The inquiry report emphasized that the “toxic culture” in Downing Street, coupled with major policy errors like the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme, led to unnecessary deaths and undermined public confidence. The report found that school closures, while saving lives, “failed” children by bringing ordinary childhood to a halt and exacerbating existing societal inequalities. It stressed that critical decision-making was plagued by an absence of clear strategy and accountability. The findings serve as a stark warning about the devastating social and economic scars left by the pandemic.
Nov 20, 2025. independent.co