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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Independent and Lauren MacDougall

Voices: ‘We need leaders to lead’: Readers have their say on the UK’s delayed Covid pandemic response

Independent readers have been sharing emotional reactions as former prime minister Boris Johnson faces the prospect of legal action over his government’s pandemic response.

Readers recalled rule-breaking in Downing Street, mixed messaging, and delays that allowed the virus to spread - and many felt those responsible should face consequences, with some calling for Johnson to be barred from future office.

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