news--2020-04-05--New Labour leader Keir Starmer overhauls shadow cabinet

Labour 's new leader has handed a top job to one of his rivals in the contest , as he unveiled a radically different shadow cabinet .
Sir Keir Starmer appointed Lisa Nandy shadow foreign secretary , a rocketing rise from the Wigan MP 's previous role as a backbencher .
He also gave the senior role of chair of the party to Angela Rayner - his deputy who was also elected on Saturday .
Anneliese Dodds , one of Labour 's current Treasury team and a former MEP , will take over from John McDonnell as shadow chancellor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Nick Thomas-Symonds , who steps up from a shadow home office minister to be Priti Patel 's direct opposite number and replaces Diane Abbott .
Rachel Reeves , who was widely tipped for a promotion after her work chairing the business select committee , is set to spar with Michael Gove as the shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster .
The only person to keep their job so far is Jon Ashworth as shadow health secretary .
In a significant step , Sir Keir has confirmed they will all sit on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shadow C-19 '' , to mirror the government 's emergency response one to tackle the crisis .
Emily Thornberry , who was shadow foreign secretary and failed to secure a place in the final Labour leadership ballot , is expected to stay in the shadow cabinet but in a different role .
: : Listen to the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker More junior roles are expected to be announced on Monday .
Some of the names revealed so far will not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been reported the new Labour leader wanted to show markedly how much of a break he is making from the past five years .
Shadow international trade secretary Barry Gardiner revealed he was sacked from the shadow cabinet - leaving his brief still open during an important time in talks with the EU .
Rebecca Long-Bailey , who came second in the Labour leadership race and served as shadow business secretary , has not been given a role yet .
Sir Keir won the Labour leadership after a three-month election with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - 56.2 % .
In his first interview with Sky News since winning the top job , he vowed to put an `` unrelenting '' focus on winning the next election .
In a snub to Mr Corbyn , he promised to be different by `` demonstrating what an effective opposition looks '' .
But he pledged not to score political points over Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the coronavirus crisis .
`` What 's important is we support the government where that 's the right thing to do but ask the difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning .
`` I think the government was in a mess over testing last week .
They 've not set a target and our job is to support them in getting to that target .
`` But in pointing out mistakes and errors , we hope those mistakes and errors can be put right . ''

Labour's new leader has handed a top job to one of his rivals in the contest, as he unveiled a radically different shadow cabinet.
Sir Keir Starmer appointed Lisa Nandy shadow foreign secretary, a rocketing rise from the Wigan MP's previous role as a backbencher.
He also gave the senior role of chair of the party to Angela Rayner - his deputy who was also elected on Saturday.
Image: The Wigan MP takes over as shadow foreign secretary
Anneliese Dodds, one of Labour's current Treasury team and a former MEP, will take over from John McDonnell as shadow chancellor.
Other key roles were also handed out to Nick Thomas-Symonds, who steps up from a shadow home office minister to be Priti Patel's direct opposite number and replaces Diane Abbott.
Image: Anneliese Dodds is a former MEP
Rachel Reeves, who was widely tipped for a promotion after her work chairing the business select committee, is set to spar with Michael Gove as the shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
The only person to keep their job so far is Jon Ashworth as shadow health secretary.
Image: Jon Ashworth is so far the only person to hold onto their job
In a significant step, Sir Keir has confirmed they will all sit on a shadow coronavirus committee known as "shadow C-19", to mirror the government's emergency response one to tackle the crisis.
Emily Thornberry, who was shadow foreign secretary and failed to secure a place in the final Labour leadership ballot, is expected to stay in the shadow cabinet but in a different role.
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More junior roles are expected to be announced on Monday.
Some of the names revealed so far will not be familiar to the public, as it has been reported the new Labour leader wanted to show markedly how much of a break he is making from the past five years.
Shadow international trade secretary Barry Gardiner revealed he was sacked from the shadow cabinet - leaving his brief still open during an important time in talks with the EU.
Rebecca Long-Bailey, who came second in the Labour leadership race and served as shadow business secretary, has not been given a role yet.
Image: Rebecca Long-Bailey has been given no role yet
Sir Keir won the Labour leadership after a three-month election with more than half of all members' votes - 56.2%.
In his first interview with Sky News since winning the top job, he vowed to put an "unrelenting" focus on winning the next election.
In a snub to Mr Corbyn, he promised to be different by "demonstrating what an effective opposition looks".
But he pledged not to score political points over Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the coronavirus crisis.
"What's important is we support the government where that's the right thing to do but ask the difficult questions," he said on Sunday morning.
"I think the government was in a mess over testing last week. They've not set a target and our job is to support them in getting to that target.
"But in pointing out mistakes and errors, we hope those mistakes and errors can be put right."


news--2020-04-05--Coronavirus: Police cheer up boy, 4, with lockdown birthday visit

The boys in blue have helped cheer up a four-year-old boy who had his birthday celebrations cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak .
The parents of Dexter Lee had planned a family holiday to mark his special day but it had to be put on hold due to the COVID-19 lockdown .
His mother Anna had to tell him he could n't invite his friends to their home in Mossley Hill , Liverpool .
Dexter wants to be a police officer when he grows up and Anna asked friends if they knew of any police officers who could drive past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave .
After the message was passed on to Merseyside Police , Sergeant Mark Wilson , along with force mascot Bobby , visited Dexter armed with a goodie bag and a superhero card from Chief Constable Andy Cooke .
The little boy 's grandparents Fred and Margaret Diamond and Andy and Mari Lee , who have been in isolation at home , joined the celebrations from their cars outside the house , along with neighbours .
Dexter and his big brother Freddie tried out the blues and twos in the police van , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His mother and father , Anna and Rob , said in a joint statement : `` We are grateful to the police and Mark in particular for helping to make Dexter 's birthday exciting .
`` Obviously we have been staying at home for the last two weeks in line with the guidelines and it can get a bit repetitive with little ones .
`` The most we were hoping for was for a police officer to drive by and flash the sirens .
We are so overwhelmed by the effort the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought a lot of cheer to us and the whole neighbourhood . ''
Neighbours sang Happy Birthday from the street to Dexter , who is now looking forward to a visit to Speke police station when restrictions are lifted .

The boys in blue have helped cheer up a four-year-old boy who had his birthday celebrations cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The parents of Dexter Lee had planned a family holiday to mark his special day but it had to be put on hold due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
His mother Anna had to tell him he couldn't invite his friends to their home in Mossley Hill, Liverpool.
Dexter wants to be a police officer when he grows up and Anna asked friends if they knew of any police officers who could drive past the house to give him a special wave.
After the message was passed on to Merseyside Police, Sergeant Mark Wilson, along with force mascot Bobby, visited Dexter armed with a goodie bag and a superhero card from Chief Constable Andy Cooke.
Image: Dexter was visited by the force's mascot
The little boy's grandparents Fred and Margaret Diamond and Andy and Mari Lee, who have been in isolation at home, joined the celebrations from their cars outside the house, along with neighbours.
Dexter and his big brother Freddie tried out the blues and twos in the police van, while six-month-old baby brother Mason looked on.
His mother and father, Anna and Rob, said in a joint statement: "We are grateful to the police and Mark in particular for helping to make Dexter's birthday exciting.
"Obviously we have been staying at home for the last two weeks in line with the guidelines and it can get a bit repetitive with little ones.
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Image: The family had planned to celebrate Dexter's birthday with a holiday
"The most we were hoping for was for a police officer to drive by and flash the sirens. We are so overwhelmed by the effort the police went to today. It has brought a lot of cheer to us and the whole neighbourhood."
Neighbours sang Happy Birthday from the street to Dexter, who is now looking forward to a visit to Speke police station when restrictions are lifted.


news--2020-04-05--Scotland's chief medical officer resigns after breaching lockdown by visiting second home

