Did Michel Barnier infect PM? The EU’s Brexit negotiator could be Downing Street’s ‘Patient Zero’

Could this be the ultimate revenge for Brexit? The coronavrius that has laid Boris Johnson low may have passed into Westminster’s inner circle via the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, according to one theory. The Mail on Sunday has traced connections between those known to have the virus in an attempt to identify Downing … Read more

Keeping Covid-19 deaths below 20,000 would be a good result, says NHS medical director

Keeping Covid-19 deaths below 20,000 would be a good result, says NHS medical director Stephen Powis who says 170million masks, 25million gloves and 30million aprons have been delivered to medical staff fighting virus Stephen Powis told conference less than 20,000 deaths would be a good result He said that getting protective equipment to NHS staff … Read more

Boris Johnson is STILL self-isolating at Number 11 with ‘mild symptoms of coronavirus’

Boris Johnson is still showing ‘mild symptoms of coronavirus’ – while PM’s pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds ‘stays with Dilyn the dog at Chequers’ A Number 10 spokesperson said Boris Johnson’s conditions remains ‘the same’ He is leading the country from self-isolation at his spacious study in Number 11 It is thought PM’s fiancée Carrie Symonds … Read more

Tory aide and social media guru are masterminding the government’s NHS messaging

The man who mapped out the Conservative Party’s recent thumping election victory has been brought in to encourage Britons to stay indoors as many continue to flout the rules.  He is little known outside Westminster, but 36-year-old Australian Isaac Levido has been central to the government’s communications strategy and its central slogan: Stay at Home, Protect … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson didn’t practise what he preached

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock faced accusations they had failed to follow their own advice on social distancing after both tested positive for coronavirus. The Prime Minister and Health Secretary were pictured at close quarters in the Commons in recent days – well within the advised 6ft limit. Just hours after they confirmed they had … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson is ‘marooned above the shop’

From the plumped up pillows of his king-size bed, through the tall windows above the famous rose garden, he can look down on the vast emptiness of Horse Guards Parade. Closer to home he can see the couriers bringing government papers, the delivery men with their supplies and the to-ing and fro-ing of visitors. But … Read more

Dominic Cummings seen running out of No 10 as Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus 

Dominic Cummings was spotted running out of Downing Street this morning – shortly after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he had tested positive for coronavirus. The No 10 senior adviser looked to be in a hurry as he dashed out of the front door down towards the residence’s back gate. Viewers joked that Mr Cummings … Read more

Coronavirus: Who Boris Johnson has been in close contact with over past ten days

Where did Boris Johnson catch coronavirus… and who did he infect? How PM came into close contact with politicians and health chiefs over past 10 days before testing positive By Mark Duell for MailOnline Published: 12:56 GMT, 27 March 2020 | Updated: 13:09 GMT, 27 March 2020 Boris Johnson has been in close contact with … Read more

Pregnant Carrie Symonds is in self-isolation after the PM tested positive for coronaviruis

Boris Johnson’s pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds has left Downing Street and is in self-isolation ‘with Dilyn the dog at the couple’s £1.3m London home’ after the PM tests positive for coronavirus By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter For Mailonline Published: 11:49 GMT, 27 March 2020 | Updated: 12:30 GMT, 27 March 2020 Boris Johnson’s pregnant fiancee … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Rishi Sunak wants money back from self-employed 

SIMON WALTERS: Mr Moneybags Rishi Sunak has made it abundantly clear about coronavirus aid packages… he wants it all back By Simon Walters for the Daily Mail Published: 22:16 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 04:35 GMT, 27 March 2020 During his six weeks as Chancellor, the sight of Rishi Sunak standing at the Downing … Read more