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BBC News
3 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: Cardiff hearing to examine Wales' pandemic response - BBC News

Focus on Welsh government decisions during Covid
Exploring policies and justifications for feeling unsupported [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Matt Hancock defends using taxpayer-funded Jaguar to get to Covid inquiry

Matt Hancock used a taxpayer-funded chauffeur-driven car to travel to the Covid inquiry as the former health secretary.
The Department for Health and Social Care defended the decision, citing a duty of care and adequate security. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Sturgeon fights back tears as she gives evidence at Covid inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon gets emotional during Covid inquiry
Sturgeon reflects on her role as first minister during pandemic [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry live - Sturgeon to give evidence after calling Boris a f****** clown'

Nicola Sturgeon is scheduled to give evidence at the official Covid inquiry in Edinburgh.
Several figures in Sturgeon's government have faced questions about deleted WhatsApp messages during the pandemic. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

F***ing Clown': Covid WhatsApps Expose Nicola Sturgeon's Blistering Take On Boris Johnson

Nicola Sturgeon criticized Boris Johnson as a 'fucking clown' in WhatsApp messages during the pandemic.
Sturgeon and her team discussed leveraging the Covid crisis to push the Scottish independence agenda. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Senior health official advised Humza Yousaf on how to avoid wearing mask'

A health official allegedly advised Humza Yousaf on how to avoid wearing a mask during the pandemic.
The official advised Yousaf to keep a drink in his hands at all times to get around the mask-wearing rules. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: Cardiff hearing to examine Wales' pandemic response - BBC News

Focus on Welsh government decisions during Covid
Exploring policies and justifications for feeling unsupported [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Matt Hancock defends using taxpayer-funded Jaguar to get to Covid inquiry

Matt Hancock used a taxpayer-funded chauffeur-driven car to travel to the Covid inquiry as the former health secretary.
The Department for Health and Social Care defended the decision, citing a duty of care and adequate security. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Sturgeon fights back tears as she gives evidence at Covid inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon gets emotional during Covid inquiry
Sturgeon reflects on her role as first minister during pandemic [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry live - Sturgeon to give evidence after calling Boris a f****** clown'

Nicola Sturgeon is scheduled to give evidence at the official Covid inquiry in Edinburgh.
Several figures in Sturgeon's government have faced questions about deleted WhatsApp messages during the pandemic. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

F***ing Clown': Covid WhatsApps Expose Nicola Sturgeon's Blistering Take On Boris Johnson

Nicola Sturgeon criticized Boris Johnson as a 'fucking clown' in WhatsApp messages during the pandemic.
Sturgeon and her team discussed leveraging the Covid crisis to push the Scottish independence agenda. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Senior health official advised Humza Yousaf on how to avoid wearing mask'

A health official allegedly advised Humza Yousaf on how to avoid wearing a mask during the pandemic.
The official advised Yousaf to keep a drink in his hands at all times to get around the mask-wearing rules. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

The Covid inquiry is the least of Sunak's worries: next he has to face his own MPs | Katy Balls

Rishi Sunak's appearance at the Covid inquiry was not as significant as anticipated.
Sunak's focus on policy details and defense of Boris Johnson helped deflect attention from his own potential shortcomings. [ more ]
#Boris Johnson
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

John Rentoul answers your questions as Boris Johnson is grilled at the Covid inquiry

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced two days of questioning at the Covid inquiry, with his answers raising more questions
Johnson's behavior during the inquiry has damaged his chances of making a proper return to politics [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson's second day at the Covid inquiry: key points

Boris Johnson defends his handling of the pandemic during the Covid inquiry
Johnson expresses surprise that scientists were not consulted about the eat out to help out scheme [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Why is Boris Johnson always wearing a Grimsby Town FC bobble hat?