Scotland 's chief medical officer Catherine Calderwood has resigned after breaching the UK lockdown by visiting her second home .
Dr Calderwood - who has been a leading voice in urging the public to obey the lockdown - was photographed by The Scottish Sun visiting her holiday home on the east coast of the country over the weekend .
She has admitted it was the second time she had done so during the lockdown .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defended Dr Calderwood during a Sunday news briefing , but subsequently confirmed the chief medic would not attend future conferences .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her resignation .
In a statement , she said : `` I am deeply sorry for my actions and the mistakes I have made .
`` The first minister and I have had a further conversation this evening and we have agreed that the justifiable focus on my behaviour risks becoming a distraction from the hugely important job that government and the medical profession has to do in getting the country through this coronavirus pandemic . ''
Dr Calderwood added : `` Having worked so hard on the government 's response , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' First Minister Nicola Sturgeon praised Dr Calderwood for providing advice to her and to the Scottish government over the past few weeks , and stressed that the advice was right : `` People should continue to stay at home to protect the NHS and to save lives . ''
But Ms Sturgeon added : `` It is , however , clear that the mistake she made - even though she has apologised sincerely and honourably for it - risks distracting from and undermining confidence in the government 's public health message at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a risk either of us is willing to take . ''
Just a few days ago , Dr Calderwood tweeted out a photo of her family clapping at their Edinburgh residence in celebration of NHS staff working to stop the spread of the virus .
But on Sunday she was given a warning by Police Scotland about her conduct after her visits .
: : Listen to the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker In a statement issued on Twitter , the force said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had gone against her own advice to the Scottish people .
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said : `` Local officers visited Dr Catherine Calderwood and spoke to her about her actions , reiterated crucial advice and issued a warning about her future conduct , all of which she accepted .
`` Individuals must not make personal exemptions bespoke to their own circumstances . ''
The Scottish Conservatives , Scottish Labour and the Scottish Liberal Democrats had all called for her to go .
`` Dr Calderwood 's position is very difficult , untenable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused public trust , '' Scottish Conservatives leader Jackson Carlaw said .
`` The vast majority of Scots are complying with official advice to stay home and protect our NHS .
There can not be one rule for the bosses and another one for everyone else . ''

Scotland's chief medical officer Catherine Calderwood has resigned after breaching the UK lockdown by visiting her second home.
Dr Calderwood - who has been a leading voice in urging the public to obey the lockdown - was photographed by The Scottish Sun visiting her holiday home on the east coast of the country over the weekend.
She has admitted it was the second time she had done so during the lockdown.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defended Dr Calderwood during a Sunday news briefing, but subsequently confirmed the chief medic would not attend future conferences.
Following that decision, Dr Calderwood issued her resignation. In a statement, she said: "I am deeply sorry for my actions and the mistakes I have made.
"The first minister and I have had a further conversation this evening and we have agreed that the justifiable focus on my behaviour risks becoming a distraction from the hugely important job that government and the medical profession has to do in getting the country through this coronavirus pandemic."
Dr Calderwood added: "Having worked so hard on the government's response, that is the last thing I want."
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon praised Dr Calderwood for providing advice to her and to the Scottish government over the past few weeks, and stressed that the advice was right: "People should continue to stay at home to protect the NHS and to save lives."
But Ms Sturgeon added: "It is, however, clear that the mistake she made - even though she has apologised sincerely and honourably for it - risks distracting from and undermining confidence in the government's public health message at this crucial time. That is not a risk either of us is willing to take."
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Image: Nicola Sturgeon said that Dr Calderwood had to go
Just a few days ago, Dr Calderwood tweeted out a photo of her family clapping at their Edinburgh residence in celebration of NHS staff working to stop the spread of the virus.
But on Sunday she was given a warning by Police Scotland about her conduct after her visits.
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In a statement issued on Twitter, the force said that Dr Catherine Calderwood accepted that she had gone against her own advice to the Scottish people.
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said: "Local officers visited Dr Catherine Calderwood and spoke to her about her actions, reiterated crucial advice and issued a warning about her future conduct, all of which she accepted.
"Individuals must not make personal exemptions bespoke to their own circumstances."
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The Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Labour and the Scottish Liberal Democrats had all called for her to go.
"Dr Calderwood's position is very difficult, untenable even, given the damage this has caused public trust," Scottish Conservatives leader Jackson Carlaw said.
"The vast majority of Scots are complying with official advice to stay home and protect our NHS. There cannot be one rule for the bosses and another one for everyone else."


news--2020-04-04--Coronavirus: More flights to bring home stranded British travellers

The Foreign Office has said it is stepping up plans to help Britons stranded overseas by coronavirus travel restrictions to return to the UK .
The government has announced extra charter flights from Bolivia , Ecuador , Philippines and India as another 10 airlines join the scheme .
The flights will start this week from the Indian centres of Delhi , Goa and Mumbai .
Passengers hoping to be on these flights are being told to check the government 's travel advice for India , which will be updated with details when bookings open .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already come home on chartered flights Other flights this coming week include those from Peru , Ghana , Tunisia and Algeria and the new flights announced from Ecuador , Bolivia , India and the Philippines are expected to bring thousands more people home .
There are now 14 airlines involved , including British Airways , Norwegian , TUI , Ryanair , Virgin Atlantic , Titan , easyJet and Jet2 .
Last month the Foreign Office advised against all non-essential overseas travel and it has now extended that advice indefinitely .
The government is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get flights to return passengers on the Zaandam and Rotterdam cruise ships .
Last week TUI flew around 40 people from the Marella Explorer cruise ship from Mexico to the UK .
Britons arriving back in the UK are not being made to undergo a period of self-isolation , as returning travellers are in many other countries .
The advice from the government is for them to go straight home from the airport , avoiding public transport if possible , and then to abide by the same rules as the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Mr Raab said : `` Travellers are facing an unprecedented challenge on a global scale , and I know people are understandably desperate to get back to their homes and loved ones .
`` We are committed to supporting Britons getting home either through commercial routes we have helped keep open or through specially chartered flights .
With more airlines signing up it should mean more flights available but also a fairer deal for travellers by providing more flexibility over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grant Shapps said : `` We continue to work with airlines round the clock to reunite British citizens with their families and loved ones .
With more airlines pledging support , this huge operation becomes a little easier , speeding up the process and helping ensure a greater number of people return home quickly and safely . ''

The Foreign Office has said it is stepping up plans to help Britons stranded overseas by coronavirus travel restrictions to return to the UK.
The government has announced extra charter flights from Bolivia, Ecuador, Philippines and India as another 10 airlines join the scheme.
The flights will start this week from the Indian centres of Delhi, Goa and Mumbai.
Passengers hoping to be on these flights are being told to check the government's travel advice for India, which will be updated with details when bookings open.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Monday that 1,450 British travellers have already come home on chartered flights
Other flights this coming week include those from Peru, Ghana, Tunisia and Algeria and the new flights announced from Ecuador, Bolivia, India and the Philippines are expected to bring thousands more people home.
There are now 14 airlines involved, including British Airways, Norwegian, TUI, Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic, Titan, easyJet and Jet2.
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Last month the Foreign Office advised against all non-essential overseas travel and it has now extended that advice indefinitely.
The government is also working with cruise company Holland America to get flights to return passengers on the Zaandam and Rotterdam cruise ships.
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Last week TUI flew around 40 people from the Marella Explorer cruise ship from Mexico to the UK.
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Britons arriving back in the UK are not being made to undergo a period of self-isolation, as returning travellers are in many other countries.
The advice from the government is for them to go straight home from the airport, avoiding public transport if possible, and then to abide by the same rules as the rest of the country.
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Mr Raab said: "Travellers are facing an unprecedented challenge on a global scale, and I know people are understandably desperate to get back to their homes and loved ones.
"We are committed to supporting Britons getting home either through commercial routes we have helped keep open or through specially chartered flights. With more airlines signing up it should mean more flights available but also a fairer deal for travellers by providing more flexibility over tickets and costs."
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "We continue to work with airlines round the clock to reunite British citizens with their families and loved ones. With more airlines pledging support, this huge operation becomes a little easier, speeding up the process and helping ensure a greater number of people return home quickly and safely."


news--2020-04-05--Coronavirus: Pope Francis holds Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors

