Boris Johnson is set to appear before the UK COVID-19 Inquiry today for the first of two days of questioning over his handling of the pandemic.<\/p>\n
The former Prime Minister is expected to admit his government made mistakes in its response to the crisis.<\/p>\n
But Mr Johnson, who left No 10 last year, will insist its decisions ultimately saved lives.<\/p>\n
His spokesman said: “Boris Johnson will be at the Covid inquiry and looks forward to assisting the inquiry with its important work.”<\/p>\n
His grilling at the inquiry comes after high-profile appearances from other key figures including his ex-chief adviser Dominic Cummings and former health secretary Matt Hancock.<\/p>\n
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