1/5 Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, responding to tonight’s statement from the Prime Minister has said:
“It’s more important than ever to get Britain boosted to protect our NHS and save lives.
“It’s more important than ever to get Britain boosted to protect our NHS and save lives.
2/5 “The arrival of the worrying new variant is a reminder that the pandemic is not over. And vaccines are the best weapon in our fight.
“The vaccine is safe and effective. It protects us and those around us. We will always support the NHS and act in the public interest.
“The vaccine is safe and effective. It protects us and those around us. We will always support the NHS and act in the public interest.
3/5 "Therefore the government has our support in the effort to accelerate the booster programme. It’s also vital that we use the Christmas holidays to get the vaccine out to eligible children.
“I urge everyone to get boosted as soon as you can....
“I urge everyone to get boosted as soon as you can....
4/5 "...and if you haven’t had your first or second jab yet, now is the time to come forward.
“We have come so far since those darkest of days at the start of the pandemic.
“So much has been asked of the British people, and time and again you have risen to the challenge.....
“We have come so far since those darkest of days at the start of the pandemic.
“So much has been asked of the British people, and time and again you have risen to the challenge.....
5/5 “So let’s keep our foot on the pedal and get Britain boosted to protect our families, friends and NHS.”
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