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So far, ten people in the UK have died with the virus, and almost 6-hundred have been diagnosed. 

But government experts believe between 5 and 10-thousand people here might have it.

The PM's also asking all foreign school trips to be cancelled - while people over 70 shouldn't go on cruises. 

He says the most dangerous period is still weeks away.

Does the Government's response to coronavirus make sense?

The Treasury said hundreds of billions of pounds will be pledged on Wednesday to invest in infrastructure including roads, railways, broadband and housing.

However, the Government has faced criticism for delaying its key National Infrastructure Strategy to tackle the climate crisis and boost transport connectivity.

Are you reassured by the budget measures today?

Dr Jenny Harries defended the Government's decision to delay closing schools and the introduction of other stringent tactics, saying experts are assessing new cases on an hourly basis to achieve a "balanced response".

Is the UK prepared for an Italian style lockdown?

319 people in the UK have so far been diagnosed with the disease. The Prime Minister says 'preparations' are being made for the UK to move to the next phase of tackling it.

Are you satisfied with the Government's response?

Here - the Government's expected to say workers will get protection if they take time off to look after anyone who's sick. 

Some court proceedings could be heard via video link.

Are we getting leadership during the Coronavirus outbreak?

The total number of cases in the UK's gone up to at least 115. The Prime Minister's expressed his concern but insists the outbreak is under control and being well managed:

Would you have liked to have seen a travel ban from high risk areas?

The 27-page document sets out the UK-wide response to Covid-19 amid widespread concerns about the impact the virus will have on people's wellbeing, the economy and public services.

Measures aimed at delaying the spread of the virus could include school closures, "reducing the number of large-scale gatherings" and encouraging greater home working.

Are you reassured by what you heard today?

Four new cases - among people from Hertfordshire, south Devon and Kent - were announced on Monday. All had travelled recently to Italy, which is experiencing the biggest outbreak in Europe.

The Prime Minister warned earlier that more cases in the UK are likely as he urged people to wash their hands to the tune of Happy Birthday.

Speaking after an emergency Cobra meeting where ministers discussed a "battle plan" to be published on Tuesday, Mr Johnson said the spread of Covid-19 was likely to become "more significant" for the UK in coming days.

Have you changed your daily habits due to Coronavirus?

Sir Philip Rutnam, the department's most senior civil servant, quit on Saturday after accusing Ms Patel of orchestrating a "vicious" campaign against him, of lying about her involvement in it and of creating a climate of fear among her officials.

Plus do you know the news tax rules around IR35?

Is this Government accident prone?

The UK's guidelines for the negotiations, which cover trade and other aspects of the future relationship with Brussels, sets the deadline for progress against a backdrop of deep divisions between the two sides over issues including fish, state subsidies and standards.

The Government has set out its plans for the talks ahead of the first round of negotiations on Monday, making clear that it "will not negotiate any arrangements in which the UK does not have control of its own laws and political life".

Are you happy no deal is back on the table?

This according to an exclusive report on the front page of the Daily Mirror

Who should pay for Harry and Meghan's security?

The frontrunner in the race to replace Jeremy Corbyn also vowed to scrap salary thresholds for migrants coming to Britain if he becomes Labour leader. He said salary thresholds - which are set to be introduced under the Government's post-Brexit immigration system - were not the "right measure for the worth of an individual coming to this country".

Has Sir Keir Starmer made himself eletable or unelectable?

But he has vowed to keep his own preferred candidate close to his chest out of fear of doing them "damage", he told a central London audience on Thursday.

In his strongest intervention yet in the race to succeed Mr Corbyn, the former leader said the party would need a "head to toe renewal" to win power again.

How would you renew the Labour Party?

A policy statement published on Wednesday said free movement would end, laws surrounding this would be repealed and a new Immigration Bill would be introduced for a "firm and fair" system which would "attract the high-skilled workers" to create a "high wage, high skill, high productivity economy".

