New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to work 'constructively' with the government over the coronavirus pandemic
"But we will test the arguments that are put forward.
"Our purpose when we do that is the same as the government's, to save lives and to protect our country, a shared purpose."Mr Johnson wrote on Twitter:"I have just spoken to @Keir_Starmer & congratulated him on becoming Labour leader. The PM has written to opposition party leaders, telling them"we have a duty to work together at this moment of national emergency".
"I want to listen to your views and update you on the measures we have taken so far, such as rapidly expanding testing and providing economic support to businesses and individuals across the country.
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