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Boris Johnson to hold minute’s silence for Covid victims
BORIS Johnson will hold a minute’s silence to remember those who have died during the pandemic.
The Prime Minister will be joined by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and the leaders of Scotland and Wales.
Mr Johnson will mark the day privately[/caption]
The Day of Reflection on March 23, the anniversary of Britain’s first lockdown, was spearheaded by 110 organisations including the Jo Cox foundation, Marie Curie and the British Red Cross.
Mr Johnson, who will mark the day privately, said: “This has been an incredibly difficult year.
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“My thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones and who have not been able to pay tribute to them in the way they would have wanted.”
Sir Keir added: “Behind every death are bereaved families and friends, many of whom have been unable to grieve normally.”
The PM joined Arlene Foster on a trip to visit a vaccination centre in Northern Ireland[/caption]
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