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Thursday, 4 June 2020

A senior government minister has been tested for coronavirus, after becoming unwell in the House of Commons


Business Secretary Alok Sharma appeared to struggle while speaking there yesterday - mopping his brow several times.

Officials say "additional cleaning" of the chamber has taken place.

More MPs returned this week, after partially-virtual proceedings were scrapped.

Lib Dem Kingston MP Sir Ed Davey is among those calling for Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg to resign.

Meanwhile, Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney, who’s also Lib Dem, says “I wish him a speedy recovery but frankly amazed that he decided to take the risk.”