Shadow health secretary tests positive for Covid

Shadow health secretary John Ashworth has tested positive for Covid.

In a statement via Twitter today the Labour MP for Leicester South, said:

“I’ve tested positive for covid, am now self isolating & out of action for a bit.

“While huge strides have been made, still a lot of virus circulating.

“So get your jab and booster, do routine lateral flow tests, wear masks in crowded places & govt fix sick pay & ventilation!”