NEWS
Matt Hancock ‘absolutely open’ to delaying ‘Freedom Day’
Tory MPs have criticised Matt Hancock for saying he is ‘absolutely open’ to delaying ‘Freedom Day’. The Health Secretary refused to rule out keeping face masks and home working beyond June 21, when the Government had hoped to remove all legal limits on social contact. Mr Hancock said the unlocking could be pushed back if the data called for it amid suggestions that there could be a two-week delay. His downbeat comments triggered anger among senior backbenchers – Mail
Just 1.5 per cent of Portugal travellers test positive for Covid – Mail
Covid modelling has been crude and unreliable, NHS leaders warn – Telegraph
Thousands of England supporters boo their own players for ‘taking a knee’ again – Mail
Stonewall facing ‘exodus’ from diversity scheme as ministers lose faith – Times
Meghan and Harry announce birth of daughter Lilibet Diana – Guardian
Israel’s Netanyahu alleges election fraud, accuses rival of duplicity – Epoch Times
COMMENT
Meritocracy remains our best option, but it cannot work without social solidarity – Nick Timothy, Telegraph
With biased bishops like this, the church hasn’t got a prayer – Dominic Lawson, Mail
Stonewall has pushed too far in its search for continued power and relevance – Tim Stanley, Telegraph
