UK Labour leader Keir Starmer latest British politician to self isolate

almost 3 years in The Irish Times

Keir Starmer will self-isolate after one of his children tested positive for Covid, hours after the Labour leader appeared in the House of Commons for prime minister’s questions.
Mr Starmer, who has spent the day in Westminster, where restrictions have been significantly eased, tested negative this morning, a Labour spokesman said.
A spokesperson for Mr Starmer said: “One of Keir’s children tested positive for Covid this lunchtime. In line with the rules, Keir and his family will now be self-isolating.
“Keir was already doing daily tests and tested negative this morning. He will continue to take daily tests.”
Mr Starmer is the latest high-profile politician to self-isolate in the week when all restrictions on social contact were lifted in England.
Boris Johnson conducted Prime Minister’s Questions by video link because he is self-isolating in his country residence, Chequers.
Mr Johnson and the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, were forced into self-isolation after the health secretary, Sajid Javid, tested positive for Covid just weeks into the job. – Guardian

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