Boris Johnson wore a Grimsby Town FC bobble hat during his second day of testimony at the Covid inquiry.
Johnson has no clear link to the football club or town, but has owned the hat for years and finds it comfortable and warm. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Watch: Boris Johnson faces grilling on second day of giving evidence to Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson faces a second day of grilling at the Covid inquiry
Protesters interrupt Johnson's apology during his testimony [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson to face more questions at UK Covid inquiry live

Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid inquiry is a key moment in shaping his long-term legacy.
Johnson's government is facing criticism for its slow initial response to the pandemic and other decisions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Baffled, punch-drunk Boris Johnson is forced to contemplate a moral universe | John Crace

Boris Johnson sneaks into the Covid inquiry building before it begins
Questions arise about Johnson's truthfulness and willingness to lie [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

John Rentoul answers your questions as Boris Johnson is grilled at the Covid inquiry

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced two days of questioning at the Covid inquiry, with his answers raising more questions
Johnson's behavior during the inquiry has damaged his chances of making a proper return to politics [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson's second day at the Covid inquiry: key points

Boris Johnson defends his handling of the pandemic during the Covid inquiry
Johnson expresses surprise that scientists were not consulted about the eat out to help out scheme [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Why is Boris Johnson always wearing a Grimsby Town FC bobble hat?

Boris Johnson wore a Grimsby Town FC bobble hat during his second day of testimony at the Covid inquiry.
Johnson has no clear link to the football club or town, but has owned the hat for years and finds it comfortable and warm. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Watch: Boris Johnson faces grilling on second day of giving evidence to Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson faces a second day of grilling at the Covid inquiry
Protesters interrupt Johnson's apology during his testimony [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson to face more questions at UK Covid inquiry live

Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid inquiry is a key moment in shaping his long-term legacy.
Johnson's government is facing criticism for its slow initial response to the pandemic and other decisions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Baffled, punch-drunk Boris Johnson is forced to contemplate a moral universe | John Crace

Boris Johnson sneaks into the Covid inquiry building before it begins
Questions arise about Johnson's truthfulness and willingness to lie [ more ]
moreBoris Johnson
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

Johnson: Partygate coverage is million miles' from truth

Boris Johnson denies accusations of Partygate and claims the public's perception of the events is a 'travesty of the truth'
Johnson backtracks on claim that top scientists were consulted about the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

From Eat Out to Help Out to let it rip': The key Covid revelations today

Boris Johnson faced scrutiny and discomfort during his second day at the Covid inquiry as he was confronted with diary extracts showing his controversial statements.
Johnson backtracked on his witness statement regarding the discussion of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme with top scientists.
Johnson criticized his own Covid rules as 'stupid'. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Ex-PM to face second day's grilling

Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages ahead of Covid inquiry
Johnson's credibility is questioned during his testimony at the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK news

Key questions Boris Johnson is likely to face at Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid inquiry is highly anticipated.
Key questions will focus on the government's response to the pandemic and Johnson's decision-making.
Johnson will likely be questioned about the allegation of him saying 'let the bodies pile high.' [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson set to apologise to Covid inquiry for making mistakes

Boris Johnson is expected to apologize for mistakes in his handling of the pandemic during his appearance before the Covid Inquiry.
Johnson will argue that his decisions ended up saving lives and preventing overwhelming of the healthcare system. [ more ]
#Matt Hancock
BBC News
6 months ago
UK news

Covid Inquiry felt like the trial of Matt Hancock

The Covid Inquiry has been like a trial of Matt Hancock, with accusations and claims against him being addressed.
Witnesses accused Hancock of lying, but he denied the allegations and offered evidence to debunk them. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

I'm still alive, ex-mayor says after Hancock announces his death at Covid inquiry

Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson had to clarify that he is still alive after Matt Hancock stated that he had died during the Covid inquiry.
Hancock's comment about Anderson's death was likely a misunderstanding and not intentional. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: Some local leaders put politics ahead of public health, says Hancock

