thedailyexpress--2020-03-20--Coronavirus update: When is Boris speech today - when is the next PM update?

Boris Johnson now addresses the nation each day from Downing Street , keeping the public up to date with the UK 's fight against the spread of coronavirus .
The Prime Minister uses the press conference to implement new rules , urge the public to keep their distance from one another and also give updates from his scientific advisors .
So far , Mr Johnson has called for social distancing , announced the imminent closure of schools , and continually called on the public to look after the most vulnerable in society .
The Prime Minister is joined by Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance who also provide updates and information .
He has also spoken alongside Education Secretary Gavin Williamson , Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak depending on the focus for each daily update .
As the UK launches more stringent measures to tackle coronavirus , people have been encouraged to work from home , avoid public transport and keep a safe distance from those with symptoms .
At the time of writing , there are 3,269 cases of coronavirus across the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The time of Mr Johnson 's speech can vary from day to day as it is preceded by a Cobra meeting on coronavirus .
So far , the conferences live from Downing Street have been held between 4pm and 5pm .
In the latest daily update on Thursday afternoon , Mr Johnson pledged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' of coronavirus `` within the next 12 weeks . ''
He said : `` I think , looking at it all , that we can turn the tide within the next 12 weeks and I 'm absolutely confident that we can send coronavirus packing in this country '' Mr Johnson also told reporters that British experts expect to start trials for a vaccine against Covid-19 within a month , although expectations are that a vaccine will take at least a year .
He added : `` To give you an idea of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 're in negotiations today to buy a so-called antibody test , as simple as a pregnancy test , which can tell whether you have had the disease and it 's early days , but if it works as its proponents claim , then we will buy literally hundreds of thousands of these kits as soon as practicable . ''
He said knowing whether you have had COVID-19 could be a `` total game-changer '' as it would mean those people could get back to work and a normal routine .
Professor Whitty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , saying they should not be complacent with this virus .
He said : `` I think it 's important that we do n't give the impression that every single person who is young and healthy is just going to breeze through this . ''
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The details of Mr Johnson 's press conference are as yet unknown , but an update on numbers of infected , death toll and further measures to prevent the spread are expected .
Focus is on testing , limiting social contact and delaying the peak of coronavirus as much as possible .
The government 's scientific adviser , Sir Patrick Vallance , said : `` The sooner we get the ( epidemic ) down , the more then we can move into phases where we can test and trace and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this . ''
He added that the 12 weeks `` is the timescale over which we need to really push to make sure that we get there '' .
England 's Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty warned there will be a `` lag '' before the public 's efforts to stem the spread of Covid-19 will result in a slowing of case numbers .
He said his next priority on testing was for NHS workers , adding he `` completely '' understood concerns about a lack of public protective equipment ( PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major strand of work in the Department of Health .
Mr Johnson has said measures taken so far are helping slow the spread of the virus , but he has not ruled out tougher measures being enforced down the line .
The Prime Minister has also not ruled out stricter controls being imposed on London ahead of the rest of the country .
Transport for London has announced up to 40 Tube stations will be closed on Thursday and a reduced service will run on the rails from Friday .
London Mayor Sadiq @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelling unless they `` really , really have to '' , but he insisted the network must remain open to aid front-line health workers .
The mayor told the London Assembly all residents of the capital should `` strictly follow '' the official advice and added he would be working from home as much as possible .
The mayor said : `` We are clearly still in the early phase of this crisis but the spread of the virus is at a more advanced stage in London than in other parts of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures will need to be introduced at the point at which they will have the biggest effect .
`` I can assure Londoners that this is under constant review by the experts . ''


thedailyexpress--2020-03-21--Eurozone on brink: UK must NOT delay Brexit talks or risks facing EU ‘financial Chernobyl’

A major new cross-party thinktank - the Centre for Brexit Policy ( CBP ) - has issued the warning over the eurozone in its first paper .
It claims that the Covid-19 will transform the Brexit negotiating framework and expose toxic debt within the eurozone .
Former Cabinet minister Owen Paterson will chair the CBP , backed by a cross-party team of directors including Labour MP Graham Stringer , DUP MP Sammy Wilson and former Brexit Party MEP Matthew Patten .
John Longworth , former Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce , will be responsible for day-to-day management in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also Convener of Economists for Free Trade .
CBP has concluded that the resulting slump caused by Covid-19 will blow the lid off deep-seated flaws inside the eurozone set up 20 years ago .
Once the UK leaves the EU ’ s framework at the end of 2020 , this financial risk should be lower for the UK itself and the global financial market and it is more likely that the threat can be mitigated by collaborating with other global financial centres .
They warn that a recently published report identified that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is based on toxic country debt that is wrongly treated by the eurozone as riskless liquid sovereign debt .
READ MORE : Ex-MEP Habib claims PM must push on with Brexit despite coronavirus The impact of the virus crisis on countries , such as Italy , could be that of a “ financial Chernobyl ” exposing the fatal flaws inside a currency union without the fiscal and monetary powers to cope with a huge drop in output driving thousands of European firms to the wall .
The experts say Britain is well placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis because it opted to keep the pound and City regulators have long been taking actions that protect the global financial centre based in the UK .
But the UK must still take great care to avoid getting sucked into the looming eurozone financial crisis via liabilities to the EIB and other agreements with the EU .
This should be a guiding principle in our Brexit negotiations and could potentially protect us – and the global financial market - from the actions of others .
Mr Longworth said : `` Covid-19 has produced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( QE ) and will cause multiple pits of bad debt to deepen in Southern Europe .
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“ The entire economic and political raison d ’ être of Germany , especially , and of France , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubt they will do everything possible to continue to defy gravity .
`` It is not in our interest to see a precipitous collapse .
We must , however , put as much distance between us and the eurozone as possible - it would not be wise to be in the same room with an explosion .
“ The realpolitik of the massive bargaining tool this gives the UK should not be lost on us , just as the USA saw its opportunity at Bretton Woods at the end of World War II.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ period of recovery could be long , but the countries which emerge the strongest will be those which can manage their own laws and affairs to suit their own circumstances .
For all the hardships which we now face , we should not lose sight of the fact that regaining those kinds of freedoms was exactly why the UK voted for Brexit in the first place .
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Brexit deadline should not be extended says expert
A major new cross-party thinktank - the Centre for Brexit Policy (CBP) - has issued the warning over the eurozone in its first paper. It claims that the Covid-19 will transform the Brexit negotiating framework and expose toxic debt within the eurozone. Former Cabinet minister Owen Paterson will chair the CBP, backed by a cross-party team of directors including Labour MP Graham Stringer, DUP MP Sammy Wilson and former Brexit Party MEP Matthew Patten.
John Longworth, former Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce, will be responsible for day-to-day management in conjunction with Senior Adviser Edgar Miller, also Convener of Economists for Free Trade. CBP has concluded that the resulting slump caused by Covid-19 will blow the lid off deep-seated flaws inside the eurozone set up 20 years ago. Once the UK leaves the EU’s framework at the end of 2020, this financial risk should be lower for the UK itself and the global financial market and it is more likely that the threat can be mitigated by collaborating with other global financial centres. They warn that a recently published report identified that the foundation of the eurozone financial regulatory system is based on toxic country debt that is wrongly treated by the eurozone as riskless liquid sovereign debt. READ MORE: Ex-MEP Habib claims PM must push on with Brexit despite coronavirus
Britain will cause a 'financial Chernobyl' in the eurozone if it delays Brexit transition
Covid-19 has revealed deep-seated flaws inside the eurozone
The impact of the virus crisis on countries, such as Italy, could be that of a “financial Chernobyl” exposing the fatal flaws inside a currency union without the fiscal and monetary powers to cope with a huge drop in output driving thousands of European firms to the wall. The experts say Britain is well placed to avoid the fallout from such a crisis because it opted to keep the pound and City regulators have long been taking actions that protect the global financial centre based in the UK. But the UK must still take great care to avoid getting sucked into the looming eurozone financial crisis via liabilities to the EIB and other agreements with the EU. This should be a guiding principle in our Brexit negotiations and could potentially protect us – and the global financial market - from the actions of others. Mr Longworth said: "Covid-19 has produced cause for another round of quantitative easing (QE) and will cause multiple pits of bad debt to deepen in Southern Europe. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-22--Jeremy Corbyn could be forced to self-isolate over coronavirus fears

