The ongoing UK Covid-19 inquiry has entered a crucial week with potentially damning testimony that could expose the inner workings of Boris Johnson’s government. Rishi Sunak, the chancellor at the time, faces political risks as evidence unfolds about the government’s initial response to Covid and the resurgence of scandalous revelations about parties. Recent reports highlight private messages branding Sunak as “Dr Death, the Chancellor” by the government’s chief scientific adviser during a pivotal pandemic meeting. Additionally, leaked WhatsApp messages unveil infighting among key figures, including Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, and Matt Hancock, adding complexity to the unfolding inquiry.