Who said it

“This is the biggest, the most important job I’ll ever do in my life. We will do this. This country is at its very best when it’s challenged”

- Vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi.

“Covid has exacerbated existing racial and cultural inequities within our health service that have contributed to this disparity. We now want the Westminster Government to bring in proper solutions to address the known ethnic disparities and inequalities” - Dr Chaand Nagpaul, chairman of the British Medical Association Council. “This is a hugely challenging time for us all so please look after yourself too. Find those ways in which to share your thoughts and your feelings or find someone to talk to because we really do need to be the very best versions of ourselves for the children in our care” - The Duchess of Cambridge in a message to parents.

“She’s a passionate champion for wildlife and conservation, whose energy and expertise will be a huge asset to us” - Damian Aspinall, chairman of the Aspinall Foundation, which has appointed Boris Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds as its head of communications.

“It’s hot in here you know... I was like (Health Secretary) Matt Hancock at a briefing. I was sweating” - Sir Lenny Henry after he was revealed to be Blob on The Masked Singer.

“There was no preparation for what would happen once you took part on a TV show, to deal with negative feedback about who you are, what you do, why she has a tattoo on her wrist. It was a lot to accept” - Masterchef: The Professionals star Monica Galetti says she was unprepared for the limelight when she joined the BBC show.