Reports suggest the Government will eventually call on all over 70s to self isolate to protect them from coronavirus .
Mr Corbyn is two months short of his 71st birthday .
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has previously said that everyone “ should follow medical advice ” .
Mr Corbyn has said : “ I think we should ask people to isolate themselves if they have the symptoms in any form and if they are vulnerable.
” A party spokesman told political blog Guido Fawkes that Mr Corbyn will follow advice if it does come .
The blog also pointed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 70 but said only one was currently self-isolating .
Other MPs affected include Father of the House Sir Peter Bottomley , Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman , former Foreign Secretary Dame Margaret Beckett , European Scrutiny Committee Chair Sir William Cash , former Brexit Secretary David Davis and former Manchester City Council leader Graham Stringer .
Three MPs have tested positive for coronavirus .
The first was Mental Health , Suicide Prevention and Patient Safety Under-Secretary Nadine Dorries .
Ms Dorries later confirmed her mother had tested positive .
READ MORE : Coronavirus shock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaves them ‘ hamstrung ’ Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has bought in a raft of safeguards to help businesses and workers amidst the outbreak .
Mr Sunak confirmed the state would pay grants covering 80 percent of wages of workers if companies kept them on the payroll up to a maximum of £2,500 per month .
According to the Guardian , this figure is just above the median income .
Last week , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would bring forward emergency legislation to protect renters from eviction .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid “ passing on the problem ” and protect “ other actors ” .
Kate Henderson , of the National Housing Federation in England , confirmed housing associations will not evict tenants who are affected by coronavirus and fall behind on payments .

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Reports suggest the Government will eventually call on all over 70s to self isolate to protect them from coronavirus. Mr Corbyn is two months short of his 71st birthday. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has previously said that everyone “should follow medical advice”.
Mr Corbyn has said: “I think we should ask people to isolate themselves if they have the symptoms in any form and if they are vulnerable.” A party spokesman told political blog Guido Fawkes that Mr Corbyn will follow advice if it does come. The blog also pointed out 23 MPs are over the age of 70 but said only one was currently self-isolating. That is 72-year-old Ealing Southall MP Virender Sharma.
Jeremy Corbyn could be one of 23 MPs forced to self-isolate due to being over 70
Lloyd Russell-Moyle is the lastest MP to test positive
Other MPs affected include Father of the House Sir Peter Bottomley, Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman, former Foreign Secretary Dame Margaret Beckett, European Scrutiny Committee Chair Sir William Cash, former Brexit Secretary David Davis and former Manchester City Council leader Graham Stringer.
Three MPs have tested positive for coronavirus. The first was Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Patient Safety Under-Secretary Nadine Dorries. Ms Dorries later confirmed her mother had tested positive. READ MORE: Coronavirus shock: EU’s fatal flaw that leaves them ‘hamstrung’
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Rishi Sunak is the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Sir William Cash, European Scrutiny Committee Chair is also over 70
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has bought in a raft of safeguards to help businesses and workers amidst the outbreak. Mr Sunak confirmed the state would pay grants covering 80 percent of wages of workers if companies kept them on the payroll up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. According to the Guardian, this figure is just above the median income.
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Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would bring forward emergency legislation to protect renters from eviction. Mr Johnson said he would take steps to avoid “passing on the problem” and protect “other actors”. Kate Henderson, of the National Housing Federation in England, confirmed housing associations will not evict tenants who are affected by coronavirus and fall behind on payments.
Former Foreign Secretary Dame Maragaret Beckett is also over 70
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-23--UK's 'designated survivor' revealed in event of Boris Johnson coronavirus infection

Downing Street said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will step in as PM if Boris Johnson , who has not yet tested for the killer disease , falls ill with coronavirus .
Mr Raab has tested negative twice for COVD-19 after suffering with a cough .
It comes as Downing Street drew up emergency plans to ensure Number 10 could continue to fight the pandemic if Mr Johnson or one of his top aides becomes sick .
The number of deaths in the UK rose to 281 on Sunday as an 18-year-old was thought to have become the youngest victim of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing fears Britain is on a similar trajectory to Italy - scene of the world 's worst outbreak - where the death toll passed 5,000 over the weekend .
The decision to put Mr Raab in place has sparked clashes in the cabinet with Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove and Health Secretary Matt Hancock reportedly upset they were not considered .
One minister told The Times : “ If Boris can ’ t do his job because he is incapacitated , a lot of people think that Michael should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of these people is Michael , of course.
” Another said : “ Michael thinks the Cabinet should be co-ordinating everything .
READ MORE : EU fears : Bloc on brink of worst-ever recession – coronavirus crisis “ Matt thinks that since he ’ s running the lead department he should be allowed to get on with it.
” The appointment comes after a source told The Daily Mail : “ Both Michael and Matt seem to be listening for the first cough from Boris and wondering which of them will step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson is under mounting pressure to order a widespread lockdown after thousands of people ignored calls for `` social distancing '' to slow the coronavirus pandemic .
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There was anger among MPs at scenes over the weekend of crowds flocking to parks , markets , beaches and beauty spots .
Mr Johnson warned the NHS could be `` overwhelmed '' in the same way as the Italian healthcare system has been , if the spread of the virus in the UK is not curbed .
But at his daily Number 10 press conference on Sunday , Mr Johnson indicated he was reluctant to ban people from going outside for a walk or to exercise because of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as they acted responsibly .
The Government later issued updated guidance making clear that essential travel did not include visits to `` second homes , camp sites , caravan parks or similar , whether for isolation purposes or holidays '' .
Meanwhile letters are going out to 1.5 million people with underlying health conditions who are considered to be the most vulnerable to the coronavirus telling them to stay at home for the next 12 weeks .

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Downing Street said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will step in as PM if Boris Johnson, who has not yet tested for the killer disease, falls ill with coronavirus. Mr Raab has tested negative twice for COVD-19 after suffering with a cough.
It comes as Downing Street drew up emergency plans to ensure Number 10 could continue to fight the pandemic if Mr Johnson or one of his top aides becomes sick. The number of deaths in the UK rose to 281 on Sunday as an 18-year-old was thought to have become the youngest victim of the virus in Britain. There are growing fears Britain is on a similar trajectory to Italy - scene of the world's worst outbreak - where the death toll passed 5,000 over the weekend.
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The decision to put Mr Raab in place has sparked clashes in the cabinet with Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove and Health Secretary Matt Hancock reportedly upset they were not considered. One minister told The Times: “If Boris can’t do his job because he is incapacitated, a lot of people think that Michael should be running the show, not Raab. One of these people is Michael, of course.” Another said: “Michael thinks the Cabinet should be co-ordinating everything. READ MORE: EU fears: Bloc on brink of worst-ever recession – coronavirus crisis
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“Matt thinks that since he’s running the lead department he should be allowed to get on with it.” The appointment comes after a source told The Daily Mail: “Both Michael and Matt seem to be listening for the first cough from Boris and wondering which of them will step up when he is self-isolating.” Mr Johnson is under mounting pressure to order a widespread lockdown after thousands of people ignored calls for "social distancing" to slow the coronavirus pandemic. DON'T MISS
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The Prime Minister said he will be thinking "very, very actively" about what steps to take if people continue to gather in large numbers in defiance of calls to stay apart. There was anger among MPs at scenes over the weekend of crowds flocking to parks, markets, beaches and beauty spots. Mr Johnson warned the NHS could be "overwhelmed" in the same way as the Italian healthcare system has been, if the spread of the virus in the UK is not curbed.
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But at his daily Number 10 press conference on Sunday, Mr Johnson indicated he was reluctant to ban people from going outside for a walk or to exercise because of the physical and mental health benefits, as long as they acted responsibly. The Government later issued updated guidance making clear that essential travel did not include visits to "second homes, camp sites, caravan parks or similar, whether for isolation purposes or holidays". Meanwhile letters are going out to 1.5 million people with underlying health conditions who are considered to be the most vulnerable to the coronavirus telling them to stay at home for the next 12 weeks.
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-23--Matt Hancock mocks Caroline Lucas as she makes coronavirus demand in Commons clash

