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Top 7 Takeaways from Boris Johnson’s Two Days of Testimony at The Covid Inquiry

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Top 7 Takeaways from Boris Johnson’s Two Days of Testimony at The Covid Inquiry

Top 7 Takeaways from Boris Johnson’s Two Days of Testimony at The Covid Inquiry

After two gruelling days of giving evidence, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s time at the COVID-19 Inquiry is up.

Here are some of the main takeaways from his 10 hours in the witness box: 1.

He made mistakes, and he is sorry.

2.

He didn’t always have enough information about the risks.

3.

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4.

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5.

Matt Hancock did a good job.

6.

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7.

Having been in intensive care with the virus himself, he understands the devastation it caused.

Report by Gracex.

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