Sunak Defends UK Lockdown Decision-Making, Says Debates Improved Over Time
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Sunak says government considered lockdown disadvantages, but more for later lockdowns than the first one due to the rushed timeline initially.
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Sunak claims he did not hear complaints about Johnson's supposedly chaotic decision-making process. Defends Johnson's debate and testing of arguments.
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Meeting minutes suggest officials felt Johnson kept changing his mind on decisions, but Sunak argues this shows appropriate debate and engagement.
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Sunak says he doesn't think cabinet was sidelined in decision-making. Thought the Covid committee system worked well.
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Quality of lockdown analysis and data improved over time, enabling more informed cost-benefit discussions later on.