thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--Corbyn's legacy: Labour may 'never win election AGAIN' warns political analyst

And Professor Tony Travers has warned the party faces the prospect of never winning a general election again if Mr Corbyn 's successor fails to undo the damage of the last five years .
The results of the first ballot of the contest between Keir Starmer , Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long-Bailey have now announced - with former Brexit spokesman Sir Keir emerging victorious with 56.2 percent of the vote , while Angela Rayner was elected as his deputy , taking 52.6 percent of the vote in the parallel contest .
Speaking before the result was announced , Mr Travers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whoever replaces him is to sort of refocus the party or attract the people that perhaps have left Labour in the meantime .
`` Keir Starmer would probably have a better chance of doing that than Rebecca long Bailey for example , because he is more of a conventional seeming Labour leader .
`` He has himself not really expressed many views on many issues so far but he looks more like a traditional Labour leader .
`` He is a sort of centrist and an establishment figure . ''
Assessing Mr Corbyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` What he did wrong was change the Labour Party in a way that was very ideological and which , wrongly assumed it was possible to win a general election in Britain from a a significantly left-wing position .
`` The British electorate is moderate - it has been for decades .
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Corbyn 's final blow as Tories surge to 24 point lead '' And there 's no evidence it has ever been easily attracted by relatively extreme left or right wing politicians .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him believed that if only they hung on there , as you know losing election after election , eventually the electorate would realise that what they really , really wanted a radical leftist government .
`` And they never did , and they were never going to . ''
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He explained : `` To be fair , he that he did enormously increase the party 's membership .
`` And although that became problematic , because the members had views which were a very long way away , even from traditional Labour voters and still further from centrist voters , which was a problem , the one thing he did do was to galvanise enthusiasm in a political party , which very few political leaders of any party have managed in 30 years .
`` And it has to be said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular very enthusiastic about politics . ''
However , the party 's drubbing in December general election , which saw Labour lose swathes of seats in its traditional northern heartlands as the so-called `` Red Wall '' began to crumble , underlined the risks of having such a radical leader at the helm - as well as the tough job facing Sir Keir .
Prof Travers added : `` The loss of responsibility falls on what you would call a 'soft left ' in the Labour Party , what would have been called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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The challenge for whoever replaces him is to sort of refocus the party or attract the people that perhaps have left Labour in the meantime Professor Tony Travers
And Professor Tony Travers has warned the party faces the prospect of never winning a general election again if Mr Corbyn's successor fails to undo the damage of the last five years. The results of the first ballot of the contest between Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long-Bailey have now announced - with former Brexit spokesman Sir Keir emerging victorious with 56.2 percent of the vote, while Angela Rayner was elected as his deputy, taking 52.6 percent of the vote in the parallel contest.
Speaking before the result was announced, Mr Travers told Express.co.uk: "The challenge for whoever replaces him is to sort of refocus the party or attract the people that perhaps have left Labour in the meantime. "Keir Starmer would probably have a better chance of doing that than Rebecca long Bailey for example, because he is more of a conventional seeming Labour leader. "He has himself not really expressed many views on many issues so far but he looks more like a traditional Labour leader.
Jeremy Corbyn was never going to win an election with a radical left agenda, Prof Travers said
Sir Keir Starmer is widely favoured to win the contest
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"He is a sort of centrist and an establishment figure." Assessing Mr Corbyn's leadership, Prof Travers said: "What he did wrong was change the Labour Party in a way that was very ideological and which, wrongly assumed it was possible to win a general election in Britain from a a significantly left-wing position. "The British electorate is moderate - it has been for decades. READ MORE: Cheerio Jeremy! Corbyn's final blow as Tories surge to 24 point lead
Jeremy Corbyn in London earlier this year
"And there's no evidence it has ever been easily attracted by relatively extreme left or right wing politicians. "I think that Corbyn and many of those around him believed that if only they hung on there, as you know losing election after election, eventually the electorate would realise that what they really, really wanted a radical leftist government. "And they never did, and they were never going to." DON'T MISS Labour humiliation: How Thornberry made VAT blunder during Tory rant [Latest]
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Prof Travers said there was no denying Mr Corbyn's impact. He explained: "To be fair, he that he did enormously increase the party's membership. "And although that became problematic, because the members had views which were a very long way away, even from traditional Labour voters and still further from centrist voters, which was a problem, the one thing he did do was to galvanise enthusiasm in a political party, which very few political leaders of any party have managed in 30 years.
Brexit is believed to have cost Labour votes in December
"And it has to be said that he did make young people in particular very enthusiastic about politics." However, the party's drubbing in December general election, which saw Labour lose swathes of seats in its traditional northern heartlands as the so-called "Red Wall" began to crumble, underlined the risks of having such a radical leader at the helm - as well as the tough job facing Sir Keir. Prof Travers added: "The loss of responsibility falls on what you would call a 'soft left' in the Labour Party, what would have been called a Tribune group if Tribune still existed.
Boris Johnson emerged victorious in the 2019 election with an 80-seat majority
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--Labour leadership winner: Who won Labour leadership election?

