Another Controversy... UK Prime Minister Said Last Year, "I'd Rather Stack Corpses Than Impose Another Lockdown"

"Concerns Over Impact on Economy and Others"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] It has been claimed that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last year during the COVID-19 response, "I'd rather let the corpses pile up high than impose another lockdown."

According to the BBC on the 26th (local time), Johnson reportedly made this remark during a heated discussion at the Prime Minister's Office in late October last year about whether to implement a second lockdown.

The BBC explained, "At the time, Johnson was deeply concerned about the impact of the lockdown on the economy and health issues other than COVID-19." It was reported that Johnson agreed to the lockdown only after Michael Gove, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, warned, "If we don't lock down, we will have to deploy soldiers to hospitals."

The allegation was first reported by the Daily Mail earlier that morning, but after Johnson and Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, among other ministers, immediately denied it, the BBC reported that it was true.

Johnson denied the related inquiry that day, calling it "complete nonsense." Michael Gove also raised his voice, saying, "I have never heard the Prime Minister say such a thing."

Recently, Johnson has been embroiled in daily controversies over allegations that he used donations for official residence interior expenses and a 'text lobbying' scandal involving helping the Dyson founder resolve tax issues.

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