Business Secretary Alok Sharma is isolating and being tested for coronavirus after falling ill in the Commons this afternoon
Business Secretary Alok Sharma has been placed in isolation having felt ill earlier today in the House of Commons chamber.
He has been tested for Covid-19, a spokesperson confirmed.
According to a statement from his department: ‘Secretary of State Alok Sharma began feeling unwell when in the chamber delivering the second reading of the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill.
‘In line with guidance he has been tested for coronavirus and is returning home to self-isolate.’
Business Secretary Alok Sharma, pictured arriving in Downing Street yesterday has been placed in isolation and tested for Covid-19 after falling ill in the House of Commons earlier today