About YouGov. Stay on top of Boris Johnson latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps. “I'm frustrated in a sense that in the middle of a pandemic we've got the SNP talking about independence, we've got the Tory party talking about Brexit when, in my view, they should be focusing on pulling together to defeat the virus. Either everybody follows the rules - the rule of six and the need to self-isolate if you have a positive test or if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace - or we will have to take more measures. New UK bill that violates international law has sparked backlash from former PMs and sitting... At least 2,460 new infections were reported on Tuesday – a sharp rise from levels of around 1,000 per... Post-Brexit trade negotiations have stalled as the UK insists on autonomy over state aid and fishing rights. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. The building is being constructed to manufacture vaccines for Covid-19 and is set to open next summer. Distancing rule will reduce from July 4 when pubs and restaurants are allowed to reopen in England, UK leader says. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. 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Sir Keir Starmer has said he supports the government's move towards fining those who do not comply with self-isolation requirements but warned it would not be a “silver bullet” for getting the pandemic under control. The criticism came hours after Britain suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and blocked arms sales to it. The infection rate is clearly going up. “But I've said to the prime minister you need to take swift action, decisive action. Labour’s Starmer says coronavirus tests must go to children. “I have to say that I think that is not going to be the silver bullet, that isn't going to deal with the problem we're in.”, He added: “We've got rising infection rates, I think the whole country is concerned about that, but we have a testing system, just as we need it to be effective, is barely serviceable and this is a major problem.". Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Boris Johnson. Join YouGov now. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Mr Hancock added that the country’s “first line of defence” was people’s behaviour as he urged everyone to follow the rules. Follow the latest updates “There is now no justification for ministers ruling by emergency without reference to normal democratric processes.”, Starmer backs fines for people who break self-isolation rules. President Maduro and his Western-backed opponent Guaido are in a legal battle over who controls a $1bn in gold bars. “Look, I support that. He added: “That is why I'm urging the prime minister, like our key workers, to put children at the front of the queue for testing. Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour will campaign against a second independence referendum in Scotland ahead of the 2021 Scottish parliamentary elections. Much of the spending will go to building or repairing hospitals, roads and bridges, transport and schools. Matt Hancock’s response to Sir Keir Starmer’s call for the prime minister to apologise over testing failures can be found below: OXFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits the construction site of the new vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) currently under construction on the Harwell science and innovations campus near Didcot on September 18, 2020 in Oxford, England. 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