In a bid to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the UK , the Government today brought forward an emergency powers Bill to Parliament .
The crisis legislation would grant ministers powers to shut airports and ground flights , for example .
However , at one point , Matt Hancock , who was presenting it to the Commons , found himself in a heated exchange with Green Party MP Caroline Lucas .
Concerned the public may not be listening to Government advice , Ms Lucas called on the Health Secretary to launch a much bigger public education campaign .
She told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a constructive way but it does feel like we are constantly behind the curve .
`` We are always waiting for people not to do what we 've asked them to do before we then step in and try to introduce more strict communications .
`` So I would beg him , will he underpin this legislation and everything else the Government is doing with a much bigger , wider , louder , more comprehensive public education campaign ? ''
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In a bid to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the UK, the Government today brought forward an emergency powers Bill to Parliament. The crisis legislation would grant ministers powers to shut airports and ground flights, for example. However, at one point, Matt Hancock, who was presenting it to the Commons, found himself in a heated exchange with Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.
Concerned the public may not be listening to Government advice, Ms Lucas called on the Health Secretary to launch a much bigger public education campaign. She told him: "I mean this in a constructive way but it does feel like we are constantly behind the curve. "We are always waiting for people not to do what we've asked them to do before we then step in and try to introduce more strict communications. "So I would beg him, will he underpin this legislation and everything else the Government is doing with a much bigger, wider, louder, more comprehensive public education campaign?" READ MORE: Coronavirus news: UK must 'ramp up' to use 'army of surveillance'
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The Green Party MP continued: "Because right now it clearly is not getting through. "We need to be doing an awful lot more to be able to catch up and get ahead of this." Mr Hancock was not impressed with the accusation, telling that House that it was already being undertaken. He shot back: "This is the most comprehensive public communications campaign probably in the history of Government peacetime communications.
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"Maybe I'll send a poster to the honourable lady." As the minister moved on to the next question, Ms Lucas could be heard heckling him with something but it's unclear what she said. In yesterday's daily coronavirus briefing, Boris Johnson threatened to enforce stricter measures on the country. This was a result of many Britons using the weekend as an opportunity to ignore social distancing advice. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-23--Boris Johnson lockdown statement: Britain on lockdown - Boris Johnson's statement in FULL

Coronavirus cases have now lead to Britain being on lockdown , with everyone across the country told they must not leave their homes except for food , medical reasons and essential work Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced this evening .
Lockdown measures are in place for three weeks with weddings cancelled and fines in place for those ignoring the Government 's rules .
This came after at the weekend , Britons flouted the rules and headed to the seaside , parks and rural areas this weekend .
The death toll in the UK has reached 335 , and cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ huge numbers ” of Britons who have complied with the government ’ s advice so far but said “ the time has now come for us all to do more ” .
He statement in full reads : “ The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades and this country is not alone .
`` All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer .
Read More : UK lockdown gives police powers to FINE anyone ignoring coronavirus • Coronavirus scam warning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 scam `` And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and what you can do to help .
`` And I want to begin by reminding you why the UK has been taking the approach that we have .
`` Without a huge national effort to halt the growth of this virus , there will come a moment when no health service in the world could possibly cope ; because there wo n't be enough ventilators , enough intensive care beds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And as we have seen elsewhere , in other countries that also have fantastic health care systems , that is the moment of real danger .
`` To put it simply , if too many people become seriously unwell at one time , the NHS will be unable to handle it - meaning more people are likely to die , not just from Coronavirus but from other illnesses as well .
`` So it 's vital to slow the spread of the disease .
Because that is the way we reduce the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one time , so we can protect the NHS 's ability to cope - and save more lives .
`` And that 's why we have been asking people to stay at home during this pandemic .
And though huge numbers are complying and I thank you all - the time has now come for us all to do more .
`` From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home .
Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why people will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes : -shopping for basic necessities , as infrequently as possible -one form of exercise a day - for example a run , walk , or cycle - alone or with members of your household ; -any medical need , to provide care or to help a vulnerable person ; -and travelling to and from work , but only where this is absolutely necessary and can not be done from home .
`` That 's all - these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your home .
`` You should not be meeting friends .
If your friends ask you to meet , you should say No .
You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home .
`` You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine and you should do this as little as you can .
`` And use food delivery services where you can .
If you do n't follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them , including through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure compliance with the Government 's instruction to stay at home , we will immediately : close all shops selling non-essential goods , including clothing and electronic stores and other premises including libraries , playgrounds and outdoor gyms , and places of worship ; we will stop all gatherings of more than two people in public excluding people you live with ; and we 'll stop all social events , including weddings , baptisms and other ceremonies , but excluding funerals .
`` Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enact measures like this .
`` I know the damage that this disruption is doing and will do to people 's lives , to their businesses and to their jobs .
`` And that 's why we have produced a huge and unprecedented programme of support both for workers and for business .
`` And I can assure you that we will keep these restrictions under constant review .
We will look again in three weeks , and relax them if the evidence shows we are able to .
`` But at present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The way ahead is hard , and it is still true that many lives will sadly be lost .
`` And yet it is also true that there is a clear way through .
Day by day we are strengthening our amazing NHS with 7500 former clinicians now coming back to the service .
`` With the time you buy by simply staying at home - we are increasing our stocks of equipment .
We are accelerating our search for treatments .
We are pioneering work on a vaccine .
`` And we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will enable us to turn the tide on this invisible killer .
`` I want to thank everyone who is working flat out to beat the virus .
`` Everyone from the supermarket staff to the transport workers to the carers to the nurses and doctors on the frontline .
`` But in this fight we can be in no doubt that each and every one of us is directly enlisted .
Each and every one of us is now obliged to join together .
`` To halt the spread of this disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save many many thousands of lives .
The PM chaired a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee at 5pm to discuss the lockdown after facing intense pressure to take tougher action .
NHS England recorded another 46 deaths in 24 hours , with patients ranging in age from 47 to 105 years old .
All had underlying health conditions .
Scotland and Wales both reported four more deaths .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock accused the rulebreakers of being “ very selfish ” .
He said : `` Until we get a grip on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kinds of measures we have taken , then we ca n't start to get our way out of it as a country . ''

