Truly shocking stats from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

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Have a look at this graph, published recently by the ONS - an official government body would no incentive to lie

I don't really understand the point the OP is making. Lower socioeconomic groups are more likely to die prematurely of many things, not just coronavirus.

And we need to add in the fact that research has shown that men are more likely to ignore lockdown conditions. I pass two lots of roadworks on my way to do shopping and literally none of the (all male) workers are standing 2m apart or wearing masks.

‘Research’ = ‘on my way to do shopping’ 😂

No Aridane the research is referred to here www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-uk-lockdown-men-women-break-rules-psychology-a9506561.html .

It just happens to fit with what I've seen on my way shopping.