thedailyexpress--2020-04-02--Politicians with coronavirus: What happens if the whole cabinet gets infected?

Politicians in the UK have recently felt a wave of coronavirus infections sweep through their ranks , with the country @ @ @ @ @ with the virus .
Several cabinet members have fallen ill with COVID-19 , begging the @ @ @ @ @ they all become infected .
What happens if the whole cabinet gets infected ?
So @ @ @ @ @ of Boris Johnson 's cabinet have come down with coronavirus .
Amongst those who fell @ @ @ @ @ himself and Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
READ MORE : Boris Johnson 's coronavirus isolation @ @ @

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Politicians in the UK have recently felt a wave of coronavirus infections sweep through their ranks, with the country's highest officials coming down with the virus. Several cabinet members have fallen ill with COVID-19, begging the question of what happens if they all become infected.
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What happens if the whole cabinet gets infected? So far, at least three of Boris Johnson's cabinet have come down with coronavirus. Amongst those who fell ill were the Prime Minister himself and Health Secretary Matt Hancock. They immediately self-isolated per government coronavirus guidelines. READ MORE: Boris Johnson's coronavirus isolation may be EXTENDED
Politicians with coronavirus: What happens if the whole cabinet gets infected?
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READ MORE Lockdown will get WORSE if coronavirus morons continue to flout rules The two figures are regarded as pivotal in the national response to COVID-19 and did not stop working. Instead, they continued their duties digitally during self-isolation. If COVID-19 swept through the rest of the cabinet, they would likely do the same, with those unable to work replaced by their closest healthy deputy. Although Mr Hancock and Mr Johnson continued to work, the coronavirus prevented them from briefing the UK.
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Politicians with coronavirus: Boris Johnson has continued to work from home
READ MORE Boris Johnson's government enjoys highest approval rating in 10 years However, a spokesman for the Prime Minister said he would remain in self-isolation until his symptoms subside. The spokesman said: "What the guidelines say is that if you still have a high temperature, for example, you should keep self-isolating until your temperature returns to normal. "The guidance is that you should stay at home for seven days or for longer if a high temperature persists.” Although the Prime Minister has followed government guidelines in staying out of public view, he has received criticism for not abiding by Ministry of Defence (MOD) warnings.


thedailyexpress--2020-04-02--Boris Johnson enjoys highest rating as 1st time in a decade UK approves of its government

The results of a recent survey conducted by YouGov also showed the Prime Minister entering No10 in July offered a boost for the Conservative Party .
Last June , during the final day of Theresa May ’ s leadership and when the country was gripped by Brexit deadlock , only 10 percent of Britons approved of the government .
Seventy-one percent disapproved of Mrs May and her top team .
But fast forward half a year and the Tory government managed to win the approval of one in three voters ( 34 percent ) in a survey taken after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 46 percent ) of respondents said they disapproved of Mr Johnson ’ s government .
But perhaps the most surprising result to come from YouGov ’ s political trackers is the fact that the COVID-19 epidemic has propelled the government into its best ratings position in nearly a decade .
For the first time since the early days of the Cameron-Clegg coalition , the government is enjoying a net positive approval rating .
More than half ( 52 percent ) of people think the Government has a good record , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28 .
Just 26 percent disapprove of its record .
Twenty-two percent of people who would vote for Jeremy Corbyn ’ s party gave a thumbs up to the government ’ s performance .
READ MORE : Boris Johnson gets chance to bypass extension pledge However , it is worth noting that such voters did not support the Tories in the December election .
YouGov said the government ’ s increase in popularity during the outbreak may be down to the “ rally round the flag effect ” .
But they warned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in power are not seen to be doing enough .
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YouGov said : “ Our latest polling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) think the government has handled this badly , compared to just a quarter ( 25 percent ) who think they have handled it well .
So how things will look coming out of this crisis are yet to be seen .
“ But for now at least , the British public are rallying behind their government.
” The survey results come as the UK ’ s coronavirus death toll rose by 569 in one day .
A total of 2,921 people have now died from the viral disease in Britain .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intense pressure to ramp up testing , especially among NHS workers .

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The results of a recent survey conducted by YouGov also showed the Prime Minister entering No10 in July offered a boost for the Conservative Party. Last June, during the final day of Theresa May’s leadership and when the country was gripped by Brexit deadlock, only 10 percent of Britons approved of the government. Seventy-one percent disapproved of Mrs May and her top team.
But fast forward half a year and the Tory government managed to win the approval of one in three voters (34 percent) in a survey taken after the pre-Christmas general election. Less than half (46 percent) of respondents said they disapproved of Mr Johnson’s government. But perhaps the most surprising result to come from YouGov’s political trackers is the fact that the COVID-19 epidemic has propelled the government into its best ratings position in nearly a decade. For the first time since the early days of the Cameron-Clegg coalition, the government is enjoying a net positive approval rating. BACK BRITAIN'S BRAVE NHS HEROES - CLICK HERE NOW
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More than half (52 percent) of people think the Government has a good record, according to YouGov’s political tracker on March 28. Just 26 percent disapprove of its record. Traditional Labour voters played a huge part in the shifting sands. Twenty-two percent of people who would vote for Jeremy Corbyn’s party gave a thumbs up to the government’s performance. READ MORE: Boris Johnson gets chance to bypass extension pledge
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They said tougher questions are being put to Mr Johnson and his Cabinet “about why the government is not doing more to increase coronavirus testing capacity”. YouGov said: “Our latest polling shows that two thirds (67 percent) think the government has handled this badly, compared to just a quarter (25 percent) who think they have handled it well. So how things will look coming out of this crisis are yet to be seen.
“But for now at least, the British public are rallying behind their government.” The survey results come as the UK’s coronavirus death toll rose by 569 in one day. A total of 2,921 people have now died from the viral disease in Britain. The government has in recent weeks come under intense pressure to ramp up testing, especially among NHS workers.
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-02--Why coronavirus UK outbreak won't stop Nicola Sturgeon demanding Scottish independence

Nicola Sturgeon has continued to demand powers from Boris Johnson for a second vote to split from the rest of Britain .
The calls from the SNP leader have grown louder following Brexit on January 31 - Scotland voted by a margin of 63 percent to 37 percent to remain part of the European Union in 2016 .
This came a year after the country also voted against independence by a clear margin of 55 percent to 45 percent .
Please sign up to pledge your support now to our brave NHS Heroes Boris Johnson has refused to grant Holyrood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ referendum on independence , insisting he will honour the result from the first vote nearly five years ago .
Scotland 's Constitutional Relations Secretary Mike Russell wrote to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove to tell him planning for another independence vote has been `` paused '' to focus on the `` unprecedented '' impact from coronavirus .
Last week , several political experts told Express.co.uk the coronavirus outbreak has demonstrated perfectly why Ms Sturgeon should scrap her demands for a second referendum on Scottish independence .
They claimed Scotland being able to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far during the pandemic and not having to rely on the EU 's already-stretched budget to bail them out should they become independent means the Union should not be broken up .
But Eliot Wilson , House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee clerk in the run up to the Scottish independence referendum in 2015 , warned it is `` very unlikely '' Ms Sturgeon will abandon her calls Scottish independence .
He told Express.co.uk : `` The First Minister has been a passionate supporter of separation for years and it is an intellectually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be prepared to withstand scrutiny of her plans in the light of COVID-19 and what it says about the interdependence of the countries we live in , and how we co-exist and co-operate .
`` The unrealised ambition of independence has allowed nationalists to avoid a lot of hard questions , by pointing to a fuzzy but warm future , and there is no reason to think Sturgeon or any other leading SNP figure will be persuaded otherwise .
`` However you cut the fiscal cake , most economists agree that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its membership of the United Kingdom - in the way that most EU member states , excepting the net contributors , do from Europe ) .
READ MORE : Coronavirus map LIVE : Britain braces for darkest day yet '' But independent countries can co-operate perfectly effectively for public health and national security reasons , and there ’ s no reason to think that would change between a separate Scotland and UK .
`` However , nationalists need to reconcile why they paint membership of the EU positively in generally sober , financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK is depicted as a matter of feeling , sentiment , passion and identity . ''
But Mr Wilson admitted an independent Scotland would struggle on its own during the current coronavirus outbreak , as the country would have a `` smaller economy with less money , fewer and less effective public services and a lower base of research and technology '' .
Italy has continued to lash out at the EU , with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte raging at his colleagues in the bloc after they failed to agree an economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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[ ANALYSIS ] Dr Steve McCabe , Associate Professor with the Institute for Design and Economic Acceleration at Birmingham City University , warned Scotland would have to `` join the queue '' in asking the EU for funds if it had been independent at this time , and would not receive any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The EU ’ s funds were already being stretched before the current crisis and whether there will be enough to cope is a moot question , the answer will determine the fate of hundreds of millions of people .
`` Money will be dedicated to assist the regions worst affected .
If , hypothetically , Scotland were independent and part of the EU , it would have to join the queue of countries .
`` Scotland could expect no special favours above any other member of the EU all of which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some seem more equal than others . ''

