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Inside Politics: Boris Johnson provides NHS with £3bn funding boost

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Adam Forrest
Friday 17 July 2020 08:02 BST
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The hit musical Six, a pop romp through the lives Henry VIII’s six wives, has been forced to cancel a tour of British cities because of uncertainty over local lockdowns. Boris Johnson – who only has two ex-wives, but has been accused of Henry VIII-style rule by decree – is increasingly worried by the impact of lockdown on the economy. Shocked by our silent city centres, the PM is expected to make a speech today encouraging us to start commuting again and get back to work to this summer. Johnson is also thinking of the seasons ahead, and is set to announced extra money for the NHS this winter.

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