Boris Johnson faces Tory revolt as MPs warn 'not enough' done to protect workers during coronavirus crisis

'If the government does not act immediately, large numbers of people will be unemployed,' warns ex-business secretary

He said:"I recognise that the package of measures that we've put out with respect to statutory sick pay, easier access to universal credit and ESA, the business rates relief, the small business grant facility, the local authority hardship funds, and the HMRC forbearance measures, will for some not feel at this point sufficient.

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