Keir Starmer misses PMQs and budget after positive Covid test

Ed Miliband stands in for Labour leader at prime minister's questions, and Rachel Reeves will respond to Rishi Sunak's statementCoronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageKeir Starmer has tested positive for Covid, the Labour party has confirmed, meaning he was unable to take part in prime minister's question and will not be able to respond to the budget. He has previously had to isolate four times during the pandemic.Ed Miliband took prime minister's questions and Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, is set to respond to the budget. Continue reading...