The UK's COVID Inquiry is currently on its second module, which is investigating how decisions were made in government. Politicians are set to be interviewed later this year - but their advisers are up first.
Dominic Cummings, Martin Reynolds and Lee Cain are among the former Downing Street employees who will be giving evidence to the COVID Inquiry next week. It forms part of Module 2 of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, which is “examining core UK decision-making and political governance”. Mr Cummings has previously provided bruising testimonies when appearing before public committees.
Read more:COVID Inquiry turns its focus to politiciansMessages reveal govt 'infighting' at start of pandemic Could this impact Rishi Sunak? Last week, it was revealed that scientific advisers had referred to Rishi Sunak - who was then the chancellor - as “Dr Death” following the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. And there is potential for more such damaging insights to come out from these evidence sessions.
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