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UK PM Sunak reportedly said 'just let people die', COVID inquiry hears

Sir Patrick Vallance's diaries reveal that the UK Prime Minister struggled to understand Covid statistics and was indecisive, contradicting the PM's own statement.
Eat Out to Help Out scheme, supported by Rishi Sunak, increased transmission risks and was known to be problematic by senior officials. Sunak claimed no recollection of any concerns.
The ongoing inquiry into the UK government's response to the pandemic highlights the lack of preparedness and a toxic working culture that hampered the crisis response.

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Times of India

UK PM Rishi Sunak reportedly said 'just let people die', COVID inquiry hears

During the COVID-19 inquiry, a diary note by Patrick Vallance revealed a meeting where Rishi Sunak allegedly suggested "just let people die" instead of imposing a second lockdown. Dominic Cummings relayed this sentiment from Sunak, criticizing the lack of leadership. The inquiry scrutinizes the government's pandemic response, highlighting a culture of unpreparedness and Sunak's controversial policies, like the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme. This …

10 days ago·India

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News18 India

'Just Let People Die': UK Inquiry Reveals Shocking Remark that PM Sunak Reportedly Said

Inquiry reveals UK PM Rishi Sunak's controversial quote on COVID-19 response. Inquiry examines government's pandemic handling. Sunak faces scrutiny at the ongoing investigation

9 days ago·India

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The Hindu

U.K. PM Rishi Sunak reportedly said 'just let people die', COVID inquiry hears

PM Rishi Sunak accused of saying "let people die" during COVID-19 pandemic; inquiry into govt's response underway. Senior officials say govt was unprepared & "macho" culture hampered response.

10 days ago·India

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Reuters

UK PM Sunak reportedly said 'just let people die', COVID inquiry hears

Senior government officials have repeatedly said the government was unprepared for the pandemic.

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Whitty admits UK acted too late after he’s branded ‘lockdown delayer’

Covid inquiry news: Sir Patrick Vallance has told the Covid inquiry that during the pandemic he would make notes as a way of “decompressing”.

9 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Rishi Sunak Thought "It Was Okay To Just Let People Die", Covid Inquiry Hears

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was quoted as saying the government should "just let people die" during the Covid-19 pandemic rather than impose a second national lockdown, the inquiry into how Britain handled the crisis heard on Monday.

10 days ago·New Delhi, India

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