So, according to the article, The prime minister's spokesperson had initially said the government had not taken part because the U.K. was “no longer a member [of the EU]” and was “making our own efforts”. Then Downing Street claimed it had missed the deadline. Then there was a "communication problem". Then we had not joined because we were not invited. Now, in spite of having missed the deadline and not being invited, we have joined the scheme but the EU are not sending us PPE anyway...

All in the same article. WTF is going on? You would think a group of seasoned liars with the liar in chief presiding would be able to get the story straight. And people wonder why I say they are not to be trusted.