Why can't politicians just say sorry?
The News Agents19 Mai 2023

Why can't politicians just say sorry?

When Matt Hancock visited News Agents HQ yesterday, he repeatedly refused to answer questions about decisions he made in government during the pandemic.

And it got us thinking about why so many politicians struggle to admit when they’ve got things wrong.

Today Lewis asks why is it - in politics - that sorry always seems to be the hardest word?

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