Boris Johnson’s decision-making process during the Covid pandemic was “exhausting” for those in his inner circle, Lord Sedwill has said.
The former cabinet secretary was asked if he agreed with criticisms from former Johnson advisers that he “oscillates, is unable to manage a cohesive team and direct government machinery consistently and effectively”.
“I recognise them, but would not express it in that way,” Lord Sedwill said.
The former top civil servant cited Mr Johnson’s decision-making process around the Brexit process, in which at one moment he would be “gung-ho” for a no-deal exit, while the next he would be “much more reflective”.
He added: “That is how he got to big decisions, it’s exhausting for the people in his inner circle.”
