News delivered to MPs this afternoon
The British Prime Minister has announced an independent public inquiry into the UK government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, will begin in Spring 2022.
This afternoon Boris Johnson delivered the news to MPs in the Houses of Parliament.
It has been a long time coming, but the Prime Minister has confirmed there will be a statutory public inquiry into the handling of the Covid pandemic.
— Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK (@CovidJusticeUK) May 12, 2021
But this inquiry must start sooner than 2022. And it must include bereaved families in setting the terms of reference and Chair. pic.twitter.com/G171xWXwbG
The British PM said the UK government "fully committed to learning the lessons at every stage of this crisis".
Mr. Johnson noted the inquiry evidence will be taken under oath.
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