Boris Johnson tries to raise hopes of Tory MPs amid pandemic and economic crisis

Boris Johnson promised to rebuild the nation from the ‘darkest moments’ of the Covid-19 pandemic as he addressed the Conservative Party conference. Following his huge election in, his speech should been the equivalent of a Roman triumph - instead the PM faced MPs who may be wondering if he is the man to lead them to the 2024 election? Our political journalist Sophia Sleigh says this is the time for him to lead the country through the crisis and while his speech was filled with hope, it was light on detailed policies. And, the UK’s 10pm curfew introduced to curb a second wave of coronavirus has seen thousands flood the streets as bars, restaurants and pubs close their doors for the night. As Boris Johnson faces a Conservative party rebellion over the measure, the Tory leader of the Westminster council has now ordered an investigation into its impacts. The Evening Standard’s consumer business editor Jonathan Prynn says there may be legitimate grounds for their concern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.