Now three months after Jeremy Corbyn announced his intention to step back from his Labour leadership position , a new leader has been elected .
At the same time a deputy position was voted on - meaning there are now two new leaders for the Labour Party .
Sir Keir Starmer has won the Labour leadership election with 56 percent of the vote , beating Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long Bailey .
The total number of votes cast was 490,731 and Sir Keir won 275,780 votes - equivalent to 56.2 percent .
Sir Keir will immediately take the mantle from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the backbenches .
Angela Raynor won the deputy leadership contest , by 52.6 percent of the vote .
Read More : Labour election : Keir Starmer is favourite to succeed Jeremy Corbyn The final results for the Labour leadership race were : Speaking in a message after the result was announced Sir Keir said : `` It ’ s the honour and privilege of my life to be elected as Leader of the Labour Party .
`` I will lead this great party into a new era , with confidence and hope , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can serve our country again – in government . ''
Sir Keir now has the job to bring Labour back into popularity , and first and foremost must decide how to react to the Government 's coronavirus plan .
The Labour Party saw its worst general election defeat since 1935 following years of in-party fighting , accusations of institutional anti-Semitism and divisions over Brexit .
Seats which had been Labour for years turned blue as the party 's once untouchable `` red wall '' , which runs through the North , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sir Keir 's challenge had been to rebuild a credible position for Labour which could give the party a fighting chance of taking power away from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservatives at the next election .
Since then , however , all this has changed with the rapid spread of coronavirus , which is continuing to wreak havoc around the planet .
• Keir Starmer wife : Who is new Labour leader 's wife Victoria Starmer ?
Mr Johnson has invited the leaders of Britain 's opposition parties to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national emergency '' , saying he wants to hear their views during the coronavirus pandemic .
Mr Johnson said he would invite all leaders of Britain 's opposition parties to a briefing next week with the country 's chief medical officer and chief scientific adviser .
He said : `` As party leaders , we have a duty to work together at this moment of national emergency . ''
Inviting them to the briefing , he added : `` I want to listen to your views and update you on the measures we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rapidly expanding testing and providing economic support to businesses and individuals across the country . ''
Sir Keir Starmer was named after a founder of the party he has now been elected to lead .
He was raised in Southwark , south London , by toolmaker father Rodney and nurse mother Josephine .
Both Labour supporters , they named him after Keir Hardie , the party 's first parliamentary leader .
But his decision to accept a knighthood in 2014 made it trickier for Sir Keir to shake off perceptions of privilege - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to speak to Labour 's heartlands .
He studied at Reigate Grammar School and read law at Leeds and then Oxford before beginning a legal career which saw him rise to become head of the Crown Prosecution Service .
His CV includes co-founding the Doughty Street Chambers and advising the Policing Board to ensure the Police Service of Northern Ireland complied with human rights laws .
He entered Parliament as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015 , in his first speech speaking about the importance of equal rights for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then quickly elevated to the frontbench , serving as a shadow Home Office minister before being promoted to shadow Brexit secretary soon after the EU referendum in 2016 .

