“We’ve already sacrificed far too much to ease up now.” The Foreign Secretary’s statement: full text.
“If we rush to relax the measures in place, we would risk wasting all the sacrifices and all the progress we have made.”
“There has been a collapse of confidence in the media.” Robbie Gibb’s Twitter thread.
Trust in the government has gone up, according to Kekst CNC – and the results point the same way across the four countries polled.
Johnson latest update. He’s out of intensive care.
“He’s been moved…back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery. He is in extremely good spirits.”
Johnson latest update. He “had a good night and continues to improve”.
‘The PM and No10 are hugely grateful for the support and thank the NHS staff for the brilliant care he is receiving.’
Johnson latest update. He “continues to make steady progress”.
As we publish, the Prime Minister moves towards the end of his third full day in intensive care.
The new Shadow Cabinet in full
As the likes of Gardiner and Burgon depart the front bench, is the team that will follow Sir Keir Starmer into the first Labour-led government since 2010?
Johnson latest update. He “remains in intensive care for close monitoring. He is in good spirits.”
His condition continues to be described by Downing Street as “stable” in the wake of this afternoon’s press conference.
Johnson latest. He was “stable overnight and remains in good spirits”: official statement.
He is “receiving standard oxygen treatment and is breathing without any other assistance”.
Leaders from around the world send messages of support to Johnson
Politicians rushed to wish the Prime Minister well as he was moved to intensive care in St. Thomas’ Hospital in London.
Johnson is taken into intensive care. Number Ten statement.
“Over the course of the afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the unit.”
“I urge you, please, to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.” Johnson’s letter to households: full text
“That is why we are giving one simple instruction – you must stay at home…if people break the rules, the police will issue fines and disperse gatherings.”
Link to Government’s NHS volunteer responder form
This is the scheme announced yesterday evening by Matt Hancock to recruit 250,00 volunteers to help counter the Coronavirus.
“People will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes.” Johnson’s statement: full text.
Shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; any medical need, to help a vulnerable person; and work travel only where absolutely necessary.
The Government’s “new rules on staying at home and away from others”
“Every citizen must comply with these new measures. The relevant authorities, including the police, will be given the powers to enforce them.”
“A combination of measures unprecedented for a government of this nation.” The Chancellor’s statement: full text.
“Our Plan will protect jobs; offer more generous support to those without them and strengthen the safety net for those who work for themselves.”