We know people are deeply worried about the Coronavirus – the impact it will have on their jobs, their incomes and their ability to provide for their families. We said we would support the British people – and we meant it. We will do whatever it takes and we will […]
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Coronavirus update – social care
The Health Secretary has published an action plan for adult social care in England, setting out how we will minimise the spread of coronavirus in care settings and support the care workforce to address the unprecedented challenges they face. We know that people in care are among the most vulnerable […]
Read MoreDelivering more personal protective equipment for staff
The Government have announced their new plan to ensure the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout the COVID19 pandemic: https://bit.ly/CVPPEPR Find the full PPE Plan here: http://bit.ly/CVPPEPlan Review the technical specifications for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) here: http://bit.ly/CVPPETechSpec Offer coronavirus (COVID-19) support from your business here: https://bit.ly/CVBizSpt Summary: Delivering […]
Read MoreSpecial Brief: Working together to defeat coronavirus
The Prime Minister has this morning written to all leaders of opposition parties in Parliament, inviting them to a briefing with himself, the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Scientific Adviser next week. All party leaders have a duty to work together at this moment of national emergency, and so […]
Read MorePM letter to nation on coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is writing to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. Find the letter here and below.
Read MoreGovernment cracks down on spread of false coronavirus information online
Specialist units are operating to combat misinformation about coronavirus and five to ten incidents are being identified and tackled each day. More: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-cracks-down-on-spread-of-false-coronavirus-information-online
Read MoreCoronavirus. What you need to do: stay at home
As the Prime Minister said this week, the coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. I know that local people are anxious about the temporary changes to which we are adjusting. We are beset by the bewildering pace of […]
Read MoreThe Coronavirus Bill and cremation
The Coronavirus Bill 2019-21[1] provides for powers which are inimical to life in a free society, trespassing on some issues which people hold most dear, such as the wishes of the deceased. Civil liberties group Big Brother Watch has warned[2] that the Coronavirus Bill contains the “most draconian powers in peace time Britain”. The […]
Read More[PINNED] Coronavirus: where to get information
Key information For health information and advice, read NHS pages on coronavirus: NHS.uk/coronavirus Learn about the government response to coronavirus: gov.uk/coronavirus Find the UK coronavirus dashboard here: bit.ly/UKCOVID19Dashboard Public Health England’s coronavirus campaign is here: bit.ly/PHECVCampaign The Facebook group High Wycombe Coronavirus Mutual Aid is here: bit.ly/HWCVMA Keep up to date To […]
Read MoreBelieve me, nothing except a battle lost is half so melancholy as a battle won
I want to send a huge thank you to all the members of the public who – in the street, on the trains and elsewhere as I travelled yesterday – took the time to say they appreciated the spirit of my speech in Parliament on Thursday and the related Today […]
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