Boris Johnson's Apology Interrupted at UK COVID Inquiry

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for the loss of life during the COVID-19 pandemic and acknowledged making mistakes during his tenure. However, he struggled to specify what he could have done differently. Johnson expressed personal responsibility for all decisions made and understood the public's anger as the inquiry heard testimonies of government incompetence. Protesters disrupted the hearing, and Johnson faced emotionally charged questioning regarding his handling of the crisis. The inquiry has already revealed damaging testimony about Johnson's reluctance to implement lockdown measures and his confusion over scientific advice. Johnson denied claims that he preferred to see people die in large numbers rather than order a second lockdown. The inquiry aims to investigate why Britain had one of the highest death tolls during the pandemic.