Thousands of Britons across the nation stood outside their doorsteps in solidarity with the frontline workers helping fight Covid-19 after England was plunged into a third national lockdown. The scenes come as national landmarks were illuminated in blue tonight in an effort to pay homage to the hundreds of frontline NHS workers as part of the #LightItBlue initiative, which began in March last year. Earlier today the founder of the Clap for Carers campaign, Annemarie Plas, 37, distanced herself from the event after NHS workers urged people to avoid taking part. Mrs Plas originally thought her show of support for frontline workers might end up being just her and a few friends sharing a moment on Facetime. Millions of people across the UK lined their thresholds, gathered on pavements and stood in their gardens to support care staff and frontline workers.

Source: The Nation January 07, 2021 21:05 UTC