Boris Johnson's long-serving adviser, Guto Harri reacts to the Covid-19 inquiry findings. Former foreign office minister Dr Kim Howells talks about the dangers from Russia following the sentencing of former Reform leader in Wales, Nathan Gill for taking Russian bribes. The Institute for Government's Jill Rutter discusses the upcoming autumn budget, whilst Rebecca Morley from Friends of Friendless Churches explains why plans to lift the VAT exemption on building works on listed places of worship is a problem. Cardiff University's Dr Andrew Dowling looks back on Spanish dictator Generalissimo Francisco Franco's life and legacy 50 years after his death.

Tim Hartley and Esyllt Sears review the papers.