‘Volunteer spirit’ drove Covid vaccination campaign success, says Whitty England’s chief medical officer was appearing before the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry on Monday. The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025
‘Rare’ Covid jab side-effects must not undermine vaccine role, inquiry told Public hearings for the fourth module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry started in London on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025
‘The glass ceiling for dogs had been broken!’ Herbie the cockapoo on his years working for Sunak and Starmer While John Crace was writing political sketches for the Guardian, his dog Herbie was building a career in Westminster. We obtained an exclusive extract from his new memoir The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024
Verdict due on impact of Brexit and austerity on Covid-19 response David Cameron, George Osborne and Matt Hancock to face criticism about priorities in years running up to pandemic The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
UK Covid Inquiry hearings to begin in Edinburgh after government WhatsApp pledge SCOTTISH politicians and officials will be appearing before the UK Covid Inquiry during hearings which will begin in Edinburgh this week. The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2024
Rish! takes a break from feral Tory party with a spa day at the Covid inquiry Prime minister unable to remember anything except the need for a brief apology The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Boris Johnson defends 'let Covid rip' comments as he hits back over partygate BORIS Johnson has defended comments he made about letting Covid “rip” even if it meant elderly people dying at the official inquiry into the… The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023
Boris Johnson fights back tears as he recalls time in intensive care with Covid-19 Former prime minister Boris Johnson fought back tears as he recounted his time in hospital with Covid-19. Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023
From Eat Out to Help Out to ‘let it rip’: The key Covid revelations from Boris Johnson today Mr Johnson said the elderly have ‘had a good innings’ and should be allowed to catch the virus in order to avoid further restrictions, the inquiry has heard The Independent UK · Dec 7, 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 - UK · 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 National (Scotland) · 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
Hugo Keith: Here are some of the barrister’s key moments during the Covid inquiry Here’s everything you need to know about Hugo Keith KC, the barrister who is quizzing Boris Johnson at the Covid-19 inquiry The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Covid inquiry live: Matt Hancock grilled over affair scandal in awkward exchange Hancock appears before inquiry again after conceding government should have locked down earlier and denying claims that he is a liar The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023 Fall guy Matt Hancock tries to rise above the scorn and tell his truth Trolled by the lead counsel’s tie, Door Matt resolved not to get rattled – easier said than done
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 Sunak and Johnson pushed repeatedly against autumn lockdown, inquiry told Covid investigation also told taskforce coordinating pandemic policy had no warning of ‘eat out to help out’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023 This pantomime in Paddington is no way to right the wrongs of the Covid pandemic The search for blame rather than truth at the inquiry is fuelling a theatre of humiliation, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023 Genius among morons Dominic Cummings gives Halloween display of his ego Former Boris Johnson kingmaker shares revelation with Covid inquiry that Johnson was unsuitable for public office
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023 Who is Hugo Keith? Chambers lawyer leading covid inquiry Superstar lawyer is man asking Dominic Cummings questions
Belfast Live · Jul 12, 2023 Michelle O'Neill 'not fully briefed on pandemic risks and responses as health minister' The inquiry is hearing from Northern Ireland witnesses this week, including former first minister Baroness Arlene Foster and chief medical officer Sir Michael McBride
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 O’Neill ‘not fully briefed on pandemic risks and responses as health minister’ Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill served as the Stormont health minister from 2016 to 2017.
Belfast Live · Jul 11, 2023 Arlene Foster: Not enough consideration was given to impact of Covid lockdown The UK Covid Inquiry is hearing from Northern Ireland witnesses this week
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 Not enough consideration was given to impact of Covid lockdown – Foster The former NI First Minister and DUP leader is giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Pandemic plans stalled due to no-deal Brexit preparations – Welsh medical chief Sir Frank Atherton told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that planning for potential future health emergencies had all but stopped by 2019.
Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon blasted for 'skirting around' questions at covid inquiry by dad who lost son The First Minister gave evidence at the UK covid inquiry in London and admitted the Scottish Government made mistakes in its response to the pandemic.