Second pandemic report focuses on decision-making, organisation and messaging by senior politicians including Boris Johnson

Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10

Report from inquiry’s second module also says Johnson as PM ‘at times actively encouraged’ chaotic culture

An inquiry commissioned in 2021 has found ex-PM Boris Johnson failed to act decisively to combat the global pandemic.

Damning analysis finds former PM failed to act with urgency and was disengaged in early stage of the pandemic

Second pandemic report focuses on decision-making, organisation and messaging by senior politicians including Boris Johnson

Editorial: The latest report on the pandemic shows that grave failings were not limited to Boris Johnson. The government needs to prepare for the next crisis