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In the latest quick-briefing episode, UK Editor Paul Brand tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know…

As he began his appearance with an apology, Boris Johnson tried to defend what was left of his reputation at the Covid Inquiry. But, for bereaved families, it was simply, too little too late; as they told the former prime minister “the dead won’t hear your apologies.”

So, did Mr Johnson take enough responsibility? And what lessons were learned?

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