Reform UK Party Chairman Richard Tice today tweeted data that appears to show quick turnaround Lateral Flow Tests picking up 80% fewer cases compared to standard PCR tests in Liverpool. Except that’s not what the data says. Each test is largely testing different groups…

BREAKING: Lateral Flow Tests, agreed by PHE as 99.7% accurate, show 80% fewer cases in Liverpool v. Govt standard PCR tests. First major comparison, shows whole Govt strategy possibly based on flawed data (as many been saying for months) Urgent statement please ⁦@MattHancock pic.twitter.com/nwa2pCmFPu

— Richard Tice (@TiceRichard) November 17, 2020

Lateral Flow tests have been rolled out for mass testing of mainly asymptomatic people. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests on the other hand are for those with symptoms. It is not a surprise, therefore, that the PCR tests are seeing a higher proportion of positive results…