The High Court has ordered a "rolled up" hearing, which will determine the application for a judicial review and the full legal challenge at the same time, likely to be heard on June 30 or shortly after.
The former prime minister, Boris Johnson, has offered to hand over his WhatsApp messages directly to the inquiry.
The inquiry has also sought inspection of Johnson's diaries and notebooks once they are returned to him.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
UK Government Launches Legal Challenge Against COVID-19 Public Inquiry
The UK government has launched a legal challenge against the COVID-19 public inquiry, seeking to block a demand for internal WhatsApp messages.
06 June 2023 · 11:25 UTC
