The UK's early handling of Covid-19 was one of the worst public health failures in history, according to a report by MPs.
The report acknowledges the UK government followed scientific advice, but says a delay in the first coronavirus lockdown cost thousands of lives.
The cross-party report did point to successes in the country's covid response, including the vaccination rollout.
Cabinet minister Steve Barclay says there will be a public inquiry to fully explore what could have been done differently.
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The report acknowledges the UK government followed scientific advice, but says a delay in the first coronavirus lockdown cost thousands of lives.
The cross-party report did point to successes in the country's covid response, including the vaccination rollout.
Cabinet minister Steve Barclay says there will be a public inquiry to fully explore what could have been done differently.
IN: 'What we...
OUT: ...inquiry.'
TIME: 28 seconds
https://fsnradionews.com/feeds/1012covid-barclay1.mp3