Does this new immigration system deliver on the Brexit vote?

The country will need to adapt to "more frequent extreme weather events" brought on by climate change, a Government minister has said.

Rebecca Pow, a minister at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), said the "top priority" at the moment was responding to flooding, and keeping people safe.

Where's Boris?

The US President told one of his ambassadors that "any nation who chooses to use an untrustworthy 5G vendor will jeopardise our ability to share intelligence and information at the highest level".

The Chinese telecoms firm is regarded as a high-risk vendor by the UK but is being allowed to play a limited role in the country's 5G infrastructure.

Should we listen to President Trump?

Plus Boris Johnson is coming under renewed pressure from key British allies over his controversial decision to give Chinese tech giant Huawei a role in building the UK's 5G network. A delegation of senior US officials - including Donald Trump's acting chief of staff - are set to fly to London to raise their concerns directly with Number 10, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Storm Dennis, Labour Leadership & Concerns over Huawei

Mr Javid, the first British Asian to hold one of the great offices of state, was the first name announced when Mr Johnson unveiled his new Cabinet after taking office in the heady days of July.

The appointment was seen as a reward for a strong performance in the early stages of the Tory leadership contest to succeed Theresa May before he was eliminated.

Is the honeymoon period over for Boris?

The Labour leader challenged the prime minister to say if he would treat a white boy the same way as one of those being forcibly removed from the UK back to Jamaica.

Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons, Mr Corbyn said an intervention from the courts blocking several people from being deported proved "the government has learnt absolutely nothing from the Windrush scandal".

Who is right on the deportation row? Jeremy Corbyn or the PM?

The Prime Minister acknowledged that "cost forecasts have exploded" and criticised the company responsible for developing the high-speed railway.

"I cannot say that HS2 Ltd has distinguished itself in the handling of local communities," he told the Commons.

Is ANYONE in favour of HS2?

A high speed rail line linking London to Birmingham first proposed 13 years ago. The cost back then: £7.1 billion.

Gordon Brown was Prime Minister when the Labour government extended High Speed 2 with spurs to Manchester and Leeds. 

But the idea at that stage was already facing widespread opposition amongst Conservatives as the proposed route went through the Chilterns, to the north west of London, where many backbenchers had safe seats.

Nevertheless, when a decision was needed back in 2013, and despite the cost put at £30 billion, David Cameron pressed ahead.

Has Boris got this right on HS2?

And Nigel reveals what happened when he was invited to the oval office this week

Tories could raise taxes & Smart Motorways

Mr Trump says it should never happen to another American leader - and blamed the rival Democratic party, who he says are "horrible".

Do you want to congratulate the President?

Before the speech he refused to shake the hand of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi - and she later ripped up her copy of the text.

Is Donald Trump good for the world?

Both the London Bridge and Streatham attackers had just been let out of prison.

An independent reviewer thinks the Goverment's plans could be illegal - but Mr Gove says something needs to be done.

Terror Sentencing: Has the Government got this right?

The UK and European Union are on collision course for a Brexit trade battle as Boris Johnson and Michel Barnier set out competing visions of the future relationship.

Major stumbling blocks are already obvious, just days after the UK left the European Union, with battles over fishing and the application of a "level playing field" on issues including state subsidies, environmental standards and workers' rights.

Did Boris impress you today?

The Cabinet minister re-iterated Boris Johnson's tough stance on the upcoming trade talks with Brussels, after Government sources confirmed the Prime Minister would use a speech in London on Monday to warn that the UK will accept no alignment and no jurisdiction from the European courts.

Should we forgive Tony Blair?

The UK is entering its final few hours of being a member of the European Union. At 11 o'clock tonight, Britain will officially leave the bloc before a transition period.

The Final Countdown

Speaking ahead of talks in Downing Street with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mr Pompeo made clear that Washington still has deep reservations about the involvement of Chinese firms in Western telecoms systems.

