British Member of Parliament Andrew Bridgen has come under intense criticism following his recent comments comparing the global COVID-19 mRNA vaccine rollout to the Holocaust.
Speaking during an interview, Bridgen claimed, “I’m afraid it’s going to be bigger than the Holocaust.”
He went on to assert that “somewhere between 10 and 20 million people… have been killed by these experimental vaccines worldwide.”
The North West Leicestershire MP has previously made headlines after calling out vaccine safety, and his latest comments have reignited debate from the stabishment of over supposed misinformation in politics.
While some fringe groups have praised Bridgen’s stance, others—including fellow MPs—have called for disciplinary action and further investigation into his claims.
The UK government has reiterated its support for the national vaccination program, emphasizing that it remains one of the most effective tools in preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19.
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Below are some quotes from Bridgen:
“This is the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust.”
In January 2023, Bridgen tweeted a link to an article questioning vaccine safety, stating that a consultant cardiologist had described the vaccine rollout in these terms. This remark led to widespread condemnation and his suspension from the Conservative Party. ​
“Nobody should have had a Covid booster.”
In a January 2023 interview, Bridgen asserted that data showed the risks of serious side effects from mRNA vaccines outweighed the benefits across almost all age groups. He claimed that even among those over 70 with multiple comorbidities, the benefits did not surpass the risks. ​
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“mRNA vaccines are gene therapy.”
Bridgen has repeatedly referred to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines as “gene therapy,” a characterization that has been debunked by medical experts. Gene therapy involves altering a person’s DNA, whereas mRNA vaccines do not change or interact with DNA. ​
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“I was cancelled by the mainstream media.”
During a March 2023 parliamentary debate, Bridgen claimed that after speaking about potential harms of mRNA vaccines, he was ignored by mainstream media despite providing evidence. ​
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“Is the failure of the NHS also responsible for the current excess deaths…?”
In a tweet, Bridgen questioned whether the NHS’s shortcomings were to blame for excess deaths in countries that administered mRNA vaccines, implying a link between the vaccines and increased mortality.
