Boris Johnson's Apology for UK's COVID Response Sparks Controversy

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Boris Johnson's Apology for UK's COVID Response Sparks Controversy
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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for the government's slow response to the COVID-19 pandemic and expressed remorse for the pain and loss suffered by the victims and their families. Johnson admitted that mistakes were made and acknowledged the underestimation of the scale and pace of the challenge. He faced questions about missing WhatsApp messages and was accused of indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the crisis. The inquiry continues with further questioning of government officials.

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