Martin Reynolds, former Boris Johnson aide, received an honour from the Princess Royal despite hosting a notorious lockdown party that led to public outcry.
The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice stated that awarding Reynolds an honour is a stark insult to those who suffered and died, given his role in violating lockdown rules.
Reynolds admitted to feeling 'deeply sorry' about the email inviting staff to the party, asserting that he didn't believe it significantly impacted public confidence at the time.
In his testimony, Reynolds distanced himself from the immediate effects of the party, arguing that the party's impact on public confidence became evident only much later during the pandemic.
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