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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan Bunn

HISTORICAL FACTS: Having inexperienced cabinet gave power to cummings covid inquiry told | History Defined

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Former health secretary Sajid Javid has said the “inexperienced” Cabinet at the start of the pandemic was designed to give Dominic Cummings power over decisions.

In a written statement to the Covid-19 Inquiry, Mr Javid said there was a goal at the time to “centralise power in Number 10 with a preference for loyalty over experience”.

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