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Tony Blair: Consequences of second lockdown would be ‘absolutely devastating’
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has told Âé¶¹Éç Radio 5 Live that he believes the consequences of a second lockdown would be “absolutely devastatingâ€�.
Speaking to presenter Emma Barnett, Mr Blair said he feels “horrified� by the economic damage stemming from the pandemic.
“It’s not lives versus livelihood, we’re going to do major long-term damage to the rest of our healthcare system if our economy can’t get moving again and if people can’t get out and about again.