Ex-PM Johnson Defends Decision To Delay Covid Lockdown

Former prime minister Boris Johnson on Thursday defended his decision to delay a national lockdown during the UK's second wave of Covid, as he faced a second day of questioning at a public inquiry. Johnson also defended his use of the phrase "let it rip" during meetings when referring to a potential strategy of allowing the virus spread naturally through the population. The former UK leader has faced a barrage of criticism from ex-aides for alleged indecisiveness and lack of scientific understanding during the pandemic. Under questioning by inquiry counsel...