Covid inquiry: I did not back a 'let it rip' policy, says Boris Johnson
The former prime minister says he offered counter arguments but ultimately acted to curb Covid. Source link
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Contrite, shorn of theatrics – Johnson's first day at inquiry
Boris Johnson mixed contrition with an effort to take on former colleagues who questioned him. Source link
Covid inquiry: Bereaved daughters want lessons learned
Campaigners said they were not satisfied with Boris Johnson’s answers at the Covid inquiry. Source link
Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right
Those who have helped prepare him for his appearance before the inquiry – which will happen next Wednesday and Thursday – say he will take on those who have accused him of constantly changing his mind by emphasising the volume of briefings he was receiving, how quickly advice would change and the magnitude of the … Read more
Covid inquiry: Some local leaders put politics ahead of public health, says Hancock
“The mayor and 10 leaders in Greater Manchester, including a Conservative leader, spent many hours trying to negotiate a deal with the government… it would not have been right to place further restrictions on the residents of Greater Manchester without the financial package to support them.” Source link
Covid inquiry: Lockdown should have been three weeks earlier – Hancock
The ex-health secretary also said a “toxic culture”, driven by Dominic Cummings, hindered the Covid response. Source link
Covid inquiry: Michael Gove defends Boris Johnson over lockdown decision-making
But the minister apologises for the government’s “errors” during the pandemic at the Covid inquiry. Source link
Excluding us from meetings harmed Covid response, mayors tell inquiry
Repeated requests to join meetings in early 2020 were refused, London and Greater Manchester mayors say. Source link
Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received ‘unexpected’ death threats
Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears. Source link
Covid inquiry: First lockdown imposed a bit too late – Whitty
“So, I was very aware that we essentially had two different things we were trying to balance – the risk of going too early, in which case you get all the damages from this with actually fairly minimal impact on the epidemic, and the risk of going too late, in which case you get all … Read more