Boris Johnson left the Covid Inquiry in a hurry - he'll be pleased not to come back
Summary
Boris Johnson attended the Covid Inquiry to discuss his decisions on school closures during the pandemic. The decisions had lasting effects on children, including increased demands for support and higher absence and suspension rates. Johnson described school closures as a difficult but necessary choice at the time.Key Facts
- Boris Johnson participated in a Covid Inquiry to answer questions about decisions made during the pandemic.
- The focus was on the impact of school closures, which Johnson called a "nightmare idea."
- School closures led to increased demands for speech and language support and higher student absences.
- Former education secretary Gavin Williamson stated that there was insufficient planning for school closures.
- Sir Jon Coles described the lack of an early plan for closing schools as a failure of responsibility.
- Johnson suggested there were discussions about school closures in advance, but plans were not clear.
- Conflict between Boris Johnson and Gavin Williamson was noted during the inquiry, highlighting governmental chaos.
- Johnson acknowledged that lockdown measures, including for children, might have been excessive.
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