Government 'withholding data that may link Covid jab to excess deaths'

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) faces accusations of a "cover-up" for not releasing data that might connect the Covid vaccine to excess deaths. UKHSA argues that sharing this data would cause “distress or anger” for bereaved families.

A cross-party group of MPs has expressed concerns about high excess death rates, urging the UKHSA to publish data that was shared with pharmaceutical companies. Campaigners from UsForThem requested the data through freedom of information laws but were denied.

UKHSA cites risks of misinformation and patient identification. Critics claim this approach resembles the handling of the infected blood scandal. UKHSA insists patient confidentiality is paramount.