Michael Simmons

Isabel Hardman, a journalist and author focusing on government inquiries, teams up with Michael Simmons, an economics editor critical of the Covid Inquiry’s methodologies. They dive into the inquiry's findings on chaotic decision-making in No. 10, claiming 23,000 preventable deaths. Simmons calls the report a disgrace, arguing it misuses modelling and overlooks broader societal harms. Hardman warns that the focus on personalities may sideline necessary systemic reforms. The conversation explores the political implications and the need for a more balanced approach to future policies.