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Nicola Sturgeon has continued to demand powers from Boris Johnson for a second vote to split from the rest of Britain. The calls from the SNP leader have grown louder following Brexit on January 31 - Scotland voted by a margin of 63 percent to 37 percent to remain part of the European Union in 2016. This came a year after the country also voted against independence by a clear margin of 55 percent to 45 percent. Please sign up to pledge your support now to our brave NHS Heroes
Boris Johnson has refused to grant Holyrood the powers to push through a second referendum on independence, insisting he will honour the result from the first vote nearly five years ago. Scotland's Constitutional Relations Secretary Mike Russell wrote to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove to tell him planning for another independence vote has been "paused" to focus on the "unprecedented" impact from coronavirus. Last week, several political experts told Express.co.uk the coronavirus outbreak has demonstrated perfectly why Ms Sturgeon should scrap her demands for a second referendum on Scottish independence. They claimed Scotland being able to work effectively with the rest of Britain so far during the pandemic and not having to rely on the EU's already-stretched budget to bail them out should they become independent means the Union should not be broken up.
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But Eliot Wilson, House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee clerk in the run up to the Scottish independence referendum in 2015, warned it is "very unlikely" Ms Sturgeon will abandon her calls Scottish independence. He told Express.co.uk: "The First Minister has been a passionate supporter of separation for years and it is an intellectually respectable position to take, but she must be prepared to withstand scrutiny of her plans in the light of COVID-19 and what it says about the interdependence of the countries we live in, and how we co-exist and co-operate. "The unrealised ambition of independence has allowed nationalists to avoid a lot of hard questions, by pointing to a fuzzy but warm future, and there is no reason to think Sturgeon or any other leading SNP figure will be persuaded otherwise. "However you cut the fiscal cake, most economists agree that, per capita, Scotland benefits disproportionately from its membership of the United Kingdom - in the way that most EU member states, excepting the net contributors, do from Europe). READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Britain braces for darkest day yet
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"But independent countries can co-operate perfectly effectively for public health and national security reasons, and there’s no reason to think that would change between a separate Scotland and UK. "However, nationalists need to reconcile why they paint membership of the EU positively in generally sober, financial and commercial terms, whereas separation from the UK is depicted as a matter of feeling, sentiment, passion and identity." But Mr Wilson admitted an independent Scotland would struggle on its own during the current coronavirus outbreak, as the country would have a "smaller economy with less money, fewer and less effective public services and a lower base of research and technology". Italy has continued to lash out at the EU, with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte raging at his colleagues in the bloc after they failed to agree an economic rescue package to help his coronavirus-ravaged country. DON'T MISS
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Dr Steve McCabe, Associate Professor with the Institute for Design and Economic Acceleration at Birmingham City University, warned Scotland would have to "join the queue" in asking the EU for funds if it had been independent at this time, and would not receive any special favours from Brussels. He said: "The EU’s funds were already being stretched before the current crisis and whether there will be enough to cope is a moot question, the answer will determine the fate of hundreds of millions of people. "Money will be dedicated to assist the regions worst affected. If, hypothetically, Scotland were independent and part of the EU, it would have to join the queue of countries. "Scotland could expect no special favours above any other member of the EU all of which are equal though, of course, some seem more equal than others."
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-02--Coronavirus chaos: More than half of Brits criticise slow response as critcism mounts

On the advice of experts including Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and Chief Science Office Sir Patrick Vallance , Mr Johnson initially opted for a restrained approach , with no restrictions on movement .
However , he shifted his approach after modelling suggested a quarter of a million people in the country could die if measures to enforce social distancing were not put into place .
The Ipsos MORI research , carried out online among a sample of 1,072 18-75-year-olds between March 27 and 30 , indicated 56 percent of those asked thought the Government 's implementation of social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just four percent believed they were taken too soon .
By contrast , 35 percent thought the decision had been taken at the right time - with 50 percent of people who voted Conservative in the 2019 general election agreeing .
However , the survey also revealed the lockdown had been effective , with 79 percent of people saying they were avoiding leaving their homes , up from just 50 percent before the Government ’ s rules came into force .
Kelly Beaver , MD Public Affairs at Ipsos MORI said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 in 5 people are now avoiding leaving their home following the Government ’ s enforcement of this last week .
`` While the majority of people feel it came too late , the impact it has had on people ’ s behaviour is critical at a time when we all need to be doing our part.
” The poll also revealed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic was having on day to day behaviour in other ways - for example , 82 percent said they were washing their hands more regularly as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working from home , and almost a quarter - 23 percent - were shopping for groceries online .
While Germany has been managing to test roughly 500,000 people a week , Britain 's current capacity is about 13,000 a day , a figure the Government has pledged to double by mid-April .
JUST IN : Donald Trump orders 100,000 bodybags as US braces itself As of 8am GMT yesterday , 152,979 people in the United Kingdom had been tested , of whom 29,474 were confirmed positive .
The number of deaths increased by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMT on March 31 .
As things stand there are two coronavirus tests , one for antigens , revealing whether an individual currently has the virus , the other for antibodies , indicating whether they have had it in the past , which is not yet widely available .
The UK is lagging behind when it comes to antigen testing because of a limited number of UK labs equipped to undertake them .
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`` Many are asking why we ’ re still not doing 10,000 tests a day when countries like Germany have increased testing by huge volumes .
`` Expert after expert has called on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracing to break the chains of transmission .
We ’ re calling on the Prime Minister to urgently publish a clear National Testing Strategy . ''
In a video message issued late last night in the wake of scathing criticism of the testing shortfall , Mr Johnson - who is still self-isolating after contracting the illness himself - said : `` We 're also massively increasing testing .
`` I want to say a special word about testing because it is so important .
As I have said for weeks and weeks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is how we will unlock the coronavirus puzzle , this is how we will defeat it in the end . ''
His words echo those of Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus , director-general of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) whom last month urged nations to `` test , test , test '' .

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On the advice of experts including Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty and Chief Science Office Sir Patrick Vallance, Mr Johnson initially opted for a restrained approach, with no restrictions on movement. However, he shifted his approach after modelling suggested a quarter of a million people in the country could die if measures to enforce social distancing were not put into place. The Ipsos MORI research, carried out online among a sample of 1,072 18-75-year-olds between March 27 and 30, indicated 56 percent of those asked thought the Government's implementation of social distancing measures were taken too late, whilst just four percent believed they were taken too soon.
By contrast, 35 percent thought the decision had been taken at the right time - with 50 percent of people who voted Conservative in the 2019 general election agreeing. However, the survey also revealed the lockdown had been effective, with 79 percent of people saying they were avoiding leaving their homes, up from just 50 percent before the Government’s rules came into force. Kelly Beaver, MD Public Affairs at Ipsos MORI said: “It is very encouraging to see that 4 in 5 people are now avoiding leaving their home following the Government’s enforcement of this last week. Back Express.co.uk's NHS Heroes campaign
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"While the majority of people feel it came too late, the impact it has had on people’s behaviour is critical at a time when we all need to be doing our part.” The poll also revealed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic was having on day to day behaviour in other ways - for example, 82 percent said they were washing their hands more regularly as a result, 36 percent said they were working from home, and almost a quarter - 23 percent - were shopping for groceries online. While Germany has been managing to test roughly 500,000 people a week, Britain's current capacity is about 13,000 a day, a figure the Government has pledged to double by mid-April. JUST IN: Donald Trump orders 100,000 bodybags as US braces itself
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As of 8am GMT yesterday, 152,979 people in the United Kingdom had been tested, of whom 29,474 were confirmed positive. The number of deaths increased by 31 percent to 2,352 as of 4pm GMT on March 31. As things stand there are two coronavirus tests, one for antigens, revealing whether an individual currently has the virus, the other for antibodies, indicating whether they have had it in the past, which is not yet widely available. The UK is lagging behind when it comes to antigen testing because of a limited number of UK labs equipped to undertake them. DON'T MISS
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Speaking yesterday, Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour's Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, said: "We still don’t have the clarity we need from Ministers on how they plan to rapidly scale up testing to the levels needed. "Many are asking why we’re still not doing 10,000 tests a day when countries like Germany have increased testing by huge volumes. "Expert after expert has called on Ministers to re-introduce community testing and contact tracing to break the chains of transmission. We’re calling on the Prime Minister to urgently publish a clear National Testing Strategy."
Ipsos MORI's poll reveals a majority feel the Government has acted too slowly
In a video message issued late last night in the wake of scathing criticism of the testing shortfall, Mr Johnson - who is still self-isolating after contracting the illness himself - said: "We're also massively increasing testing. "I want to say a special word about testing because it is so important. As I have said for weeks and weeks, this is the way through: this is how we will unlock the coronavirus puzzle, this is how we will defeat it in the end." His words echo those of Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) whom last month urged nations to "test, test, test".
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--Coronavirus crisis: Chancellor boosts loan scheme to aid more small firms

