The Lockdown Files
By The Telegraph
In March 2023, the Daily Telegraph broke a story. The paper had obtained more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages sent between Matt Hancock and some of the most senior people in government.
Follow the Telegraph's Investigations team as they search for the full picture behind the messages and speak to those involved in making the key decisions which affected all our lives.
The Covid inquiry may be underway. But you shouldn't have to wait years for answers.
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Introducing: The Lockdown Files
In March 2023, the Daily Telegraph broke a story. The paper had obtained more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages sent between Matt Hancock and some of the most senior people in government. Follow the Telegraph's Investigations team as they search for t…
