Paul Weston December 30, 2023 READ
FORMER Health Secretary Matt Hancock has dyslexia. He has trouble with words and numbers. Two words he should get used to recognising are ‘geronticide’ and ‘democide’. The former means the killing of the elderly. The latter, according to the Collins English Dictionary, means: ‘The killing of members of a country’s civilian population as a result of its government’s policy, including by direct action, indifference, and neglect.’