Government criticized by Lord O'DonnellArchived Message
Posted by Mary on September 24, 2020, 6:33 am
'The UK government has "over-promised and under-delivered" as it deals with coronavirus, a former head of the civil service is to argue in a speech later.
Lord O'Donnell will say "strategy" and "leadership" have been lacking.
And he will say PM Boris Johnson used "political capital" by keeping senior aide Dominic Cummings in place after his long drive north during lockdown.
The government said its "clear" strategy was to save lives, while protecting the economy and education.
This week it tightened up rules in England on the size of social gatherings, pub and restaurant opening hours, and the use of face coverings.