In an op-ed for the Daily Mirror, IEA Director of Communications, Annabel Denham, argued that mandatory mask wearing must be scrapped on freedom day.

Although face coverings have played a vital role in the fight against the virus, contradictory mandatory mask rules should be replaced by a voluntary system, leaving mask wearing down to the individual.

Annabel said: “Neither of us should impose that choice on the other by lobbying transport operators, retailers or hospitality businesses. NO. we must have our freedoms back“.

Printed in the Daily Mirror, p.5. 8 July 2021