Interview with Keir Starmer

The transcript discusses the importance of vaccinating care home staff, questioning whether it should be mandatory. It highlights Wales' success in achieving high vaccination rates without mandates. Concerns about vaccine passports potentially leading to discrimination are raised, with legal and ethical issues noted. The need for a swift vaccine rollout and financial support for those isolating is emphasized, pointing out inadequacies in current sick pay and government payments.

What is the general consensus regarding care home staff and vaccination?

• Vaccination should be mandatory.

• They should be vaccinated, but it doesn't have to be mandatory.

• Vaccination is unnecessary.

• They should not be vaccinated.

Which region is mentioned as having high vaccination rates without making it mandatory?

• England

• Northern Ireland

• Wales

• Scotland

What is a major concern associated with vaccine passports?

• They could lead to unlawful discrimination.

• They are not effective in preventing disease.

• They are too expensive to implement.

• They are difficult to produce.

Why is the government hesitant to implement vaccine passports?

• Because of public protests.

• Due to legal, ethical, and practical issues.

• Because they are not technologically feasible.

• Due to high costs.

What financial issue is highlighted in relation to self-isolation?

• There is no financial support available.

• Statutory sick pay is too low.

• Self-isolation is not necessary.

• The cost of vaccines is too high.