COVID Inquiry Exposes Shocking Statements by UK PM and Top Officials

During the COVID-19 inquiry, it was revealed that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was quoted as saying the government should "just let people die" rather than impose a second national lockdown. The statement was relayed by Dominic Cummings, Johnson's senior adviser, to Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser at the time. Sunak's spokesperson stated that the prime minister would address the issue when he gives evidence to the inquiry. The inquiry is examining the government's response to the pandemic, and previous evidence has raised concerns about the preparedness and leadership during the crisis.