Michael Gove
PM has to level with the public. And fast.
Wimbledon has been cancelled and India's largest slum reports its first case of coronavirus. Here's the latest on Covid-19.
Ministers wary of echoing Trump on 'the cure' being worse than the disease.
Stephen Powis tells Downing Street press conference fight against the disease "not a short haul".
Cabinet minister said "first of thousands" will roll off the production line this weekend as he admitted the UK must go "further and faster" in testing for coronavirus.
Cabinet minister Michael Gove hosts the government’s daily briefing on the coronavirus outbreak in the UK alongside deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries, and NHS England national medical director Stephen Powis. Medics are still facing “life-threatening” shortages of PPE and the UK number of coronavirus deaths in the UK rises to 1,801. Coronavirus accounted for 1% of all deaths in England and Wales in the week ending March 20, figures from the Office for National Statistics, which includes deaths outside of a hospital, reveal.
Helen Whately's suggestion that only the "capacity" for 10,000 tests exists contradicts the claims made by the Matt Hancock and Michael Gove.
At least 1,228 people have now died in the UK after contracting coronavirus – an increase of 209 in 24 hours.
South Wales Police reprimanded the MP on Twitter – but he hit back.
Senior minister says stricter measures could be introduced if needed.
About Michael Gove
According to his website: "Michael was first elected as Member of Parliament for Surrey Heath in May 2005. He served as Shadow Minister for Housing & Planning and Shadow Secretary of State for Children, Schools & Families. Following the 2010 General Election, he was appointed as Secretary of State for Education. "A journalist by profession, he has used his position as a writer for The Times and a broadcaster on the BBC to fight for greater personal freedom, a tougher line on crime, a more dynamic economy, a cleaner environment, stronger defence and a better deal for hard-pressed families. His most recent book, Celsius 7/7, was released in 2006 to much critical acclaim."