I've long called for regular testing and face masks to be made compulsory - teachers, school staff, young people and their families must be protected from this deadly virus. This is a step in the right direction. https://t.co/ZRhBOsCook
Richard has done an amazing job for the residents of Islington - from building record numbers of council homes to providing universal free school meals. I’ve always enjoyed working and campaigning together. Best of luck with what comes next! https://t.co/1Bcu46ER2S
There are currently more than five times more patients in London hospitals than last June, and over ten times more patients on ventilators. With case numbers still high and with new variants across the country, it's right that the Government are taking a cautious approach. https://t.co/aeNkBDVqiq
It's right that the Government are taking a cautious approach to coming out of lockdown. Yet from business rates, to furlough to VAT, businesses must be given the certainty they need to survive the months ahead and plan for the future. https://t.co/7CUklOOylP
UPDATE: Vaccinations in London: ? 1,743,070 Londoners have received their first dose of a life-saving COVID19 vaccine. ? The total number of first and second doses given up to and including 21 February is 1,809,802. When you are called for the vaccine, please take it.
I welcome the publication of the Government’s plan to move us out of lockdown, which gives Londoners more clarity about the future. With case numbers still high and the presence of new variants across the country, it’s right that ministers are taking a cautious approach. https://t.co/sSsBT3fIir
We're taking bold action to clean up our air - and build a cleaner, greener city for the next generation. Today I've launched the new London Schools Pollution Helpdesk - a free to use service for all London schools. https://t.co/gzF2sR1FN6
From key workers to teachers, transport staff & bus drivers to the police, thousands of Londoners are more exposed to COVID due to the nature of their work. I’m urging Govt to fast-track frontline public services in the next phase of the vaccine roll out. https://t.co/VOR1iNcXpy
UPDATE: #COVID19 in London: ➡️ On 21 February the daily number of new people who tested positive for COVID-19 in London was reported as 903. ➡️ The latest reported number of patients in London hospitals was 2,803. ⬇️ Full update here: https://t.co/vfZosmK8Zc
Having been called to have my COVID vaccine this week, my overwhelming feeling is one of gratitude. To the scientists around the world who developed the vaccines, to the brilliant @NHSEngland staff and volunteers who are delivering them, thank you. https://t.co/XJMV5ub5XG