President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to appeal to his core base of white voters by downplaying the historical legacy of slavery in the United States and blasting efforts to address systemic racism as divisive.

"I imagine these new Van Morrison songs will be a popular choice at the funerals of anti-maskers."

“Blaming the Government for the high mortality is therefore one of the most despicable allegations I’ve heard in this pandemic."

The lack of clarity and guidance and funding from the Government is putting both children and workers in danger.

The damning comments come as Priti Patel was ‘bitterly disappointed’ a flight due to take asylum seekers from Britain to Spain was halted.

Virtual parliament delivers another blooper - this time courtesy of Lord Bethell.

"It turns out that the coronavirus can’t get you if you’re at school, in the office, drinking in Wetherspoons or spending money in Blackpool."

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal in December it will fall back on trade terms set by the WTO.

In the interview he also said Cobra has not met since May 10th and that he has not had any contact with the Prime Minister since then.