WATCH: Nandy – Labour will support continued lockdown but call for more “measures in place to protect people”
“We do need far more funding for charities to make sure that they can support people during [lockdown]”.
WATCH: “Parliament must be recalled as soon as possible”, says Starmer
“How we’re recalled and how we sit is obviously a question we’re going to have to discuss… We’re going to have to think about working differently.”
WATCH: Sharma – “We have taken the right steps at the right time”
“We’ve also put forward a very clear plan in terms of how we address issues in relation to testing.”
WATCH: Patel fronts today’s press conference. She announces a new campaign to alert victims of domestic abuse to help they can get.
“Anyone in danger should dial 999 and press 55 if they are unable to talk…we will not tolerate abuse as a society.”
Music for Holy Saturday: Recessit Pastor Noster
“Our Shepherd is departed, the fount of living water,/At whose passing the sun was darkened…Today the gates of death…as well our Saviour has destroyed.”
WATCH: Today’s press conference. Hancock announces the biggest rise in the death toll to date.
“I can announce today that we have capacity for all key social care staff and NHS staff to get those tests.”
Johnson latest update. He has “been able to do short walks”.
“He has spoken to his doctors and thanks the whole clinical team for the incredible care he has received.
Music for Good Friday: Tenebrae Factae Sunt
“There was darkness over the earth…and about the ninth hour Jesus cried aloud: ‘My God why hast thou forsaken me?’ ”
Music for Maundy Thursday: Ubi caritas et amor
“Where charity and love are, there God is. Love of Christ has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice in Him and be glad.”
WATCH: Raab urges the British people to observe the lockdown over Easter at today’s press conference
He reports that the Prime Minister “continues to make positive steps forward” – and that there will be no lockdown news until later next week.
WATCH: “The Prime Minister’s condition is “improving”. Sunak at today’s press conference.
The Chancellor announces a £750 million package for charities – and also reports that the Prime Minister is sitting up in bed.
WATCH: Raab at today’s press conference. “If there’s one thing I know about this Prime Minister, he’s a fighter.”
“He’s not just the PM for all of us in Cabinet, he’s not just our boss, he’s also our colleague and he’s also our friend.”
WATCH: “I wish Boris well, and want him to have a speedy and good recovery” – May
“I know from everything I’ve seen and heard that the Cabinet is absolutely committed to dealing with this crisis.”
WATCH: Cameron – “All of us are praying for Boris and thinking of his family”
“He’s very resilient, he’s tough, he’s got a tremendous zest for life, for getting things done, for taking decisions…he’s doing a tremendous job.”
WATCH: “The Prime Minister is in charge; he’s leading”, says Raab
“[Johnson is] giving directions as and when required…. The whole team is focused on delivering those instructions.”