Keir Starmer says it’s an ‘honour’ to be Labour leader
Now three months after Jeremy Corbyn announced his intention to step back from his Labour leadership position, a new leader has been elected. At the same time a deputy position was voted on - meaning there are now two new leaders for the Labour Party.
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Who won the Labour leadership election? Sir Keir Starmer has won the Labour leadership election with 56 percent of the vote, beating Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long Bailey. The total number of votes cast was 490,731 and Sir Keir won 275,780 votes - equivalent to 56.2 percent. Sir Keir will immediately take the mantle from Jeremy Corbyn who will now head to the backbenches. Angela Raynor won the deputy leadership contest, by 52.6 percent of the vote. Read More: Labour election: Keir Starmer is favourite to succeed Jeremy Corbyn
Labour leadership winner: Who won Labour leadership election?
READ MORE John McDonnell exposes key issue to remain 'stain' on Jeremy Corbyn The final results for the Labour leadership race were: Sir Keir Starmer - 275,780 (56.2 percent)
Rebecca Long-Bailey - 135,218 (27.6 percent)
Lisa Nandy - 79,597 (16.2 percent) Speaking in a message after the result was announced Sir Keir said: "It’s the honour and privilege of my life to be elected as Leader of the Labour Party. "I will lead this great party into a new era, with confidence and hope, so that when the time comes, we can serve our country again – in government." Sir Keir now has the job to bring Labour back into popularity, and first and foremost must decide how to react to the Government's coronavirus plan.
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Labour leadership winner: Sir Keir Starmer is the new leader of the Labour Party
The Labour Party saw its worst general election defeat since 1935 following years of in-party fighting, accusations of institutional anti-Semitism and divisions over Brexit. Seats which had been Labour for years turned blue as the party's once untouchable "red wall", which runs through the North, the Midlands and Wales, switched to Conservative. Sir Keir's challenge had been to rebuild a credible position for Labour which could give the party a fighting chance of taking power away from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservatives at the next election. Since then, however, all this has changed with the rapid spread of coronavirus, which is continuing to wreak havoc around the planet.
Angela Rayner announced as deputy leader of Labour
READ MORE Keir Starmer wife: Who is new Labour leader's wife Victoria Starmer? Mr Johnson has invited the leaders of Britain's opposition parties to work with him during this "moment of national emergency", saying he wants to hear their views during the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Johnson said he would invite all leaders of Britain's opposition parties to a briefing next week with the country's chief medical officer and chief scientific adviser. He said: "As party leaders, we have a duty to work together at this moment of national emergency." Inviting them to the briefing, he added: "I want to listen to your views and update you on the measures we have taken so far, such as rapidly expanding testing and providing economic support to businesses and individuals across the country."
Labour leadership winner: Sir Keir was the favourite to win
Who is Sir Keir Starmer? Sir Keir Starmer was named after a founder of the party he has now been elected to lead. He was raised in Southwark, south London, by toolmaker father Rodney and nurse mother Josephine. Both Labour supporters, they named him after Keir Hardie, the party's first parliamentary leader. But his decision to accept a knighthood in 2014 made it trickier for Sir Keir to shake off perceptions of privilege - and allegations he is too middle class to speak to Labour's heartlands.
Labour leadership winner: The human rights lawyer was knighted in 2014
He studied at Reigate Grammar School and read law at Leeds and then Oxford before beginning a legal career which saw him rise to become head of the Crown Prosecution Service. His CV includes co-founding the Doughty Street Chambers and advising the Policing Board to ensure the Police Service of Northern Ireland complied with human rights laws. He entered Parliament as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015, in his first speech speaking about the importance of equal rights for all. Sir Keir, 57, was then quickly elevated to the frontbench, serving as a shadow Home Office minister before being promoted to shadow Brexit secretary soon after the EU referendum in 2016.


thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--Keir Starmer wife: Who is new Labour leader's wife Victoria Starmer?

The Labour leadership contest has concluded today ( Saturday , April 4 ) and Sir Keir Starmer has been elected @ @ @ @ @ the Labour Party .
Mr Starmer faced competition from fellow leadership hopefuls Rebecca Long-Bailey and @ @ @ @ @ recorded video message , Sir Keir has said it is the `` honour and privilege @ @ @ @ @ '' to take on the position .
He said : `` It is the honour @ @ @ @ @ life to be elected as leader of the Labour Party .
It comes at a @ @ @ @ @ our lifetime .
`` Coronavirus has brought normal life to a halt .
Our cities @ @ @ @ @ villages are silent , our roads deserted .
`` Public life has all but come @ @ @ @ @ 're missing each other .
READ MORE : Keir Starmer appeals for unity in first @ @ @ @ @

The Labour leadership contest concluded on Saturday, April 4 and Sir Keir Starmer was elected as the new leader of the Labour Party . Sir Keir faced competition from fellow leadership hopefuls Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy.
In a recorded video message, Sir Keir has said it is the "honour and privilege of [his] life" to take on the position.
He said: "It is the honour and the privilege of my life to be elected as leader of the Labour Party. It comes at a moment like none other in our lifetime.
"Coronavirus has brought normal life to a halt. Our cities, our towns and our villages are silent, our roads deserted.
"Public life has all but come to a standstill and we're missing each other.
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--John McDonnell exposes permanent 'stain' on Jeremy Corbyn's leadership legacy

John McDonnell admitted a prominent `` stain '' marred the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn on his last day as shadow Chancellor .
Mr McDonnell conceded inaction over claims of anti-Semitism had to be taken seriously as he insisted the Labour Party is now implementing a new system to deal `` ruthlessly '' with members accused of antisemitic behaviour .
Speaking to talkRADIO , the former shadow Chancellor said : `` Yes , it has been a stain , there ’ s no doubt about it .
`` We should ’ ve worked faster , we should ’ ve been more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I ’ m hoping we can move on now and become the anti-racist party that we ’ ve always been .
Leading the struggle against racism in our society and unfortunately , it ’ s still there .
`` It ’ s anti-Semitism , Islamophobia and other forms of racism , they still infect our communities .
That we ’ ve got to tackle . ''
Mr McDonnell said Labour finally began to implement a new training system to help members to better address claims of anti-Semitism , adding procedures are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone found to have engaged in inappropriate behaviour .
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He continued : `` I ’ m hoping we ’ ve demonstrated that actually we ’ ve been able to rise to it and deal with it .
`` I actually think the mechanism we ’ ve put in place now - you know I was very critical of the party , in the beginning , saying they weren ’ t fast enough or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is happening .
`` The training is taking place as well , they ’ re much quicker at kicking people out once they ’ ve identified any antisemitic behaviour .
`` I ’ m hoping that becomes a lesson for other political parties .
There ’ s not just anti-Semitism , there ’ s Islamophobia in other political parties as well .
I ’ m hoping we ’ ve learned that lesson , we can move on . ''
READ MORE : Piers Morgan demands Boris brings back Blair , May & Cameron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was dogged by persistent claims of inaction despite growing reports of members using antisemitic language towards fellow members or MPs .
The Labour Party lost 10 MPs in 2019 over accusations the leadership was not addressing claims of anti-Semitism appropriately .
Luciana Berger , Anne Coffey , Mike Gapes , Chris Leslie , Joan Ryan , Gavin Shuker , Angela Smith and Chuka Umunna quit the party in February , with Ian Austin joining shortly after .
Dame Louise Ellman also announced her resignation from Labour in October , admitting to feeling `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the movement .
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But with Mr Corbyn quitting his position after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's general election , the new leader will be tasked with ensuring Labour root out antisemitic behaviour among members .
Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer is expected to take over the leadership of the party after a three-month-long contest against fellow shadow Cabinet member Rebecca Long-Bailey and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy .
The names of the new Labour Party leader and their deputy was due to be announced at a special conference on April 4 but the meeting had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic .

