WATCH: The Queen’s broadcast – “I hope those who come after us will say that the Britons of this generation were as strong as any.”
“The pride in who we are is not part of our past. It defines our present and our future.”
WATCH: “Her Majesty the Queen will give a rare formal address to the nation.” Hancock trails it at today’s press conference.
“I understand that people are yearning to know how long this will all last and the answer is entirely dependent on how much people follow the rules.”
WATCH: Hospitals in West Midlands are ‘on top of this’ says Mayor
Street says Government has been decisive, and ‘the determination to impose the lockdown has been united’.
WATCH: Johnson – ‘I’m absolutely amazed at how badly prepared the government was for this pandemic’
Former Health Secretary says Labour Government was ready for swine flu, with safety equipment set aside.
WATCH: New Labour deputy attacks Government over virus testing
Rayner says: ‘We’re nowhere near testing enough, the government has to start testing’, and criticises Hancock for returning to work too soon.
WATCH: ‘A government of national unity is not on the cards’ – Hancock
However, the Health Secretary says he has a very constructive relationship with Jon Ashworth.
WATCH: “We must not increase the risk for others.” Gove at today’s press conference on social distancing during a sunny weekend.
The Chancellor of the Duchy sets out plans for the production and deployment of new non-invasive and invasive ventilators.
WATCH: Starmer – “It is the honour and privilege of my life to be elected as leader of the Labour Party.”
The former Shadow Brexit Secretary wins a decisive mandate, with more than fifty per cent of the vote. His allies also win the NEC.
WATCH: Hancock warns at today’s press conference against any loosening of the lockdown – with a warm weekend expected
“We absolutely cannot relax our discipline now. If we do, people will die,” he says.
WATCH: Hancock’s back – and he sets out his five-pillar anti-virus plan at today’s Government press conference
“Building a brand new industry – it’s not easy. And there will be bumps in the road. I return from illness more than ever determined to fight this disease.”
WATCH: Sharma – Banks must not refuse funds to good businesses. Today’s Government press conference.
Both he and the Medical Director of Public Health England confirm that the lockdown will be reviewed after Easter.
WATCH: “This weekend, the first thousands of new ventilator devices will roll off the production line”, says Gove.
“We must also increase the capacity to provide oxygen to those worse affected by the disease.”
WATCH: Raab announces a £75 million plan to rescue Britons stranded abroad as he fronts today’s Government press conference
“Where commercial flights are no longer running, the Government will provide the financial support for special charter flights.”
WATCH: “We will not stop until we have got you the equipment you need.” Jenrick hosts today’s Government press conference.
“170 million masks, 4.8 million gloves, 13.7 million aprons, 182,000 gowns, almost 10 million items of cleaning equipment and 2.3 million pairs of eye protectors.”
WATCH: “There’s nothing we can’t do as an independent nation that being part of that scheme would have allowed us to do”, says Gove
“I’ve talked to senior members of the NHS and they’ve reassured me…some of those ventilators from abroad are coming from EU countries.”