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Screen grab of Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (COVID-19)
BORIS JOHNSON added further confusion to his “vague” and “perplexing” back-to-work and “stay alert” message during today’s Downing Street press conference on the coronavirus crisis.
The PM appeared to attempt to clarify his address to the nation that he made on Sunday night that has sparked criticism from opposition parties and trade unions over its lack of clarity.
In his pre-recorded address to the nation, he said that those that can return to work should return today. But Mr Johnson’s deputy, Foreign Secretary Dominic Rab, confused matters even more by saying that the guidance applies from Wednesday.
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