UK Covid Inquiry Deadline Passes Without Boris Johnson's WhatsApp Messages
TL;DR
The UK government has refused to hand over unredacted material to the Covid inquiry, including WhatsApp messages between Boris Johnson and his advisers during the pandemic, as well as his diaries and notebooks. The inquiry's boss argues that deciding what is relevant should be her job. The stand-off could potentially lead to a legal battle between the inquiry and Cabinet Office. The inquiry is investigating the government's handling of the pandemic and is due to begin public hearings in two weeks.
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