Pope Francis celebrated Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak , calling on the young especially to recognise the `` real heroes '' rather than celebrities .
There have only been seven cases of COVID-19 recorded in Vatican City but the outbreak has ravaged parts of Italy , where more than 124,000 people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus .
More than 15,000 of those who have tested positive in the country have died .
Francis was sombre during the first of several closed-door ceremonies which will take place during the Holy Week leading up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resurrection of Christ .
Palm Sunday , celebrating Jesus ' entry into Jerusalem , is commemorated with palm fronds , which were scattered before Christ as a symbol of victory as he entered the city .
The Vatican 's service , which is normally attended by tens of thousands of Roman Catholics in an outdoor mass , was instead held inside an almost empty St Peter 's Basilica .
The Catholic Church has dedicated Palm Sunday to young people for more than three decades , and Francis called on them during his homily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pope said : `` Dear friends , look at the real heroes who come to light in these days : they are not famous , rich and successful people ; rather , they are those who are giving themselves in order to serve others .
`` Today , in the tragedy of a pandemic , in the face of the many false securities that have now crumbled , in the face of so many hopes betrayed , in the sense of abandonment that weighs upon our hearts , Jesus says to each one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart to my love .
You will feel the consolation of God who sustains you . '
'' Aside from Francis ' aides and a few invited prelates , nuns and others who attended the mass - sat at an appropriate social distance across the first pews of the church - the basilica was practically empty .
Similar restrictions were in place for Palm Sunday celebrations across the world .
David Blevins , Sky News ' senior Ireland correspondent tweeted a video of Archbishop Eamon Martin celebrating mass in an empty Cathedral of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of Christian pilgrims who normally travel to Jerusalem during Holy Week have been replaced by only a handful of participants in a march following Christ 's footsteps .

Pope Francis celebrated Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak, calling on the young especially to recognise the "real heroes" rather than celebrities.
There have only been seven cases of COVID-19 recorded in Vatican City but the outbreak has ravaged parts of Italy, where more than 124,000 people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
More than 15,000 of those who have tested positive in the country have died.
Francis was sombre during the first of several closed-door ceremonies which will take place during the Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ.
Image: St Peter's Basilica was almost empty during the service
Palm Sunday, celebrating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, is commemorated with palm fronds, which were scattered before Christ as a symbol of victory as he entered the city.
The Vatican's service, which is normally attended by tens of thousands of Roman Catholics in an outdoor mass, was instead held inside an almost empty St Peter's Basilica.
The Catholic Church has dedicated Palm Sunday to young people for more than three decades, and Francis called on them during his homily to recognise God's sacrifice.
Image: Prelates and choir singers practiced social distancing inside
The Pope said: "Dear friends, look at the real heroes who come to light in these days: they are not famous, rich and successful people; rather, they are those who are giving themselves in order to serve others.
"Today, in the tragedy of a pandemic, in the face of the many false securities that have now crumbled, in the face of so many hopes betrayed, in the sense of abandonment that weighs upon our hearts, Jesus says to each one of us: 'Courage, open your heart to my love. You will feel the consolation of God who sustains you.'"
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Image: Pope Francis called on the young to recognise the real heroes of the pandemic
Aside from Francis' aides and a few invited prelates, nuns and others who attended the mass - sat at an appropriate social distance across the first pews of the church - the basilica was practically empty.
Image: Palm Sunday mass is normally held outside, but could not be due to the pandemic
Similar restrictions were in place for Palm Sunday celebrations across the world.
David Blevins, Sky News' senior Ireland correspondent tweeted a video of Archbishop Eamon Martin celebrating mass in an empty Cathedral of St Patrick in County Armagh.
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The thousands of Christian pilgrims who normally travel to Jerusalem during Holy Week have been replaced by only a handful of participants in a march following Christ's footsteps.


news--2020-04-05--Coronavirus: Staff nurse dies in Liverpool after contracting COVID-19

A staff nurse at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool has died after contracting coronavirus .
The news was confirmed by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , whose chief nurse , Dianne Brown , named the woman as Liz Glanister .
Ms Glanister was described as `` a long-serving staff nurse at Aintree University Hospital '' who `` sadly passed away ... on Friday after being tested positive for COVID-19 '' .
`` All our thoughts are with Liz 's family at this time and we offer them our sincere condolences .
Liz will be sadly missed by all those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Ms Glanister is the latest of a number of NHS staff who have died after contracting COVID-19 .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker In a news conference on Saturday , before Ms Glanister 's death was announced , Cabinet Secretary Michael Gove said that seven healthcare workers across the UK has died .
Earlier this week , 36-year-old nurse Areema Nasreen - who was believed to have no underlying health issues - died after contracting coronavirus .
On Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after contracting the coronavirus , leaving her family `` broken '' by the news .
In a statement , her family said : `` As a family , our hearts are broken at the loss of our loving , wonderful and caring mum , sister , daughter and grandmother .
`` We each know how much she loved and cherished us .
Her love for us all was unfailing and her strength in the way she cared and supported us will fill our memories , '' they added .
Thomas Harvey , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , would still be alive today if he had been given proper protective equipment , his family believe .
Access to personal protective equipment ( PPE ) has become a significant issue for healthcare workers , with one NHS doctor telling Sky News they were being forced to appeal to their own patients for it .
One paramedic who spoke to Sky News said that the lack of PPE could mean he is unwittingly spreading the coronavirus himself between patients .
Health officials have promised that more PPE is on its way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Sunday the Department of Health announced another 621 coronavirus deaths across the UK , taking the UK total to 4,934 .

A staff nurse at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool has died after contracting coronavirus.
The news was confirmed by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, whose chief nurse, Dianne Brown, named the woman as Liz Glanister.
Ms Glanister was described as "a long-serving staff nurse at Aintree University Hospital" who "sadly passed away... on Friday after being tested positive for COVID-19".
"All our thoughts are with Liz's family at this time and we offer them our sincere condolences. Liz will be sadly missed by all those who knew and worked with her."
Ms Glanister is the latest of a number of NHS staff who have died after contracting COVID-19.
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In a news conference on Saturday, before Ms Glanister's death was announced, Cabinet Secretary Michael Gove said that seven healthcare workers across the UK has died.
Earlier this week, 36-year-old nurse Areema Nasreen - who was believed to have no underlying health issues - died after contracting coronavirus.
Image: Areema Nasreen, 36, died after contracting the virus
On Thursday, midwife Lynsay Coventry, 54, died after contracting the coronavirus, leaving her family "broken" by the news.
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In a statement, her family said: "As a family, our hearts are broken at the loss of our loving, wonderful and caring mum, sister, daughter and grandmother.
"We each know how much she loved and cherished us. Her love for us all was unfailing and her strength in the way she cared and supported us will fill our memories," they added.
Thomas Harvey, an NHS nurse who died after contracting coronavirus, would still be alive today if he had been given proper protective equipment, his family believe.
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Access to personal protective equipment (PPE) has become a significant issue for healthcare workers, with one NHS doctor telling Sky News they were being forced to appeal to their own patients for it.
One paramedic who spoke to Sky News said that the lack of PPE could mean he is unwittingly spreading the coronavirus himself between patients.
Health officials have promised that more PPE is on its way to NHS workers nationwide fighting the pandemic.
On Sunday the Department of Health announced another 621 coronavirus deaths across the UK, taking the UK total to 4,934.


news--2020-04-05--Coronavirus: Gareth Southgate agrees 30% pay cut but players yet to follow

England football manager Gareth Southgate has agreed to a 30 % pay cut as players fail to reach an agreement on doing the same .
The news , which is expected to be confirmed next week , follows criticism of highly-paid footballers keeping their salaries while others in the industry faced being dismissed or having their jobs furloughed under a government bail-out scheme .
A Football Association spokesman told Sky Sports News : `` The financial implications of the coronavirus are not yet known however , as a not-for-profit organisation , we want to ensure that we take the appropriate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisation and our employees .
`` We will make a further announcement on our next steps in due course . ''
On Saturday , Liverpool became the latest Premier League club to put its non-playing staff on furlough , joining Tottenham , Norwich , Newcastle and Bournemouth .
Liverpool made a pre-tax profit of £42m last year and it said `` complex '' talks continue with players about savings on salaries .
However , if the season is not completed , the league could end up owing broadcasters hundreds of millions of pounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Premier League players should `` take a pay cut and play their part '' .
When the league 's 20 clubs met on Friday they all agreed to consult players on a `` combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 % of total annual remuneration '' .
But on Saturday , the English Premier League players failed to reach an agreement with their clubs .
The Professional Footballers ' Association had claimed that such a cut could see the government lose out on more than £200m in tax , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our NHS and other government-funded services '' .
The government said it was `` concerned '' by the stand-off between players and clubs , with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden saying : `` Football must play its part to show that the sport understands the pressures its lower paid staff , communities and fans face . ''
Eddie Jones , who coaches England 's rugby team , last week agreed to a pay cut of more than 25 % , as did the Rugby Football Union 's executive team .

