Boris Johnson's Apology Interrupted as Covid Inquiry Reveals Truth

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits during his testimony at the Covid inquiry that he should have recognized the seriousness of the pandemic earlier and taken earlier action. He defends his record in office, stating that the timing of the first lockdown was based on incorrect modeling and advice not to impose measures too early. Johnson acknowledges a "certain amount of incoherence" in the government's thinking but insists that once they decided to act, it was done swiftly. He apologizes for the pain and suffering caused by the pandemic and acknowledges underestimating the scale and pace of the challenge. Johnson also addresses issues such as the gender balance in his team, his inability to retrieve WhatsApp messages, and his decision to keep Matt Hancock as health secretary.
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