John McDonnell: Anti-Semitism is a ‘stain’ on Corbyn
John McDonnell admitted a prominent "stain" marred the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn on his last day as shadow Chancellor. Mr McDonnell conceded inaction over claims of anti-Semitism had to be taken seriously as he insisted the Labour Party is now implementing a new system to deal "ruthlessly" with members accused of antisemitic behaviour. Speaking to talkRADIO, the former shadow Chancellor said: "Yes, it has been a stain, there’s no doubt about it.
"We should’ve worked faster, we should’ve been more ruthless but lessons have been learned. "I’m hoping we can move on now and become the anti-racist party that we’ve always been. Leading the struggle against racism in our society and unfortunately, it’s still there. "It’s anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism, they still infect our communities. That we’ve got to tackle." Mr McDonnell said Labour finally began to implement a new training system to help members to better address claims of anti-Semitism, adding procedures are now in place for the swift expulsion of anyone found to have engaged in inappropriate behaviour. JUST IN: Have I Got News For You sends Twitter into meltdown - 'Like parents on Zoom!'
Jeremy Corbyn has been dogged by criticism over his inaction of antisemitism
John McDonnell conceeded anti-Semitism was "stain" on the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn
He continued: "I’m hoping we’ve demonstrated that actually we’ve been able to rise to it and deal with it. "I actually think the mechanism we’ve put in place now - you know I was very critical of the party, in the beginning, saying they weren’t fast enough or ruthless enough about dealing with it - is happening. "The training is taking place as well, they’re much quicker at kicking people out once they’ve identified any antisemitic behaviour. "I’m hoping that becomes a lesson for other political parties. There’s not just anti-Semitism, there’s Islamophobia in other political parties as well. I’m hoping we’ve learned that lesson, we can move on." READ MORE: Piers Morgan demands Boris brings back Blair, May & Cameron to form No10 'crisis team'
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The Labour Party lost 10 MPs in 2019 because of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership
Jeremy Corbyn was dogged by persistent claims of inaction despite growing reports of members using antisemitic language towards fellow members or MPs. The Labour Party lost 10 MPs in 2019 over accusations the leadership was not addressing claims of anti-Semitism appropriately. Luciana Berger, Anne Coffey, Mike Gapes, Chris Leslie, Joan Ryan, Gavin Shuker, Angela Smith and Chuka Umunna quit the party in February, with Ian Austin joining shortly after. Dame Louise Ellman also announced her resignation from Labour in October, admitting to feeling "deeply troubles" because of growing anti-Semitism within the movement. DON'T MISS: Rebecca Long-Bailey says leadership contest to end in 'bizarre' way [COMMENT]
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The new Labour Party leader will need to ensure the right process is in place to deal with anti-Semitism
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thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--Coronavirus crisis: Chancellor says ex-employees can get furlough pay

It means people who were not on a new payroll in time to qualify for 80 percent of their salary will still be eligible .
Thousands of workers are believed to have left a job just before the cut-off date last month .
Many are unable to claim benefits because technically they have a job to go to .
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Answering questions on social media yesterday , Mr Sunak said : `` If you were on a payroll on February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason , the company can indeed take you back then furlough you .
`` Of course that will be a question for the company itself , but there is absolutely nothing that prohibits that in the rules and HMRC will be updating its guidance to make that crystal clear . ''
He also widened the Treasury 's emergency loan scheme to help more small businesses .
All viable small firms affected by the epidemic will be eligible for the cash , not just those unable to secure regular commercial financing .
Mr Sunak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requesting personal guarantees for loans under £250,000 .
But David Rose , who owns a small software business , said : `` I 'm not holding my breath .
`` The banks will simply use the word 'viable ' as an excuse not to lend . ''

It means people who were not on a new payroll in time to qualify for 80 percent of their salary will still be eligible. Thousands of workers are believed to have left a job just before the cut-off date last month. Many are unable to claim benefits because technically they have a job to go to.
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Answering questions on social media yesterday, Mr Sunak said: "If you were on a payroll on February 28 and then left, for whatever reason, the company can indeed take you back then furlough you.
"Of course that will be a question for the company itself, but there is absolutely nothing that prohibits that in the rules and HMRC will be updating its guidance to make that crystal clear."
He also widened the Treasury's emergency loan scheme to help more small businesses.
All viable small firms affected by the epidemic will be eligible for the cash, not just those unable to secure regular commercial financing. Mr Sunak also banned banks and other lenders from requesting personal guarantees for loans under £250,000.
But David Rose, who owns a small software business, said: "I'm not holding my breath.
"The banks will simply use the word 'viable' as an excuse not to lend."


thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--Labour election: Sir Keir Starmer is favourite to succeed Jeremy Corbyn

Mr Corbyn 's second election loss as leader left his legacy in tatters and the party dogged by an anti-Semitism @ @ @ @ @ But he enjoyed one final snipe before stepping down , warning his successor not to @ @ @ @ @ national unity with Conservatives to help fight the coronavirus .
Asked whether Labour should be @ @ @ @ @ Tories to help the country get through the crisis , Mr Corbyn said : `` @ @ @ @ @ said , 'We 're all absolutely in this together , we wo n't criticise each @ @ @ @ @ a negation of what our democratic society is about . ''
He has also said @ @ @ @ @ to ramp up Covid-19 testing if he had been prime minister .