The Chancellor will announce that all viable small firms affected by coronavirus will be eligible for the cash , not just those unable to secure regular commercial financing .
He will also ban banks and other lenders from requesting personal guarantees for loans below £250,000 .
Mr Sunak 's measures follow fears that employers , hit by plummeting consumer demand due to the lockdown , have been struggling to obtain access to the backing announced by the Government last week .
He said : `` We are making great progress on getting support to businesses to help manage cashflows , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finance being provided to hundreds of firms .
`` Now I am taking further action by extending our generous scheme so even more businesses can benefit .
`` We have also listened to larger businesses affected by Covid-19 and are announcing new support so they can benefit .
`` We 'll continue to work with the financial services sector to ensure the £330billion of Government support , through loans and guarantees , reaches as many businesses as possible . ''
Treasury figures show more than £90million of loans to nearly 1,000 small and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme ( CBILS ) launched last week .
And a Government-backed scheme to provide financing to larger companies , overseen by the Bank of England , has also provided almost £1.9billion of support to firms with a further £1.6billion in the pipeline .
Mr Sunak will today extend the scheme to many more firms previously not eligible .

The Chancellor will announce that all viable small firms affected by coronavirus will be eligible for the cash, not just those unable to secure regular commercial financing. He will also ban banks and other lenders from requesting personal guarantees for loans below £250,000. Mr Sunak's measures follow fears that employers, hit by plummeting consumer demand due to the lockdown, have been struggling to obtain access to the backing announced by the Government last week.
He said: "We are making great progress on getting support to businesses to help manage cashflows, with millions of pounds of loans and finance being provided to hundreds of firms.
"Now I am taking further action by extending our generous scheme so even more businesses can benefit.
"We have also listened to larger businesses affected by Covid-19 and are announcing new support so they can benefit.
"We'll continue to work with the financial services sector to ensure the £330billion of Government support, through loans and guarantees, reaches as many businesses as possible."
Treasury figures show more than £90million of loans to nearly 1,000 small and medium sized firms have been approved under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) launched last week.
And a Government-backed scheme to provide financing to larger companies, overseen by the Bank of England, has also provided almost £1.9billion of support to firms with a further £1.6billion in the pipeline.
Mr Sunak will today extend the scheme to many more firms previously not eligible.


thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--Labour leadership contest: Starmer in front as voting ends to be party leader

Party bosses will announce tomorrow who has won the race to take over from the hard- Left socialist .
Sir Keir Starmer is the strong favourite to see off the challenge of Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy .
In a video message to his supporters , released as ballots closed at noon yesterday , the Shadow Brexit Secretary said : `` With the campaigns that Rebecca and Lisa have run , and that we 've run , I think we 've demonstrated to our party , to our movement , and hopefully to the country that real good can come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour leader warned of biggest party challenge set to face them Ms Nandy also released a video thanking supporters , saying : `` We have shown Labour to be a party that has both humility and self-confidence . ''
The contest was triggered after Mr Corbyn , 70 , announced he was standing down in the wake of December 's general election , when Labour slumped to its worst performance since 1935 .
Ballots were sent out in the middle of February , when the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @

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Party bosses will announce tomorrow who has won the race to take over from the hard- Left socialist. Sir Keir Starmer is the strong favourite to see off the challenge of Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy. In a video message to his supporters, released as ballots closed at noon yesterday, the Shadow Brexit Secretary said: "With the campaigns that Rebecca and Lisa have run, and that we've run, I think we've demonstrated to our party, to our movement, and hopefully to the country that real good can come out of this election."
Ms Nandy also released a video thanking supporters, saying: "We have shown Labour to be a party that has both humility and self-confidence." The contest was triggered after Mr Corbyn, 70, announced he was standing down in the wake of December's general election, when Labour slumped to its worst performance since 1935. Ballots were sent out in the middle of February, when the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK was still in single figures.
Sir Keir Starmer is the strong favourite to become the next Labour Party leader
Hustings and other events in the leadership race, as well as the contest to become deputy leader, have been cancelled since social distancing policies were introduced. Labour's new deputy leader, to succeed Tom Watson, will also be announced at the same time. Shadow Education Secretary Angela Rayner has long been the favourite. A special conference in London scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled and results will be posted online.


thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--Coronavirus fightback: Health Secretary pledges to test 100,000 a day to defeat virus

Matt Hancock announced the new target to ensure a massive increase in the number of tests , that identify whether patients have the virus or have developed immunity .
The dramatic escalation of the Government 's effort to tackle the epidemic comes as the UK death toll hit 2,921 yesterday .
Mr Hancock also announced that £13.4billion of NHS trust debts will be written off by the Treasury to boost the health service .
The Health Secretary has now unveiled a five-point plan to root out the `` invisible killer '' .
On his first day back at Westminster after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted his experience had `` redoubled '' his determination to fight the disease .
He said : `` We will strain every sinew to defeat it once and for all .
`` And I will stop at nothing to make sure that frontline staff have the right equipment so that they are safe and can have the confidence they need to do their jobs . ''
Mr Hancock 's announcement signalled a huge expansion in the Government 's ambition for testing .
It followed fury that figures showed just 2,800 out of around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested for the infection , with images of sparsely used testing centres causing despair .
Over the past week , fewer than 10,000 people a day were being tested in the UK , compared with more than 50,000 in Germany .
And just 24 hours before the announcement , Prime Minister Boris Johnson had reiterated the Government 's previous target of 250,000 tests a day by the end of this month .
Mr Hancock 's five-point plan included : • Expanding swab testing in Public Health England laboratories and NHS hospitals for those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical workers to 25,000 a day by late April .
• Delivering increased commercial swab testing for critical key workers in the NHS , before then expanding to key workers in other sectors .
• Developing blood tests to see if people have the right antibodies and high levels of immunity to coronavirus .
• Conducting surveillance testing to learn more about the spread of the disease throughout the UK and help develop new tests and treatments .
• A new national effort for testing to build a mass-testing capacity at a completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new coronavirus testing czar , Public Health England 's director of health improvement Professor John Newton .
Prof Newton will oversee the implementation of the new plan .
The Health Secretary also unveiled a £300million cash injection for community pharmacies to help them fight the disease .
He admitted he had to `` level '' with the public about the scale of the challenge and acknowledged the criticism of the level of testing so far .
He said a country-wide shortage of swabs had been resolved , but that there remained a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chemicals needed for the tests .
Mr Hancock said NHS staff will be able to get tested for Covid-19 `` absolutely before the end of the month '' .
He added : `` With 5,000 tested since staff testing started at the weekend , we 've clearly made significant progress . ''
Mr Hancock said the figure of 100,000 tests by the end of April will cover all five of his testing `` pillars '' .
He added that large-scale antibody testing - to see if someone has been infected with the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out when clinicians are confident it is a valid test .
The Cabinet minister defended his decision to prioritise testing of patients over NHS staff and said he thought any health secretary would have done the same .
Mr Hancock said : `` I understand why NHS staff want tests , so they can get back to the front line , of course I do .
But I took the decision that the first priority has to be the patients , for whom the results of a test could be the difference in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and death .
`` I believe anybody in my shoes would have taken the same decision . ''
Mr Hancock paid an emotional tribute to NHS staff who have lost their lives after becoming infected while treating coronavirus patients .
He added : `` If the past few weeks have shown us anything , it 's that we are steadfast as a country in our resolve to defeat this invisible killer . ''
Prof Newton said : `` The initial priority , of course , is for the swab tests because those are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critically ill patients to the best they possibly can and also to allow NHS staff and other key workers to come back to work when they can . ''
Professor Stephen Powis , the medical director of NHS England , said : `` I still think there are reasons to be hopeful , as I said a couple of days ago .
`` One of the very first reasons for that is because we do see that the public is complying with the measures that the Government has laid out to reduce social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transmission .
`` We do see that happening and it 's important we continue to see that happening . ''

Coronavirus: Matt Hancock sets ‘goal’ of 100,000 tests a day
Matt Hancock announced the new target to ensure a massive increase in the number of tests, that identify whether patients have the virus or have developed immunity. The dramatic escalation of the Government's effort to tackle the epidemic comes as the UK death toll hit 2,921 yesterday. Mr Hancock also announced that £13.4billion of NHS trust debts will be written off by the Treasury to boost the health service.
The Health Secretary has now unveiled a five-point plan to root out the "invisible killer". On his first day back at Westminster after recovering from the virus himself, he insisted his experience had "redoubled" his determination to fight the disease. He said: "We will strain every sinew to defeat it once and for all. "And I will stop at nothing to make sure that frontline staff have the right equipment so that they are safe and can have the confidence they need to do their jobs." Mr Hancock's announcement signalled a huge expansion in the Government's ambition for testing. It followed fury that figures showed just 2,800 out of around half a million NHS staff had been tested for the infection, with images of sparsely used testing centres causing despair. Over the past week, fewer than 10,000 people a day were being tested in the UK, compared with more than 50,000 in Germany.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock
And just 24 hours before the announcement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson had reiterated the Government's previous target of 250,000 tests a day by the end of this month. Mr Hancock's five-point plan included: Expanding swab testing in Public Health England laboratories and NHS hospitals for those with a medical need and the most critical workers to 25,000 a day by late April.
Delivering increased commercial swab testing for critical key workers in the NHS, before then expanding to key workers in other sectors.
Developing blood tests to see if people have the right antibodies and high levels of immunity to coronavirus.
Conducting surveillance testing to learn more about the spread of the disease throughout the UK and help develop new tests and treatments.
A new national effort for testing to build a mass-testing capacity at a completely new scale. Mr Hancock also appointed a new coronavirus testing czar, Public Health England's director of health improvement Professor John Newton. Prof Newton will oversee the implementation of the new plan. The Health Secretary also unveiled a £300million cash injection for community pharmacies to help them fight the disease. He admitted he had to "level" with the public about the scale of the challenge and acknowledged the criticism of the level of testing so far. He said a country-wide shortage of swabs had been resolved, but that there remained a "global challenge" around sourcing the chemicals needed for the tests.
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Mr Hancock said NHS staff will be able to get tested for Covid-19 "absolutely before the end of the month". He added: "With 5,000 tested since staff testing started at the weekend, we've clearly made significant progress." Mr Hancock said the figure of 100,000 tests by the end of April will cover all five of his testing "pillars". He added that large-scale antibody testing - to see if someone has been infected with the virus and recovered - will only be rolled out when clinicians are confident it is a valid test. The Cabinet minister defended his decision to prioritise testing of patients over NHS staff and said he thought any health secretary would have done the same. Mr Hancock said: "I understand why NHS staff want tests, so they can get back to the front line, of course I do. But I took the decision that the first priority has to be the patients, for whom the results of a test could be the difference in treatment that is the difference between life and death. BACK BRITAIN'S BRAVE NHS HEROES - CLICK HERE NOW
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--Corbyn's leadership 'took the p**s' – Ex-MP's scathing attack on 'selfish' outgoing leader

The Labour Party will announce its next leader on Saturday , as the four-month-long leadership election finally draws to a close .
But ahead of the announcement , former Labour MP Phil Wilson has raged about the party 's mistakes , especially under Jeremy Corbyn 's leadership .
The former MP , who lost his seat in the 2019 general election , launched a scathing attack on the outgoing leader , accusing Mr Corbyn of being `` tasteless , selfish and vain '' .
Writing in the New Statesman , Mr Wilson urged the Labour Party to bury Corbynism once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He describes the Corbyn faction of the party as a `` cult '' and blames it for Labour 's catastrophic election defeat in the 2019 snap vote .
Mr Wilson , who was Labour MP for Sedgefield from 2007-2019 , said when Mr Corbyn was elected as Labour 's leader , the party became a joke to many of its core supporters .
He wrote : `` We were becoming a joke .
When we gave them Corbyn it went beyond a joke .
`` They thought we were taking the p**s. `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the electorate to take the Labour Party seriously , if the Labour Party isn ’ t prepared to do the same . ''
The former MP also claimed the party went under a fundamental shift under Mr Corbyn 's leadership .
He said : `` Corbyn brought a worldview alien to the Labour Party .
A worldview that belonged on the fringes .
`` With his victory , that worldview became centre stage and all those who lived on the fringes with him found their home centre stage too .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their image , creating a dystopian Labour Party , not recognisable to many of its existing members , never mind our supporters . ''
Mr Wilson went on to criticise the Corbyn faction and accused them of abandoning the Labour heartlands .
He said : `` The cult ’ s only mission was to take control of the Labour Party .
Rebecca Long-Bailey says leadership contest to end in 'bizarre ' way [ COMMENT ] Keir Starmer plotting huge cull of Corbyn allies [ INSIGHT ] How Jeremy Corbyn FINALLY owned up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DEVELOPED ] '' The priority was not the communities we serve , but the cult ’ s hard-left ambitions .
`` It was nothing to do with Labour voters , but all to do with finding a home for their vanity project .
`` Tasteless and selfish , their project is on the verge of destroying the Labour Party . ''
Mr Wilson has urged the next Labour leader to shift away from Corbynism , describing the outgoing leader and his supporters as `` vein , self-centred and narcissistic '' .

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The Labour Party will announce its next leader on Saturday, as the four-month-long leadership election finally draws to a close. But ahead of the announcement, former Labour MP Phil Wilson has raged about the party's mistakes, especially under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership. The former MP, who lost his seat in the 2019 general election, launched a scathing attack on the outgoing leader, accusing Mr Corbyn of being "tasteless, selfish and vain".
Writing in the New Statesman, Mr Wilson urged the Labour Party to bury Corbynism once it has elected its new leader. He describes the Corbyn faction of the party as a "cult" and blames it for Labour's catastrophic election defeat in the 2019 snap vote. Mr Wilson, who was Labour MP for Sedgefield from 2007-2019, said when Mr Corbyn was elected as Labour's leader, the party became a joke to many of its core supporters. He wrote: "We were becoming a joke. When we gave them Corbyn it went beyond a joke.
Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party has been heavily criticised by a former MP
Former Labour MP Phil Wilson has raged about the party's mistakes under Corbyn
"They thought we were taking the p**s. "It’s asking a bit much of the electorate to take the Labour Party seriously, if the Labour Party isn’t prepared to do the same." The former MP also claimed the party went under a fundamental shift under Mr Corbyn's leadership. He said: "Corbyn brought a worldview alien to the Labour Party. A worldview that belonged on the fringes. JUST IN: Labour humiliation: Emily Thornberry’s horrific Brexit gaffe exposed
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The Labour Party will announce its next leader on Saturday
"With his victory, that worldview became centre stage and all those who lived on the fringes with him found their home centre stage too. "The doors were flung open to people in their image, creating a dystopian Labour Party, not recognisable to many of its existing members, never mind our supporters." Mr Wilson went on to criticise the Corbyn faction and accused them of abandoning the Labour heartlands. He said: "The cult’s only mission was to take control of the Labour Party. DON'T MISS: Rebecca Long-Bailey says leadership contest to end in 'bizarre' way [COMMENT]
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The former MP blamed Jeremy Corbyn for the party's disastrous electoral defeat
The former MP urged the new leader to completely abandon Corbynism
"The priority was not the communities we serve, but the cult’s hard-left ambitions. "It was nothing to do with Labour voters, but all to do with finding a home for their vanity project. "Tasteless and selfish, their project is on the verge of destroying the Labour Party." Mr Wilson has urged the next Labour leader to shift away from Corbynism, describing the outgoing leader and his supporters as "vein, self-centred and narcissistic".
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--Labour leadership result: What time will the next Labour leader be announced?

Labour leadership voting has now closed in the UK , as party members across the country expect results to come @ @ @ @ @ .
Voters have a choice of three candidates to choose from , but one favourite @ @ @ @ @ .
What time will the next Labour leader be announced ?
Labour Party members have @ @ @ @ @ vote in their new leader , as voting opened on February 23 .
Voting closed @ @ @ @ @ will now count the ballots .
Results will come in tomorrow , on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ nation will choose from one of three available candidates .

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Labour Party leadership voting has now closed in the UK, and now party members across the country are waiting for results to come today. Voters had a choice of three candidates to choose from, but one favourite has emerged above all others.
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What time will the next Labour leader be announced? Labour Party members have had nearly two months to vote in their new leader, as voting opened on February 23. Voting closed on Friday and party officials will now count the ballots. Results will come in today, on Saturday, April 4, when the nation will choose from one of three available candidates. READ MORE: Corbyn refuses to accept catastrophic election loss in last message
Labour leadership result: What time will the next Labour leader be announced?
Labour leadership result: Labour leadership finalists include Sir Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long-Bailey
READ MORE Emily Thornberry's 'ludicrous' claim on Brexit referendum revealed The winner will be announced at 10.45am, alongside the winner of the deputy leadership contest. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the winner of the race between Sir Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy will no longer be unveiled at a "special conference" as planned. Instead, Jeremy Corbyn's successor as Labour leader and their deputy will now be announced at a scaled-back event with candidates having pre-recorded victory speeches. Figures suggest nearly 785,000 members and affiliates have voted this year. They used a preferential voting system which saw them rank their choices from the three finalists from most to least favourite.
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Labour leadership result: Sir Keir Starmer is currently tipped to take the election this year
Labour members initially had six candidates to choose from, including Emily Thornberry, Clive Lewis, Jess Phillips, Lisa Nandy, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Sir Keir Starmer. Now, just Rebecca Long-Bailey, Sir Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy remain. Each has gained a strong following during their campaigns, but experts and political pundits alike believe Sir Keir will take the lead on Saturday morning. He gained the most nominations from the party's MPs, and pollsters from YouGov have given him a commanding lead over his rivals in terms of support. His platform to "unite" the Labour Party has drawn widespread support form people hoping to correct the devastating losses in 2019. Angela Rayner, the Shadow Education secretary, is poised to become his deputy.= DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Corbyn’s warning to Starmer: Next Labour chief MUST attack Boris MPs backing the former public prosecutor believe he will reach an "emphatic" victory before he reshapes Labour in his own image. Amongst the changes to the party, which failed to prevent a Tory majority in the December 2019 elections, could be the ousting of several key figures. One Starmer supporter said Labour executives Karie Murphy and Jenny Formby could be amongst the first casualties. They said the and Executive Director and General Secretary would face "huge" pressure to step down.
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--Corbyn refuses to accept catastrophic election loss in last ever message as Labour leader

Mr Corbyn took to social media to thank Labour Party members for their support as he bows out of the role he has held since 2015 .
He wrote : “ As I stand down as Leader , I also want to thank you for all the support you have given the party , and me personally , over the last four-and-a-half years .
It has been the honour of my life to lead this party .
Our members are my inspiration , and I am so proud that we have become a party of nearly 600,000-strong.
” Mr Corbyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK , which he stated had drawn more attention to the causes the party has supported .
He highlighted an underfunding of the NHS , Government austerity and homelessness as key issues to be addressed .
However , Mr Corbyn skated over the issue of Labour ’ s catastrophic election in 2019 .
He added : “ Of course , we could have achieved so much in government , and I am sorry that under my leadership we did not get there .
“ In 2017 , we came close , winning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 1945 .
“ Sadly , the 2019 election was a Brexit election and our attempt to bridge the gap between Leave and Remain voters was unsuccessful.
” The election was abysmal for the party , who made significant losses in what was described as their worst result in a generation .
However , Mr Corbyn said going forward , he would continue to campaign for socialism , peace and justice .
Many took to Twitter to thank Mr Corbyn for his leadership .
And the hashtag # ThankYouJeremy trended on Twitter in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One social media user wrote : “ Thank you for everything Jeremy .
“ You breathed new life into politics for so many millions .
Thank you for speaking up and showing us that another way is possible , mate.
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“ Side by side , we will fight on.
” But some were more scathing of Mr Corbyn ’ s leadership .
One wrote : “ Thanks Jezza for ensuring a Conservative Government for the last decade and the next !
” And a second mused : “ If you had opposed Brexit , you likely wouldn ’ t be stepping down .
The new Labour leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midst of a global pandemic .
Mr Corbyn will be replaced by either Sir Keir Starmer , Rebecca Long-Bailey or Lisa Nandy who have all been competing to win the support of Labour members in recent months .
Sir Keir has pulled ahead in opinion polls , but his rivals could still be in with a chance .
Ms Long-Bailey is considered to be the continuity candidate for Mr Corbyn .
And Ms Nandy , whilst gaining support , is considered to be the underdog of the race .
Sir Keir , Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to offer their rivals positions in the shadow cabinet if they win .

Clap for NHS: Jeremy Corbyn takes part in campaign
Mr Corbyn took to social media to thank Labour Party members for their support as he bows out of the role he has held since 2015. He wrote: “As I stand down as Leader, I also want to thank you for all the support you have given the party, and me personally, over the last four-and-a-half years. It has been the honour of my life to lead this party. Our members are my inspiration, and I am so proud that we have become a party of nearly 600,000-strong.”
Mr Corbyn made reference to the coronavirus crisis within the UK, which he stated had drawn more attention to the causes the party has supported. He highlighted an underfunding of the NHS, Government austerity and homelessness as key issues to be addressed. However, Mr Corbyn skated over the issue of Labour’s catastrophic election in 2019.
Jeremy Corbyn penned a message to mark the end of his time as Labour leader
Mr Corbyn ceases leadership of the party tomorrow
He added: “Of course, we could have achieved so much in government, and I am sorry that under my leadership we did not get there. “In 2017, we came close, winning the biggest increase in the popular vote since 1945. “Sadly, the 2019 election was a Brexit election and our attempt to bridge the gap between Leave and Remain voters was unsuccessful.” The election was abysmal for the party, who made significant losses in what was described as their worst result in a generation.
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Labour suffered a catastrophic defeat in the December 2019 General Election
However, Mr Corbyn said going forward, he would continue to campaign for socialism, peace and justice. Many took to Twitter to thank Mr Corbyn for his leadership. And the hashtag #ThankYouJeremy trended on Twitter in a tribute to the outgoing leader. One social media user wrote: “Thank you for everything Jeremy. “You breathed new life into politics for so many millions. Thank you for speaking up and showing us that another way is possible, mate.” DON'T MISS
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The Labour leader has been thanked on social media
Another said: “You say it’s been the honour of your life to lead this party, but I know I’m not alone in considering it to have been an absolute honour to have stood with you. “Side by side, we will fight on.” But some were more scathing of Mr Corbyn’s leadership. One wrote: “Thanks Jezza for ensuring a Conservative Government for the last decade and the next!” And a second mused: “If you had opposed Brexit, you likely wouldn’t be stepping down. “You’d be Prime Minister.” The new Labour leader will hit the ground running in the midst of a global pandemic.
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Mr Corbyn will be replaced by either Sir Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey or Lisa Nandy who have all been competing to win the support of Labour members in recent months. Sir Keir has pulled ahead in opinion polls, but his rivals could still be in with a chance. Ms Long-Bailey is considered to be the continuity candidate for Mr Corbyn. And Ms Nandy, whilst gaining support, is considered to be the underdog of the race. Sir Keir, Ms Long-Bailey and Ms Nandy have all vowed to offer their rivals positions in the shadow cabinet if they win.
Mr Corbyn will be replaced by Sir Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy or Rebecca Long-Bailey
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--Corbyn's wife issues parting shot to critics - Labour better placed to fight coronavirus

And in a parting shot on the eve of Mr Corbyn 's departure from office , Laura Alvarez also said the NHS would have been better prepared for the coronavirus pandemic if Labour had united to win power at the 2017 and 2019 elections while the veteran left-wnger was at the helm .
Mr Corbyn leaves office tomorrow when his successor is revealed , having announced he was quitting after leading the party to its worst showing since the 1930s in last December 's election .
His wife of seven years has largely steered clear of making public comments since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2015 .
But , in an article in the Mirror , the Mexican lawyer revealed it was difficult for her to watch from the sidelines as her husband faced criticism from both the press and the party .
She said : `` It has been incredibly hard for me to watch my husband vilified and to hear his words twisted by his political opponents and some in the media .
`` It has been even harder to watch him be attacked by his own party .
`` The brutal irony is that if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been ready to lead the country rather than suffer more austerity under the Tories . ''
READ MORE : Labour leadership : Starmer in front as voting ends to be party leader Ms Alvarez , a human rights lawyer , said she was proud of her husband and urged his successor `` not to lose sight '' of the left-wing policies promoted by the veteran MP .
She argued that the NHS would have been better prepared for the Covid-19 outbreak if Mr Corbyn had been prime minister .
The Government has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lack of personal protection equipment available to front line health staff , as well for failing to commission more testing to allow healthy self-isolating doctors and nurses to return to work .
Ms Alvarez said : `` I read about the work that our amazing heroes in the NHS are doing during the coronavirus outbreak and only wish that the investment our health service needs had been offered long before now . ''
Her comments come as Lisa Nandy , one of the three leadership candidates , said the contest had ended `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ballot closed at noon yesterday .
The last weeks of the race were largely sidelined due to the coronavirus pandemic , with all candidate events and hustings cancelled .
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Ms Nandy tweeted a video thanking her supporters for their efforts during the three-month contest .
The Wigan MP said : `` When this started , I said Labour must change or die .
`` I had no idea how many of you felt the same .
`` We took the moment of Labour 's worst defeat and turned it into the moment where things start to get better . ''

