By Ben Connah [RE: The UK economy is suffering from long Covid and a short memory, 23 Sept]It was disappointing to read the suggestion from your editor-in-chief Christian May yesterday that the “main purpose” of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry is “a form of stage-managed catharsis”. I cannot agree.It is estimated that the total cost of UK government spending as a result of Covid-19 will exceed £376bn. This will be borne by future generations. The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is investing the time and energy needed to examine what worked, what did not and what should be done differently and better next time. Gi…