"Top Official Reveals Boris Johnson's Inconsistent and Dangerous Response to Covid"

Simon Case, the UK's top civil servant, privately expressed doubts about Boris Johnson's ability to lead during the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that Johnson "cannot lead" and "changes strategic direction every day." In WhatsApp messages disclosed to the Covid inquiry, Case criticized the former PM's approach and called other ministers "weak." Additionally, a former aide, Imran Shafi, claimed that Johnson questioned why the economy was being destroyed "for people who will die anyway soon." Tensions within the government were revealed through WhatsApps, emails, and diary entries, highlighting difficulties in Downing Street and the lack of coordination during the crisis.