Evidence also shows his own adviser had ‘issues’ with claims care homes were locked down first
Exclusive: Lord Benyon overruled his own experts to allow release of pheasants and partridges in protected sites
The cabinet minister also said the government’s PPE procurement ‘deserves at the very least a reflection’
Andy Burnham recalled his fury at Greater Manchester being ‘punished’ with measures ministers knew wouldn’t work
Government accused of sidelining victims with aim to carry out ‘wholesale review’ in under two months
The Covid inquiry heard that it wasn’t until 25 February 2020 that a plan was commissioned by ministers
Scheme ‘reversed’ health advice and is ‘highly likely’ to have increased Covid deaths, says former chief adviser
The former chief scientific adviser’s diaries also noted Johnson’s ability to understand data was ‘awful’
Former PM said he did not want to ‘bash the cops’ in evidence seen by Covid inquiry
Assistant commissioner Louisa Rolfe said the force is “very clear” about its operational independence
More damning WhatsApps have described the chaos in Downing Street during the early stages of the pandemic
A Covid inquiry witness also claims to have been present for Johnson’s infamous ‘let the bodies pile high’ comment
