The Prime Minister is back at his desk in No. 10 today and kicked off his first full working day since his coronavirus hospitalisation with a statement to the nation. Addressing cameras outside 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister paid tribute to First Secretary of State Dominic Raab for leading the government in his absence and the general public for adhering to social distancing. He said here were clear signs to suggest the country is ‘passing through the peak’ and heralded the achievement of the NHS not becoming overwhelmed in this period.
But going forward, Johnson urged caution. He confirmed reports over the weekend that the UK is nearing the end of the first phase of its response to the virus. Despite this, people ought not to expect a sudden lockdown easing. The Prime Minister said he was fully aware of the cost to the economy of ongoing lockdown and knew that without UK businesses there would be no economy and no way to fund the NHS.
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