England football manager Gareth Southgate has agreed to a 30% pay cut as players fail to reach an agreement on doing the same.
The news, which is expected to be confirmed next week, follows criticism of highly-paid footballers keeping their salaries while others in the industry faced being dismissed or having their jobs furloughed under a government bail-out scheme.
A Football Association spokesman told Sky Sports News: "The financial implications of the coronavirus are not yet known however, as a not-for-profit organisation, we want to ensure that we take the appropriate course of action to support the wider organisation and our employees.
"We will make a further announcement on our next steps in due course."
Image: Liverpool is the latest club to furlough jobs of its non-playing staff
On Saturday, Liverpool became the latest Premier League club to put its non-playing staff on furlough, joining Tottenham, Norwich, Newcastle and Bournemouth.
Liverpool made a pre-tax profit of £42m last year and it said "complex" talks continue with players about savings on salaries. However, if the season is not completed, the league could end up owing broadcasters hundreds of millions of pounds.
Even Health Secretary Matt Hancock had said Premier League players should "take a pay cut and play their part".
When the league's 20 clubs met on Friday they all agreed to consult players on a "combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30% of total annual remuneration".
But on Saturday, the English Premier League players failed to reach an agreement with their clubs.
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The Professional Footballers' Association had claimed that such a cut could see the government lose out on more than £200m in tax, adding that this would be "detrimental to our NHS and other government-funded services".
The government said it was "concerned" by the stand-off between players and clubs, with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden saying: "Football must play its part to show that the sport understands the pressures its lower paid staff, communities and fans face."
Eddie Jones, who coaches England's rugby team, last week agreed to a pay cut of more than 25%, as did the Rugby Football Union's executive team.


news--2020-04-05--Coronavirus: Catholics and Protestants unite to answer COVID-19 call to pray

Catholics and Protestants across Ireland have united in a Palm Sunday call to pray in the face of the common threat they face from COVID-19 .
Denominations from both sides of the religious divide had asked their members to kneel together for prayer at the same time in their separate homes .
Earlier , Archbishop Eamon Martin , leader of Ireland 's 3.5 million Roman Catholics led mass in an empty St Patrick 's Cathedral , Armagh .
He said : `` When people think of Ireland , they think of divisions and differences , even the scandal of difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus has taught us that borders and barriers and divisions are irrelevant .
`` This virus is everywhere and it 's all around us . ''
Separated by the restriction on public gatherings , many who would usually attend church services welcomed the opportunity to pray together .
Jasper Rutherford , one of those behind the initiative , said : `` One of the beautiful things that has happened with this call to pray is that there 's been a rising up of a collective Christian voice right across the island of Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Dublin who participated in the event , explained : `` Prayer is important to me and although we are unable to physically be together , we have found a way to continue to connect . ''
Some churches were streaming their services online before the current crisis but many are now doing so , a virtual response to an increasing pastoral need .
Ireland , like many places , had witnessed a sharp decline in church attendance - but denominations across Ireland are reporting a sudden increase in participation , with people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dr Arthur Cassidy , a psychologist , believes it is the fear of death that causes people to look towards the transcendent .
He said : `` A man said to me two days ago , I do n't know whether I 'll be dead by the weekend and he 's a perfectly healthy person .
`` The more we hear about death and the immanency of death and the rising statistics , which are simply phenomenal , then people are beginning to question where will I be if I die ?
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Catholics and Protestants across Ireland have united in a Palm Sunday call to pray in the face of the common threat they face from COVID-19.
Denominations from both sides of the religious divide had asked their members to kneel together for prayer at the same time in their separate homes.
Earlier, Archbishop Eamon Martin, leader of Ireland's 3.5 million Roman Catholics led mass in an empty St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh.
Image: Archbishop Eamon Martin said that COVID-19 has no borders
He said: "When people think of Ireland, they think of divisions and differences, even the scandal of difference within the Christian family.
"The coronavirus has taught us that borders and barriers and divisions are irrelevant.
"This virus is everywhere and it's all around us."
Separated by the restriction on public gatherings, many who would usually attend church services welcomed the opportunity to pray together.
Jasper Rutherford, one of those behind the initiative, said: "One of the beautiful things that has happened with this call to pray is that there's been a rising up of a collective Christian voice right across the island of Ireland."
Amy Barry, a Methodist from Dublin who participated in the event, explained: "Prayer is important to me and although we are unable to physically be together, we have found a way to continue to connect."
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Some churches were streaming their services online before the current crisis but many are now doing so, a virtual response to an increasing pastoral need.
Ireland, like many places, had witnessed a sharp decline in church attendance - but denominations across Ireland are reporting a sudden increase in participation, with people worshipping online instead of in the pew.
Dr Arthur Cassidy, a psychologist, believes it is the fear of death that causes people to look towards the transcendent.
Image: Dr Arthur Cassidy said the fear of death was driving people to religion
He said: "A man said to me two days ago, I don't know whether I'll be dead by the weekend and he's a perfectly healthy person.
"The more we hear about death and the immanency of death and the rising statistics, which are simply phenomenal, then people are beginning to question where will I be if I die?"


news--2020-04-05--Coronavirus: Marianne Faithfull 'stable in hospital' after COVID-19 diagnosis

Marianne Faithfull is being treated for COVID-19 in hospital , her agent has said .
Francois Ravard said the singer songwriter , 73 , is in a stable condition and is `` responding to treatment '' in a London hospital .
Mr Ravard said : `` She is stable and responding to treatment , we all wish her well and a full and speedy recovery . ''
Faithfull 's hits include As Tears Go By , which was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards .
Her friend Penny Arcade ( aka Susana Ventura ) wrote on Facebook : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her life - including being Marianne Faithfull - that to be taken down by a virus would be such a tragedy . ''
Faithfull 's latest and 21st studio album was Negative Capability in 2018 .
She has also acted in theatre productions and films including Girl On A Motorcycle .
: : Listen to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker A number of other celebrities including Idris Elba , Tom Hanks and Linda Lusardi have tested positive for COVID-19 , the illness caused by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people around the world have been infected , with almost 65,000 deaths .

Marianne Faithfull is being treated for COVID-19 in hospital, her agent has said.
Francois Ravard said the singer songwriter, 73, is in a stable condition and is "responding to treatment" in a London hospital.
Mr Ravard said: "She is stable and responding to treatment, we all wish her well and a full and speedy recovery."
Faithfull's hits include As Tears Go By, which was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Image: Marianne Faithfull pictured performing in Paris in 2015
Her friend Penny Arcade (aka Susana Ventura) wrote on Facebook: "She has withstood and survived so much in her life - including being Marianne Faithfull - that to be taken down by a virus would be such a tragedy."
Faithfull's latest and 21st studio album was Negative Capability in 2018. She has also acted in theatre productions and films including Girl On A Motorcycle.
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A number of other celebrities including Idris Elba, Tom Hanks and Linda Lusardi have tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus.
At least 1.2 million people around the world have been infected, with almost 65,000 deaths.


news--2020-04-05--Coronavirus: Five things that will never be the same again because of COVID-19

