It lies because it is led by a prime minister who long ago forgot the difference between truth and falsehood, assuming he ever knew it to begin with. It lies because the prime minister has always said whatever he needs to say to get a laugh, a vote, a cheque or a reprieve. It lies because it knows it can never admit that the prime minister, his wife, aides and civil servants giggled and guzzled as millions sufferedThis is a government that lies. It lies because it is easier to lie than accept the truth that its hopes have turned to ashes. It lied last week as it lies every week.

Source: The Guardian February 12, 2022 22:20 UTC