Boris Johnson 'very optimistic' all Covid restrictions will end on 21 June
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor from Economics | The Guardian on (#5EHPD)
PM says firms will continue to get economic support until they can operate as normal
Boris Johnson has said he is very optimistic" all restrictions on normal life in England will end on 21 June, saying the government will continue to provide economic support to businesses until they can operate as normal - appearing to confirm that many financial packages will be extended in the chancellor's March budget.
Johnson said the government would continue to put our arms around everybody" during the pandemic, when asked about unemployment, but suggested the coronavirus crisis had accelerated" changes that had been happening naturally to the economy.
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