While thousands of people will have lost loved ones , the biggest impact coronavirus could have is on the way millions of people behave in the future .
Here are some of the ways the post-COVID-19 world will change : It seems like an age ago now , but it was only five months ago that people across the nation were at each other 's throats over whether the UK should leave the EU .
Society seemed more divided than ever .
And then came the greatest crisis for at least a generation and potentially since the war , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the risk of death , serious illness or at least passing it to someone else who could become seriously ill .
Millions have been standing to applaud their healthcare and emergency workers , communities have been rallying round , checking what vulnerable people need and hundreds of thousands have volunteered to help those most in need .
The biggest change potentially is the relationship between people and government , and politics .
All parties are broadly in agreement about what needs to be done , for once - to follow the experts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Meanwhile , our relationship with the state has changed completely , with millions relying on an unprecedented announcement from government that it will pay their wages if they are furloughed as a result of the crisis - something never done before .
It may be temporary , but it will fundamentally reassess the way individuals see the state and their part in it and vice-versa .
Some believe it will go on to have lasting profound change .
Dr Doug Parr , chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We will get through the current crisis , and once that happens we can push the government to protect our planet and put the economy onto a safer and more sustainable footing - because we all know they have it in their power to do so . ''
Millions of people who spend a significant proportion of their lives commuting to a single place of work have suddenly found they can do exactly the same job from the comfort of their sofas .
As well as saving them potentially hours of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a different relationship with their families or home lives .
For some , this may have been more isolating than it was before , underscoring the value of working with a group of people who can act as a support network .
Meanwhile , those who took part in the explosion of small scale entrepreneurism that erupted after the financial crisis have suddenly found that much of their income depends on people being able to move freely and buy what they want - something not possible in a lockdown .
Experts fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundred of thousands of job losses , and may lead to many of those people who run businesses or were happy being self-employed , reassessing whether it safe for them to do so in the future .
Others may find that they are empowered by the crisis .
James Taylor , spokesman for disability equality charity Scope , said : `` Businesses that work flexibly thrive , so long may this continue after the pandemic has faded . ''
Another major change to Briton 's working patterns may come from the changed relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of children forced to stay home , many people are having to work out new ways of maintaining an income while looking after youngsters .
The legacy of this will extend beyond the point when children go back to school .
Never in the history of the internet has there been such a sudden shift in the way we use online technology as now .
Unable to meet people face-to-face , the world has suddenly shifted from direct contact to having virtual meetings overnight .
Whether it is holding board meetings via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a virtual court dock , or talking to your grandmother on FaceTime because you ca n't go to see her on Mothering Sunday , people are using versions of video conferencing in a way and to an extent they have never done before .
As well as introducing millions to a fringe technology which up to this point was , really , just limited to those who already worked virtually , the crisis has put massive strains on the internet infrastructure itself - which in some parts of the country was struggling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It has exposed those places where internet black spots are reinforcing people 's isolation .
When the lockdown is over , there will be renewed pressure to make sure infrastructure is improved .
The situation is so bad that Rishi Sunak pledged to pump £5bn into the rollout of full-fibre broadband in the latest budget in a bid to `` level up '' the UK .
Councillor Mark Hawthorne , the Local Government Association 's digital connectivity spokesman , said : `` We have long-called for funding and support to bridge the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The LGA has previously called for a 'social tariff ' to ensure a basic service is available at an affordable price to those most in need . ''
Never before have British people appreciated their open spaces as much as when they are facing the threat of being unable to access them .
One of the few outlets to the frustration caused by the government 's lockdown is to be able to go out to exercise once a day .
It has prompted millions of people to get out and run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their houses in a break from the monotony .
At the same time , parks have been closed to the public , beaches have become forbidden spaces and Britons have been told not to drive to beauty spots .
As well as appreciating the outside like never before , one of the benefits of the shutdown has been a rapid increase in air quality in cities as cars sit idle .
Some believe this will have long lasting effects .
A spokesman for London mayor Sadiq Khan said : `` Once the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be to do all we can to have cleaner air at all times which is why schemes like the Ultra Low Emission Zone and the further roll out of electric vehicle charge points will be vital . ''
But the biggest potential impact on our leisure time has been the effect of the coronavirus crisis on the tourism industry .
With people unable to leave their houses in many parts of the world , no one has been able to go on holiday , leaving millions of previously perfectly viable businesses without any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fall victim to the crisis and there are fears that others could follow suit .
Other major operators are at risk as are millions of small hotels , holiday lets , campsites , and other businesses like cafes and tour guides , that rely on the tourist pound , dollar or euro .
While the supermarkets have seen sales in the last few weeks rivalling their busiest periods of the year , the lockdown has been disastrous for the high street .
Town and shopping centre retailers were already reeling from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many who operate on tiny margins forced to close for potentially several months , there could be several chains which do not survive .
As the chains suffer , small retailers and local shops are thriving .
With people dissuaded from driving and told not to shop for leisure , most people are relishing the chance to leave their homes to buy the food they need from a business close to home - with cafes and restaurants which have switched to providing takeaways apparently flourishing , and food providers like veg box suppliers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are able to get online supermarket delivery slots , who previously visited the stores , may decide they prefer it .
Consumer intelligence company Springboard thinks it may speed the change in the way we shop .
Diane Wehrle , Springboard 's insights director , said : `` Now that they are once again familiar to consumers and being successful in delivering what is required , this episode may well provide a much needed catalyst for shopping locally and supporting small stores . ''
Meanwhile , with food supply chains suddenly under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ differently about waste and how much they throw away .
The threat that we could return to the bad old days of the Winter of Discontent in 1979 has renewed our appreciation for the weekly or biweekly collection .
And there has been an explosion in articles and explainers advising people how to reduce waste , with Great British Bake Off star Nadia Hussain even teaching the frugal nation how to cook up banana skins .

