Macron’s France SEIZES Lorries Carrying 130,000 Masks to British Hospitals

London Hospital Declares ‘Critical Incident’ over Coronavirus, Not Enough Spaces for Patients https://t.co/LjWElpsjZf

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Another source in Whitehall tried to play down the incidents, however, claiming both were “dealt with relatively quickly.”

“There is a clear understanding between countries that only a united approach will tackle the public health emergency all countries face,” they suggested, adding that the mask seizure “appears to have been a misunderstanding, [and] we’re confident it won’t happen again.”

Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the eurosceptic former Tory leader and Cabinet minister, remained distinctly unimpressed, saying of the incident: “This shows you all you need to know about European co-operation.”