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Starmer: Covid Inquiry Reveals 23,000 Lives Could Have Been Saved

11/22/2025

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded to the 800-page Covid-19 inquiry by saying lessons will be learned to improve preparedness.
The report says an earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives and criticizes February 2020 and autumn 2020 responses.
It cites decision-making failures under former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and criticizes Dominic Cummings for creating a toxic atmosphere.
Lord Gove defended Cummings, saying his role was crucial in data analysis.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded to the 800-page Covid-19 inquiry by saying lessons will be learned to improve preparedness.
The report says an earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives and criticizes February 2020 and autumn 2020 responses.
It cites decision-making failures under former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and criticizes Dominic Cummings for creating a toxic atmosphere.
Lord Gove defended Cummings, saying his role was crucial in data analysis.