Lockdowns a ‘Red Line’ on WHO Treaty, Says Health Minister

A health minister has opposed the inclusion of lockdown mandates in a proposed World Health Organisation (WHO) treaty on pandemic prevention and preparedness, calling it a “red line.” Health minister Andrew Stephenson told Parliament on Tuesday that the government is “firmly fighting in Britain’s interest,” adding that the WHO must “fully respect national sovereignty” in any treaty that comes forward as a result of negotiations. During an urgent question on the ongoing negotiations on the pandemic agreement, Mr. Stephenson told the Commons that “under no circumstances will we allow the WHO to have the power to mandate lockdowns.” “That would be unthinkable and has never been proposed. Protecting our sovereignty is a British red line,” he added....