MPs have criticised the COVID Inquiry for being heavily weighted towards organisations and individuals that advocated for earlier or harder lockdowns.
A group of 21 MPs and peers have voiced their concerns in a letter to the inquiry chairman that it is “surprising” that there appears to be no representation of the many families bereaved because of the impact of lockdowns.
The aims of the COVID Inquiry will be to “examine, consider, and report on preparations and the response” to the pandemic in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.”
In a wide-reaching probe, it will gather evidence on the preparedness of hospitals and PPE spending, and look at the impact of the virus on those with protected characteristics….