UK coronavirus live: Britain claps for carers on the Covid frontline – as it happened

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  • May 14, 2020
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Boris Johnson appeared with his fiancee, Carrie Symonds, for the first time since they announced the birth of their son, Wilfred.

The prime minister later tweeted a video and shared his thanks.

Boris Johnson #StayAlert
(@BorisJohnson)

Thank you to those wonderful people who care for all of us when we need it the most. Tonight, we clapped for all of you. #ThankYouNHS #ClapForCarers pic.twitter.com/ogD2vG4JUX

May 14, 2020

The Leeds United football team has shared a video of players and staff clapping and putting their thumbs up.

The video ends with Paul Reaney speaking to the camera to thank the NHS and a shot of the Elland Road stadium flooded in blue light.

Leeds United
(@LUFC)

? Thank you to all of our NHS staff and key workers! #ClapForOurCarers pic.twitter.com/nKzHWZw4K6

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Amir Khan, an NHS doctor, paid tribute to the key workers who lost have lost their lives to coronavirus by lighting a candle ahead of the applause.

Dr Amir Khan GP
(@DrAmirKhanGP)

It’s #clapforourkeyworkers tonight and I will be out showing my support

But before I do, I will remember the NHS staff, bus drivers, care workers, and every other key worker who lost their lives during this time and will be praying for their loved ones#ClapForOurCarers pic.twitter.com/xZAMXnXHqc

May 14, 2020

Bognor Fire Station have shown their support for “NHS hereos and all the key workers” with clapping and sirens.

Bognor Fire Station
(@BognorFire)

Blue Watch out to show their support for our NHS heroes and all the key workers tonight. Thank you for all you’re doing in these difficult times ?? #clapforkeyworkers #ClapForTheNHS pic.twitter.com/zSiRSKxd72

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