Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson testified at a public inquiry into the country's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Johnson acknowledged the mistakes made during the crisis and expressed regret for the suffering and loss experienced by many.
Johnson faced criticism from families of COVID victims and protesters outside the inquiry venue.
The inquiry is expected to take three years to complete, with interim reports starting next year.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently testified at a public inquiry into the country's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his testimony, Johnson acknowledged the mistakes made during the crisis and expressed regret for the suffering and loss experienced by many. He took personal responsibility for all decisions made during the pandemic, defending his administration's actions as the best given the circumstances and information available at the time.
Johnson faced criticism from families of COVID victims and protesters outside the inquiry venue. He arrived early to avoid bereaved families who wanted to confront him. He also denied making comments about letting the bodies pile high. Former colleagues and advisers have painted an unflattering picture of Johnson and his government.
Johnson has submitted a written evidence statement but has not provided some WhatsApp messages due to a technical issue. The inquiry has also revealed text messages and testimonies that shed light on the government's decision-making process. Johnson faced questions about the speed of the government's response, decisions around lockdowns, the spread of Covid in care homes, the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, and the speed at which restrictions were eased.
While Johnson can point to some successes, such as the vaccine rollout, several former cabinet ministers and aides have criticized his leadership style and its impact on the Covid death toll. Johnson also suggested that the inquiry should examine the harms caused by lockdowns, including economic impact and effects on children's education. The inquiry is expected to take three years to complete, with interim reports starting next year.
While Johnson can point to some successes, such as the vaccine rollout, several former cabinet ministers and aides have criticized his leadership style and its impact on the Covid death toll.
The inquiry has also revealed text messages and testimonies that shed light on the government's decision-making process.
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Mr. Johnson, who left Parliament earlier this year after he was found to have deliberately misled lawmakers over a series of boozy parties that broke lockdown rules
Johnson also suggested that the inquiry should examine the harms caused by lockdowns, including economic impact and effects on children's education.
He faced questions about the speed of the government's response, decisions around lockdowns, the spread of Covid in care homes, the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, and the speed at which restrictions were eased.
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Boris Johnson, former UK Prime Minister, testified at the Covid Inquiry, discussing the UK government's response to the pandemic. Johnson expressed regret for the suffering and loss experienced by many, and took personal responsibility for all decisions made during the pandemic.