Public support for the Government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak has slipped sharply, according to a new opinion poll. The survey by Opinium found 39% backed the Government's response, down from 48% a week ago. Public support for the Government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak has slipped sharply. It follows a week in which Boris Johnson faced criticism over his announcement of the easing of the lockdown restrictions in England. While the announcement came as cases of the disease were falling in the South East, Mr Burnham said that he believed it had come too soon for the North.

Source: Daily Mail May 16, 2020 22:10 UTC