Coronavirus: Johnson says British people ‘must stay at home’
Coronavirus cases have now lead to Britain being on lockdown, with everyone across the country told they must not leave their homes except for food, medical reasons and essential work Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced this evening. Lockdown measures are in place for three weeks with weddings cancelled and fines in place for those ignoring the Government's rules.
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This came after at the weekend, Britons flouted the rules and headed to the seaside, parks and rural areas this weekend. The death toll in the UK has reached 335, and cases soared to 6,650. Mr Johnson thanked the “huge numbers” of Britons who have complied with the government’s advice so far but said “the time has now come for us all to do more”. He statement in full reads: “The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades and this country is not alone. "All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer. Read More: UK lockdown gives police powers to FINE anyone ignoring coronavirus
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READ MORE Coronavirus scam warning: Britons urged to watch out for COVID-19 scam "And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and what you can do to help. "And I want to begin by reminding you why the UK has been taking the approach that we have. "Without a huge national effort to halt the growth of this virus, there will come a moment when no health service in the world could possibly cope; because there won't be enough ventilators, enough intensive care beds, enough doctors and nurses. "And as we have seen elsewhere, in other countries that also have fantastic health care systems, that is the moment of real danger. "To put it simply, if too many people become seriously unwell at one time, the NHS will be unable to handle it - meaning more people are likely to die, not just from Coronavirus but from other illnesses as well.
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Boris Johnson lockdown statement: UK cases of coronavirus are continuing to grow
"So it's vital to slow the spread of the disease. Because that is the way we reduce the number of people needing hospital treatment at any one time, so we can protect the NHS's ability to cope - and save more lives. "And that's why we have been asking people to stay at home during this pandemic. And though huge numbers are complying and I thank you all - the time has now come for us all to do more. "From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home. Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease spreading between households. "That is why people will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes: -shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible -one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household; -any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; -and travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home. "That's all - these are the only reasons you should leave your home.
READ MORE Alex Jones slammed by BBC fans for ignoring coronavirus advice "You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say No. You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home. "You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine and you should do this as little as you can. "And use food delivery services where you can. If you don't follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings. "To ensure compliance with the Government's instruction to stay at home, we will immediately: close all shops selling non-essential goods, including clothing and electronic stores and other premises including libraries, playgrounds and outdoor gyms, and places of worship; we will stop all gatherings of more than two people in public excluding people you live with; and we'll stop all social events, including weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies, but excluding funerals. "Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed. No Prime Minister wants to enact measures like this.
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"I know the damage that this disruption is doing and will do to people's lives, to their businesses and to their jobs. "And that's why we have produced a huge and unprecedented programme of support both for workers and for business. "And I can assure you that we will keep these restrictions under constant review. We will look again in three weeks, and relax them if the evidence shows we are able to. "But at present there are just no easy options. The way ahead is hard, and it is still true that many lives will sadly be lost. "And yet it is also true that there is a clear way through. Day by day we are strengthening our amazing NHS with 7500 former clinicians now coming back to the service. "With the time you buy by simply staying at home - we are increasing our stocks of equipment. We are accelerating our search for treatments. We are pioneering work on a vaccine.
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"And we are buying millions of testing kits that will enable us to turn the tide on this invisible killer. "I want to thank everyone who is working flat out to beat the virus. "Everyone from the supermarket staff to the transport workers to the carers to the nurses and doctors on the frontline. "But in this fight we can be in no doubt that each and every one of us is directly enlisted. Each and every one of us is now obliged to join together. "To halt the spread of this disease. To protect our NHS and to save many many thousands of lives.
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"And I know that as they have in the past so many times. The people of this country will rise to that challenge. "And we will come through it stronger than ever. We will beat the coronavirus and we will beat it together. "And therefore I urge you at this moment of national emergency to stay at home, protect our NHS and save lives. Thank you." Mr Johnson had issued a final warning to the nation on Sunday after crowds flocked to beaches and parks.


thedailyexpress--2020-03-23--Parliament alcohol ban: Speaker cracks down on drinking culture over coronavirus fears

The Speaker of the House of Commons announced that the sale of alcohol from catering venues will be suspended until @ @ @ @ @ Sir Lindsay did stress that the decision will be kept under constant review .
Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ punched and dragged off bus Wetherspoons boss insists Britons should still go to the pub @ @ @ @ @ Some members and key Parliamentary staff are still required to work on the estate to @ @ @ @ @ to fulfil its important constitutional function .
`` As a workplace , it is important @ @ @ @ @ access to adequate canteen facilities .
`` A number of venues have been closed but @ @ @ @ @ , we are employing a range of measures to encourage social distancing .
`` While @ @ @ @ @ options where possible . ''
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The Speaker of the House of Commons announced that the sale of alcohol from catering venues will be suspended until further notice. However, Sir Lindsay did stress that the decision will be kept under constant review.
Sir Lindsay said: "Some members and key Parliamentary staff are still required to work on the estate to enable the House to continue to fulfil its important constitutional function. "As a workplace, it is important that they continue to have access to adequate canteen facilities. "A number of venues have been closed but in those that remain open, we are employing a range of measures to encourage social distancing. "While encouraging diners to use takeaway options where possible." READ MORE: Vets say 'big mistake' to not be named key workers as pet fears emerge
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has been the Speaker of the House of Commons since November 2019
He continued: "The following outlets remain open, tearoom, terrace cafeteria, debate dispatch box, the members smoking room remains open but there is no service. "I can confirm from today that the sale of alcohol in the House of Commons catering venues has been suspended until further notice. "I actually took that decision on Friday evening. "All these measures will be kept under constant review."
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-23--Jeremy Corbyn vows ‘I won’t disappear’ despite parties WORST election in 84 years

Going nowhere – 'lunatic lefties ' : McDonnell and Corbyn The remarks came as backers of his likely successor demanded @ @ @ @ @ dubbed `` lunatic Lefties '' .
Supporters of Sir Keir Starmer want the clear out @ @ @ @ @ he wins the leadership race on April 4 .
Corbyn warning : MPs over 70 @ @ @ @ @ meltdown : Corbyn refuses to go quietly as he eyes major role Mr Corbyn 's @ @ @ @ @ time as Labour leader follows his second general election defeat in charge and the party @ @ @ @ @ polls since 1935 .
Labour is also being investigated by the Equality and Human Rights @ @ @ @ @ it has been institutionally anti-Semitic under his leadership .
Mr Corbyn , 70 , told @ @ @ @ @ had unprecedented attacks against us .
`` I 'm proud of the economic agenda put @ @ @ @ @ achieved a great deal in changing the agenda on that .

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The remarks came as backers of his likely successor demanded a purge of Corbyn aides dubbed "lunatic Lefties". Supporters of Sir Keir Starmer want the clear out to take place immediately if he wins the leadership race on April 4.
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Mr Corbyn's latest defence of his dismal time as Labour leader follows his second general election defeat in charge and the party's worst result at the polls since 1935.
Labour is also being investigated by the Equality and Human Rights' Commission to determine if it has been institutionally anti-Semitic under his leadership.
Mr Corbyn, 70, told Sky News: "We had unprecedented attacks against us.
"I'm proud of the economic agenda put forward and I think we achieved a great deal in changing the agenda on that.


thedailyexpress--2020-03-23--Coronavirus update: When is Boris speech today - when is the next PM update?

