Politics

He's giving the conference alongside NHS England Medical Director Stephen Powis and Angela McLean, the deputy chief scientific advisor.

Joe Biden has been left as the likely Democratic nominee.

The prime minister's official spokesman told reporters Mr Johnson is “responding to treatment” as he remains in a stable condition.

Boris Johnson spent a second night in intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital where his condition is said to be ‘stable’.

The Government has said 30,000 ventilators will be needed for the NHS to help those who have contracted coronavirus.

Questions remain over the UK’s virus strategy in the absence of Boris Johnson as the PM was spending a second night in intensive care.

ITV News speaks to residents in Uxbridge who are mulling over the implications for Boris Johnson and the nation.

Mr Raab, taking the lead at the government's daily Covid-19 press conference, said he is "confident" his boss will be back soon.

No 10 says the 'established order of precedence' means the Chancellor is next on the ministerial list.

The prime minister's official spokesman gave an update on Boris Johnson's condition.