Do you side with the US or UK on Huawei?

The EU passes the withdrawal agreement, do you think this paves the way for a brighter future?

The United States warned that British sovereignty would be put at risk by allowing the firm to play a role in the UK's 5G infrastructure, while senior Tories have also raised concerns about the looming decision on whether to allow Huawei equipment to be used.

What should Boris do about Huawei?

Police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument rose to 44,771, figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday show.

Is there a quick fix to bring down crime?

In a keynote address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Charles urged government and business chiefs to help the private sector lead "the world out of the approaching catastrophe".

Who has the better approach to Climate Change? Prince Charles or Donald Trump?

It's highly unlikely Mr Trump will be removed from office - because his party has a majority in the Senate, where the trial is being heard. The two sides are rowing over the rules of the hearing - which Democrats say are unfair.

Is Trump succeeding as President?

A leaked government-commissioned review says its costs continue to spiral, with the bill likely to run beyond £100 billion pounds.

Should Boris scrap HS2?

Harry and Meghan had wanted to remain as working royals, although not prominent members, and become financially independent - a dual role many commentators said was fraught with problems.

Who are the winners and losers from the Royal settlement?

It will be the first time the four will have met since the issue engulfed the royal family, and it is thought William will be travelling from his Kensington Palace apartment and Harry from Frogmore Cottage near Windsor Castle.

Will the Royal Crisis be sorted tomorrow?

A Buckingham Palace Source said the senior royals have asked aides to work "at pace" with governments and The Sussex Household and an outcome was expected to take "days, not weeks".

Has Harry let the side down?

Also Nigel hears about the breaking news regarding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who have announced they are to "step back" as senior members of the royal family and will now divide their time between the UK and North America.

Harry and Meghan's groundbreaking decision came in a statement, and the couple said they will work to become financially independent, while continuing to "fully support" the Queen.

Has President Trump done enough to alleviate fears about a world war?

Ms Long-Bailey - favourite of the Labour left - said she could be trusted to maintain "our socialist agenda", comments that will be seen as a thinly veiled swipe at shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer.

He has been keen to stress his left-wing credentials despite being seen to come from a more centrist tradition.

Do you care about the Labour leadership?

The US president has refused to back down after raising the prospect of targeting such sites over the weekend, following his decision to assassinate the Iranian military chief Qassem Soleimani.

Number 10 pointed to laws preventing the destruction of cultural heritage when asked if Boris Johnson supported Mr Trump's comments.

Do you fear terrorist reprisals in response to Soleimani's death?

Nearly 3 months have passed since Nigel has been on the airwaves. What does he make of the election result? And how will Brexit play out hereon...

Should Boris side with America, or Europe?

Some of the high profile names include Ken Clarke, Kate Hoey, Amber Rudd and Rory Stewart.

What type of MP's do you want?

The Prime Minister wants to go to the polls on December 12 - declaring the need for a "new and revitalised" Parliament which is able to deliver Brexit. The Lib Dem's have suggested their preferred date of 9th December

The 12th or the 9th?

The Prime Minister had urged the Commons to back his plan for a poll on December 12 - which would have provided time to pass the Withdrawal Agreement Bill before the campaign starts.

Should Boris apologise that we're not leaving on Thursday?

Truck driver Maurice Robinson, 25, who is known as Mo, is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday after he was charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and money laundering.

What's the solution to the illegal migrant crisis?

The Prime Minister will ask the Commons to vote on a motion for a December 12 poll on Monday, and would attempt to pass his deal by November 6 before dissolving Parliament for the campaign.

Are you ready for a General Election on December 12?

The Prime Minister spoke to the European Council president on Wednesday morning after his plans to fast-track his deal through the Commons by the end of the month hit the buffers.

How will you feel if Boris fails on his promise?

Boris Johnson is running out of time to get an agreement in place so it can be approved by European leaders at the Brussels summit starting on Thursday.

