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Former prime minister Boris Johnson apologises to families of Covid victims, as he began giving evidence at a UK public inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic. "I am deeply sorry for the pain and the loss and the suffering of those victims and their families," he says at the start of two days in the witness box. Johnson, who has faced a barrage of criticism from his former aides for his indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the pandemic, is expected to admit that he "unquestionably made mistakes" during two days at the inquiry London. SOUNDBITE
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at a public inquiry where he is expected to be grilled over his government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Johnson, who has faced a barrage of criticism from his former aides for his indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the pandemic, is expected to admit that he "unquestionably made mistakes" during two days at the inquiry in London. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins a no-confidence vote triggered by his Conservative MPs and will stay on as leader, but the scale of the rebellion leaves his future in doubt. SOUNDBITE
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street for Parliament to take part in his weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons as he faces the consequences of a damning report into lockdown-breaking parties at Downing Street, published in full on Wednesday. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms that England will lift most of its Covid curbs on July 19th, despite a recent surge in cases. Scientists are fretting that the ending of measures such as mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing spells trouble, and said other guidance such as working from home should also stay in place. SOUNDBITE