19 vaccines and excess deaths to cheers from a packed public gallery.
Doctors Call for Ban on Smacking Children
Government says it is up to parents how they discipline their offspring, but paediatricians call for new legislation saying corporal punishment is unacceptable.
BBC Scotland Accused of Pro-Trans Bias
For Women Scotland made an official complaint to the public broadcaster after it invited a number of trans-rights lobbyists onto its Cass Review coverage.
Truss: Smoking Ban a Bid by ‘Technocratic Establishment’ to Limit Freedom
Bill to create ’smoke free generation' passes first reading with support from Labour despite concerns over its practicalities and on libertarian grounds.
NHS Pledges to Review Cross-Sex Hormone Prescriptions
Long-term use of the drugs is linked to osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease and their effects on physical appearance and voice are irreversible.
