Emotional Boris Johnson leads millions of Britons paying tribute to NHS staff and key workers in the battle against coronavirus in the seventh weekly Clap for Carers event
By DANYAL HUSSAIN and JOE DAVIES
An animated and emotional Boris Johnson led millions of Britons taking part in the seventh weekly 'clap for carers' tonight to thank NHS staff and healthcare workers putting their lives on the line in the fight against coronavirus.
The event is now in its seventh week, with Britons up and down the country stepping onto their doorsteps, balconies and front gardens to applaud frontline workers at 8pm every Thursday.
And the Prime Minister led the outpouring of support, going through a range of emotions outside Downing Street tonight.
He tweeted a video of himself applauding, saying: 'Thank you to all of our carers for your fantastic work, day in, day out. You are pillars of society in the fight against coronavirus.'
The prime minister's partner Carrie Symonds, who gave birth to their son Wilfred last Wednesday, also joined in the applause, posting on Twitter: 'Spotted this flower rainbow leaving UCLH with Wilfred last week. Clapping again for our fantastic carers tonight.'
Alongside members of the public, politicians, celebrities and the emergency services took part in tonight's clap.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted a picture of herself clapping, adding: 'To our NHS and care workers, and to everyone doing essential work to keep the country going at this time...thank you so much'
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer tweeted: 'Another emotional moment as the country comes together to clap for our key workers, our carers and all those keeping our country going through this crisis.'
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