While thousands of people will have lost loved ones, the biggest impact coronavirus could have is on the way millions of people behave in the future.
Here are some of the ways the post-COVID-19 world will change:
Society
It seems like an age ago now, but it was only five months ago that people across the nation were at each other's throats over whether the UK should leave the EU. Society seemed more divided than ever.
And then came the greatest crisis for at least a generation and potentially since the war, as people were forced to self-isolate or face the risk of death, serious illness or at least passing it to someone else who could become seriously ill.
Britain suddenly became a more caring nation.
Millions have been standing to applaud their healthcare and emergency workers, communities have been rallying round, checking what vulnerable people need and hundreds of thousands have volunteered to help those most in need.
The biggest change potentially is the relationship between people and government, and politics. All parties are broadly in agreement about what needs to be done, for once - to follow the experts.
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Meanwhile, our relationship with the state has changed completely, with millions relying on an unprecedented announcement from government that it will pay their wages if they are furloughed as a result of the crisis - something never done before.
It may be temporary, but it will fundamentally reassess the way individuals see the state and their part in it and vice-versa.
Some believe it will go on to have lasting profound change.
Dr Doug Parr, chief scientist for Greenpeace UK, said: "We will get through the current crisis, and once that happens we can push the government to protect our planet and put the economy onto a safer and more sustainable footing - because we all know they have it in their power to do so."
Work
Millions of people who spend a significant proportion of their lives commuting to a single place of work have suddenly found they can do exactly the same job from the comfort of their sofas.
As well as saving them potentially hours of the day, it has allowed them to have a different relationship with their families or home lives. For some, this may have been more isolating than it was before, underscoring the value of working with a group of people who can act as a support network.
Meanwhile, those who took part in the explosion of small scale entrepreneurism that erupted after the financial crisis have suddenly found that much of their income depends on people being able to move freely and buy what they want - something not possible in a lockdown.
Experts fear this will lead to thousands if not hundred of thousands of job losses, and may lead to many of those people who run businesses or were happy being self-employed, reassessing whether it safe for them to do so in the future. Others may find that they are empowered by the crisis.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:12 Family hold a 'virtual funeral'
James Taylor, spokesman for disability equality charity Scope, said: "Businesses that work flexibly thrive, so long may this continue after the pandemic has faded."
Another major change to Briton's working patterns may come from the changed relationship they have with their childcare.
With millions of children forced to stay home, many people are having to work out new ways of maintaining an income while looking after youngsters. The legacy of this will extend beyond the point when children go back to school.
Technology
Never in the history of the internet has there been such a sudden shift in the way we use online technology as now.
Unable to meet people face-to-face, the world has suddenly shifted from direct contact to having virtual meetings overnight.
Whether it is holding board meetings via teleconferencing, putting an accused suspect in a virtual court dock, or talking to your grandmother on FaceTime because you can't go to see her on Mothering Sunday, people are using versions of video conferencing in a way and to an extent they have never done before.
As well as introducing millions to a fringe technology which up to this point was, really, just limited to those who already worked virtually, the crisis has put massive strains on the internet infrastructure itself - which in some parts of the country was struggling to maintain any sort of reasonable speed anyway.
It has exposed those places where internet black spots are reinforcing people's isolation. When the lockdown is over, there will be renewed pressure to make sure infrastructure is improved.
The situation is so bad that Rishi Sunak pledged to pump £5bn into the rollout of full-fibre broadband in the latest budget in a bid to "level up" the UK.
Councillor Mark Hawthorne, the Local Government Association's digital connectivity spokesman, said: "We have long-called for funding and support to bridge the digital connectivity gap."
He added: "The LGA has previously called for a 'social tariff' to ensure a basic service is available at an affordable price to those most in need."
Leisure
Never before have British people appreciated their open spaces as much as when they are facing the threat of being unable to access them.
One of the few outlets to the frustration caused by the government's lockdown is to be able to go out to exercise once a day.
It has prompted millions of people to get out and run, walk or just amble outside of their houses in a break from the monotony. At the same time, parks have been closed to the public, beaches have become forbidden spaces and Britons have been told not to drive to beauty spots.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:30 Debenhams set to file for administration
As well as appreciating the outside like never before, one of the benefits of the shutdown has been a rapid increase in air quality in cities as cars sit idle.
Some believe this will have long lasting effects.
A spokesman for London mayor Sadiq Khan said: "Once the current emergency has passed, our challenge will be to do all we can to have cleaner air at all times which is why schemes like the Ultra Low Emission Zone and the further roll out of electric vehicle charge points will be vital."
But the biggest potential impact on our leisure time has been the effect of the coronavirus crisis on the tourism industry.
With people unable to leave their houses in many parts of the world, no one has been able to go on holiday, leaving millions of previously perfectly viable businesses without any income.
Flybe was the first airline to fall victim to the crisis and there are fears that others could follow suit. Other major operators are at risk as are millions of small hotels, holiday lets, campsites, and other businesses like cafes and tour guides, that rely on the tourist pound, dollar or euro.
Consumption
While the supermarkets have seen sales in the last few weeks rivalling their busiest periods of the year, the lockdown has been disastrous for the high street.
Town and shopping centre retailers were already reeling from the rise of internet shopping, but with many who operate on tiny margins forced to close for potentially several months, there could be several chains which do not survive.
As the chains suffer, small retailers and local shops are thriving. With people dissuaded from driving and told not to shop for leisure, most people are relishing the chance to leave their homes to buy the food they need from a business close to home - with cafes and restaurants which have switched to providing takeaways apparently flourishing, and food providers like veg box suppliers reportedly selling out.
And those people who are able to get online supermarket delivery slots, who previously visited the stores, may decide they prefer it.
Consumer intelligence company Springboard thinks it may speed the change in the way we shop.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:45 Workers unite to perform essential tasks
Diane Wehrle, Springboard's insights director, said: "Now that they are once again familiar to consumers and being successful in delivering what is required, this episode may well provide a much needed catalyst for shopping locally and supporting small stores."
Meanwhile, with food supply chains suddenly under threat, people are finding themselves thinking differently about waste and how much they throw away.
The threat that we could return to the bad old days of the Winter of Discontent in 1979 has renewed our appreciation for the weekly or biweekly collection.
And there has been an explosion in articles and explainers advising people how to reduce waste, with Great British Bake Off star Nadia Hussain even teaching the frugal nation how to cook up banana skins.


news--2020-04-04--Coronavirus: Can the Queen find the words to bring comfort and unity to the nation?

Coronavirus : Can the Queen find the words to bring comfort and unity to the nation ?
Coronavirus : Can the Queen find the words to bring comfort and unity to the nation ?
The grimness of living in confinement is starting to hit Hackney 's graffiti splashed shutters are down , except at Sainsbury 's where a line is forming as each person dutifully stands two metres apart .
Among them , Theresa Woolard and her daughter Daisy , faces covered in matching black masks .
It comes to something when shopping is the most dangerous part of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living in confinement .
For many in London 's East End , home is a small apartment in a high-rise estate .
`` It is a worry , '' says Theresa .
`` I have to look after Daisy and she gets frustrated not seeing her friends , but I 'm also caring for my father-in-law and I do n't want to pass anything on to him . ''
The grimness of lockdown is starting to hit .
People are fearful and tense , living on a diet of depressing news and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what comes next and worried it will come directly to them .
Can the Queen connect with the nation 's trauma and find the words to steer us through it ?
The East End has always had an affinity with the royals which dates back at least as far as World War Two when the king and queen visited bombed areas to see damage caused by enemy raids .
London was a scene of devastation , with large areas derelict and depopulated .
When Buckingham Palace was hit during the height of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mother observed that `` it makes me feel I can look the East End in the face '' .
Most of the shoppers outside Sainsbury 's in Hackney said they will be watching the Queen 's address , and some said they thought it would be a help to them personally .
But down the road in the only other shop that remains open , Greg Boyce said he wo n't be switching on .
`` I just want facts .
I want clarity .
I 'll stick to watching the daily briefings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sandwich shop which he had turned into a small groceries shop and he 's noted that community spirit is flourishing .
`` Because I 'm not isolating , I 'm seeing people and maybe I 'm a lot of people 's only contact .
So , everyone seems really happy to see me and there 's a great community spirit here .
But , naturally , people are also feeling isolated . ''
Youth and social workers say family tensions are simmering behind closed doors , and little things spark frustration outdoors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ other London parks are open - did the local council shut Victoria Park forcing exercise away from open spaces ?
Others are angry that the government appears to be failing to source enough tests , ventilators and personal protection equipment for health workers .
Charity worker Nevres Kemal , from the Raising My Voice Foundation , says the charity sector has been abandoned .
Her high street shop in Green Lanes has closed down but she 's still out delivering hot meals to vulnerable people .
`` The impact on small charities has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that reach out to the local community and do n't get paid , ca n't get a loan , '' she says .
`` The impact is that people in the community are lost - they ca n't eat , some do n't have clothes . ''
But Nevres says she would take solace from hearing the Queen speak .
`` God bless the Queen .
She 's been the figurehead of our country for many , many years .
She 's seen and heard and done so many things .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' It is a rare thing for the Queen to address the nation in this way - and comes at an unprecedented national moment .
Whether people have lost a loved one , or risk losing their livelihood or are simply frightened - this is something we are all experiencing together , and for many hearing our Sovereign , whose own son was struck by the virus , feels right .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The Queen stands above the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the concern that not enough is being done .
She ca n't be judged by government actions .
She is a symbol of national spirit and resilience who , with the right words , can bring comfort and unity , even to those struggling the most with the way the world is changing .
Be you republican or royalist , it is undeniable that the Queen 's personal devotion to duty means even in the dark times , she 's always been able to look the nation in the face .

