Inside Politics: Boris Johnson mulls moving parliament to York on temporary basis

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Fans of the ferocious political inquisitor Andrew Neil want answers. They’re demanding to know why the BBC scrapped the interviewer’s show – leaving it that little bit easier for politicians to avoid scrutiny. Boris Johnson, someone who has been known to hide in fridges to avoid scrutiny, has promised there will be an independent inquiry into the coronavirus crisis. But expect to see Neil back on your screens before the Covid probe actually starts. The PM remains elusive on the details. In another vaguely-mooted development, Johnson is considering moving parliament up to York on a temporary basis.

Inside the bubble

Our policy correspondent Jon Stone on what to look out for today: