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#PMQs Boris Johnson is about to go head-to-head with Keir Starmer, who may again call for a 'circuit breaker' to slow the spread of #Covid19.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/10/14/news-lockdown-tiers-boris-johnson-circuit-breaker-brexit-latest/
Sir Keir Starmer kicks off #PMQs by challenging the PM on his previous commitment to being "guided by the science".
Mr Johnson notes that on page one of the Sage advice it says all measures have "associated costs" and that ministers have to consider those
Mr Johnson notes that on page one of the Sage advice it says all measures have "associated costs" and that ministers have to consider those
Sir Keir Starmer shoots back that the regional approach doesn't "go far enough".
Boris Johnson says the difference between this stage and March is that "the disease is appearing much more strongly in same places than others"
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Boris Johnson says the difference between this stage and March is that "the disease is appearing much more strongly in same places than others"
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Sir Keir Starmer then turns to Track and Trace, which he says is "having a marginal impact" on transmission.
The PM says it is thanks to Test and Trace "that we know where the disease is surging", which gives the country "the chance to do the right thing" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/10/14/news-lockdown-tiers-boris-johnson-circuit-breaker-brexit-latest/
The PM says it is thanks to Test and Trace "that we know where the disease is surging", which gives the country "the chance to do the right thing" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/10/14/news-lockdown-tiers-boris-johnson-circuit-breaker-brexit-latest/
Sir Keir Starmer then says it is "the failure" of the Government's strategy that means tougher measures are now required. He asks what is the alternative plan to get R below one.
Boris Johnson says the plan is the one the Labour leader "supported on Monday"
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Boris Johnson says the plan is the one the Labour leader "supported on Monday"
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Sir Keir Starmer then quotes Prof Chris Whitty's words, when he said he did not think tier three would be sufficient to reduce the rate.
Boris Johnson says the Labour leader is "misrepresenting the position, doubtless inadvertently" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/10/14/news-lockdown-tiers-boris-johnson-circuit-breaker-brexit-latest/
Boris Johnson says the Labour leader is "misrepresenting the position, doubtless inadvertently" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/10/14/news-lockdown-tiers-boris-johnson-circuit-breaker-brexit-latest/
Sir Keir Starmer then cites the @Telegraph's report below, although suggests he is not expecting a proper reply.
Boris Johnson asks the Labour leader to support the current measures - but, as predicted, doesn't engage with the substance of the question https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/10/13/lockdown-battle-begins-boris-johnson-concedes-circuit-breaker/
Boris Johnson asks the Labour leader to support the current measures - but, as predicted, doesn't engage with the substance of the question https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/10/13/lockdown-battle-begins-boris-johnson-concedes-circuit-breaker/
Ian Blackford, SNP's Westminster leader, calls on the PM to extend the full furlough scheme.
Boris Johnson points to the jobs support system as well as the Universal Credit.
But Mr Blackford rubbishes this as "half-measures" in light of growing unemployment
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Boris Johnson points to the jobs support system as well as the Universal Credit.
But Mr Blackford rubbishes this as "half-measures" in light of growing unemployment
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