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And in a parting shot on the eve of Mr Corbyn's departure from office, Laura Alvarez also said the NHS would have been better prepared for the coronavirus pandemic if Labour had united to win power at the 2017 and 2019 elections while the veteran left-wnger was at the helm.
It has been incredibly hard for me to watch my husband vilified and to hear his words twisted Laura Alvez
Mr Corbyn leaves office tomorrow when his successor is revealed, having announced he was quitting after leading the party to its worst showing since the 1930s in last December's election. His wife of seven years has largely steered clear of making public comments since the 70-year-old was elected Labour leader in 2015. But, in an article in the Mirror, the Mexican lawyer revealed it was difficult for her to watch from the sidelines as her husband faced criticism from both the press and the party.
Laura Alvarez has defended her husband Jeremy Corbyn's record as Labour leader
She said: "It has been incredibly hard for me to watch my husband vilified and to hear his words twisted by his political opponents and some in the media. "It has been even harder to watch him be attacked by his own party. "The brutal irony is that if we had pulled together, we would have been ready to lead the country rather than suffer more austerity under the Tories." READ MORE:Labour leadership: Starmer in front as voting ends to be party leader
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Laura Alvarez said Jeremy Corbyn was vilified by critics
Ms Alvarez, a human rights lawyer, said she was proud of her husband and urged his successor "not to lose sight" of the left-wing policies promoted by the veteran MP. She argued that the NHS would have been better prepared for the Covid-19 outbreak if Mr Corbyn had been prime minister. The Government has faced criticism in recent days for the lack of personal protection equipment available to front line health staff, as well for failing to commission more testing to allow healthy self-isolating doctors and nurses to return to work.
Laura Alvarez said the NHS would be in a better position under Jeremy Corbyn
Ms Alvarez said: "I read about the work that our amazing heroes in the NHS are doing during the coronavirus outbreak and only wish that the investment our health service needs had been offered long before now." Her comments come as Lisa Nandy, one of the three leadership candidates, said the contest had ended "in the hardest of circumstances" after the ballot closed at noon yesterday. The last weeks of the race were largely sidelined due to the coronavirus pandemic, with all candidate events and hustings cancelled. DON'T MISS
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All three contenders have been asked to pre-record victory speeches in the event they win, with the victor having theirs released tomorrow morning when the result is revealed. Ms Nandy tweeted a video thanking her supporters for their efforts during the three-month contest. The Wigan MP said: "When this started, I said Labour must change or die. "I had no idea how many of you felt the same. "We took the moment of Labour's worst defeat and turned it into the moment where things start to get better."
Labour unveils its new leader tomorrow


thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--Jeremy Corbyn’s warning to Starmer: Next Labour chief MUST attack Boris

It was Mr Corbyn 's second election defeat as leader and leaves his legacy in tatters , especially as the party was dogged by an ongoing antisemitism scandal under his watch .
And Mr Corbyn enjoyed one final snipe before stepping down , warning his successor not to get into a government of national unity with Conservatives to help fight the coronavirus .
The hard-left socialist said that giving up the responsibility to oppose and challenge the government would be “ a negation of what our democratic society is about ” .
His remarks came as former Conservative leader William @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correct '' for prime minister Boris Johnson to brief the new Labour leader directly on the government 's strategy , suggesting that this would help relieve pressure on ministers from the opposition .
Asked whether Labour should be offering its support to the government to help the country get through the coronavirus crisis , Mr Corbyn said : ” It 's the duty of opposition parties to hold it up into account and that is exactly what we 're doing .
Mr Corbyn has said that Labour would have moved faster to ramp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in power .
`` I think we should be challenging the government and challenging them on the economic response , challenging them on job security , and that is the way to get better government and better decisions , '' he said .
`` If everybody got together and said 'we 're all absolutely in this together ; we wo n't criticise each other ' – that is a negation of what our democratic society is about . ''
As Mr Corbyn prepared to step down , his wife Laura Alvarez broke her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband and declare she would “ never regret our dream of a better quality of life for everybody ” .
Writing in the Daily Mirror , Mrs Alvarez took aim at Mr Corbyn ’ s opponents inside the Labour Party and urged his supporters to keep up their fight for the values he represents .
“ It has been hard for me to watch my husband vilified and hear his words twisted by his political opponents , ” she said .
“ It has been harder to watch him attacked by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who voted for Labour , and especially those who stood with my husband .
“ We know you shared our values .
If equality , humanity , honesty and kindness are called Corbynism , then that 's all right with me.
” Today ’ s announcement will be made in a statement , rather than at a live event because of coronavirus .
The three hopefuls , Sir Keir , Rebecca Long Bailey and Lisa Nandy , have recorded a victory speech ahead of time before knowing the result .
It brings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was triggered by Labour ’ s humiliating defeat in December ’ s general election .
Labour 's more than 580,000 members , affiliate members through trade unions or socialist societies and people who paid 25 pounds to be registered supporters have all been eligible to vote in the election which began in February .

One of these three will be the new Labour leader tomorrow
It was Mr Corbyn's second election defeat as leader and leaves his legacy in tatters, especially as the party was dogged by an ongoing antisemitism scandal under his watch. And Mr Corbyn enjoyed one final snipe before stepping down, warning his successor not to get into a government of national unity with Conservatives to help fight the coronavirus.
The hard-left socialist said that giving up the responsibility to oppose and challenge the government would be “a negation of what our democratic society is about”. His remarks came as former Conservative leader William Hague said it would be "constitutionally correct" for prime minister Boris Johnson to brief the new Labour leader directly on the government's strategy, suggesting that this would help relieve pressure on ministers from the opposition. Asked whether Labour should be offering its support to the government to help the country get through the coronavirus crisis, Mr Corbyn said: ”It's the duty of opposition parties to hold it up into account and that is exactly what we're doing. Mr Corbyn has said that Labour would have moved faster to ramp up Covid-19 testing if he had been in power.
"I think we should be challenging the government and challenging them on the economic response, challenging them on job security, and that is the way to get better government and better decisions," he said. "If everybody got together and said 'we're all absolutely in this together; we won't criticise each other' – that is a negation of what our democratic society is about." As Mr Corbyn prepared to step down, his wife Laura Alvarez broke her long-standing silence to voice her pride in her husband and declare she would “never regret our dream of a better quality of life for everybody”. Writing in the Daily Mirror, Mrs Alvarez took aim at Mr Corbyn’s opponents inside the Labour Party and urged his supporters to keep up their fight for the values he represents.
“It has been hard for me to watch my husband vilified and hear his words twisted by his political opponents,” she said. “It has been harder to watch him attacked by his party. “I want to thank those who voted for Labour, and especially those who stood with my husband. “We know you shared our values. If equality, humanity, honesty and kindness are called Corbynism, then that's all right with me.” Today’s announcement will be made in a statement, rather than at a live event because of coronavirus.
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The deputy leader contenders
The three hopefuls, Sir Keir, Rebecca Long Bailey and Lisa Nandy, have recorded a victory speech ahead of time before knowing the result. It brings an end to the marathon contest which was triggered by Labour’s humiliating defeat in December’s general election. Labour's more than 580,000 members, affiliate members through trade unions or socialist societies and people who paid 25 pounds to be registered supporters have all been eligible to vote in the election which began in February.


thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--'Please, stick to guidance!' Boris urges Britons to ignore 'fine weather' at weekend

With temperatures set to soar to 20C the Prime Minister , who remains in self-isolation after failing to fully recover from coronavirus , urged millions of Britons who may be going “ stir crazy ” to avoid temptation and abide by the government ’ s lockdown advice .
Mr Johnson was due to exit quarantine in Downing Street on Friday , seven days after testing positive .
But in a video message he confirmed that he continues to have a high temperature and will therefore keep himself shut away .
Coronavirus : Noam Chomsky warns 'there will be WORSE to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I 've done my seven days of isolation , alas I still have one of the symptoms , a minor symptom - I still have a temperature , ” he revealed .
“ So in accordance with Government advice I must continue my self-isolation until that symptom itself goes.
” In the video , he appealed to `` everybody thinking about this weekend , and what may be some fine weather '' and warned them `` please , please stick with the guidance now '' .
`` I reckon a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this is all going on for quite a long time and would rather be getting out there , particularly if you ’ ve got kids in the household , everybody may be getting a bit stir crazy , and there may be just a temptation to get out there , hang out and start to break the regulations , '' he said .
“ I just urge you not to do that . ''
He added : “ This country has made a huge effort , a huge sacrifice , done absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
“ Let ’ s stick with it now – remember that incredible clapping again last night for our fantastic NHS .
We ’ re doing it to protect them and to save lives.
” Mr Johnson announced last Friday he had tested positive for coronavirus and had symptoms including a cough and fever .

