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Nov 2023
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The Lockdown Files: Episode 6, The Forgo...

The Telegraph
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In January 2021, the first Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccines made their way into people’s arms. By mid-march, 11 million people had received the jab.

After successive lockdowns, it felt like a way out. 

But now, more than two years on, storm clouds are gathering.

Today, 80 of them are preparing to sue Astrazeneca. They say that until now, no one has wanted to hear their stories. So we’re telling them.

Find out more: ‘We were told the vaccine was safe - but what happened has been life-changing’


Archive used in this episode from: BBC, Sky News, 10 Downing Street.


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