
By Dr Phil Hammond
19th August 2021
The collected pandemic columns of Private Eye’s medical correspondent ‘MD’
Astute, compassionate and scientifically literate, 'MD' has guided Eye readers through each stage of the pandemic, from every perspective: global and national; political and personal.




In This Issue
Unconfirmed reports claim Ukraine war is still going on… Celebrities sign new ‘leave us alone’ letter on Israel… King Solomon quits in despair… Matthew Perry – my ‘friend’… Foreign storms sweep in… Was Lady Macbeth responsible for husband’s policies?… Asylum seekers moved from hotels to hotels… Hamas crimes will not be forgotten until they buy Premier League team… England crash out to victorious metaphor… Bernie Taupin: an A-Z of dudes in my life, as told to Craig Brown
Promised land
A Tees freeport wrangle plays out in court
SLAPP happy
Donald Trump’s lawsuit against Christopher Steele
Labour at war
Keir Starmer’s regional difficulties over Gaza
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A Tees freeport wrangle plays out in court
SLAPP happy
Donald Trump’s lawsuit against Christopher Steele
Labour at war
Keir Starmer’s regional difficulties over Gaza
Read these stories and much more - only in the magazine. Subscribe here to get delivery direct to your home and never miss an issue!

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