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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest and Archie Mitchell

Boris Johnson’s No 10 was toxic, sexist and devoid of humanity, says ex-top civil servant

UK Covid-19 Inquiry/AFP via Gett

Boris Johnson oversaw a “toxic” culture of sexism and complacency at No 10 during the Covid crisis, according to scathing evidence given by a former top civil servant to the public inquiry.

Helen MacNamara, former deputy cabinet secretary, said she could not recall “one day” when Covid rules were followed at No 10 or the Cabinet Office – claiming “hundreds” of officials and ministers broke the guidelines.

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