UK PM Rishi Sunak grilled at Covid inquiry

UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced scrutiny during an extensive session at the Covid Inquiry, defending his decisions including the controversial “Eat Out To Help Out” scheme. He couldn’t remember key meetings, emails, and conversations, and failed to provide WhatsApp messages. Sunak refuted claims of calling parents of children entitled to free school meals as ‘freeloaders.’ Critics called for candor and accountability, stating that without it, the same mistakes may be repeated. Sunak emphasized the scheme’s significance in safeguarding jobs and defended his Treasury team against negative labels.