It is a rare thing for the Queen to address the nation in this way - and comes at an unprecedented national moment.
Coronavirus: Can the Queen find the words to bring comfort and unity to the nation?
The grimness of living in confinement is starting to hit
Hackney's graffiti splashed shutters are down, except at Sainsbury's where a line is forming as each person dutifully stands two metres apart. Among them, Theresa Woolard and her daughter Daisy, faces covered in matching black masks.
It comes to something when shopping is the most dangerous part of your day and the rest is drudgery; living in confinement. For many in London's East End, home is a small apartment in a high-rise estate.
"It is a worry," says Theresa. "I have to look after Daisy and she gets frustrated not seeing her friends, but I'm also caring for my father-in-law and I don't want to pass anything on to him."
Image: Theresa Woolard, pictured with her daughter Daisy, says the situation is worrying
The grimness of lockdown is starting to hit. People are fearful and tense, living on a diet of depressing news and a rising death toll, bracing themselves for what comes next and worried it will come directly to them.
Can the Queen connect with the nation's trauma and find the words to steer us through it?
The East End has always had an affinity with the royals which dates back at least as far as World War Two when the king and queen visited bombed areas to see damage caused by enemy raids.
London was a scene of devastation, with large areas derelict and depopulated. When Buckingham Palace was hit during the height of the blitz, Queen Elizabeth the future Queen Mother observed that "it makes me feel I can look the East End in the face".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:13 Are people ignoring social distancing advice?
Most of the shoppers outside Sainsbury's in Hackney said they will be watching the Queen's address, and some said they thought it would be a help to them personally.
But down the road in the only other shop that remains open, Greg Boyce said he won't be switching on. "I just want facts. I want clarity. I'll stick to watching the daily briefings."
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Greg runs a coffee and sandwich shop which he had turned into a small groceries shop and he's noted that community spirit is flourishing.
"Because I'm not isolating, I'm seeing people and maybe I'm a lot of people's only contact. So, everyone seems really happy to see me and there's a great community spirit here. But, naturally, people are also feeling isolated."
Youth and social workers say family tensions are simmering behind closed doors, and little things spark frustration outdoors.
Why, people ask, when most other London parks are open - did the local council shut Victoria Park forcing exercise away from open spaces?
Others are angry that the government appears to be failing to source enough tests, ventilators and personal protection equipment for health workers.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:57 'Please don't go outside this weekend'
Charity worker Nevres Kemal, from the Raising My Voice Foundation, says the charity sector has been abandoned.
Her high street shop in Green Lanes has closed down but she's still out delivering hot meals to vulnerable people.
"The impact on small charities has been absolutely devastating. Local grassroot charities that reach out to the local community and don't get paid, can't get a loan," she says.
"The impact is that people in the community are lost - they can't eat, some don't have clothes."
But Nevres says she would take solace from hearing the Queen speak.
"God bless the Queen. She's been the figurehead of our country for many, many years. She's seen and heard and done so many things. This is what we expect from our Queen."
It is a rare thing for the Queen to address the nation in this way - and comes at an unprecedented national moment.
Whether people have lost a loved one, or risk losing their livelihood or are simply frightened - this is something we are all experiencing together, and for many hearing our Sovereign, whose own son was struck by the virus, feels right.
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The Queen stands above the politics - the failures to get tests, the concern that not enough is being done. She can't be judged by government actions.
She is a symbol of national spirit and resilience who, with the right words, can bring comfort and unity, even to those struggling the most with the way the world is changing.
Be you republican or royalist, it is undeniable that the Queen's personal devotion to duty means even in the dark times, she's always been able to look the nation in the face.


news--2020-04-04--Coronavirus: Trump warns US is facing its 'toughest' two weeks and 'a lot of death'

Americans have been warned that they are heading into what could be their `` toughest '' few weeks , with `` a lot of death '' expected .
The words of President Donald Trump came as the number of COVID-19 cases in the US stood at more than 300,000 , with the number dead at 8,100 , more than 3,500 of those in the state of New York .
Also , more than 400 people have died in Louisiana and 500 in Michigan .
Mr Trump had said he wanted to get the US economy running as normal by Easter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of virus cases growing exponentially , he did not repeat this during his news conference on Saturday .
Instead , he said : `` There will be a lot of death , unfortunately .
There will be death . ''
But he also said he wanted the virus `` vanquished '' as quickly as possible , because `` we have to get back to work '' .
Mr Trump said he wanted restrictions imposed in many states to be eased `` sooner rather than later '' and that he had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitions as quickly as possible .
`` This country was not designed to be closed , '' he said .
`` The cure can not be worse than the problem . ''
But Dr Anthony Fauci , the US government 's infection disease expert , said social distancing rules were working .
He said : `` As sobering and as difficult as this is , what we are doing is making a difference . ''
Thousands of military personnel will be deployed to various states to help the fight against the pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors and nurses , will go to New York , the worst-hit state .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker As states scramble for medical equipment , including ventilators that seriously ill COVID-19 patients require to help them breathe , China and Russia are among the countries to have stepped in .
China is arranging a shipment of 1,000 ventilators for New York , while a Russian military plane with more ventilators landed in the city on Wednesday last week .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Mr Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin .
On Thursday , presidential adviser Jared Kushner had said that the federal government 's medical supplies were not intended to be relied on by the states and Mr Trump has previously made it clear he thinks New York 's governor Andrew Cuomo is exaggerating the number of ventilators required .
He also said on Saturday that the governor had been given `` more than anybody has ever been given in a long time '' and he wanted to hear a more resounding `` thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of COVID-19 cases is heading towards 1.2 million , with more than 64,000 deaths .
However , the number of cases is thought to be misleading , as many countries only test those who are ill enough to be admitted to hospital .
Despite the virus 's death toll , most cases cause mild to moderate symptoms and those patients recover within a few weeks .

Americans have been warned that they are heading into what could be their "toughest" few weeks, with "a lot of death" expected.
The words of President Donald Trump came as the number of COVID-19 cases in the US stood at more than 300,000, with the number dead at 8,100, more than 3,500 of those in the state of New York.
Also, more than 400 people have died in Louisiana and 500 in Michigan.
Mr Trump had said he wanted to get the US economy running as normal by Easter - 12 April - but, with the number of virus cases growing exponentially, he did not repeat this during his news conference on Saturday.
Instead, he said: "There will be a lot of death, unfortunately. There will be death."
But he also said he wanted the virus "vanquished" as quickly as possible, because "we have to get back to work".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 3:05 The victims at the epicentre of US outbreak
Mr Trump said he wanted restrictions imposed in many states to be eased "sooner rather than later" and that he had been speaking with professional sports leagues about resuming competitions as quickly as possible.
"This country was not designed to be closed," he said. "The cure cannot be worse than the problem."
But Dr Anthony Fauci, the US government's infection disease expert, said social distancing rules were working.
He said: "As sobering and as difficult as this is, what we are doing is making a difference."
Thousands of military personnel will be deployed to various states to help the fight against the pandemic.
Some 1,000 of these, including military doctors and nurses, will go to New York, the worst-hit state.
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As states scramble for medical equipment, including ventilators that seriously ill COVID-19 patients require to help them breathe, China and Russia are among the countries to have stepped in.
China is arranging a shipment of 1,000 ventilators for New York, while a Russian military plane with more ventilators landed in the city on Wednesday last week.
The Russian aid was arranged after a conversation between Mr Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:24 Trump: I don't think I'll be wearing a face mask
On Thursday, presidential adviser Jared Kushner had said that the federal government's medical supplies were not intended to be relied on by the states and Mr Trump has previously made it clear he thinks New York's governor Andrew Cuomo is exaggerating the number of ventilators required.
He also said on Saturday that the governor had been given "more than anybody has ever been given in a long time" and he wanted to hear a more resounding "thank you".
Worldwide, the number of COVID-19 cases is heading towards 1.2 million, with more than 64,000 deaths.
However, the number of cases is thought to be misleading, as many countries only test those who are ill enough to be admitted to hospital. Despite the virus's death toll, most cases cause mild to moderate symptoms and those patients recover within a few weeks.


news--2020-04-05--New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer puts 'unrelenting' focus on winning next election

