Cross-party Parliamentary Group Seek Rapid Review Into Government's Handling Of The COVID-19 Pandemic

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, hosts the inaugural meeting of an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus after being elected chair, in Portcullis House on July 08, 2020 in London, England. The group, organised by campaign group March for Change, will focus on ensuring lessons are learned from the government’s handling of the pandemic so far to improve its response ahead of any potential second surge this winter. Vice Chairs of the APPG include Conservative MP Dr Dan Poulter, Labour MP Debbie Abrahams, Scottish National Party MP Dr Philippa Whitford, Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville-Roberts, Green Party Life Peer Jenny Jones, Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson and Baroness Masham of Ilton. After today’s meeting, Layla Moran, said: “From the neglect of care homes to the lack of an effective testing regime, each day brings more evidence of mistakes in the handling of this pandemic. The country and the NHS cannot afford for these errors to be repeated. The case for a rapid review is now undeniable. All political parties must come together to ensure lessons are learned ahead of a potential second wave.” Nearly three out of five people in Britain (57%) say that there should an independent public inquiry into how the UK Government has handled coronavirus, according to new polling conducted by YouGov on behalf of March for Change. The all-party group is expected to meet every fortnight. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)