UK Covid live: Boris Johnson holds news briefing as Britain exceeds 10m vaccinations
by Andrew Sparrow from World news | The Guardian on (#5DPCS)
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5.35pm GMT
Q: What did you feel about being harangued in public?
Whitty says it was a lad showing off. He was surprised it was picked up by the media. He says he is sure the person will become a model citizen in due course, like Captain Tom.
5.33pm GMT
Johnson says he would want to support a campaign for a statue for Captain Tom. He says the government will discuss with the family what would be appropriate.
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