QUOTES OF THE DAY

“As we look forward to a brighter future together, today we pause to reflect on the grief and loss that continues to be felt by so many people and families, and pay tribute to the immeasurable service of those who have supported us all over the last year”

- The Queen, above, in a message sent with flowers to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the hospital where the Duke of Edinburgh had heart surgery.

“So, at this point, Britain has got its act together, the concern is as this third wave is going on elsewhere, that will generate new variations. Even within Britain there is a likelihood of a third wave in potentially July and August time, when we do unlock society”

- Professor Calum Semple, a member of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for

Emergencies (Sage).

“Kindness is our religion. We believe kindness is for life, not just for Covid, but this pandemic should hopefully make people appreciate others more and show more kindness”

- Lisa Hutchinson whose young sons Toby and Tommy Hutchinson have sent more than 1,000 thank you letters to NHS staff and other key workers during the pandemic.

“The integrity of the office I am so privileged to hold really does matter to me. The office of First Minister is more important than any temporary incumbent of it” - Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as she defeated an attempt to oust her.

“I have to say to people, Trilby, as in the hat”

- EastEnders star Lacey Turner who gave her newborn son the same “cool” name as a former colleague’s sister.