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Former Children's Commissioner Demands PM Apology for Covid Failures

10/3/2025

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Anne Longfield, former England children's commissioner, calls for formal apology from the Prime Minister for Covid-era government failures, citing a 'doom loop' mentality among ministers.
She says lockdowns and closures harmed children's mental health.
She accuses the government of neglecting children's interests.
She cites a 300% rise in autism diagnoses and a doubling of persistent absences since the pandemic.

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Anne Longfield, former England children's commissioner, calls for formal apology from the Prime Minister for Covid-era government failures, citing a 'doom loop' mentality among ministers.
She says lockdowns and closures harmed children's mental health.
She accuses the government of neglecting children's interests.
She cites a 300% rise in autism diagnoses and a doubling of persistent absences since the pandemic.