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Pandemic Diaries

The inside story of Britain's battle against Covid
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Pandemic Diaries by Matt Hancock and Isabel Oakeshott provides an insider's perspective on the British government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the challenges, decisions, and controversies faced by Matt Hancock during his tenure as Health Secretary. Offering a behind-the-scenes look, the book delves into the complexities and pressures of managing a public health crisis.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in an insider's perspective on navigating government during a global crisis. The authors provide a candid look at the complexities and challenges faced in decision-making and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers a unique blend of personal insight and political analysis, making it a compelling read for anyone fascinated by recent history or political memoirs.

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Pandemic Diaries

Drawing on a wealth of never-before-seen material, including official records, Matt Hancock's notes at the time and communications with all the key players in Britain's Covid-19 story, this candid account reveals the inner workings of government during a time of national crisis.

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Matt Hancock served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2018 to 2021, leading the UK government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, the biggest health crisis the country, and the world, has faced for generations.

This unique book, based on the author's contemporaneous records of those extraordinary months, candidly recounts first-hand the most important events and decisions as they unfolded throughout this unprecedented global emergency.

Pandemic Diaries provides the definitive account of Britain's battle to turn the tide against Covid-19.

For the first time, Hancock reveals the crucial moments of the struggle to save lives and the race to develop the vaccine. The MP for West Suffolk gives his unique perspective on how the NHS rose to the challenge, recognising the incredible hard work and sacrifice of so many, and offers an honest assessment of the lessons we need to learn for next time because there will be a next time.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785907746

Publisher: Biteback Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Biteback Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 592

About the Author

Matt Hancock is the Conservative MP for West Suffolk. From 2018 to 2021, he was the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, during which time he led the UK government's response to the pandemic.

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