We are in the midst of a potentially unprecedented human, social, and economic crisis. The Government accepts the state must play an expanded role in response. It also recognises whatever funding is necessary will be provided to put an end to this crisis.

But what the Government has proposed so far for people whose work lives are affected by coronavirus is inadequate. Labour has therefore set out alternative proposals below to ensure we all deliver the best possible response to coronavirus: a response that provides certainty and security.