“HI, FOLKS,” DECLARED Boris Johnson cheerfully in a video posted to Facebook and Twitter on April 3rd. Britain’s prime minister declared that he was feeling “better” after spending a week in self-isolation with covid-19. His seclusion would have to continue because he was suffering from a “minor symptom”, ie, a temperature. But on April 5th, he was taken to hospital—a “purely precautionary step”, officials insisted.
The deterioration of the prime minister’s medical condition has unsettled British politics. Who is running the government as it battles to control the pandemic? Downing Street said Dominic Raab, the foreign secretary, was deputising for Mr Johnson “where necessary”. Mr Raab, for his part, implied that Mr Johnson was still setting the policy for the government. “The prime minister is in safe hands with a brilliant team at St Thomas’ hospital,” Mr Raab told the BBC.
Earlier in the day the prime minister’s spokesman insisted that Mr Johnson had been “comfortable”, “in good spirits”, and continuing to receive official papers via the red briefcases sent to all government ministers. The government has faced criticism over the delay in ordering the closure of shops and schools, the paucity of testing for coronavirus infections and shortages of protective equipment for health-care workers. Nevertheless Mr Johnson’s approval ratings have risen since the crisis took hold in the middle of last month, in common with leaders in other countries. And the news of his worsening condition has brought a flood of wishes for his speedy recovery, from allies and rivals alike.
The Foreign minister. If Boris continues to go on, expect a call for a Unity govt. Labor has a new leader who might be the person of interest . As of now, it is taking on the conditions of tragedy if it continues...
He will survive
According to my memory, Boris made “Dominic Rabb” as the Designated Survivor on 23rd.Mar. If they did, they might make some plans for this sorts of situation. Even company has plans and strategies for every situation that can cope with then.. government doesn’t forecast? Well..
Why does the Economist ASK SUCH STUPID QUESTIONS?!!if it does not know the answer; it is stupidly IGNORANT, if it does know the answer, it is being ABSURDLY SUPERFICIAL AND IRRELVANT!!!
The evil Raab of course. The pandemic is disguising the coup. You must be over the moon. Brexit and a real right wing government.
He's fine. Only the good die young! CoronavirusOutbreak
wait. someone was actually running the government? i thought they were just all told to look busy for a few years and no one would ask any questions.
Civil Servants, as always....
In UK you have a fantastic doctor, Dr Christian Jessen DoctorChristian. You can ask him to take care of BoJo
Have the Irish set an over/under on this yet?
The cabinet, you muppets!
Demonic Raab.
Wishing Boris a speedy recovery.
The same faceless ideologues that were running it before
Refer with “it” to Boris is too much. Respect please. (Joke of a spanish, I don’t know if it makes sense to you, my English is bad)
The virus that came from China has caused unprecedented destruction of people and economy worldwide.
We will work for him until our last breath, but we need him BorisJohnson our shelter always, may be right now he is in ICCU. BorisJohnson don't need to do anything. Just remain in power. We will do our best. Conservatives 10DowningStreet
your mom
Hope borris Johnson gets wells very soon he’s amazing prime minister for the uk
Get well soon Mr Boris Johnson. Those who are calling shots in his absence, work hard to contain the pandemic. The world is relying on you.
sorry to hear that
Maybe Mr. Bean
Was it stable before that? It can't be unsettled just by that...
How about Teresa May?
Get well soon PM. From Nepal
Mr Trump should step in, we are having tremendous success over here
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