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DOMINIC LAWSON: I fear our lions on the front line are led by donkeys  

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Sir John Bell is one of those medical figures whose voice during the pandemic has always been clear, constructive and, even, at times, captivating. Such as his ‘Yes, yes, yes!’ moment when the final test results of the Pfizer vaccine came through a month ago and he was asked by the BBC’s Sarah Montague if … Read more

Piers Morgan NHS heroes are being led by donkeys Boris should overrule experts and do more tests

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Just three weeks ago – although it seems like a lifetime ago now – 250,000 people amassed over four days at the famous Cheltenham racing festival in Gloucestershire. They spent that time huddled together in large groups, drinking, eating and gambling. In fact, it was the biggest party in Britain this year. And everyone there … Read more

Sprinting donkeys were the first stars of polo ridden 1,000 years ago

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Polo players used DONKEYS (not horses) in world’s earliest matches 1,000 years ago, say scientists after discovery in Chinese noblewoman’s tomb Donkeys believed to have taken to the playing field as far as 1,000 years ago Were first used in the elite sport by the ancient Chinese noblewoman Cui Shi  The noblewoman loved the animals … Read more