The PM instantly regretted a verbal blunder about masks during a coronavirus briefing, but some say he has a point about "moist" speakers.

Jonathan Freedland speaks to Heather Stewart about the latest in Westminster. Plus: Jon Henley reports on the pandemic’s effect on populism in Europe and Rajeev Syal speaks to David Lammy about his new role and new book.Jonathan Freedland takes the mic as Boris Johnson continues to fight the coronavirus in intensive care.Heather Stewart rounds up

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The pandemic has upended every institution, including the political ones. Our MPs could meet and deliberate online — and for the time being, they might have to — but turning...