The COVID Diaries – 17 6th April
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken into hospital over the weekend. He has persistent symptoms related to COVID-19. Whatever our political views, we all wish him a full recovery.
Today’s government press conference was a strange affair, presented by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary. He is the cabinet member that the Prime Minister has nominated to take over the reigns of power in his absence. Yet Dominic Raab insists the Prime Minister is still in charge.
Eventually, when pressed by reporters, the foreign secretary admitted that he hadn’t spoken to the Prime Minister since Saturday. Just how “in charge” is Boris Johnson, and are we being told the truth about his current state of health?