Boris Johnson now addresses the nation each day from Downing Street , keeping the public up to date with the UK 's fight against the spread of coronavirus .
The Prime Minister uses the press conference to implement new rules , urge the public to keep their distance from one another and also give updates from his scientific advisors .
So far , Mr Johnson has called for social distancing , announced the imminent closure of schools , and continually called on the public to look after the most vulnerable in society .
The Prime Minister is joined by Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance who also provide updates and information .
He has also spoken alongside Education Secretary Gavin Williamson , Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak depending on the focus for each daily update .
As the UK launches more stringent measures to tackle coronavirus , people have been encouraged to work from home , avoid public transport and keep a safe distance from those with symptoms .
At the time of writing , there are 5,837 cases of coronavirus across the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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When is Boris speech today - when is the next PM update ?
The time of Mr Johnson 's speech can vary from day to day as it is preceded by a Cobra meeting on coronavirus .
So far , the conferences live from Downing Street have been held between 4pm and 5pm .
However , on Monday Mr Johnson will not give the usual conference from Downing Street .
He will still address the nation in some format .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Prime Minister urged Britons to heed the warnings and stay at home .
Social media on Sunday was awash pictures of people congregating in parks and food markets , apparently ignoring advice to stay two metres apart .
Parks in London are already closing down as authorities struggle to slow the advance of coronavirus through the population in the biggest public health crisis since the influenza pandemic of 1918 .
Mr Johnson said from Downing Street on Sunday : `` You 've got to do this in line with the advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing rule , keep two metres apart .
`` Otherwise ... .
there is going to be no doubt that we will have to bring forward further measures and we are certainly keeping that under constant review . ''
Mr Johnson said tougher measures like curfews needed to be timed right for maximum impact .
`` After all , when the epidemic is hardly spreading at all that 's not the moment to impose curfews and prohibitions on movement and so on and so forth , '' he said .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's the right moment to do it and that 's always been how we 've been guided . ''
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The details of Mr Johnson 's press conference are as yet unknown , but an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll and further measures to prevent the spread are expected .
Focus is on testing , limiting social contact and delaying the peak of coronavirus as much as possible .
An update as to whether the UK will enter a lockdown like France , Italy and Spain is also expected .
The government 's scientific adviser , Sir Patrick Vallance , said : `` The sooner we get the ( epidemic ) down , the more then we can move into phases where we can test and trace and make sure we keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that the 12 weeks `` is the timescale over which we need to really push to make sure that we get there '' .
England 's Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty warned there will be a `` lag '' before the public 's efforts to stem the spread of Covid-19 will result in a slowing of case numbers .
He said his next priority on testing was for NHS workers , adding he `` completely '' understood concerns about a lack of public protective equipment ( PPE ) for staff and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Department of Health .
Mr Johnson has said measures taken so far are helping slow the spread of the virus , but he has not ruled out tougher measures being enforced down the line .
The Prime Minister has also not ruled out stricter controls being imposed on London ahead of the rest of the country .
Transport for London has announced up to 40 Tube stations will be closed on Thursday and a reduced service will run on the rails from Friday .
London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned Londoners they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really , really have to '' , but he insisted the network must remain open to aid front-line health workers .
The mayor told the London Assembly all residents of the capital should `` strictly follow '' the official advice and added he would be working from home as much as possible .
The mayor said : `` We are clearly still in the early phase of this crisis but the spread of the virus is at a more advanced stage in London than in other parts of the country .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be introduced at the point at which they will have the biggest effect .
`` I can assure Londoners that this is under constant review by the experts . ''

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Boris Johnson or members of his Cabinet address the nation each day from Downing Street, keeping the public up to date with the UK's fight against the spread of coronavirus. The Prime Minister uses the press conference to implement new rules, urge the public to keep their distance from one another and also give updates from his scientific advisors.
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So far, Mr Johnson has announced a UK lockdown, urged Britons to heed the Government's guidelines and pledged to open coronavirus specialist Nightingale Hospitals. The Prime Minister is joined by Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance who also provide updates and information. He has also spoken alongside Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak depending on the focus for each daily update. As the UK launches more stringent measures to tackle coronavirus, people have been encouraged to work from home, avoid public transport and keep a safe distance from those with symptoms. At the time of writing, there are 19,522 cases of coronavirus in the UK, with 1,228 deaths. In total 135 people have recovered. Read More: Prince Charles ends self-isolation -Camilla forced to stay on lockdown
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READ MORE Heartbreak as baby dies from coronavirus in US When is Boris speech today - when is the next PM update? The time of Mr Johnson's speech can vary from day to day as it is preceded by a Cobra meeting on coronavirus. So far, the conferences live from Downing Street have been held between 4pm and 6pm. However, Mr Johnson tested positive for coronavirus last week and so will no longer attend the press briefings. Instead, it is thought First Secretary of State Dominic Raab will lead the press conference.
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In the spirit of social distancing, journalists are present and can ask questions via a video link into coronavirus. Mr Johnson has still been leading meetings while in isolation, using a video link to talk to his advisors. Currently, the UK is on lockdown and will be so for at least three weeks, when a review will be undertaken on whether to extend for a further three weeks. At the daily Downing Street briefing on Sunday, England's deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries said lockdown measures could be in place for months. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Tragedy as boy, 14, becomes Europe’s youngest coronavirus victim She added restrictions would be gradually lifted before normal life resumes fully. Dr Harries said: "We need to keep that lid on and then gradually we will be able to hopefully adjust some of the social distancing measures and gradually get us all back to normal." Today's briefing is expected to once more urge Britons to abide by the lockdown rules after a weekend of more violations. Police in Lancashire issued 123 fines over the weekend for breaking the new rules, while officers in Cleveland issued 16, mainly for drivers making unnecessary journeys.
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Chief Superintendent Thom McLoughlin, head of local policing in Cleveland Police, said: "It is important that we enforce fixed penalty notices to the people are not complying with the rules. "Restrictions for travelling have been made very clear and people should only be travelling when essential." Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick told LBC: "We are all getting used to the new restrictions and I've been very clear that in the first instance I want my officers to be engaging with people, talking to people, encouraging them to comply. "Explaining, of course, if they don't understand - already we have had examples of people who simply hadn't quite heard all the messages - and, only as a very last resort with the current restrictions, using firm direction or even enforcement."


thedailyexpress--2020-03-24--Coronavirus Bill ‘will have mistakes’ after being rushed through in five days

Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted the measures , which will last for two years , include “ significant departures from the way we normally do things ” .
But he told the Commons they were “ strictly temporary ” and proportionate and he hopes some of the powers will “ never have to be used ” .
“ We ask for these powers as a whole to protect life , ” he said .
“ We ’ ll relinquish them as soon as the threat to life from coronavirus has passed .
“ This bill means we can do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the best possible science.
” The Coronavirus Bill is expected to go before peers today and pass its final stages tomorrow .
Parliament could then go into an early Easter recess .
Government , police , coroners and doctors will all be given more powers under the reforms .
Councils will be able to prioritise people with the greatest needs to cope with the demands on social care and hospitals will be able to discharge patients more quickly to free up beds .
Registering deaths will be easier and crematoriums will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold evening funerals .
Changes also include reducing the number of doctors needed to section people with mental health issues and giving police authority to force anyone infected with the virus to self-isolate .
NHS staff will also be covered by a state-backed insurance scheme if they are drafted into new roles away from their normal duties .
Former Cabinet minister David Davis , above , called for the bill to be rewritten in 12 months because there were likely to be `` mistakes '' in the 321 pages of emergency legislation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned that powers allowing the Government to postpone elections could be misused .
`` This Bill was put together in five days , it is 300-odd pages long , ” he said .
`` It is guaranteed , bluntly , that it will have mistakes and unnecessary elements to it .
`` Those mistakes will all be in one direction and that 's giving more power to the Government than is necessary .
`` What 's going to happen is we 're going to have another one-day debate and we 're going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six months ' time , '' he added .
`` How is that going to work out ?
Are we going to amend the Bill ?
We ca n't , there 's no scope to amend it .

Boris Johnson has been giving daily updates
Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted the measures, which will last for two years, include “significant departures from the way we normally do things”. But he told the Commons they were “strictly temporary” and proportionate and he hopes some of the powers will “never have to be used”.
“We ask for these powers as a whole to protect life,” he said. “We’ll relinquish them as soon as the threat to life from coronavirus has passed. “This bill means we can do the right thing at the right time guided by the best possible science.” The Coronavirus Bill is expected to go before peers today and pass its final stages tomorrow. Parliament could then go into an early Easter recess.
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Government, police, coroners and doctors will all be given more powers under the reforms. Councils will be able to prioritise people with the greatest needs to cope with the demands on social care and hospitals will be able to discharge patients more quickly to free up beds. Registering deaths will be easier and crematoriums will be able to extend their operating hours to hold evening funerals. Changes also include reducing the number of doctors needed to section people with mental health issues and giving police authority to force anyone infected with the virus to self-isolate.
Conservative MP David Davis during second reading of the Coronavirus Bill in the House of Commons
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NHS staff will also be covered by a state-backed insurance scheme if they are drafted into new roles away from their normal duties. Former Cabinet minister David Davis, above, called for the bill to be rewritten in 12 months because there were likely to be "mistakes" in the 321 pages of emergency legislation. The ex-Brexit Secretary said he was also concerned that powers allowing the Government to postpone elections could be misused.
"This Bill was put together in five days, it is 300-odd pages long,” he said. "It is guaranteed, bluntly, that it will have mistakes and unnecessary elements to it. "Those mistakes will all be in one direction and that's giving more power to the Government than is necessary. "What's going to happen is we're going to have another one-day debate and we're going to talk about the same 320 pages in six months' time," he added. "How is that going to work out? Are we going to amend the Bill? We can't, there's no scope to amend it.


