In a TV interview in March, Filaret said that Covid-19 was “God’s punishment for the sins of men, the sinfulness of humanity. First of all, I mean same-sex marriage.”

Experts warned the pound could be sent into freefall once again if the Prime Minister’s stand-off with the EU continues.

"Yes, this does break international law in a very specific and limited way," Brandon Lewis said.

The performance by former winners Diversity showed dancer Ashley Banjo acting out being arrested by a white police officer who, in a reenactment of the death of George Floyd earlier this year, kneeled on his neck while bandmates cried out, “I can’t breathe”.

Two-thirds of participants in the study said they intended to either switch to the private sector, move abroad or take a career break within the next three years.

"But it's ok because every year they shine a green light on Downing Street", David Schneider said.

Since schools reopened, there has already been a spate of Covid-19 infections among teachers and pupils.

Speaking out after reports that ministers are looking to torpedo trade talks with Brussels by reneging on the Withdrawal Agreement, Lammy - an avowedly pro-EU politician - said that those supporting the move were not "patriots".

The UK’s minimum pay rate was expected to rise from £8.72 to £9.21 per hour in April 2021 - but ministers are reportedly considering slamming the “emergency brake” on the plans.