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In pretending that Covid is over, the UK government is playing a dangerous game

Acting like the virus is no longer a risk undermines our trust in public health measures, says psychologist Stephen Reicher

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2022

English nationalism the issue, not ‘inclusive’ approach by Scots Yessers, says expert

SCOTLAND should be given credit for pioneering an “inclusive, civic” nationalism in the UK, according to a leading psychologist.

The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2022

People have false sense of security about Covid risks among friends – study

Research shows people believe they are less likely to catch virus from friends and family than strangers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2022

Mandatory vaccination for health workers was a bad idea, but a U-turn could be worse

People who were planning to have the vaccine may conclude it is no longer necessary to do so, says psychologist Stephen Reicher

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2022

I study crowds – that’s why I know the police and crime bill will make us less safe

Priti Patel’s crackdown on peaceful protesters ignores all the evidence about how to handle large demonstrations, says psychologist Stephen Reicher

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2022