'Toxic' No 10 culture harmed Covid response, inquiry finds

An inquiry into the UK government's handling of the Covid pandemic has revealed significant delays and inaction under Boris Johnson's leadership. Bereaved families expressed devastation over the lives that could have been saved with different leadership. Keir Starmer defended the government's decision to delay a review of educational provisions for students with special needs, emphasizing the need for thorough consultation.

An official inquiry into the Covid pandemic has found that Dominic Cummings created a toxic atmosphere in Boris Johnson's Downing Street, contributing to a chaotic culture. The report states that Johnson, as Prime Minister, at times actively encouraged this environment, with Cummings making key decisions that were beyond his role as a special adviser.

An official report has found that Nicola Sturgeon excluded senior advisers from decision-making during the Covid pandemic by holding exclusive 'gold command meetings.' This lack of transparency and accountability has been condemned in the inquiry's findings, which also criticized former Prime Minister Boris Johnson for fostering a 'toxic and chaotic' culture that contributed to delayed decisions and increased fatalities.

A recent report has sharply criticized the UK's response to the Covid pandemic, stating it was 'too little, too late.' The inquiry revealed that an earlier lockdown could have saved over 20,000 lives. It also condemned the 'toxic and chaotic' culture within Boris Johnson's Downing Street, attributing part of the failure to the atmosphere created by Dominic Cummings.

An inquiry commissioned in 2021 has concluded that the chaotic culture within the UK government contributed to a higher number of COVID-19 deaths. The investigation highlighted former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's failure to take decisive action during the pandemic.