Michael Gove was eliminated from the race by just two votes as Conservative MPs balked at the possibility of a bitter contest due to the "personal psychodrama" involving the Environment Secretary and his rival Mr Johnson.

Allies of Mr Hunt had urged MPs to choose the Foreign Secretary to help keep the party together rather than risk a ferocious row between Mr Johnson and Mr Gove.

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So far, ten people in the UK have died with the virus, and almost 6-hundred have been diagnosed. 

But government experts believe between 5 and 10-thousand people here might have it.

The PM's also asking all foreign school trips to be cancelled - while people over 70 shouldn't go on cruises. 

He says the most dangerous period is still weeks away.

Does the Government's response to coronavirus make sense?

The Treasury said hundreds of billions of pounds will be pledged on Wednesday to invest in infrastructure including roads, railways, broadband and housing.

However, the Government has faced criticism for delaying its key National Infrastructure Strategy to tackle the climate crisis and boost transport connectivity.

Are you reassured by the budget measures today?

Dr Jenny Harries defended the Government's decision to delay closing schools and the introduction of other stringent tactics, saying experts are assessing new cases on an hourly basis to achieve a "balanced response".

Is the UK prepared for an Italian style lockdown?

319 people in the UK have so far been diagnosed with the disease. The Prime Minister says 'preparations' are being made for the UK to move to the next phase of tackling it.

Are you satisfied with the Government's response?

Here - the Government's expected to say workers will get protection if they take time off to look after anyone who's sick. 

Some court proceedings could be heard via video link.

Then there were two

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