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Why hasn't Boris Johnson handed over his phone to the Covid inquiry?

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Boris Johnson's Phone Number Is in the Public Domain

Boris Johnson did hand over, unredacted WhatsApp messages, diaries and around 24 notebooks to the cabinet office. The judges at that point said two-thirds of the messages requested have been found to be relevant. And they said it was then up to her, Lady Hallop, to decide how to handle any irrelevant material. But it's also worth saying that Boris Johnson's phone number has been in the public domain for years.

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