Aidan Shilson-Thomas: Parliament failed to monitor pandemic preparation in the run-up to Covid

That is why Reform is today calling for a new Civil Contingencies Select Committee, dedicated solely to scrutinising government’s resilience capabilities.

Aidan Shilson-Thomas: The Job Retention Scheme was an excellent intervention. But it needs changes – fast.

‘Short-time’ working is the Chancellor’s best bet for weaning employers off state support.