Cameron admits mistake in UK's pandemic preparations, denies austerity link

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has given evidence to the Covid Inquiry and stated that it was a "mistake" not to consider different types of diseases when preparing for future pandemics.

He also denied that his government's austerity policies damaged the UK's ability to cope with Covid.

Sir Chris Wormald, Clara Swinson, and other officials from the Department of Health and Social Care have also given evidence, discussing the UK's focus on influenza preparations and its pandemic strategy.

The inquiry is currently considering preparedness ahead of the pandemic and will hear from more witnesses later this week.