Boris Johnson's Apologies and Contemplations: Reflections on Covid Inquiry
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Boris Johnson, former UK Prime Minister, admitted to making "unquestionably" mistakes in his government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic during his testimony before an independent inquiry. He defended his overall record but acknowledged the high death toll in the country. Johnson's former advisers described him as unfocused and chaotic, while he expressed contrition and apologized for the pain and suffering caused. The inquiry also heard criticism of his successor, Liz Truss, and current Finance Minister Rishi Sunak. Johnson's Conservative Party is concerned about losing power due to perceived incompetence ahead of upcoming elections.
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