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Nov 2023
26m 55s

Covid Inquiry Consequences

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Evidence at the Covid inquiry has shown there were huge tensions within Number 10 during the pandemic. But is what we're hearing damaging the reputation of the current government?

Laura’s been talking to the Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden about it.

We also discuss the political and policing challenges of plans for a mass rally next Saturday on Armistice Day.

Laura and Paddy are joined by chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman to talk this all through.

You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

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