Matt Hancock accused local leaders of prioritizing politics over public health during the pandemic.
He praised Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and criticized Nicola Sturgeon's communication.
Hancock resigned in June 2021 for breaching social distancing guidance. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Watch: Matt Hancock speaks at Britain's Covid inquiry as he insists I'm not a liar'

Former health secretary Matt Hancock defends himself against claims made by Dominic Cummings during the Covid inquiry.
Hancock accuses Cummings of creating a toxic culture in which blame was shifted between ministers and officials. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: Toxic culture damaged response, says Matt Hancock

Former Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, denies lying to colleagues during the pandemic and criticizes a 'toxic culture' in government.
Hancock describes Dominic Cummings as a 'malign actor'.
Advisers and officials accuse Hancock of not being truthful during the Covid inquiry. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

The Covid charge sheet' facing ex-health secretary Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock faces criticism for lying and misleading during the pandemic
Calls for Hancock to be sacked due to incompetence and lack of confidence in his statements
Hancock accused of wanting to make life-or-death decisions during hospital crisis [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
UK news

Covid Inquiry felt like the trial of Matt Hancock

The Covid Inquiry has been like a trial of Matt Hancock, with accusations and claims against him being addressed.
Witnesses accused Hancock of lying, but he denied the allegations and offered evidence to debunk them. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

I'm still alive, ex-mayor says after Hancock announces his death at Covid inquiry

Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson had to clarify that he is still alive after Matt Hancock stated that he had died during the Covid inquiry.
Hancock's comment about Anderson's death was likely a misunderstanding and not intentional. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: Some local leaders put politics ahead of public health, says Hancock

Matt Hancock accused local leaders of prioritizing politics over public health during the pandemic.
He praised Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and criticized Nicola Sturgeon's communication.
Hancock resigned in June 2021 for breaching social distancing guidance. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Watch: Matt Hancock speaks at Britain's Covid inquiry as he insists I'm not a liar'

Former health secretary Matt Hancock defends himself against claims made by Dominic Cummings during the Covid inquiry.
Hancock accuses Cummings of creating a toxic culture in which blame was shifted between ministers and officials. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: Toxic culture damaged response, says Matt Hancock

Former Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, denies lying to colleagues during the pandemic and criticizes a 'toxic culture' in government.
Hancock describes Dominic Cummings as a 'malign actor'.
Advisers and officials accuse Hancock of not being truthful during the Covid inquiry. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

The Covid charge sheet' facing ex-health secretary Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock faces criticism for lying and misleading during the pandemic
Calls for Hancock to be sacked due to incompetence and lack of confidence in his statements
Hancock accused of wanting to make life-or-death decisions during hospital crisis [ more ]
moreMatt Hancock
#Michael Gove
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Michael Gove's explosive texts over No10's Covid mistakes revealed

Michael Gove warned of government's mishandling of Covid response
Gove apologized for mistakes made by the Conservative government during the pandemic
Explosive revelations surfaced during the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Gove slapped down at Covid inquiry for suggesting virus was man-made

Michael Gove suggests virus may have been man-made during Covid inquiry.
Gove admits government was not well prepared for the pandemic.
Lead counsel reprimands Gove for discussing divisive issue. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Michael Gove's explosive texts over No10's Covid mistakes revealed

Michael Gove warned of government's mishandling of Covid response
Gove apologized for mistakes made by the Conservative government during the pandemic
Explosive revelations surfaced during the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Gove slapped down at Covid inquiry for suggesting virus was man-made

Michael Gove suggests virus may have been man-made during Covid inquiry.
Gove admits government was not well prepared for the pandemic.
Lead counsel reprimands Gove for discussing divisive issue. [ more ]
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BBC News
6 months ago
London politics

Excluding us from meetings harmed Covid response, mayors tell inquiry

Excluding regional mayors from key meetings during the pandemic hindered the UK's response.
Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham believe lives could have been saved if they were allowed to attend earlier.
Decision-making was seen as 'London-centric' during the pandemic. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
Coronavirus