thedailyexpress--2020-03-24--MP fights back tears as he makes emotional speech about 'dystopian' coronavirus society

Mr Baker praised Prime Minister and stated he hoped Boris Johnson had a clear conscience for the drastic measures he @ @ @ @ @ following the global pandemic .
However , the Conservative MP was visibly emotional as he @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Baker admitted that passing the new law was worth doing but emphasised the @ @ @ @ @ granted the moment they are no longer necessary .
Coronavirus press conference cuts out on @ @ @ @ @ UK lockdown gives police powers to FINE anyone ignoring coronavirus Mr Baker said : `` @ @ @ @ @ this bill at least a dystopian society .
`` Some will call it totalitarian .
@ @ @ @ @ think that is quite fair , but it is at least dystopian .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ society under the imperative of saving hundreds of thousands of lives and millions of jobs @

Coronavirus: Steve Baker tears up over 'dystopian society'
Mr Baker praised the Prime Minister and stated he hoped Boris Johnson had a clear conscience for the drastic measures he has been forced to take following the global pandemic. However, the Conservative MP was visibly emotional as he addressed the House of Commons. Mr Baker admitted that passing the new law was worth doing but emphasised the importance of scrapping the powers granted the moment they are no longer necessary.
At this time of national crisis, sign up here to show your support now to our brave NHS Heroes. Mr Baker said: "We are implementing tonight in this Bill at least a dystopian society. "Some will call it totalitarian. "I don’t think that is quite fair, but it is at least dystopian. "It is implementing a command of society under the imperative of saving hundreds of thousands of lives and millions of jobs. READ MORE: Hand sanitiser company INEOS preparing to produce 1 MILLION bottles
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"It is worth doing. "I do hope the Prime Minister has a clear conscience tonight and sleeps with a good heart because he deserves to do so. "Because Libertarian may I be, this is the right thing to do. "But my goodness we ought not to allow this situation to endure one moment longer than is absolutely necessary to save lives and preserve jobs."
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-24--Brexit benefits MUST be 'grasped' to heal UK after disaster of coronavirus says Labour MP

The MP for Blackley and Broughton is calling for an end to the anti-Brexit rhetoric to aid the country ’ s recovery from the coronavirus that looks set to plunge the country into a social , economic and cultural black hole .
The spread of COVID-19 is increasing at a rapid rate with more than 8,000 in the UK diagnosed with the virus and 422 people dead .
The UK economy has suffered a hammer blow after bars , restaurants , businesses and other social spaces were closed and workers lost their jobs in a bid to stop the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grassroots website Labour List , Mr Stringer today called for the Government to adopt policies that will boost post-Brexit national prosperity .
Noting the immediate impact the virus is having on individuals and families , he wrote : “ The Covid-19 crisis in the UK is causing much distress to people right across the country .
`` It is inevitable that when life does return to some form of normality , as a nation we will be faced with serious economic challenges.
” Mr Stringer , who has served as a politician since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control over its policies to ensure the nations ’ well-being in the years ahead , adding “ the UK is leaving the EU and therefore it is absolutely essential that policies adopted by the government in post-Brexit Britain boost national prosperity and well-being in years to come , as well as ensure that the UK ‘ takes back control ’ now that it has left the EU.
” Mr Stringer has joined the Centre for Brexit Policy , which is launching this week .
The think-tank is forming to provide critical policy changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` evidence-based case for a real-Brexit and its benefits '' .
It aims to play a similar role to the Centre for Policy Studies which aided reforms to the British economy during Margaret Thatcher ’ s government in the 1980s .
The group has previously said the coronavirus will transform Brexit negotiations and accelerate the Eurozone financial risks , warning negotiators to get a firm grip of the possible repercussions .
But it ’ s not all doom and gloom , with the group saying it could be mitigated by collaborating with global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the resulting slump will blow the lid off deep-seated flaws inside the Eurozone set up 20 years ago .
Once the UK leaves the EU ’ s framework at the end of 2020 , this financial risk should be lower for the UK itself and the global financial market and it is more likely that the threat can be mitigated by collaborating with other global financial centres , ” it wrote .
The think-tank ’ s first paper it concluded the economic slump caused by the coronavirus will unveil the flaws in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It identified the foundation of the eurozone financial regulatory system is based on toxic country debt that is wrongly treated by the eurozone as riskless liquid sovereign debt .
The impact of the virus on countries like Italy and Spain could be a “ financial Chernobyl ” with COVID-19 exposing the problems of countries that lack monetary powers to cope with a huge drop in output .
However , for Britain , the think tanks argued fallout from the crisis could be reduced in comparison because it kept the pound and City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based in London .
The think-tank is being directed by former Brexit Party MEP and former chief executive of the Mayor ’ s Fund for London serving under now prime minister Boris Johnson .
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The MP for Blackley and Broughton is calling for an end to the anti-Brexit rhetoric to aid the country’s recovery from the coronavirus that looks set to plunge the country into a social, economic and cultural black hole. The spread of COVID-19 is increasing at a rapid rate with more than 8,000 in the UK diagnosed with the virus and 422 people dead. The UK economy has suffered a hammer blow after bars, restaurants, businesses and other social spaces were closed and workers lost their jobs in a bid to stop the virus in its tracks.
Writing on the grassroots website Labour List, Mr Stringer today called for the Government to adopt policies that will boost post-Brexit national prosperity. Noting the immediate impact the virus is having on individuals and families, he wrote: “The Covid-19 crisis in the UK is causing much distress to people right across the country. "It is inevitable that when life does return to some form of normality, as a nation we will be faced with serious economic challenges.” Mr Stringer, who has served as a politician since 1997, urged the UK to grab control over its policies to ensure the nations’ well-being in the years ahead, adding “the UK is leaving the EU and therefore it is absolutely essential that policies adopted by the government in post-Brexit Britain boost national prosperity and well-being in years to come, as well as ensure that the UK ‘takes back control’ now that it has left the EU.” Mr Stringer has joined the Centre for Brexit Policy, which is launching this week. READ MORE: Terrence McNally dead: Playwright dies aged 81 of coronavirus
The group said the coronavirus will transform Brexit negotiations
The think-tank is forming to provide critical policy changes to Brexit and to campaign for an "evidence-based case for a real-Brexit and its benefits". It aims to play a similar role to the Centre for Policy Studies which aided reforms to the British economy during Margaret Thatcher’s government in the 1980s. The group has previously said the coronavirus will transform Brexit negotiations and accelerate the Eurozone financial risks, warning negotiators to get a firm grip of the possible repercussions. But it’s not all doom and gloom, with the group saying it could be mitigated by collaborating with global financial centres. “The danger is that the resulting slump will blow the lid off deep-seated flaws inside the Eurozone set up 20 years ago. Once the UK leaves the EU’s framework at the end of 2020, this financial risk should be lower for the UK itself and the global financial market and it is more likely that the threat can be mitigated by collaborating with other global financial centres,” it wrote. The think-tank’s first paper it concluded the economic slump caused by the coronavirus will unveil the flaws in the eurozone set up 20 years ago.
Graham Stringer says the UK 'must grasp the benefits of Brexit to flourish after COVID-19'
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-24--Coronavirus UK: Cabinet no longer meeting face-to-face as Boris lockdown laws kick in