With temperatures set to soar to 20C the Prime Minister, who remains in self-isolation after failing to fully recover from coronavirus, urged millions of Britons who may be going “stir crazy” to avoid temptation and abide by the government’s lockdown advice. Mr Johnson was due to exit quarantine in Downing Street on Friday, seven days after testing positive. But in a video message he confirmed that he continues to have a high temperature and will therefore keep himself shut away.
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“Although I'm feeling better, and I've done my seven days of isolation, alas I still have one of the symptoms, a minor symptom - I still have a temperature,” he revealed.
“So in accordance with Government advice I must continue my self-isolation until that symptom itself goes.”
In the video, he appealed to "everybody thinking about this weekend, and what may be some fine weather" and warned them "please, please stick with the guidance now".
"I reckon a lot of people will be starting to think that this is all going on for quite a long time and would rather be getting out there, particularly if you’ve got kids in the household, everybody may be getting a bit stir crazy, and there may be just a temptation to get out there, hang out and start to break the regulations," he said.
“I just urge you not to do that."
He added: “This country has made a huge effort, a huge sacrifice, done absolutely brilliantly well in delaying the spread of the virus.
“Let’s stick with it now – remember that incredible clapping again last night for our fantastic NHS. We’re doing it to protect them and to save lives.”
Mr Johnson announced last Friday he had tested positive for coronavirus and had symptoms including a cough and fever.


thedailyexpress--2020-04-03--Cheerio Jeremy! Corbyn dealt parting blow as Tories surge to 24 point lead over Labour

Labour is due to confirm Mr Corbyn 's successor tomorrow when the results of the leadership contest are announced , with Sir Keir Starmer red hot favorite to replace him - but a YouGov poll has underlined the daunting task of whoever gets the job , be it him , Lisa Nandy or Rebecca Long-Bailey .
And speaking on Mr Corbyn 's final day , Professor Tony Travers told Express.co.uk the left-winger had been `` almost the worst person imaginable '' to attract voters back to the party .
Excluding people who said they would not vote , did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or who refused to answer , the YouGov poll suggested more than half of all Britons - 52 percent - would vote Conservative if there was a general election tomorrow , compared with 28 percent for Labour .
In the general election last December , the Tories took 43.6 percent of the vote compared with Labour 's 32.2 percent .
The survey was based on interviews carried out with 1,631 adults on April 1 and 2 .
The findings will come as a blow to Mr Corbyn as he prepares to wrap up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the party , having been elected on September 12 , 2015 .
His time at the top has been a rocky one , and he headed off a leadership challenge just one year into his reign before reclaiming some authority with a stronger-than-expected performance in the 2017 general election , which saw him deprive then-Prime Minister Theresa May of her overall majority .
Prof Travers said Mr Johnson was undoubtedly receiving a popularity boost as the country rallies behind the Government of the day in a time of crisis .
However , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where there was the unexpected narrowing of the lead with the Conservatives at the end , that was the very high point .
`` But at almost every other points for Jeremy Corbyn 's leadership he 's been running well behind the Conservatives at a time when the Conservatives are often having their own problems , particularly during the period when Theresa May was being defeated in Parliament night after night .
JUST IN : Not again : China imposes NEW coronavirus lockdown - fears grow '' So although this poll is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corbyn , it 's by no means unrepresentative .
`` There 's a complex job facing the new Labour leader , which is trying to work out how to win back not only traditional Labour voters in the north of England but separately , how to win a marginal voters everywhere because it is sensitive .
`` So they 've got a double challenge and Jeremy Corbyn was almost the worst imaginable Labour leader to do that . ''
Chris Curtis , Politcal Research Manager at YouGov added : `` An increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis is nothing new and we saw something similar happen for Gordon Brown in the early days of the financial crash .
Labour humiliation : How Thornberry made VAT blunder during Tory rant [ POLITICS ] Britons furious as Long-Bailey continues to defend Corbyn comments [ REACTION ] Rebecca Long-Bailey says leadership contest to end in 'bizarre ' way [ VIDEO ] “ There are two theories as to what causes this phenomenon , sometimes called the “ rally ‘ round the flag effect ” .
Firstly , in times of crisis the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the government and its leaders are the embodiment of that .
Secondly , opposition parties and the media feel the need to stand by the government in hard times ; therefore , they tend to see less criticism .
“ However , these rallies don ’ t always last in the long run .
The bounce for Brown at the start of the financial crisis had evaporated within a year , as the praise he got for his tough decisions turned to criticism of overspending .
“ There ’ s still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister and his government but for now at least , the British public are rallying behind them.
” Mr Corbyn 's most recent tweet shared an interview with The Daily Telegraph in which he said Labour should refuse to join any Government of national unity with Mr Johnson 's Tories .
He added : `` It 's the duty of opposition parties to hold the government to account , and that is exactly what we 're doing . ''
Mr Corbyn 's post prompted scathing responses , with Andrew Dimacro commenting : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t Prime Minister .
`` It ’ s time actually for parties to unite ... not criticise . ''
Rob Carlyle added : `` Not anywhere near well enough on your watch I ’ m afraid @ jeremycorbyn .

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Labour is due to confirm Mr Corbyn's successor tomorrow when the results of the leadership contest are announced, with Sir Keir Starmer red hot favorite to replace him - but a YouGov poll has underlined the daunting task of whoever gets the job, be it him, Lisa Nandy or Rebecca Long-Bailey. And speaking on Mr Corbyn's final day, Professor Tony Travers told Express.co.uk the left-winger had been "almost the worst person imaginable" to attract voters back to the party. Excluding people who said they would not vote, did not know who they would vote for, or who refused to answer, the YouGov poll suggested more than half of all Britons - 52 percent - would vote Conservative if there was a general election tomorrow, compared with 28 percent for Labour.
In the general election last December, the Tories took 43.6 percent of the vote compared with Labour's 32.2 percent. The survey was based on interviews carried out with 1,631 adults on April 1 and 2. The findings will come as a blow to Mr Corbyn as he prepares to wrap up his five-year spell at the helm of the party, having been elected on September 12, 2015.
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour trails Boris Johnson's Tories by 24 points, the poll suggests
Sir Keir Starmer is hot favourite to succeed Mr Corbyn
His time at the top has been a rocky one, and he headed off a leadership challenge just one year into his reign before reclaiming some authority with a stronger-than-expected performance in the 2017 general election, which saw him deprive then-Prime Minister Theresa May of her overall majority. Prof Travers said Mr Johnson was undoubtedly receiving a popularity boost as the country rallies behind the Government of the day in a time of crisis. However, he added: "The 2017 general election, where there was the unexpected narrowing of the lead with the Conservatives at the end, that was the very high point. "But at almost every other points for Jeremy Corbyn's leadership he's been running well behind the Conservatives at a time when the Conservatives are often having their own problems, particularly during the period when Theresa May was being defeated in Parliament night after night. JUST IN: Not again: China imposes NEW coronavirus lockdown - fears grow
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Jeremy Corbyn has been Labour leader for almost five years
They've got a double challenge and Jeremy Corbyn was almost the worst imaginable Labour leader to do that Professor Tony Travers
"So although this poll is an exaggeration of the unpopularity of Jeremy Corbyn, it's by no means unrepresentative. "There's a complex job facing the new Labour leader, which is trying to work out how to win back not only traditional Labour voters in the north of England but separately, how to win a marginal voters everywhere because it is sensitive. "So they've got a double challenge and Jeremy Corbyn was almost the worst imaginable Labour leader to do that." Chris Curtis, Politcal Research Manager at YouGov added: "An increase in popularity for governing parties during times of crisis is nothing new and we saw something similar happen for Gordon Brown in the early days of the financial crash. DON'T MISS Labour humiliation: How Thornberry made VAT blunder during Tory rant [POLITICS]
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Boris Johnson, pictured with Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty
Fellow candidates Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long-Bailey
“There are two theories as to what causes this phenomenon, sometimes called the “rally ‘round the flag effect”. Firstly, in times of crisis the public believe that national unity is important, and the government and its leaders are the embodiment of that. Secondly, opposition parties and the media feel the need to stand by the government in hard times; therefore, they tend to see less criticism. “However, these rallies don’t always last in the long run. The bounce for Brown at the start of the financial crisis had evaporated within a year, as the praise he got for his tough decisions turned to criticism of overspending. “There’s still a long way to go for the Prime Minister and his government but for now at least, the British public are rallying behind them.”
Labour's leadership candidates will learn their fate tomorrow
Mr Corbyn's most recent tweet shared an interview with The Daily Telegraph in which he said Labour should refuse to join any Government of national unity with Mr Johnson's Tories. He added: "It's the duty of opposition parties to hold the government to account, and that is exactly what we're doing." Mr Corbyn's post prompted scathing responses, with Andrew Dimacro commenting: "That’s why you aren’t Prime Minister. "It’s time actually for parties to unite...not criticise." Rob Carlyle added: "Not anywhere near well enough on your watch I’m afraid @jeremycorbyn.
Jeremy Corbyn's most recent tweet
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--'I'll tear out this poison by its roots' Starmer vows to save Labour after becoming leader