What is the ideal outcome tomorrow?

British and EU officials will continue Brexit talks over the weekend amid rising speculation a deal is on the cards which could break the deadlock over the Irish border.

The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier gave the green light on Friday for intensive discussions between officials to start.

Extinction Rebellion join Nigel in the studio

They blocked traffic from entering the roundabout at Trafalgar Square, and horns beeped as protesters chanted Extinction Rebellion through megaphones.

Are you behind Extinction Rebellion?

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said delivering Brexit on October 31 was the "sole focus" of ministers, who he said would do "absolutely everything in our power" to meet the deadline.

Do you believe Boris?

The Prime Minister has said he wants to get an agreement in place for the EU summit on October 17, paving the way for Britain to leave with a deal at the end of the month.

Is this an acceptable compromise?

Under his proposal, the arrangements would have to be approved by the currently suspended Northern Ireland Assembly, which would then vote every four years on whether to keep them.

Are you content with a border in the Irish Sea?

He says it’s a big compromise for the UK to offer to make the rules on farming and food the same in Northern Ireland as they are in the EU. The arrangements over the Irish border remain the big sticking point in withdrawal talks.

What's going to happen in 30 days?

It follows claims that former model Jennifer Arcuri received public money and was afforded privileged access to foreign trade missions while Mr Johnson was London mayor.

Do you care about the allegations against Boris?

This week also saw John Bercow resume Parliament for MP’s to debate Brexit. And we also had this week Dominic Cummings saying that being in Government is a ‘walk in the park’

Who is running the country?

MPs have urged the prime minister to apologise after he said the best way to honour Jo Cox, the MP murdered during the EU referendum campaign, was to get "Brexit done". This afternoon Mr Johnson defended his description of a law seeking to block a no-deal Brexit as "the surrender bill".

Should Boris Johnson apologise?

Mr Johnson accused Parliament of being "paralysed" and claimed its members were "sabotaging" Brexit negotiations by seeking to thwart his commitment to taking the UK out of the European Union on October 31, with or without a deal.

Are you happy with how Parliament is behaving?

The Prime Minister said he would abide by the finding of the Supreme Court that the five-week prorogation was "void and of no effect" - even though he disagreed with its conclusion.

Is today's a verdict a resignation matter for Boris Johnson?

The Labour leader has promised that a government he leads will negotiate a new Brexit deal and put it to a referendum but he has resisted calls to say how the party should campaign in that public vote.

Are you happy with Labour's new Brexit stance?

The former Prime Minister says he became convinced that he wouldn't get a different answer.

You can hear more from his interview with Nick Ferrari throughout the morning on LBC.

Has David Cameron broken his 2016 referendum promise?

Mr Johnson and the European Commission president sat down for their first face-to-face talks in a restaurant in Mr Juncker's native Luxembourg.

Did the Luxembourg PM humiliate Boris today?

The Conservative former prime minister said Mr Johnson privately claimed there could be a "fresh renegotiation, followed by a second referendum" - which he now says he opposes.

In extracts of his long-awaited memoir serialised in the Sunday Times, Mr Cameron also labelled Brexiteer Michael Gove, who was once a close friend, a "foam-flecked Faragist".

Are David Cameron's comments on Boris, fair?

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said documents relating to the Government's no-deal Brexit contingency planning, named Operation Yellowhammer, represent a "worst case scenario" plan, and that the Government is working "every day" to mitigate the potential effects.

Does Yellowhammer change your view?

Phillip Lee crossed the floor in the Commons on Tuesday as the prime minister made a statement to MPs following parliament's return from its summer break.

Boris loses his majority

The source said if the group succeed in forcing him to ask Brussels to stop no-deal on 31 October, he will push for the country to go to the polls on Monday 14 October.

Boris says you don't want an election, do you?

