Boris Johnson is STILL self-isolating at Number 11 with ‘mild symptoms of coronavirus’

Boris Johnson held a video conference call this morning and continues to lead the Government’s efforts to combat Covid-19 as he self-isolates after testing positive for the virus, said Business Secretary Alok Sharma Prime Minister held a video conference call this morning, Alok Sharma said  A Number 10 spokesperson said Boris Johnson’s conditions remains ‘the … Read more

Keeping Covid-19 deaths below 20,000 would be a good result, says NHS medical director

Keeping Covid-19 deaths below 20,000 would be a good result, says NHS medical director Stephen Powis who says 170million masks, 25million gloves and 30million aprons have been delivered to medical staff fighting virus Stephen Powis told conference less than 20,000 deaths would be a good result He said that getting protective equipment to NHS staff … Read more

Keeping Covid-19 deaths below 20,000 would be a good result, says NHS medical director

Keeping Covid-19 deaths below 20,000 would be a good result, says NHS medical director Stephen Powis who says 170million masks, 25million gloves and 30million aprons have been delivered to medical staff fighting virus Stephen Powis told conference less than 20,000 deaths would be a good result He said that getting protective equipment to NHS staff … Read more

Boris Johnson is STILL self-isolating at Number 11 with ‘mild symptoms of coronavirus’

Boris Johnson held a video conference call this morning and continues to lead the Government’s efforts to combat Covid-19 as he self-isolates after testing positive for the virus, said Business Secretary Alok Sharma A Number 10 spokesperson said Boris Johnson’s conditions remains ‘the same’ He is leading the country from self-isolation at his spacious study … Read more

Tory aide and social media guru are masterminding the government’s NHS messaging

The man who mapped out the Conservative Party’s recent thumping election victory has been brought in to encourage Britons to stay indoors as many continue to flout the rules.  He is little known outside Westminster, but 36-year-old Australian Isaac Levido has been central to the government’s communications strategy and its central slogan: Stay at Home, Protect … Read more

Tory aide and social media guru are masterminding the government’s NHS messaging

The man who mapped out the Conservative Party’s recent thumping election victory has been brought in to encourage Britons to stay indoors as many continue to flout the rules.  He is little known outside Westminster, but 36-year-old Australian Isaac Levido has been central to the government’s communications strategy and its central slogan: Stay at Home, Protect … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson didn’t practise what he preached

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock faced accusations they had failed to follow their own advice on social distancing after both tested positive for coronavirus. The Prime Minister and Health Secretary were pictured at close quarters in the Commons in recent days – well within the advised 6ft limit. Just hours after they confirmed they had … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson is ‘marooned above the shop’

From the plumped up pillows of his king-size bed, through the tall windows above the famous rose garden, he can look down on the vast emptiness of Horse Guards Parade. Closer to home he can see the couriers bringing government papers, the delivery men with their supplies and the to-ing and fro-ing of visitors. But … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson didn’t practise what he preached

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock faced accusations they had failed to follow their own advice on social distancing after both tested positive for coronavirus. The Prime Minister and Health Secretary were pictured at close quarters in the Commons in recent days – well within the advised 6ft limit. Just hours after they confirmed they had … Read more

The prisoner of Downing St: Boris Johnson is marooned above the shop, writes RICHARD KAY

From the plumped up pillows of his king-size bed, through the tall windows above the famous rose garden, he can look down on the vast emptiness of Horse Guards Parade. Closer to home he can see the couriers bringing government papers, the delivery men with their supplies and the to-ing and fro-ing of visitors. But … Read more