Dominic Cummings claims ‘tens of thousands’ died unnecessarily because of way Covid was handled – as it happened

PM ’s former adviser says he heard Boris Johnson sayhe would rather see ‘bodies piled high’; Cummings says ‘tens of thousands died who didn ’t need to’. This live blog is closed -for coronavirus updates, please follow the global live blogCummings says Boris Johnson ‘unfit for job’ of PM amid Covid crisis‘Upsetting and bleak’: Covid bereaved react to Cummings evidenceCummings says he did not tell whole truth about journeys to DurhamMatt Hancock should be sacked for lying, says Dominic CummingsUK government failed public on Covid response, says CummingsFact-checked: Dominic Cummings ’ evidence to MPs on Covid crisis6.17pmBSTRelated:Coronavirus live: Belgium limits J&J jab to over 41s; UK arrivals to France must quarantine due to India variant5.49pmBSTThe Royal College of Nursingis also calling for the start date of the Covid inquiry to be brought forward in the light of Dominic Cummings ’ evidence today. This is from the RCN’s chair, Dave Dawes.Failures in planning, decision-making and accountability left nursing staff dangerously short of the protection they needed from the very beginning of the pandemic. But even today, we are continuing our demands for increased protection for health care workers as new variants emerge.Hearing today ’s proceedings will have been difficult for anyone who has lost a colleague, family member or friend to Covid-19.Continue reading...
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