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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Sam Blewett

DARK SECRETS: Cobra meeting on covid delayed over fears hancock wanted to make a splash inquiry told - The Real Truth

Calling an emergency Cobra meeting was delayed early in the pandemic because of concerns Matt Hancock was trying to “make a splash”, the Covid inquiry has heard.

Lord Mark Sedwill, who was serving as cabinet secretary, said on Wednesday he hesitated for two days over the then-health secretary’s request because he believed it may have been for “communications purposes”.

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