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What’s the point of the Covid inquiry?
Oct 30, 2023
The Covid inquiry questions Martin Reynolds, Lee Cain, and Dominic Cummings, with a focus on interpersonal drama rather than lessons for government decision-making. Katy Balls discusses the relevance and impact of the inquiry, expressing concerns about accountability and recommendations. The podcast also highlights the handling of the situation in Palestine and debates Kia-Stammer's challenges with foreign policy and party line.
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- The evidence from the Covid inquiry highlights the chaotic and casual approach to Covid by the government, including a delayed response and inconsistent decision-making by Boris Johnson.
- Public inquiries should prioritize identifying patterns, themes, and behaviors within the government to learn from crises, but the obsession with psychodrama and blame games often overshadows the implementation of crucial lessons.
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Key points from Covid inquiry evidence
The Covid inquiry has heard evidence from key figures, including Martin Reynolds, Boris Johnson's principal private secretary. While there haven't been many surprising revelations, the evidence presented is still damning. It confirms that Johnson wasn't briefed on the emerging threat of Covid for 10 days in February 2020 and didn't take it seriously initially. Dominic Cummings and Cabinet Secretary Simon Case had exchanges indicating that Johnson changed direction daily and was unable to lead effectively. The evidence also revealed efforts to avoid a press conference on Cummings breaking the rules. Overall, the evidence highlights the chaotic and casual approach to Covid by the government.
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