Labour 's new leader has vowed to put an `` unrelenting '' focus on winning the next election .
Sir Keir Starmer , who took over from Jeremy Corbyn on Saturday , said he would be different by “ demonstrating what an effective opposition looks like ” .
He vowed to work with Prime Minister Boris Johnson to `` do whatever we can to defeat the coronavirus crisis '' by `` pulling together '' and `` being constructive '' .
In his first interview with Sky News since winning the top job with over half of all Labour members ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't score political points over the Conservatives during the COVID-19 outbreak that has seen 4,313 people die in the UK .
“ What ’ s important is we support the government where that ’ s the right thing to do but ask the difficult questions , ” he said on Sunday .
`` We ask the difficult questions not to score party political points , not just because we can but so we can point out what we think are errors so that they can be put right .
`` An example would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in a mess over testing last week .
They 've not set a target and our job is to support them in getting to that target .
`` But in pointing out mistakes and errors , we hope those mistakes and errors can be put right . ''
Sir Keir also backed potential moves to make the coronavirus lockdown even tighter , after Health Secretary Matt Hancock signalled outdoor exercise could be banned given the scenes of people gathering in parks .
`` I 'm clear that whatever measures are necessary to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the now former shadow Brexit secretary told Sky News .
`` So we 'll look at what the experts say , we 'll look at what the government has to say .
But the priority is to save lives . ''
Asked how he would be a different leader to Labour 's previous three who led the party to election defeat four times , Sir Keir said : `` I intend to bring our party together , unite our party , demonstrate what an effective opposition looks like and and be unrelentingly focused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We have lost four elections in a row and we need to win the next one .
That 'll be the focus of everything I do between now and when that general election now is . ''
Sir Keir , a former director of public prosecutions , is expected to announce the names of his shadow cabinet later .
`` It will be balanced across the party and the country and in terms of diversity , '' he told the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show .
`` If we do n't change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election . ''
Alan Johnson , a fierce Corbyn-sceptic and former Labour health secretary , told Sky News ' Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme how he thought history would remember the party 's outgoing leader .
`` Awful , dreadful , he 's incapable of leadership… this whole concept of leadership is a problem for the far-left , they believe everything should be from the grassroots , which means a few activists pulling the strings , '' he said .
`` Everything is ideologically motivated and we 'll hear a big litany of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 'll hear all that .
`` We were almost wiped out and if the wrong person had won that leadership election it would have been the end of the Labour Party .
Now we 've got a chance but it 's a chance and it depends an awful lot on Keir Starmer 's leadership . ''

Labour's new leader has vowed to put an "unrelenting" focus on winning the next election.
Sir Keir Starmer, who took over from Jeremy Corbyn on Saturday, said he would be different by “demonstrating what an effective opposition looks like”.
He vowed to work with Prime Minister Boris Johnson to "do whatever we can to defeat the coronavirus crisis" by "pulling together" and "being constructive".
Image: Jeremy Corbyn, pictured with his wife, became a backbencher again on Saturday
In his first interview with Sky News since winning the top job with over half of all Labour members' votes, Sir Keir said he wouldn't score political points over the Conservatives during the COVID-19 outbreak that has seen 4,313 people die in the UK.
“What’s important is we support the government where that’s the right thing to do but ask the difficult questions,” he said on Sunday.
Image: The ex-shadow Brexit secretary wants to work with the government on coronavirus
"We ask the difficult questions not to score party political points, not just because we can but so we can point out what we think are errors so that they can be put right.
"An example would be testing. I think the government was in a mess over testing last week. They've not set a target and our job is to support them in getting to that target.
"But in pointing out mistakes and errors, we hope those mistakes and errors can be put right."
Sir Keir also backed potential moves to make the coronavirus lockdown even tighter, after Health Secretary Matt Hancock signalled outdoor exercise could be banned given the scenes of people gathering in parks.
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"I'm clear that whatever measures are necessary to save lives should be taken," the now former shadow Brexit secretary told Sky News.
"So we'll look at what the experts say, we'll look at what the government has to say. But the priority is to save lives."
Image: He faced competition from Rebecca Long-Bailey (C) and Lisa Nandy (R) for the leadership
Asked how he would be a different leader to Labour's previous three who led the party to election defeat four times, Sir Keir said: "I intend to bring our party together, unite our party, demonstrate what an effective opposition looks like and and be unrelentingly focused on winning that next general election.
"We have lost four elections in a row and we need to win the next one. That'll be the focus of everything I do between now and when that general election now is."
Sir Keir, a former director of public prosecutions, is expected to announce the names of his shadow cabinet later.
"It will be balanced across the party and the country and in terms of diversity," he told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show. "If we don't change, we will lose the next general election."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:45 'We need to get away from this cult'
Alan Johnson, a fierce Corbyn-sceptic and former Labour health secretary, told Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme how he thought history would remember the party's outgoing leader.
"Awful, dreadful, he's incapable of leadership… this whole concept of leadership is a problem for the far-left, they believe everything should be from the grassroots, which means a few activists pulling the strings," he said.
"Everything is ideologically motivated and we'll hear a big litany of why everything Corbyn did was right, we'll hear all that.
"We were almost wiped out and if the wrong person had won that leadership election it would have been the end of the Labour Party. Now we've got a chance but it's a chance and it depends an awful lot on Keir Starmer's leadership."


news--2020-04-05--Coronavirus: Family say their 'hearts are broken' as midwife who died from COVID-19 named

The family of a midwife who died after contracting coronavirus have said `` our hearts are broken '' .
Lynsay Coventry , 54 , has been named as the latest NHS worker to die after testing positive for COVID-19 , with the government 's daily briefing on Saturday confirming that seven healthcare workers had passed away .
Ms Coventry died on Thursday and was named on Sunday , with her family paying tribute .
Their statement said : `` As a family , our hearts are broken at the loss of our loving , wonderful and caring mum , sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each know how much she loved and cherished us .
`` Her love for us all was unfailing and her strength in the way she cared and supported us will fill our memories . ''
Ms Coventry 's family said she loved her role in midwifery at the Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust ( PAHT ) , which confirmed she passed away on 2 April at Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust .
`` What we also know is how proud she was to be an NHS midwife , '' the family said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ herself to ... she was a very well-respected midwife who supported many hundreds of women as they welcomed their babies into the world . ''
Lance McCarthy , the chief executive of the Princess Alexandra , said Ms Coventry would be remembered for her professionalism and commitment .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker '' Lynsay has been a midwife at PAHT for 10 years and her loss will be felt by the maternity team and colleagues from across the organisation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Lynsay was clearly a highly-regarded midwife whose dedication to women , babies and their families will be remembered and cherished by her own family and her colleagues .
`` My deepest thoughts are with them , her children , grandchildren , parents and siblings . ''
Many tributes have come in for NHS staff who have lost their lives during the COVID-19 crisis .
Areema Nasreen , a 36-year-old nurse with no known underlying health issues , died earlier this week .
Aimee O'Rourke , 39 , also died this week with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate , Kent , where she worked .
It was not known whether Ms O'Rourke , who is believed to have been survived by three children , had any underlying health conditions before she died .

The family of a midwife who died after contracting coronavirus have said "our hearts are broken".
Lynsay Coventry, 54, has been named as the latest NHS worker to die after testing positive for COVID-19, with the government's daily briefing on Saturday confirming that seven healthcare workers had passed away.
Ms Coventry died on Thursday and was named on Sunday, with her family paying tribute.
Their statement said: "As a family, our hearts are broken at the loss of our loving, wonderful and caring mum, sister, daughter and grandmother.
"We each know how much she loved and cherished us.
"Her love for us all was unfailing and her strength in the way she cared and supported us will fill our memories."
Ms Coventry's family said she loved her role in midwifery at the Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust (PAHT), which confirmed she passed away on 2 April at Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust.
Image: The chief executive of the Princess Alexandra said Ms Coventry would be remembered for her commitment
"What we also know is how proud she was to be an NHS midwife," the family said.
"It was a role she committed herself to... she was a very well-respected midwife who supported many hundreds of women as they welcomed their babies into the world."
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Lance McCarthy, the chief executive of the Princess Alexandra, said Ms Coventry would be remembered for her professionalism and commitment.
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"Lynsay has been a midwife at PAHT for 10 years and her loss will be felt by the maternity team and colleagues from across the organisation," he said.
England's chief midwifery officer Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent also paid tribute to Ms Coventry.
She said: "Lynsay was clearly a highly-regarded midwife whose dedication to women, babies and their families will be remembered and cherished by her own family and her colleagues.
"My deepest thoughts are with them, her children, grandchildren, parents and siblings."
Image: Areema Nasreen is another NHS worker who has died after contracting COVID-19
Image: Aimee O'Rourke died at the hospital she worked at in Kent
Many tributes have come in for NHS staff who have lost their lives during the COVID-19 crisis.
Areema Nasreen, a 36-year-old nurse with no known underlying health issues, died earlier this week.
Aimee O'Rourke, 39, also died this week with the coronavirus.
She was treated for at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, where she worked.
It was not known whether Ms O'Rourke, who is believed to have been survived by three children, had any underlying health conditions before she died.