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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Daly

Minister insists Government trusts Covid inquiry chairwoman despite legal action

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A Cabinet minister has insisted the Government trusts the UK Covid-19 Inquiry chairwoman despite issuing a legal challenge to the retired senior judge’s request for information.

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said Baroness Hallett was a product of the UK’s “world-leading” judiciary.

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