WATCH. The Prime Minister at PMQs: “We will beat” coronavirus “and we will beat it together”.
“We will be bringing forward further measures to support workers of all kinds through this crisis”
WATCH: Sunak declares that “we will do whatever it takes.” The Government’s Coronavirus press conference.
“We must act like any war time government, and do whatever it takes to support our economy.”
WATCH: Raab – Don’t undertake non-essential travel outside the UK
“For an initial period of 30 days and of course subject to ongoing review,” the Foreign Secretary tells the Commons.
WATCH: “We will fight coronavirus with everything we’ve got”, says Hancock.
“If you are healthy and you’re not being asked to isolate… then you should still go to work. It’s important this country keeps moving as much as we possibly can.”
WATCH: “Now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact with others.” Johnson’s second Coronavirus press conference
“We are asking people to do something that is difficult and disruptive of our lives. The right moment… is to do it when it is most effective.”
WATCH: Cameron – “I wasn’t referred for test after strategy changed”
SNP MP says: “You don’t want to take a test from someone else who’s much more critical than yourself.”
WATCH: “We are definitely seeing a… reduction of new coronavirus cases”
However, South Korea is not being complacent, says the country’s foreign minister.
WATCH: The government should have been buying up ventilators “weeks ago” – Ashworth
“Ministers urgently need to reassure us they have a resourcing plan in place to support NHS staff,” he says.
WATCH: Hancock confirms over-70s will be asked to self-isolate
People over 70 will be urged to stay at home for up to four months, he says. “That is the plan”, but “not yet”.
WATCH: Hunt breaks ranks on the virus. He says evidence suggests that moving swiftly on large-scale social distancing is essential.
“One thing we do have now is evidence of countries that appear to have been strikingly successful in turning back the tide of the virus.”
WATCH: “I must level with you. Families are going to lose loved one before their time.” Johnson’s Coronavirus press conference.
“This is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Some people compare this to seasonal flu. Alas, that is not right.”
WATCH: “A People’s Budget from a People’s Government.” Sunak’s Speech.
“This is the Budget of a Government that gets things done…A Budget that delivers on our promises.”
WATCH: The Chancellor’s three-point Budget plan to help tackle the Coronavirus
In his debut Budget, Sunak promises quicker access to benefits, statutory sick pay for all who self-isolate – and money for the NHS “whatever it costs”.
WATCH: Hancock on the Coronavirus. GPs should be contacted remotely rather than at surgeries
“We will take a digital-first approach to accessing primary care and outpatient appointments wherever clinically and practically possible.”
WATCH: “We are doing everything we can to stop this outbreak.” The Prime Minister’s Coronavirus press conference.
“We mustn’t do things that have no or limited medical benefit, nor things that could turn out actually to be counter-productive.”