But as she formally resigned as leader, Ms Davidson - who had campaigned for Remain in the 2016 European referendum - cited the "conflict" she had felt over Brexit.

She also said that "work has always come first" over the past eight years, but the arrival of her son Finn last October meant she now wants to make a "different choice".

Is Ruth Davidson right to urge MP's to vote for a deal?

The Prime Minister said it was "completely untrue" that Brexit was the motivation for the move, insisting it was time for a new session of Parliament to set out his "exciting agenda".

Who is being more undemocratic?

After cross-party talks led by Labour's Jeremy Corbyn, a co-ordinated effort to thwart Mr Johnson's plans has been promised based on passing new legislation when the Commons returns from its summer break on September 3.

Do you back the no deal opponents?

The Prime Minister's also told reporters - it's the job of 'everybody in Parliament' to get Brexit done.

Do you share the enthusiasm?

Tony Smith, Former head of the UK Border Force, currently an expert member of the panel advising the Alternative Arrangements Commission (The report highlighted by the the Prime Minister). He takes listener's calls

Former Head of UK Border Force takes calls on Alternative Arrangements

He backed the 30-day timescale suggested by German leader Angela Merkel on Wednesday for the UK to come forward with its proposals but warned the Irish backstop - the major stumbling block - was indispensable.

Is Boris any closer to a Withdrawal Agreement?

Former HS2 Ltd chairman Douglas Oakervee will lead the inquiry, with Lord Berkeley - a long-term critic of the high-speed railway scheme - acting as his deputy.

The DfT said the review will consider a number of factors relating to HS2, including its benefits, impacts, affordability, efficiency, deliverability, scope and phasing.

Would keep or scrap HS2?

The Prime Minister said that the backstop - the contingency plan to avoid a hard border with Ireland - should be removed from the divorce deal ahead of the October 31 Brexit deadline.

Is Boris going soft on Brexit?

The Labour leader hopes to form a unity government and has mmade a plea to opposition MP's for their support.

Would you like a Government of national unity?

Speaking after a meeting with the Prime Minister in Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein ((pron: shin fain)) insisted leaving without an agreement would be "catastrophic".

Their leader Mary Lou McDonald also dismissed his claim about being impartial - after the PM had dinner with a rival party, the DUP.

Should there be a referendum on Irish reunification in the event of a no-deal?

He's now written to Jeremy Corbyn claiming he's destroying the party.

Mr Campbell says that following the last general election, the leader's failed to impress.

Is Alastair Campbell saying what you're thinking?

Mr Johnson is making his first official visit north of the border since becoming Prime Minister to announce the expansion of regional Growth Deals in parts of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Conservative leader said he wants to ensure that no corner of the UK is left behind.

Is the £300m a gesture or a bribe?

Since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister after being declared party chief by Tory members, the Conservatives have gained 10 points to stand at 30%, a survey by Deltapoll for the Mail on Sunday showed.

That puts them five points ahead of Labour at 25%, with the Liberal Democrats on 18% and the Brexit Party on 14%.

But if Labour was to drop Jeremy Corbyn as leader, the poll says the party would shoot into the lead at 34%, with the Tories on 28%, the Brexit Party on 14% and the Lib Dems on 13%.

Has Prime Minister Johnson attracted you back to the Tories?

Where have we heard this before? Oh yeah, Donald Trump has said the same thing about America. Do you see Boris as Britain’s Trump?

Do you see Boris as Britain’s Trump?

He's also made a number of other pledges on the steps of Downing Street.

Do you believe in the optimism from Boris?

He'll be officially in the job by this time tomorrow - after twice as many Conservative members backed him in a ballot than his rival Jeremy Hunt. In his victory speech he vowed to deliver Brexit, unite the country and defeat Labour's Jeremy Corbyn.

Would a General Election give Boris a mandate?

Johnson’s pitch throughout the Conservative leadership election has been that October 31st is a hard deadline for Brexit. Having already seen two deadlines come and go, the former Foreign Secretary declared delivering on this third date will be “do or die”. The public doesn’t buy it, however.