Keir Starmer pledged to `` tear out '' anti-Semitic behaviour from within the Labour Party minutes after he was confirmed as the successor of Jeremy Corbyn.Sir Keir secured a victory in the first round of voting after a three-month contest against Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy .
The new Labour leader conceded anti-Semitism has been a `` stain '' on the reputation of the party as he insisted new measures will be taken to remove any sign of such behavior among members .
In a video message to the nation , Sir Keir said : `` To all our members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this , whether you voted for me or not , I will represent you , I will listen to you and I will bring our party together .
`` But we have to face the future with honesty .
Antisemitism has been a stain on our party .
`` I have seen the grief that it ’ s brought to so many Jewish communities .
`` On behalf of the Labour Party , I ’ m sorry and I will tear out this poison by its roots and judge success by the return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt that they could no longer support us . ''
JUST IN : Keir Starmer becomes Labour leader as Nandy and Long-Bailey lose - Corbyn era finally ends Sir Keir continued : `` The Labour Party is an incredible and powerful force for good .
Together with those who went before us , we ’ ve changed the lives of millions of people for the better .
`` We created the NHS , we created the welfare state , we passed equalities legislation , the Race Relations act , we set up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and schools , established Sure Start and played out part in bringing about peace in Northern Ireland .
But we just lost four elections in a row .
`` We ’ re failing in our historic purpose .
Be in no doubt , I understand the scale of the task , the gravity of the position that we ’ re in . ''
READ MORE : Corbyn 's legacy : Labour may 'never win election AGAIN ' warns political analyst The new leader of the Labour Party , who secured the support of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We ’ ve got a mountain to climb but we will climb it and I will do my utmost to reconnect us across the country , to reengage with our communities and voters to establish a coalition across our cities and regions with all creeds and communities to speak for the whole of the country.
” Anti-Semitism has evolved into a key issue for the Labour Party over the past decade .
Jeremy Corbyn repeatedly came under fire over his failure to address claims of anti-Semitism within the party despite repeated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 10 MPs quit the party citing opposition to the leadership ’ s approach to reports of anti-Semitic behaviour from members against colleagues and MPs .
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Keir Starmer says it’s an ‘honour’ to be Labour leader
Keir Starmer pledged to "tear out" anti-Semitic behaviour from within the Labour Party minutes after he was confirmed as the successor of Jeremy Corbyn.Sir Keir secured a victory in the first round of voting after a three-month contest against Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy. The new Labour leader conceded anti-Semitism has been a "stain" on the reputation of the party as he insisted new measures will be taken to remove any sign of such behavior among members.
In a video message to the nation, Sir Keir said: "To all our members, supporters and affiliates, I say this, whether you voted for me or not, I will represent you, I will listen to you and I will bring our party together. "But we have to face the future with honesty. Antisemitism has been a stain on our party. "I have seen the grief that it’s brought to so many Jewish communities. "On behalf of the Labour Party, I’m sorry and I will tear out this poison by its roots and judge success by the return of our Jewish members and those who felt that they could no longer support us." JUST IN: Keir Starmer becomes Labour leader as Nandy and Long-Bailey lose - Corbyn era finally ends
Keir Starmer issued his first message to the nation minutes after securing the leadership of Labour
Sir Keir apologised on behalf of the Labour Party for the treatment of Jewish members
Sir Keir continued: "The Labour Party is an incredible and powerful force for good. Together with those who went before us, we’ve changed the lives of millions of people for the better. "We created the NHS, we created the welfare state, we passed equalities legislation, the Race Relations act, we set up the Open University. "We built hospital and schools, established Sure Start and played out part in bringing about peace in Northern Ireland. But we just lost four elections in a row. "We’re failing in our historic purpose. Be in no doubt, I understand the scale of the task, the gravity of the position that we’re in." READ MORE: Corbyn's legacy: Labour may 'never win election AGAIN' warns political analyst
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Coronavirus: Labour Party getting 'less support' claims expert
Keir Starmer secured victory over Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy
The new leader of the Labour Party, who secured the support of 56.2 percent of Labour members, added: “ We’ve got a mountain to climb but we will climb it and I will do my utmost to reconnect us across the country, to reengage with our communities and voters to establish a coalition across our cities and regions with all creeds and communities to speak for the whole of the country.” Anti-Semitism has evolved into a key issue for the Labour Party over the past decade. Jeremy Corbyn repeatedly came under fire over his failure to address claims of anti-Semitism within the party despite repeated complaints from members. Only last year, 10 MPs quit the party citing opposition to the leadership’s approach to reports of anti-Semitic behaviour from members against colleagues and MPs. DON'T MISS: Rebecca Long-Bailey says leadership contest to end in 'bizarre' way [COMMENT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--Angela Rayner elected Labour deputy leader despite Corbynista campaign against her

Mr Rayner said : “ Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart , I promise I will do everything to repay your trust !
“ I know we face a long and difficult road ahead but it ’ s our responsibility to offer the better future that the citizens of our country deserve.
” Ms Rayner who served as shadow education secretary under Jeremy Corbyn , will be at the helm of the party alongside Sir Keir Starmer who won the leadership contest .
Sir Keir secured a landslide victory in the contest against rivals Rebecca Long-Bailey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of public prosecutions won the contest at the first round with 56.2 percent of the vote .
Ms Rayner MP for Ashton-under-Lyne , sparked fury amongst the far-left of the party during the campaign trail when she claimed Mr Corbyn did not command the respect of the party .
She told ITV news : `` I 'm more bombastic , more focused and more sharp , and I would expect more discipline in a way that Jeremy didn ’ t .
“ He didn ’ t command respect , and he therefore wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Labour party .
`` I think that ’ s the one thing that I ’ ve got .
I ’ ve had the respect and the support of all of the parliamentary Labour party and up and down the country , and most of the constituency Labour parties have supported me in this process .
I resonate with people in the country in a way that Jeremy doesn ’ t . ''
Richard Burgon , a Corbyn loyalist , who was defeated by Ms Rayner , hit back at the comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my respect - and always will .
Jeremy has the respect of all those members who voted for him twice as leader .
Jeremy would likely have become PM in 2017 if it weren ’ t for the outrageous behaviour of the PLP trying to oust him the year before . ''
This is a breaking news story , more to follow .

Angela Rayner announced as deputy leader of Labour
Angela Rayner won the race to succeed Tom Watson after receiving 52.6 percent of the vote from the Labour membership. Ms Rayner defeated Rosena Allin-Khan, Richard Burgon, Dawn Butler and Ian Murray in the leadership contest.
Mr Rayner said: “Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart, I promise I will do everything to repay your trust! “I know we face a long and difficult road ahead but it’s our responsibility to offer the better future that the citizens of our country deserve.” Ms Rayner who served as shadow education secretary under Jeremy Corbyn, will be at the helm of the party alongside Sir Keir Starmer who won the leadership contest.
Angela Rayner has been elected deputy leader of the Labour Party
Angela Rayner defeated Rosena Allin-Khan, Richard Burgon, Dawn Butler and Ian Murray
Sir Keir secured a landslide victory in the contest against rivals Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy. The former director of public prosecutions won the contest at the first round with 56.2 percent of the vote. Sir Keir won 275,780 votes out of 490,731 returned ballots.
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Sir Keir Starmer has been elected as leader of the Labour Party
Ms Long-Bailey came second with 135,218 votes (27.6 percent) and Ms Nandy was last with 79,597 (16.2 percent). Sir Keir won more votes than Mr Corbyn, who in 2015 secured 251,417 of the 422,664 votes cast, but his predecessor won a higher vote share (59.5 percent). Ms Rayner MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, sparked fury amongst the far-left of the party during the campaign trail when she claimed Mr Corbyn did not command the respect of the party.
Sir Keir defeated Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy
She told ITV news: "I'm more bombastic, more focused and more sharp, and I would expect more discipline in a way that Jeremy didn’t. “He didn’t command respect, and he therefore wasn’t able to command that collectivism in the Labour party. "I think that’s the one thing that I’ve got. I’ve had the respect and the support of all of the parliamentary Labour party and up and down the country, and most of the constituency Labour parties have supported me in this process. I resonate with people in the country in a way that Jeremy doesn’t." READ MORE: BBC's Chris Mason scolds Labour official over Chinese virus claim
Sir Keir Starmer succeeds Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader
Richard Burgon, a Corbyn loyalist, who was defeated by Ms Rayner, hit back at the comments. He said: "Jeremy has my respect - and always will. Jeremy has the respect of all those members who voted for him twice as leader. Jeremy would likely have become PM in 2017 if it weren’t for the outrageous behaviour of the PLP trying to oust him the year before." Outgoing Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn congratulated Sir Keir and Ms Rayner on their win and said he looked forward to working with the pair. He wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations Keir-Starmer and Angela Rayner. DON'T MISS Corbyn refuses to accept catastrophic election loss in last message [INSIGHT]
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"Being Labour Party leader is a great honour and responsibility. "I look forward to working with Keir and Angela to elect the next Labour government and transform our country." Defeated deputy leadership candidate Ian Murray wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations to Keir-Starmer and Angela Rayner. "They will be a formidable team that will take the party forward. "Thank you to everyone who voted for me and to the other candidates who have become firm friends. "A fun contest. Thank you everyone. Onwards and upwards."
key policies of the final three Labour leadership candidates