Politics
Coronavirus: Chancellor set to unveil fresh emergency package to help workers
Rishi Sunak has been under pressure from Labour, unions and senior Tory MPs to do more to help workers and the stalling economy weather the crisis.
Iain Duncan Smith says universal basic income during coronavirus pandemic would “disincentivise” people to work
He suggested the Universal Credit scheme, his main legacy at the DWP, would be a better alternative.
Boris Johnson says coronavirus tide could turn in 12 weeks if public heed advice
The PM said people need to keep their distance and stay home if ill.
Coronavirus UK – Numerous Tweets calling for Gordon Brown to return as PM
"This is a national emergency and we need to pool our nation’s expertise to fight the spread.”
Brexit transition deadline remains despite EU’s chief negotiator contracting Covid-19
The deadline for securing a trade deal by the end of the year remains in place, Number 10 said.
Coronavirus – EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier tests positive
The PM still insists he wont ask for an extension to the Brexit transition.
Coronavirus UK – This is why Boris Johnson is taking so long to act
Neoliberal thinking has infected the Tory government’s COVID-19 response and has put the nation at risk.
MPs told to stay away from PMQs in response to coronavirus
Mother of the House Harriet Harman earlier criticised ‘packed back benches’ and a ‘bustling tea room’.
Johnson faces calls for funds to protect renters and zero-hours workers
Measures unveiled by the PM and Chancellor on Tuesday evening included Government-backed loans worth £330 billion – equivalent to 15% of GDP.