Government has made ‘bad mistake’ refusing to submit Boris Johnson files to Covid inquiry, says Tory peer – UK politics live

Former No 10 chief of staff Gavin Barwell says decision by PM and Cabinet Office undermines confidence in the inquiry

The Liberal Democrats have announced that they will table a humble address motion in the commons next week calling for “all material” requested by the Covid 19 inquiry to be released by the government.

“People are sick and tired of the Government’s attempts to duck scrutiny by refusing to hand over these messages in full,” said the party’s spokesperson, Christine Jardine.