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"Keir Starmer is a shameless opportunist playing political games in the middle of a global pandemic," came the scripted response.

“The trend in Covid-related deaths is starting to rise quickly, which is hugely concerning."

“There’s no longer time to give the Prime Minister the benefit of the doubt. The Government’s plan simply isn’t working. Another course is needed.”

A separate report published by the government department, looking at trends during the coronavirus pandemic, warned that rises in racially or religiously aggravated hate crime in June were a third higher than the previous year and remained high in July.

“While Covid-19 generated a large international health and economic crisis from which it will take years to recover, it is crucial to remember that climate change will continue to pose an ongoing and increasing threat to human lives, ecosystems, economies and societies for centuries to come."

“Quite self-evidently they have rejected significant recommendations here from the scientists. So we need to understand why.”

Jenrick insisted the Government was still being led by science, despite having rejected the advice last month from the Sage committee of experts.

"I love the fact you can walk into any pub and make a friend within a minute, who’ll buy you a beer if you look like you need one."

Small print terms are allowing some companies to farm off data to marketers, credit companies and insurance brokers.