This pantomime in Paddington is no way to right the wrongs of the Covid pandemic | Simon Jenkins

The search for blame rather than truth at the inquiry is fuelling a theatre of humiliation

The story of the Covid inquiry is becoming clear. The plot has a useless clown called Boris Johnson who gains access to Downing Street with his chums, ignores scientists and lets thousands die. A foul-mouthed mob of beta-politicians and officials fight tooth and nail against a star villain, Dominic Cummings. There is a background chorus of a delighted media and weeping victims. It is all yours for three ye...