COVID-19 Updates
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The curious case of Captain Tom: how did the feelgood story of lockdown turn sour?
His fundraising efforts offered a glimmer of light in a world darkened by Covid. But now his family are portrayed as freeloaders and a garden building created in his name…
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Sunak faces new questions at Covid inquiry after pranksters claim they reached his old phone number
PM likely to be asked about WhatsApp messages from pandemic that he says are irretrievable, despite reports number accessed Fresh questions are being raised over whether Rishi Sunak has handed…
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Eating out and Partygate: Covid inquiry questions Sunak should prepare for
Five things the PM could be asked about next week when giving evidence about his role as chancellor during the crisis It is Rishi Sunak’s turn on Monday to spend…
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‘Completely out of touch’: five people hit hard by pandemic on Johnson at Covid inquiry
Some of those whose personal and professional lives were put under particular strain have harsh words for the ex-PM UK politics live – latest updates In his appearance before the…
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Met says no one will be fined over Commons Covid gathering
Decision brings to an end the police investigations into alleged breaches of UK lockdown regulations No individuals will receive a penalty from the Metropolitan police regarding a gathering in parliament…
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Johnson at the Covid inquiry: behind a veil of responsibility, the finger of blame
Rare moments of candour from the former prime minister did little to assuage the anger of bereaved families Covid inquiry: Johnson accused of ‘shocking disrespect’ over party comments Since being…
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Boris Johnson’s second day at the Covid inquiry – video highlights
Boris Johnson has continued to defend his handling of the pandemic on his second day of giving evidence to the Covid inquiry. The former UK prime minister expressed surprise that…
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Boris Johnson hits out at ‘version’ of Partygate which prompted his downfall
The former British PM said portrayals of partying in Downing Street during the Covid-19 pandemic were ‘absolutely absurd’ as he faced a second day of questioning at a public inquiry.…
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Boris Johnson accused of ‘shocking disrespect’ over party comments
Ex-PM says No 10 staff were unfairly maligned and some representations were ‘absolutely absurd’ Boris Johnson was accused of “shocking disrespect” by families bereaved by Covid after he claimed it…