Covid inquiry: Johnson surprised ‘eat out to help out’ not cleared by scientists Ex-PM says he had assumed Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance were briefed and denied UK locked down too late in 2020 The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak faces grilling at Covid inquiry next week PM will be under huge scrutiny over his ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme at Monday hearing The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Are psychedelics the key to long COVID? Mounting evidence suggests long COVID could be related to serotonin, but the science is far from definite Salon · Dec 7, 2023
London politics latest LIVE: Boris Johnson described Government facemask policy as 'f**** up', inquiry told Boris Johnson referred to the Government’s facemask policy in the summer of 2020 as “f***** up”, the Covid-19 Inquiry has heard. Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak to face Covid-19 inquiry questioning on Monday Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be challenged about his actions as chancellor at the height of the pandemic Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023
Former UK leader Boris Johnson returns for second day of COVID-19 inquiry testimony Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning for a second day of testimony before a COVID-19 public inquiry, facing further grilling over how he dealt with the latter stages of the pandemic The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Watch live: Boris Johnson faces grilling on second day of giving evidence to Covid inquiry Watch live as Boris Johnson faces a second day of grilling at the Covid inquiry on Thursday (7 December). The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Boris Johnson tells Covid inquiry he avoided engaging with devolved administrations during pandemic for political reasons – as it happened Former PM suggests he was suspicious of being outflanked politically and feared friction and leaks The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak defends Rwanda asylum policy as Tory split deepens – as it happened Suella Braverman earlier denied plotting to bring the PM down over the Rwanda bill The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Boris Johnson: Where is he now and is he still MP? The Independent looks at the former prime minister and what he’s been up to lately The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Boris Johnson set for second day of Covid Inquiry questions as bereaved hit out at 'meaningless' apology Former prime minister admitted on Wednesday that his government 'underestimated' the threat of coronavirus Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023
Thursday briefing: What Boris Johnson did – and did not – reveal at his Covid inquiry grilling In today’s newsletter: The former prime minister attempted to shape his legacy during hours of intense questioning. Pippa Crerar explains key takeaways from his testimony The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Boris Johnson Covid inquiry – live: ‘Dr Death’ Rishi Sunak to face next grilling as former PM finishes up Boris Johnson was questioned for second day after being booed by angry bereaved families The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
China Says Exports Rise For First Time In Seven Months Chinese exports rose in November for the first time in seven months, officials said Thursday, as the country navigates a troubled recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023
AAP · Dec 6, 2023 Reminder to rest and test for COVID over festive season Australia's chief health officer has warned there is a COVID-19 wave going through the community ahead of the busy Christmas period.
WEKU · Dec 6, 2023 Lexington's federal deadline to fix sewer issues expected to be extended to 2030 The City of Lexington is seeking a four-year extension to complete a massive sewer system overhaul. The need for additional time comes following a significant slowdown during the COVID pandemic.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 No 10 culture led to better decisions, Boris Johnson tells Covid inquiry Former prime minister denies he made major mistakes and defends top team during full day of questioning
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 We saw Johnson on his best behaviour – but it won’t do him any good Boris Johnson may have hoped he could shape his legacy, but most have already made up their minds
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 Baffled, punch-drunk Boris Johnson is forced to contemplate a moral universe The former PM sneaked into the Covid inquiry and mumbled an apology. He was blindsided by the most obvious questions
The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023 Morning Mail: Lehrmann’s $450,000 payout, Hamas leader’s house ‘surrounded’, Taylor Swift speaks out Court documents reveal News Corp and ABC paid damages to former Liberal staffer; Israel says it is closing in on Hamas leadership
The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023 Boris Johnson got off easy today – he'll feel the real fire tomorrow OUTSIDE protesters whose family members had died from Covid held a banner denouncing the disgraced former prime minister “trying to save his…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 ‘Skill set of a clown’: Covid bereaved frustrated by Boris Johnson evidence Families who had travelled to see former PM say inquiry appearance showed him to be ‘careless and chaotic’
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023 ‘Disgusting orgy of narcissism ’: Bereaved Covid families’ damning statement on Boris Johnson in full Aamer Anwar, lawyer for bereaved families, say Boris Johnson let bodies ‘pile up’ during pandemic
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 Lazy and fraudulent: we saw the true Johnson at the Covid inquiry – and why his like must never have power again He confirmed himself as manifestly unfit. Those who gave Britain such a leader should carry the shame of it to their graves, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 The Guardian view on Boris Johnson’s Covid apology: no sincerity, no responsibility, no leadership Editorial: Nothing in the former prime minister’s record or his testimony so far suggests he is a reliable witness or capable of genuine contrition