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Boris Johnson set to back Matt Hancock and apologise for COVID complacency
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December 2, 2023
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2:38Now PlayingBoris Johnson will reportedly tell the COVID inquiry he "unquestionably made mistakes" during the pandemic, but his decisions helped save tens of thousands of lives.
The former prime minister is due to give evidence next week - and according to The Times, he will issue an "unreserved apology" and admit his government was "initially far too complacent" about the threats posed by the virus.
He is also set to back Matt Hancock who has been severely criticised by senior civil servants, saying the former health secretary was doing "a good job in very difficult circumstances", the paper reports.
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