‘Data not dates’ is correct strategy, Boris

WELL done Boris Johnson for not giving in to Tory backbenchers’ pressure for an early lifting of lockdown.

The vaccination programme is clearly a game changer so it is only right that any lifting is based upon data rather than rebels in his own party. If anything, this is an opportunity for opposition MPs to unite with Boris in putting the national interest first.

So Keir Starmer, how about you stop playing and start playing ball? I will believe it when I see it!

Geoffrey Brooking

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