UK coronavirus live: new restrictions placed on nearly 2 million people in north-east England
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When Munira Wilson, the Lib Dem MP for Twickenham, asks about testing, Hancock criticises her for what she said about the system in the Commons two days ago. That was when Wilson said people in Twickenham were obtaining tests locally by pretending to live in Aberdeen. Hancock did not directly address this claim on Tuesday, but today he says Wilson made a claim that “turned out to be wrong”. He says MPs have a duty to explain things “fairly and straight and properly”.
Dame Cheryl Gillan (Con) asks Hancock if he will prioritise teachers for testing.
Hancock says test kits have already been sent to schools. Tests are available, he says.
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