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Mr Johnson used his evidence at the COVID inquiry to do two things at once - he told the inquiry he took responsibility for a variety of issues, but simultaneously batted off criticisms of his leadership style.
QUENTIN LETTS: Taking his place at the Covid inquiry, Boris Johnson seemed miserable, deflated, wrung dry. Having sworn the oath, he slumped at the witness table and was wary.
Whatever the inquiry concludes, the current government will face the public’s anger over the ex-PM’s conduct, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Pandemic Prime Minister Boris Johnson was repeatedly confronted by shocking - and often sweary - WhatsApps between aides and ministers in a gruelling appearance at the Covid Inquiry
Boris Johnson will claim he delayed implementing the first lockdown based on Sir Chris Whitty's advice when he gives evidence at Wednesday's Covid Inquiry.