Mr Corbyn's second election loss as leader left his legacy in tatters and the party dogged by an anti-Semitism scandal under his watch.
But he enjoyed one final snipe before stepping down, warning his successor not to enter into a government of national unity with Conservatives to help fight the coronavirus.
Asked whether Labour should be offering its support to the Tories to help the country get through the crisis, Mr Corbyn 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."
He has also said Labour would have moved faster to ramp up Covid-19 testing if he had been prime minister.


thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--Coronavirus masks: ‘No evidence’ face protection works says medical chief

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the practice seemed `` wired into '' some South East Asian cultures but there was no evidence it helped stop the spread of the killer virus .
Some countries where the wearing of face masks is common - such as Japan , South Korea and Singapore - have seen some of the lowest infection and death rates due to Covid-19 .
But the Deputy Chief Medical Officer said the best way to halt the march of the disease is social distancing .
Speaking during the daily Downing Street coronavirus briefing he said : `` There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks by the public who are well affects the spread of the disease in our society .
He added : `` In terms of the hard evidence and what the UK Government recommends , we do not recommend face masks for general wearing by the public . ''
New York has become the latest place to call on its citizens to cover their faces outside .
But some scientists have raised concerns that the masks give people a `` false sense of protection '' .
Professor Jason Leitch yesterday warned that masks should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have coronavirus .
But he said because Covid-19 was spread by droplets rather than through the air , hand-washing and social distancing were more effective for everyone else .
He said `` The global evidence is masks in the general population do n't work . ''
Prof Leitch told the BBC : `` People do n't wear them properly , they 're hard , they 're difficult , they 're uncomfortable .
Masks are not fun . ''
General use of masks became increasingly common in Asia following the Sars outbreak in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcing their use , particularly in areas of dense population such as Wuhan or Beijing .
They are also compulsory in the Czech Republic and Slovakia .
Previously people the US could go outside bare-faced , but on Thursday New Yorkers were given the instruction to wear masks as it would `` help prevent them from spreading Covid-19 to other people '' .

There is 'no evidence' face protection works
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the practice seemed "wired into" some South East Asian cultures but there was no evidence it helped stop the spread of the killer virus. Some countries where the wearing of face masks is common - such as Japan, South Korea and Singapore - have seen some of the lowest infection and death rates due to Covid-19.
But the Deputy Chief Medical Officer said the best way to halt the march of the disease is social distancing. Speaking during the daily Downing Street coronavirus briefing he said: "There is no evidence that general wearing of face masks by the public who are well affects the spread of the disease in our society. "What matters is social distancing." He added: "In terms of the hard evidence and what the UK Government recommends, we do not recommend face masks for general wearing by the public."
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the practice seemed 'wired into' some South East Asian cultures
New York has become the latest place to call on its citizens to cover their faces outside. But some scientists have raised concerns that the masks give people a "false sense of protection". Professor Jason Leitch yesterday warned that masks should be worn by healthcare workers and people who have coronavirus. But he said because Covid-19 was spread by droplets rather than through the air, hand-washing and social distancing were more effective for everyone else. He said "The global evidence is masks in the general population don't work."
Some scientists argue that the masks give people a 'false sense of protection'
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Prof Leitch told the BBC: "People don't wear them properly, they're hard, they're difficult, they're uncomfortable. Masks are not fun." General use of masks became increasingly common in Asia following the Sars outbreak in 2002. Now authorities in China are enforcing their use, particularly in areas of dense population such as Wuhan or Beijing. They are also compulsory in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Previously people the US could go outside bare-faced, but on Thursday New Yorkers were given the instruction to wear masks as it would "help prevent them from spreading Covid-19 to other people".


thedailyexpress--2020-04-04--Labour leadership result: What time will the next Labour leader be announced today?

Labour Party leadership voting has now closed in the UK , and now party members across the country are waiting @ @ @ @ @ .
Voters had 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 today , on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ nation will choose from one of three available candidates .
READ MORE : Corbyn refuses @ @ @ @ @ in last message

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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
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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.
Labour leadership result: Corbyn supporter Karie Murphy could be amongst people under pressure to step down under Starmer