London mayor 'kept in dark' in early stages of Covid

Sadiq Khan expresses alarm at the information he received during the early stages of the Covid pandemic.
Khan admits his lack of knowledge about the severity of the virus.
The Covid inquiry is exploring the government's response to the crisis. [ more ]
#Covid inquiry
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Stretched NHS even less ready to cope with a new pandemic, scientists warn

The UK is now worse prepared for a pandemic than it was when Covid-19 hit the country.
The health system's ability to respond to another major viral outbreak has decreased.
The government's response to Covid-19 has been chaotic and little progress has been made in implementing new systems. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Amid the drama of the Covid inquiry, Chris Whitty quietly pointed to an important truth. Will anyone listen? | Stephen Reicher

Chris Whitty is known for his quiet demeanor and thoughtful decision-making.
Whitty criticized the confusion surrounding the concept of herd immunity.
He was less accurate when discussing topics outside of his expertise. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Jonathan Van-Tam to testify at Covid inquiry follow live

Former chief scientific adviser and chief medical officer criticize UK's pandemic plans at Covid inquiry.
Tension emerged between Sir Patrick Vallance and Sir Chris Whitty over policy.
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam and Professor Dame Angela McLean are set to testify at the Covid inquiry. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK news

Chris Whitty gives evidence at Covid inquiry UK politics live

Chris Whitty is giving evidence to a Covid inquiry.
Whitty has provided hundreds of documents and written statements totaling 340 pages.
Laura Trott confirms anticipated tax cuts in Treasury interviews. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: 'Lack of leadership' as virus spread in autumn 2020

Boris Johnson expressed frustration with talk of a second lockdown and said it was time to let the virus spread.
The UK lacked consistent leadership during the autumn 2020 surge in Covid cases.
Sir Patrick Vallance criticized the indecisiveness and lack of leadership from Boris Johnson and his government. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Stretched NHS even less ready to cope with a new pandemic, scientists warn

The UK is now worse prepared for a pandemic than it was when Covid-19 hit the country.
The health system's ability to respond to another major viral outbreak has decreased.
The government's response to Covid-19 has been chaotic and little progress has been made in implementing new systems. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Amid the drama of the Covid inquiry, Chris Whitty quietly pointed to an important truth. Will anyone listen? | Stephen Reicher

Chris Whitty is known for his quiet demeanor and thoughtful decision-making.
Whitty criticized the confusion surrounding the concept of herd immunity.
He was less accurate when discussing topics outside of his expertise. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Jonathan Van-Tam to testify at Covid inquiry follow live

Former chief scientific adviser and chief medical officer criticize UK's pandemic plans at Covid inquiry.
Tension emerged between Sir Patrick Vallance and Sir Chris Whitty over policy.
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam and Professor Dame Angela McLean are set to testify at the Covid inquiry. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK news

Chris Whitty gives evidence at Covid inquiry UK politics live

Chris Whitty is giving evidence to a Covid inquiry.
Whitty has provided hundreds of documents and written statements totaling 340 pages.
Laura Trott confirms anticipated tax cuts in Treasury interviews. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
UK news

Covid inquiry: 'Lack of leadership' as virus spread in autumn 2020

Boris Johnson expressed frustration with talk of a second lockdown and said it was time to let the virus spread.
The UK lacked consistent leadership during the autumn 2020 surge in Covid cases.
Sir Patrick Vallance criticized the indecisiveness and lack of leadership from Boris Johnson and his government. [ more ]
moreCovid inquiry
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Watch: Former medical chief Jonathan Van-Tam gives evidence at Covid Inquiry

Former medical chief Jonathan Van-Tam gives evidence at Britain's Covid Inquiry.
Sir Jonathan became concerned about Covid in January 2020.
Tension emerged between Sir Patrick Vallance and Sir Chris Whitty over lockdown policy. [ more ]
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