A second lockdown is imminent – this is how opinion journalism will hold the government to account

With the absence of good judgement from our leaders, we need to remain just as vigilant as we were earlier this year, writes Kuba Shand-Baptiste

Boris Johnson visits the Jenner Institute in Oxford (POOL/AFP/Getty)

As we stare down the barrel of a second wave of coronavirus – and another lockdown in everything but name – most of us would be forgiven for throwing up our hands in despair.  

Navigating coronavirus in the UK – and in England in particular – has been a terrifying roller coaster ride so far. And with further restrictions likely to be introduced in the near future, anger is understandably mounting.  

Though it may be tempting to give up at this point, our voices are only becoming louder and more intense, which is precisely what’s needed at this time.  Writers have rightly drawn attention to the issue of prioritising business and the economy over those who need support the most from the government at this time: pregnant women, refugees, the financially unstable, those struggling with addiction.