Covid inquiry: Drakeford likens Johnson to absent football manager
The outgoing first minister criticised the former prime minister’s leadership during the pandemic. Source link
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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
I should have twigged Covid threat earlier, admits Boris Johnson
The former PM tells the pandemic inquiry he initially underestimated the challenge posed by the virus. 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: 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
Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as ‘pro-death squad’
The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry heard. Source link
Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided – Johnson
The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs – unavailable at the time – could have averted the curbs. Source link
Boris Johnson asked scientists if hair dryer could kill Covid, says ex-aide
Former adviser Dominic Cummings says the ex-PM asked top scientists about a video making the claim. Source link
Boris Johnson thought old people should accept Covid fate, inquiry told
The former PM’s handling of the virus comes under attack over six hours of testimony by aides. Source link
Covid inquiry texts show No 10 staff complaining about Carrie Johnson
Sir Patrick’s notes were not displayed but Mr Keith said they showed “according to the Cabinet Secretary himself, this is in November 2020 so that would be Simon Case, No10 was at war with itself – a Carrie faction with [Michael] Gove, another with SPADs [special advisers], the PM caught in the middle.” Source link