Patrick Vallance took on the role of Government Chief Scientific Adviser in 2018 and rose to household name status with his regular appearances on TV, as he guided the government through the covid-19 pandemic. Watch as he outlines the case for why science in government matters, his role during the pandemic and the lessons British science can take forward.
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