WhatsApp Messages Reveal Boris Johnson's Chief of Staff Complained PM Cared More About Carrie Johnson's Views Than Governing in 2020

WhatsApp messages show senior civil servant Simon Case complaining Carrie Johnson had too much influence on PM Boris Johnson in 2020.

Case said Johnson cared more about "whatever Carrie cares about", that she was "the real person in charge".

Messages suggest dysfunction in Number 10 during pandemic, with infighting between Carrie faction, Michael Gove, and Dominic Cummings.

Inquiry shown texts of Boris Johnson describing chief medical and scientific advisers as "in new territory" in March 2020.

Inquiry lawyer said messages show "dysfunctionality" in government during pandemic, especially in early months.