The Boris Johnson 's select group of elite ministers traditionally meet at Downing Street every week to discuss and debate the most pressing issues at hand .
Over recent weeks , COVID-19 and the accelerating spread across the UK has dominated the agenda as the Government desperately tries to bring the pandemic under control .
But following the enforcement of the new lockdown measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak , the Cabinet is no longer meeting face-to-face .
Instead on Tuesday , the Cabinet meeting took place using a video-conferencing service for the first time .
A picture of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the same screen , has been posted by MailOnline political editor James Tapsfield .
This shows the likes of Home Secretary Priti Patel , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab , Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and Treasury Secretary Liz Truss taking part in the virtual meeting .
They have been pictured using online meeting technology Zoom , which is already used by Australia ’ s biggest businesses , Government departments and universities .
Please sign up to pledge your support now to our brave NHS Heroes Video conferencing services for business meetings have become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens to work from home in the midst of the coronavirus crisis .
The company has a number of high profile customers , including stock market index Nasdaq , online minicab service Uber , online ticketing firm Ticketmaster , and file hosting service Dropbox .
The Government enforced social distancing rules , telling people to put a distance of two metres between each other and to stay at home .
READ MORE : Coronavirus map LIVE : Plans for new hospital ready in just DAYS Last week 's Prime Minister 's Questions also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normally is , with just a handful of MPs joining Mr Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for the 30-minute session in the House of Commons .
But the new lockdown measures have been enforced after Britons ignored the earlier social distancing advice provided by the Government .
Over the past few days , millions of people have been seen together in busy parks and cramming onto trains during busy rush hour periods .
Speaking on Monday evening , the Prime Minister said : `` Though huge numbers are complying – and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now come for us all to do more .
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`` Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister added : `` You should not be meeting friends .
If your friends ask you to meet , you should say `` No '' .

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The Boris Johnson's select group of elite ministers traditionally meet at Downing Street every week to discuss and debate the most pressing issues at hand. Over recent weeks, COVID-19 and the accelerating spread across the UK has dominated the agenda as the Government desperately tries to bring the pandemic under control. But following the enforcement of the new lockdown measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, the Cabinet is no longer meeting face-to-face.
Instead on Tuesday, the Cabinet meeting took place using a video-conferencing service for the first time. A picture of the meeting, featuring several ministers' faces on the same screen, has been posted by MailOnline political editor James Tapsfield. This shows the likes of Home Secretary Priti Patel, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and Treasury Secretary Liz Truss taking part in the virtual meeting. They have been pictured using online meeting technology Zoom, which is already used by Australia’s biggest businesses, Government departments and universities. Please sign up to pledge your support now to our brave NHS Heroes
Coronavirus UK: Cabinet ministers held a virtual media using a videoconferencing service
Coronavirus UK: Cabinet meeting are normally held in person at Downing Street
Video conferencing services for business meetings have become ever more prominent as Government advise their citizens to work from home in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Zoom offers online meetings, video webinars, collaboration-enabled conference rooms, cross-platform messaging and file sharing. The company has a number of high profile customers, including stock market index Nasdaq, online minicab service Uber, online ticketing firm Ticketmaster, and file hosting service Dropbox. The Government enforced social distancing rules, telling people to put a distance of two metres between each other and to stay at home. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Plans for new hospital ready in just DAYS
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Coronavirus UK: Cabinet ministers held a virtual meeting amid the coronavirus lockdown
Last week's Prime Minister's Questions also wasn't the usual rowdy affair it normally is, with just a handful of MPs joining Mr Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for the 30-minute session in the House of Commons. But the new lockdown measures have been enforced after Britons ignored the earlier social distancing advice provided by the Government. Over the past few days, millions of people have been seen together in busy parks and cramming onto trains during busy rush hour periods. Speaking on Monday evening, the Prime Minister said: "Though huge numbers are complying – and I thank you all - the time has now come for us all to do more. DON'T MISS
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"From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home. "Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease spreading between households." The Prime Minister added: "You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say "No".
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-24--Labour's Ian Lavery slammed for calling coronavirus crisis 'great opportunity' for party

A recording of Mr Lavery ’ s controversial remarks about COVID-19 was published by the Guidio Fawkes website .
Shortly afterwards , Mr Lavery was hit with a backlash on Twitter , with some critics accusing him of making “ sick ” comments about the epidemic .
Mr Lavery said to Labour activists on a call : “ 'By the way , when something like this happens , we 're going to see lots of our own people dying as a consequence .
“ But , you know apart from that , it 's going to give the fantastic battalion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out there , a great opportunity of showing how Labour , and why Labour , is best when it gets on the front foot and best when it brings people together .
“ We need to make sure that we do that and community organising - what a great opportunity it 's going to give us .
“ Every one of us , every one of our families ... relations , friends , organising the communities , because there is going to be lots of people out there that really need our help.
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Mr Bridgen said : “ Ian Lavery literally salivating at the thought of possibly tens of thousands of our vulnerable citizens perishing because he hopes it might breathe life into the dead corpse which is the current Labour Party .
“ I am disgusted .
“ Labour must denounce his remarks immediately.
” Earlier this month Mr Bridgen began self-isolating after he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nadine Dorries , who tested positive for COVID-19 .
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Pro-Brexit campaigner Darren Grimes also took to Twitter to voice his disapproval for Mr Lavery ’ s choice of words .
He said : “ To attempt to use this global crisis that risks the total collapse of our health and social care system as an ‘ opportunity ’ for partisan point scoring shows the moral vacuum at the heart of the Opposition .
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” But Mr Lavery hit back at the report , claiming it was misleading .
He said : “ Intentionally misleading reporting is really disappointing at a time like this .
“ I 've spoken about the opportunity for people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local communities and those in need .
“ Nonsense to suggest otherwise .
We all need to do our bit to get through this crisis.
” He later shared another tweet showing a screenshot of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn talking to a group on a video conference .

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A recording of Mr Lavery’s controversial remarks about COVID-19 was published by the Guidio Fawkes website. Shortly afterwards, Mr Lavery was hit with a backlash on Twitter, with some critics accusing him of making “sick” comments about the epidemic. Mr Lavery said to Labour activists on a call: “'By the way, when something like this happens, we're going to see lots of our own people dying as a consequence.
“But, you know apart from that, it's going to give the fantastic battalion of Labour Party members, community champions out there, a great opportunity of showing how Labour, and why Labour, is best when it gets on the front foot and best when it brings people together.
“We need to make sure that we do that and community organising - what a great opportunity it's going to give us.
“Every one of us, every one of our families... relations, friends, organising the communities, because there is going to be lots of people out there that really need our help.”
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Labour chairman Ian Lavery has been met with criticism for his comments on coronavirus
Ian Lavery said the coronavirus outbreak is a 'great opportunity' for the Labour Party
Mr Bridgen said: “Ian Lavery literally salivating at the thought of possibly tens of thousands of our vulnerable citizens perishing because he hopes it might breathe life into the dead corpse which is the current Labour Party.
“I am disgusted.
“Labour must denounce his remarks immediately.”
Earlier this month Mr Bridgen began self-isolating after he had come into contact with fellow Tory MP Nadine Dorries, who tested positive for COVID-19. READ MORE: What does furlough mean? How do I claim my pay from the Government?
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Tory MP Andrew Bridgen hit out at Ian Lavery for his comments on coronavirus
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Boris Johnson addressed the nation on Monday to announce a lockdown
And another person tweeted: “This comment by Ian Lavery is pretty high up on the ‘sick list’!” But Mr Lavery hit back at the report, claiming it was misleading.
He said: “Intentionally misleading reporting is really disappointing at a time like this.
Coronavirus is spreading fast across the UK
“I've spoken about the opportunity for people to get out there and help their local communities and those in need.
“Nonsense to suggest otherwise. We all need to do our bit to get through this crisis.” He later shared another tweet showing a screenshot of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn talking to a group on a video conference.
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-25--PMQs LIVE: Jeremy Corbyn faces Boris Johnson for the final time in Commons showdown

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn will take part in his last Prime Minister ’ s Questions as Leader of the Opposition on Wednesday at midday .
Mr Corbyn will likely quiz the Prime Minister over coronavirus , as the deadly virus continues to sweep across the country .
Today ’ s Prime Minister ’ s Questions will be a bumper hour-long session , giving MPs the chance to question Mr Johnson extensively before Parliament breaks up for recess .
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VOTE Barry Gardiner backlash as he hits out at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister put the whole country on effective lockdown to try to halt the spread of coronavirus .
Britons were told they were only allowed to leave their homes under a strict set of circumstances .
- Shopping for basic necessities like food and medicine , but should be done “ as infrequently as possible ” .
- One form of exercise a day , such as a run , walk or cycle .
This can be done alone or with members of your household .
- Any medical need or to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person .
- Travelling to and from work , but only if this is `` absolutely necessary '' and can not be done from home .

