Tag: Boris
Boris Johnson: Grimsby Town hat worn by ex-PM prompts petition
An e-petition accuses the former prime minister of bringing Grimsby into "serious disrepute".
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Covid inquiry: Five takeaways from Boris Johnson's evidence
The former PM is the most high-profile witness so far to testify at the inquiry into the pandemic.
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Covid inquiry: I did not back a 'let it rip' policy, says Boris Johnson
The former prime minister says he offered counter arguments but ultimately acted to curb Covid.
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Boris Johnson apologises for suffering of families and victims of the Covid pandemic
The former prime minister began his evidence with an apology, which was interrupted by protesters.Boris Johnson said he "understands the feelings of t [...]
I should have twigged Covid risk earlier, admits Boris Johnson
The former PM tells the pandemic inquiry he initially underestimated the challenge posed by the virus.
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Boris Johnson faces two-day grilling at Covid inquiry
The former prime minister is expected to apologise for mistakes but defend his pandemic record.
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Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right
Those who have helped prepare him for his appearance before the inquiry - which will happen next Wednesday and Thursday - say he will take on those wh [...]
Covid inquiry: Michael Gove defends Boris Johnson over lockdown decision-making
But the minister apologises for the government's "errors" during the pandemic at the Covid inquiry.
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Boris Johnson: Tories 'drifting to defeat' under Rishi Sunak
In a blistering attack, the former PM says Rishi Sunak is offering voters "nothing to rally behind".
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Boris Johnson urged to to remove Matt Hancock by top official
Lord Sedwill told the Covid inquiry there had been a loss of confidence in the former health secretary.
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Boris Johnson suggested injecting himself with Covid on TV – ex-adviser
Boris Johnson suggested injecting himself with Covid on TV to calm public fears, ex-adviser says.
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Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as 'pro-death squad' in Covid meeting
The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry was told.
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Boris Johnson asked scientists if hair dryer could kill Covid, says ex-aide
Former adviser Dominic Cummings says the ex-PM asked top scientists about a video making the claim.
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Boris Johnson thought old people should accept Covid fate, inquiry told
The former PM's handling of the virus comes under attack over six hours of testimony by aides.
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Covid was ‘wrong crisis for Boris Johnson’s skill set’
Lee Cain told the Covid inquiry that Boris Johnson was someone who would often delay making decisions and change his mind on issues.Covid was the ''wr [...]