Care homes are worrying insurance costs could put them out of business. Insurers are worrying about homes getting sued over Covid. Lawyers are working on cases. Is 'PPE the new PPI’ as some in industry fear? More on @bbcr4today and here: @BBCr4today The stark tale first – I’ve spoken to several law firms looking at negligence cases against care homes. One has been instructed by two families. One care firm is so worried they’re compiling files explaining their actions for each resident who died.

Exc: PM’s dad Stanley Johnson met Chinese ambassador, passed on concerns about Boris Johnson reaction to Coronavirus – then accidentally emailed the BBC with the details - more on @BBCr4today @BBCr4today Stanley Johnson met Chinese ambassador Liu Xiaoming earlier this week. He emailed minister Zac Goldsmith, from his personal email address, including this paragraph

New party news – Simon Franks backed operation rumoured to be called United for Change. Website set up - unitedforchange.uk @bbcr4today @BBCr4today Broad pitch will be long term plans for public services, term limits for MPs signing up, tough message on immigration. Will aim for six figure membership quickly, if that fails they may not go on