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Red Tape

Published: July 9, 2021, 8 p.m.

Tom Shakespeare argues that red tape should be regarded as a force for good.

From Charles Dickens' famous mention of red tape until today, making fun of red tape has been virtually a national pastime.

But Tom cautions that as Britain prepares to set aside rules and regulations surrounding COVID, we shouldn't act too hastily.

Producer: Adele Armstrong