Thus far, Mr Sunak has stood firm in the face of mounting SEISS criticism.
Recently, when the Chancellor was questioned on how he has the gall to ignore the excluded communities plights in Parliament, he issued the following response: With regard to our support for the self employed it s worth noting, not that you would know it from what the honourable lady said, that almost three million people have benefited from support to the tune of around £20billion. I do believe that s comprehensive, it s indeed certainly more comprehensive and generous support than almost any other country that I can find has provided.
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Britain must go into an Asia-style lockdown now with nurseries and places of worship closed, hotels commandeered as isolation centres and masks worn in every public space, experts have warned.
Former WHO director Anthony Costello said only a total clampdown would succeed in stopping the mutant strain of coronavirus ripping through the country.
Professor of operational research at UCL Christina Pagel added that she thinks the current lockdown restrictions are likely to fail and measures seen in China and Vietnam should be brought in.
In Wuhan, where the virus originated, authorities would go door-to-door to monitor people and made sure people with Covid self-isolated.
Despite around 90 per cent of the population overwhelmingly sticking to regulations, the streets and public transport remain busy, allowing the virus to spread.
The Chancellor is looking at proposals for a Directors Income Support Scheme that would pay sole directors up to 80 per cent of lost profits for three months, up to a ceiling of £7,500.