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Keir Starmer says coronavirus UK lockdown was 'too slow'
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mirror.co.ukKeir Starmer slammed the government today for being "too slow" to launch a nationwide lockdown. The Labour leader said the UK did not "learn quickly enough" from other countries that imposed restrictions more quickly.
Sir Keir's comments come three days after he said "now is not the time" to ask whether the lockdown was quick enough. Questions have previously been raised over whether lockdown could have been announced earlier than March 23 to save thousands of lives.
Social gatherings were only banned after thousands attended mass events including the Cheltenham horse racing festival. Government advisors initially said "herd immunity" with the majority infected could help protect the population in the future.
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