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In 2011, the then government set out its approach to a coronavirus-like pandemic in a UK Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Strategy.

"We were slow into lockdown, slow on testing, slow on protective equipment, and now slow to take up offers from firms for PPE."

According to Financial Times analysis the pandemic could have already caused as many as 41,000 deaths – twice the official estimate.

“The inquiry must have the strongest possible powers given the shocking failures on protective equipment for staff and the slow response of the Government."

Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised the ‘rapid progress’ being made into vaccines by scientists at Oxford and Imperial College London.

"If it turns out to be true that the government for Brexit-related reasons refused to take part in the procurement advantage offered by EU governments, thus making it harder for the NHS to deal with the Covid-19 and placing thousands of people at risk, the entire front bench ought to ...

It was previously claimed that a communication problem had resulted in the UK not participating in the scheme.

The festive timing made it harder to find polling venues and voters expressed concern about ‘misleading’ online campaigning.

The PM had been called out for skipping Cobra meetings and ignoring scientific advice on coronavirus.