The Covid Inquiry Podcast - 63. Rishi Sunak

The Covid Inquiry hears evidence from Rishi Sunak. The former prime minister served as chancellor during the height of the pandemic and was behind measures such as furlough. He told the Inquiry the government's support for self-employed workers was "imperfectly targeted" but "generous". Ben King reports.

Published on Saturday, 20th December 2025.

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