Why hasn't Boris convinced you?

In the latest batch, Sir Kim Darroch claims Donald Trump pullred out of the Iran nuclear deal just to spite his predecessor, Barack Obama.

They've been published despite a warning not to from Scotland Yard.

Was it right for the Met to criticise the Press?

Tom Watson told the party's general secretary Jennie Formby the document produced for the Equality and Human Rights Commission should be made public because "only sunlight can disinfect Labour of anti-Semitism now".

Is Jeremy Corbyn the right person to sort out antisemitism in the party?

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Labour to back a Second Referendum; do you?

The Foreign Office defended the comments saying "The British public would expect our ambassadors to provide ministers with an honest, unvarnished assessment of the politics in their country.

Is this an insult to President Trump or is Sir Kim Darroch just doing his job?

The Conservative leadership hopeful told the Daily Telegraph that he would support a vote in Parliament when there was a majority in the Commons likely to back the move.

Has Hunt shot himself in the foot?

Mrs May came back with: "There's another question for the Labour Party on this with all this talk about no-deal. The question really is: where does the Labour Party stand on Brexit?

"The shadow Brexit secretary (Sir Keir Starmer) doesn't support Brexit, the shadow foreign secretary (Emily Thornberry), the shadow chancellor (John McDonnell) doesn't support Brexit, the Labour deputy leader (Tom Watson) doesn't support Brexit.

"Labour wants to block Brexit and that would be a betrayal of the many by the few."

Betrayal of the many by the few?

Also Diane Abbott has become the latest senior Labour figure to express concerns about the party's policy on Brexit.

The shadow home secretary - one of Jeremy Corbyn's closest allies - said she was "beginning to worry" whether the party had got its strategy right.

Has Labour lost it's way?

After days avoiding journalists' questions, the former foreign secretary sought to get his campaign back on track, declaring he would deliver Brexit by the Halloween deadline "do or die".

Has Bojo got his mojo back?

Sky News invited the leadership rivals to take part in the head-to-head debate on Tuesday night hosted by Kay Burley but said it would be cancelled due to Mr Johnson's decision not to attend.

The broadcaster has now invited both men to take part in a debate on July 1.

Is Boris 'slinking' his way to Number 10?

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Should Boris have answered the question?

Michael Gove was eliminated from the race by just two votes as Conservative MPs balked at the possibility of a bitter contest due to the "personal psychodrama" involving the Environment Secretary and his rival Mr Johnson.

Allies of Mr Hunt had urged MPs to choose the Foreign Secretary to help keep the party together rather than risk a ferocious row between Mr Johnson and Mr Gove.

Then there were two

Mr Johnson received 143 votes, up from 126 on Tuesday, with Mr Hunt on 54, up from 46.

Five become four

Former Brexit secretary Dominic Raab was eliminated from the race, while Home Secretary Sajid Javid survived by a single vote.

But there was another overwhelming victory for Mr Johnson, who secured 126 votes - 80 ahead of his nearest rival Jeremy Hunt on 46.

Michael Gove was in third place on 41 votes, while Rory Stewart was on 37.

Are you happy about who is left in the Tory race?

Today the leadership hopeful failed to turn up to a hustings of journalists. During a television debate last night, one of the six lecterns stood vacant to mark Boris Johnson's absence. It is thought that the MP's team will not yet allow him out to debate why he should be the next Prime Minister.

Is Boris being cowardly or wise?

Conservative leadership contender Rory Stewart tells Nigel Farage: "We need to find a way, as a party, of reaching out to you and bring you in to try to work out how we crack this, how do we get this (Brexit) through parliament."

Rory Stewart joins Nigel Farage

The comedian made the joke on Victoria Coren Mitchell's Heresy radio programme on Tuesday night, and was criticised by Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage among others.