Image copyright PA Media The UK has become the first country in Europe to pass 30,000 coronavirus deaths, according to the latest government figures. A total of 30,076 people have now died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for the virus, up by 649 from Tuesday. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick […]
The prime minister has told MPs that some lockdown measures could change on Monday, and that plans would be announced on Sunday as this was the “best time” to do so. He was speaking in response to a question from Sir Keir Starmer, who suggested members of the public needed reassurances about what lay ahead. […]
Image copyright Imperial college london Former government adviser Prof Neil Ferguson will not face police action after he accepted making an “error of judgment” by breaching social distancing rules. Scotland Yard said Prof Ferguson’s behaviour was “plainly disappointing”, but ruled out issuing a fine. The force said he “has taken responsibility” after resigning as a […]
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said UK death rates from coronavirus were “not success or apparent success“. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was too early to draw comparisons with the data from other countries. The British people want to “keep suppressing this disease” and start getting the economy back on its feet, he […]
Boris Johnson has called for a “bigger and more expansive” Tube service in London, so people can travel more safely. His comments came after Conservative MP and former transport minister Theresa Villiers urged him to “restore public transport capacity” in the capital and criticised announcements that said public transport was only for key workers. PMQs […]
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has said the government must ends its “mixed messaging” over coronavirus policy and suggested changes should have the agreement of the devolved governments. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he agreed that the outlines of policy changes should “attract the widest possible consensus”. PMQs coverage in text, images and video Source […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The government faces a post-lockdown choice between green growth or propping up polluting industries The UK must avoid lurching from the coronavirus crisis into a deeper climate crisis, the government’s advisers have warned. They recommend that ministers ensure funds earmarked for a post-Covid-19 economic recovery go to firms that […]
Image copyright UK Parliament Image caption Ann Clwyd: “I think you’ve got to leave a lot to people’s common sense” An ex-Labour MP has urged Welsh ministers not to impose a “blanket ban” on the over-70s being involved in the easing of the coronavirus lockdown. Ann Clwyd was MP for Cynon Valley for 35 years, […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The assembly has been based in the Senedd in Cardiff Bay since 2006 On 6 May, the Welsh Assembly is undergoing a bit of a rebrand. More than 20 years after its foundation, its name has changed and so has the title by which its 60 elected representatives are […]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to reach 200,000 tests for coronavirus a day by the end of May. The government announced it had hit its target of 100,000 tests on Friday, but that number has since fallen back. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Johnson said “capacity currently exceeds demand” and the government was […]