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Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn took part in his last Prime Minister’s Questions as Leader of the Opposition on Wednesday at midday. Mr Corbyn quizzed the Prime Minister over coronavirus, as the deadly virus continues to sweep across the country. Today’s Prime Minister’s Questions was a bumper hour-long session, giving MPs the chance to question Mr Johnson extensively before Parliament breaks up for recess.
Earlier this week, the Prime Minister put the whole country on effective lockdown to try to halt the spread of coronavirus. Britons were told they were only allowed to leave their homes under a strict set of circumstances. These include: - Shopping for basic necessities like food and medicine, but should be done “as infrequently as possible”. - One form of exercise a day, such as a run, walk or cycle. This can be done alone or with members of your household. - Any medical need or to give care or help to a vulnerable person. - Travelling to and from work, but only if this is "absolutely necessary" and cannot be done from home.
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Boris Johnson speaking in Prime Minister's Questions
Mr Johnson was also quizzed over confusion about whether Britons can still go to work under the restrictions placed by the government. The Government has said if Brits cannot work from home they can still travel to work - but must abide by "social distancing" measures - difficult in some sectors. Also, concerns have been raised for those who are self-employed in the UK, and how they will be able to financially support themselves if they are not able to work. Mr Johnson has already faced some criticism for UK coronavirus restrictions being enforced too late - as the country followed European countries like Italy, Spain, France and Germany with an effective lockdown on Monday evening. PMQ’s LIVE UPDATES TO FOLLOW BELOW:
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Jeremy Corbyn pressed Mr Johnson over the UK's coronavirus response
12.53pm update: Prime Minister quizzed over role of black cab drivers to help crisis Boris Johnson was quizzed over the role black cab drivers could play in helping to handle the coronavirus crisis. Conservative MP, Sir Charles Walker, asked: “There is an army of black cab drivers in and around London itching to get involved like the Spitfires in 1940. “Can we find a way, if we need to get doctors and nurses safely across London to use these black cab drivers, not on the metre, but perhaps on a contracted basis.” Mr Johnson replied: “Indeed that has been raised in our considerations. The black cab drivers are an unsung service and I believe they can rise to this challenge.” 12.48pm update: SNP’s Blackford calls for everyone to stay home to protect NHS Ian Blackford called for all those in the UK to respect the measures in place across the country to try to help the NHS and flatten the coronavirus curve. Mr Blackford also said no one should be evicted during this crisis. The Prime Minister insisted protections would be kept under review. 12.46pm update: Mr Johnson quizzed over London transport The Prime Minister was quizzed over packed trains despite measures in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Mr Johnson said: “The Mayor of London, I can assure him, my own view is we should run a better tube system at the moment, “We will do whatever we can. What we will do is give the Mayor every support we can to give him during his present logistical difficulties.” 12.42pm update: Corbyn asks how Boris will be held to account during recess
Jeremy Corbyn asks how Mr Johnson will still be held to account during the recess period amid the coronavirus crisis. He said: “It is quite right Parliament is virtually closed and the government deliver daily sessions. “But, there has to be scrutiny. That is what Parliament is for.” Mr Johnson agreed, saying: “The way we have tried to handle this crisis is to be as open as we can. “I will work with you, Mr Speaker, so the House is kept informed through the recess.” 12.38pm update: Mr Corbyn asks about the universal credit system
The Labour Party leader said: “I am asking questions about the self-employed and those who are on zero-hour contracts. “He should understand there are many constituents who lead a hand-to-mouth existence. “Time and time again government ministers have told us they can get help via universal credit. “Will the Prime Minister put extra resources and funding…so money gets to who it needs to quickly.” Mr Johnson replied: “He is perfectly right. We have increased funding of universal credit and another seven billion into the welfare system. “We will be bringing forward a package for the self-employed. What we are not doing is closing down the whole UK economy.”
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12.35pm update: Corbyn quizzes PM on construction work in Britain
Back on his feet, Mr Corbyn quizzed the Prime Minister over the construction industry with some workers still heading to work. Mr Johnson replied: “Everybody must work at home unless they have no alternative. “If a business is continuing, they should do in accordance with the guidance of Public Health England. “What we are saying is unless you need to leave the house for exercise, medical reasons, buy essential supplies - they should stay at home and protect others.” 12.27pm update: Jeremy Hunt quizzes Boris Johnson The former Health Secretary quizzed the Prime Minister over COVID-19 testing. Mr Hunt said: “Can we have some idea when we will be able to get back to routine testing? Should we not introduce weekly tests for NHS staff?” Mr Johnson replied: “I can tell the House on anti-body testing we are making huge progress. “How soon can we get NHS staff tested to see if they have the disease? As soon as we possibly can.” 12.23pm update: PM quizzed on supermarket chaos Mr Johnson was asked to give an update on supermarket chaos amid the coronavirus crisis. He said: “I think the profiteering is something we should be looking at from a legislative view. “The supermarkets do have adequate supplies…it is very important everybody in their shopping acts considerately.” 12.20pm update: The PM quizzed over coronavirus measures The Prime Minister asked about the lifting of measures when as soon as physically possible. Mr Johnson said: “We keep them under constant review. “The more the country works together to conform to stipulations, the faster we will come out of it.”
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12.17pm update: Ian Blackford quizzes Boris over the self-employed amid coronavirus The SNP’s Westminster leader insisted self-employed people were still not being supported by the government. Mr Johnson replied: "We are working as fast as we can to get the appropriate package of support for people in this country.” The SNP’s Westminster leader said, “people deserve strong leadership, financial support and straight answers”. He said: “Telling them to wait another day is not good enough.” Mr Johnson replied: “I share his desire to get parity of support. We have extended mortgage holidays, all sorts of interest-free loans. We are bringing forward a package…the better we tackle the epidemic now, the faster we will come through it. “That means testing, staying at home, protecting the NHS and saving lives.” SPECIAL OFFER: Get The Express delivered FREE to your door for 12 weeks 12.14pm update: Boris quizzed over self-employed in Britain Mr Johnson insisted the UK did need to protect the self-employed in Britain. He suggested more information would become clear in the coming days. 12.11pm update: Corbyn quizzes Boris over private renters Mr Corbyn demanded renters in the UK were protected for six months in response to coronavirus. Boris Johnson replied by insisting the Government was putting its "arm around Brits" and would do “whatever it takes” to get Britain through the coronavirus crisis. He said: "The most important thing we can all do is stay home to protect our NHS and save lives.”
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12.08pm update: Boris snaps back at Mr Corbyn The Prime Minister insisted specialist equipment would get to the NHS very soon. Mr Corbyn asked: “The Prime Minister has been saying the NHS staff will get the equipment they need. “When will NHS staff, social care staff, community nurses, get the PPE equipment they need?" Mr Johnson quickly replied: “He is absolutely right to raise this issue. I am assured the stocks are there - the army is distributing the supplies.” 12.05pm update: Mr Corbyn welcomed PM's tribute but insisted he would continue to battle Mr Corbyn welcomed the thanks from the Prime Minister - but insisted he would continue to campaign in Britain. The Labour leader said: “I thank the Prime Minister for his kind remarks. “I believe in a kind, socially just society and he was talking as if this was an obituary. “Just to let him know - my voice will not be stilled - I will be around, I will be campaigning and I will be demanding justice for the people of this country and around the world.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-25--MP fights back tears as he makes emotional speech about 'dystopian' coronavirus society

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