Boris Johnson Denies ‘Let it Rip’ Strategy In Clashes With Covid Inquiry Counsel

In a heated moment at Thursday’s Covid-19 Inquiry hearing, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson vehemently refuted claims that he had a laissez-faire attitude towards the pandemic, particularly the notion of “letting it rip”. Johnson’s testimony, marked by visible irritation and table-thumping, came in response to probing questions from Hugo Keith KC, the inquiry’s lead counsel. […]