MPs launch inquiry into Tory government handling of Covid-19 crisis
On the same day families of those who died (needlessly?) of Covid-19 told Boris Johnson he could not hide from them, MPs said they were starting to take evidence in their own Coronavirus inquiry.
I would be leaping to sing their praises, but – unlike the Graun – I’m not convinced an inquiry by MPs is entirely independent, and I’ll be keen to find out if anybody offering evidence is turned away.
Johnson is under pressure to order an independent inquiry after 153,000 people signed an online petition.
Obviously these are people with reason to believe the Tory response fell short of the mark (as we all should, in This Writer’s opinion).
Organisers’ complaints can be read in this Metro article, and I would certainly hope that some of them will be asked to submit evidence to the new All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Coronavirus.
Families of those who have died will be able to give submissions in writing, via video call, or in person – if they are invited.
It isn’t a judge-led inquiry and its findings won’t have the weight of one; it’s clear from the comments in the Guardian article that some of the APPG members have already made up their minds.
But it’s a start.
Frontline workers and relatives of people who have died are invited to visit the March for Change website where they may make submissions via a dedicated portal, anonymously if they wish.
Professionals and trade bodies can submit evidence via email.
I reckon it’s worth a shot.
Source: Cross-party group of MPs to lead first UK coronavirus inquiry | Politics | The Guardian
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Having an oppressive Government, far right press and no opposition to speak of, independent enquiries led by the people is the only way forward as long as they are backed by at least one currently popular celebrity.
Our Government’s weak point is the ego of it’s leader who doesn’t like bad press, so yes I’m all for it.
It will be the usual whitewash