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The fact that you're expected to pay some private company 35 quid for a test the NHS will send you for free is laughable and demands subversion.

• aflag 5y ago
  Disagree. The nhs doesn’t provide it for free, but it’s paid by everyone. international tourism is not really a necessity, if you can afford that, you should be able to afford a test too. There are many test providers, but they are all in high demand right now, so it’s expected that the prices and waiting times are higher than they used to be. The cost of travel during the pandemic has certainly increased, specially when going through the peak of a huge wave as we are right now. I don’t think it’s unreasonable. I do get the complaint regarding going back and forth from Ireland. The transit between NI and Ireland should be smoother and not require you to pay extra. However, if you’re coming from Portugal, the US, etc I think it’s entirely reasonable,
• iso1210 5y ago
  You want the taxpayer to pay for the test so you can go on holiday?
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  • djohnston 5y ago
    I am the taxpayer.
    • aflag 5y ago
      Sure, but in a healthy society taxes are used for basic necessities (such as health, education and infrastructure). International holidays are not usually seen as such.