During the COVID-19 inquiry, a diary note by Patrick Vallance revealed a meeting where Rishi Sunak allegedly suggested "just let people die" instead of imposing a second lockdown. Dominic Cummings relayed this sentiment from Sunak, criticizing the lack of leadership. The inquiry scrutinizes the government's pandemic response, highlighting a culture of unpreparedness and Sunak's controversial policies, like the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme. This challenges Sunak's attempt to distance himself from Johnson's leadership, potentially undermining his image despite his senior ministerial role.
