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The Covid Inquiry Podcast
9. "Number Ten At War With Itself"
Oct 14, 2023
Analyzing political decisions and infighting in Downing Street during the pandemic; Impact of quick actions and consequences of COVID restrictions on economy, education, and domestic violence rates.
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- Internal conflicts in Downing Street during the pandemic had an impact on decision-making and posed a challenge for the cabinet secretary at the time.
- Imposing COVID restrictions early and adopting stringent measures proved more successful in reducing infections, but had negative impacts on the economy, education, and rates of domestic violence.
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The Working Environment in Downing Street
The podcast explores reports of infighting and tension between advisers and officials in Downing Street during the pandemic. The impact of this working environment on decision-making is examined, particularly in relation to the choices the government made. Lord O'Donnell, a former cabinet secretary, discusses the issue and highlights that the situation during COVID was far more challenging than what he experienced. The internal conflicts and circumstances posed a significant challenge for Simon Case, the cabinet secretary at the time.
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