A powerful moment.
was among those taking part in the event, with a candle placed outside Number 10 at 9pm.
Other public buildings including the Royal Albert Hall, Blackpool Tower, the Shard and the Wembley Arch will also be lit up in blue in tribute to the NHS.Sunday marks the 72nd anniversary of the formation of the National Health Service Sir Simon said: ‘This year has been the most challenging in NHS history, with staff displaying extraordinary dedication, skill and compassion to care for the 100,000 patients with Covid-19 who needed specialist hospital treatment, and many others besides.
He made the call during a virtual rally marking the 72 years of the NHS in which he praised health service staff for their efforts during the pandemic.A man takes a picture on the Millennium Bridge as the Shard is lit up in blue in support of the National Health Service Sir Keir added: ‘The pride and the thanks that we have for the NHS which is always there, is reinforced this year by everything that all the staff in the NHS have done in relation to the Covid crisis.
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