Boris Johnson's Denial and Controversies: A Pandemic Inquiry Overview

The UK Covid inquiry has failed to address the biggest lesson of 2020: the harmful consequences of lockdowns. Boris Johnson, who implemented lockdown measures, missed an opportunity to acknowledge the cardinal error of the UK's pandemic strategy. The inquiry has shown a lack of curiosity about Sweden's approach of focused protection and non-coercive measures, which resulted in lower excess deaths without a lockdown. The UK continues to suffer the costs of lockdowns, including disrupted childhoods, missed cancer screenings, economic challenges, and a mental health crisis. The inquiry has neglected to address the harms caused by lockdowns.