Cabinet chaos on coronavirus lockdown amid warnings over economic death toll

Fears are rising about the economic misery of coronavirus lockdown today amid deep Cabinet splits over how and when to ease the curbs. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has moved to quash the idea of an imminent loosening, with the UK now facing restrictions until at least May 7. But there is growing alarm about the … Read more

Cabinet chaos on coronavirus lockdown amid warnings over economic death toll

Fears are rising about the economic misery of coronavirus lockdown today amid deep Cabinet splits over how and when to ease the curbs. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has moved to quash the idea of an imminent loosening, with the UK now facing restrictions until at least May 7. But there is growing alarm about the … Read more

Britons BACK harsh lockdown rules despite fearing they will damage the UK economy for years – poll

The vast majority of Britons back the lockdown rules being used to tackle the coronavirus but have mounting fears about the future of economy, a poll has found. The country supports Boris Johnson’s decision to shut down the country on March 23, but are scared about what it may cost. It is understood Foreign Secretary Dominic … Read more

‘We’re not done yet’: Dominic Raab reads the riot act to Britons on lockdown

Dominic Raab read the riot act to Britons ahead of the sunny Easter weekend today saying lockdown must stay in force until the coronavirus outbreak peaks. The Foreign Secretary said the disease must not be allowed to ‘kill more people and hurt our country’ as he took the daily Downing Street briefing. In a stark … Read more

Has Dominic Raab REALLY got what it takes to run Britain? Writes STEPHEN GLOVER 

Who is running the country? It’s certainly not Boris Johnson. Though his condition is said to have stabilised, thank God, he’s plainly in no position to undertake any duties while in intensive care. But is Dominic Raab, chosen by Mr Johnson as his deputy, in charge of the clattering train? Not obviously. Although he chairs … Read more

Bare-chested pensioner bangs spoon on pan as he joins #ClapforBoris

A bare-chested pensioner took part in his own passionate tribute to Boris Johnson last night as thousands of Britons sent their best wishes to the Prime Minister as he remains in intensive care.  The Conservative voter was seen clanging a pan with a spoon while shouting ‘come on Boris Johnson, you get better’ and urging … Read more

The day Britain prayed and clapped for stricken Boris as he battles coronavirus in intensive care

Brits up and down the country shared their best wishes for Prime Minister Boris Johnson today as he battles coronavirus in intensive care.  Some took to the streets to ‘Clap for Boris’ at 8pm, with Andrea Leadsom leading the tributes in a passionate video with her family on Twitter.  The message ‘Pray for Boris’ was … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Who will decide when lockdown is lifted?

Dominic Raab took charge of Britain’s battle against coronavirus on Tuesday as acting Prime Minister – but was warned just to ‘hold on to the steering wheel’.  Mr Raab, who is First Secretary of State, was asked to deputise for Boris Johnson after he was moved into intensive care.  He has been handed a raft … Read more

New lab opened at Cambridge University to help Gov reach 100,000-a-day coronavirus testing target 

New coronavirus testing lab opens at Cambridge University as Government battles to reach its 100,000-a-day target for checks by the end of the month Laboratory is ‘joint collaboration’ with giants AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline  The Government has promised to hit 100,000 tests a day by the end of April  The tests had formed part of Health … Read more

New lab opened at Cambridge University to help Gov reach 100,000-a-day coronavirus testing target 

New coronavirus testing lab opens at Cambridge University as Government battles to reach its 100,000-a-day target for checks by the end of the month Laboratory is ‘joint collaboration’ with giants AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline  The Government has promised to hit 100,000 tests a day by the end of April  The tests had formed part of Health … Read more