Tory minister Robert Jenrick has denied allegations Boris Johnson’s texts are being held back from the Covid inquiry because they would expose a ‘plot’ by Rishi Sunak to overthrow the former PM.
‘Is it plotting against Boris with Dominic Cummings?
The scheme, which allowed diners to claim 50% off the cost of their meal in an effort to boost a devastated UK hospitality industry after the 2020 Covid lockdown, will reportedly be examined by the inquiry amid questions over whether it contributed to a rise in coronavirus cases. Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said the withholding of certain messages from the inquiry was ‘fair and reasonable’
‘I think it’s fair and reasonable that that’s applied to the inquiry as well, and I hope that we can resolve this with Lady Justice Hallett very soon.’
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