Vaccination, testing and new treatments should mean fewer restrictions and lower chances of lockdowns if Covid infections increase, Susan Hopkins of Public Health England told the Andrew Marr programme. Professor Hopkins did not rule further lockdowns this winter if the NHS becomes overwhelmed, but said that new ways of managing the virus that were not […]
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Andy Burnham's anger at Manchester-Scotland travel ban
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement came “out of the blue”. Source link
‘Hypocrisy’: Manchester mayor accuses Scotland on travel ban
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has accused the Scottish government of hypocrisy, after it banned Scots from non-essential travel to and from parts of the city. Speaking to Nick Robinson on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show, he said he will be writing to the Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, to demand compensation. Source […]
Double vaccination restrictions ‘kept under review’ – Robert Buckland
The Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has said that the government are looking into the possibility to ease travel restrictions for people who have received both Covid jabs. He told the Andrew Marr programme that the government was trying to be as flexible as it can, but the evidence was still emerging. Source link
Cummings revelations ‘beyond The Thick of It’ – Peter Capaldi
Actor Peter Capaldi, known for playing the famously abrasive Malcolm Tucker in satirical comedy The Thick of It, shared what he thought the character would think about revelations from former No 10 aide Dominic Cummings. Speaking on the Andrew Marr programme, the actor said the behaviour of the top people in government was “beyond a […]
Ed Davey: Lib-Dem win a threat to Tories
The Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Ed Davey, has said the party’s victory over the Conservatives in the Chesham and Amersham by-election shows that the Lib Dems are now a threat to the Tories in many places. The new MP, Sarah Green, overturned a 16,000 Conservative majority, to win the seat by 8000 votes. Speaking on […]
Outdoor civil weddings and partnerships get the go ahead
The law change next month will allow ceremonies to take place in the open air in England and Wales. Source link
Sort rape convictions or go, Labour tells Buckland
Labour says the justice secretary must resign if he cannot reverse low rape convictions in a year. Source link
Former Speaker and Conservative MP John Bercow joins Labour
He tells the Observer he shares Labour’s values and says the government “needs to be replaced”. Source link
DUP: Paul Givan told he must resign as first minister
Days after he got the role, the Democratic Unionist Party MLA is told he will have to resign when a new leader takes over. Source link